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Worcester Police Officer and Local Boy Drown in Accident, and in Braintree 2 Police Shot, K-9 Killed

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Worcester police officer Emanuel “Manny” Familia drowned Friday while attempting to rescue three teens who were struggling in the water at Green Hill Pond.

He leaves a wife and two children.

A 14-year-old boy, whom officers tried to save, also drowned in the incident.

Filmmaker Davis to Host Lecture Called “Whose Streets” at Clark

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Artist and filmmaker Damon Davis will be at Clark University for a talk about a documentary called “Whose Streets,” which chronicles...

City of Worcester Announces Woman of Consequence Awards

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The City of Worcester Advisory Committee on the Status of Women (ACSW) will host the Woman of Consequence Awards featuring keynote speaker Dr....

UPDATED: Winter Storm Watch Update: Up to 20 Inches of Snow Possible in Worcester

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The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Worcester in effect from 7 a.m. Wednesday morning, March 7 through 1 p.m....

Two Arrested in Worcester on Gun & Drug Violations

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Two Webster residents were arrested in the area of North Street in Worcester on gun and drug violations.

Worcester Public Schools Closed, Parking Ban in Effect at 8 A.M. Wednesday

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Due to the incoming snowstorm that is expected to drop as much as 20 inches of snow on Worcester starting Wednesday morning, the City of Worcester...

Worcester Man Arrested Armed Robbery Following Dispute During Poker Game

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A Worcester man was arrested after robbing a group during an overnight poker game at a Louden Street apartment.

Worcester Gang Member Arrested for Trafficking Cocaine

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A Worcester gang member was arrested for trafficking more than 18 grams of crack cocaine.

Police Seek Public’s Help in Investigation of Mother and 3 Children

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Police are asking for the public’s help in the investigation in the homicides of a mom and her three kids inside their home...

Doherty High School’s Voorhis Named Girls Inc. National Scholar

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Doherty High School student Selam Van Voorhis has been chosen as a 2018 Girls Inc. National Scholar and awarded the $20,000 Girls Inc. Lucile Miller Wright scholarship.

Webster Woman Arrested After Selling Crack Cocaine to Undercover Officer

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A Webster woman was arrested after attempting to sell crack cocaine to an undercover police officer. Maritza Colon, 36, was charged with Possession of Class B...

Warren Blasts Equifax After Disclosure of 2 Million More Americans Affected by Data Breach

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Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren is blasting Equifax following their disclosure of more than 2 million more Americans were affected by a Massive Data Breach.

Beverly Man Charged With Mailing Powder to Trump Jr. Arraigned in Worcester

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A Beverly man appeared in Worcester federal court on Thursday afternoon after he was arrested on suspicion of sending an envelope of white powder to...

NEW: Winter Storm Watch Issued for Worcester, Up to 7 Inches of Snow Possible

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The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Worcester starting on Friday afternoon, March 2 and extending through Saturday morning, March 3.

Monfredo: Students Learn Life-Saving Skills in the WPS

John Monfredo, GoLocalWorcester MINDSETTER™

All school systems have a responsibility to reach out and not only teach academics but skills that will make a difference in a student&rsquo...

Worcester Retains Attorneys Scott + Scott in Opioid Lawsuit

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The City of Worcester has retained attorneys Scott + Scott to file litigation against pharmaceutical manufacturers and distributors of opioid products.

Clark Professor Peet to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award From American Assoc. of Geographers

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Clark geography professor Richard Peet will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Association of Geographers to recognize his career as a scholar,...

Real-Estate Property Taxes by State - See Where MA Ranks

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Massachusetts is in the middle of the pack when it comes to property taxes, however, they rank among states who have the highest car taxes.

Two Men Arrested for Drug Possession in Worcester

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Worcester Police arrested two men for possession of drugs while conducting undercover surveillance in the area of Vernon Hill on Monday.

Worcester Man Among 7 Arrested for Reckless Operation of Motorcycles & ATVs

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A Worcester man is among the seven people arrested by Massachusetts State Police on Saturday night for dangerous and reckless operation of motorcycles...

MA Dept. of Health Suspends Sales of Medical Marijuana Products at Healthy Pharms

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The Massachusetts Department of Public Health suspended retail sales of all medical marijuana products at Healthy Pharms Inc., a Registered Marijuana Dispensery (RMD),...