A Cheerful Impact – Tom Finneran

Tom Finneran, GoLocalWorcester MINDSETTER™

Now that’s a great New Year’s resolution: “A cheerful impact.” The conversation goes back to either New Year&rsquo...

Stone Walls – Tom Finneran

Tom Finneran, GoLocalWorcester MINDSETTER™

They must have been as tough as nails. Stubborn too. A mid-week drive through Westport hit me like a sledgehammer.

America’s Best College – Tom Finneran

Numerous articles warn that America’s colleges and universities are facing major demographic challenges. As the children of the baby boomers have graduated and...

Would You Go? – Tom Finneran

Tom Finneran, GoLocalWorcester MINDSETTER™

The invitation comes in the day’s mail. It looks legitimate and it promises a prompt no-pressure follow-up call before week’s end. ...

J’ACCUSE – Tom Finneran

Tom Finneran, GoLocalWorcester MINDSETTER™

Accusation. Such a bitter word. Indulging in it seems to have become America’s favorite pastime. Everyone is angry. Everyone is nasty. Everyone is...

Former Top Trump Strategist Bannon, Three Others Charged By U.S. Attorney in Fraud
 Scheme

GoLocal News Team

Audrey Strauss, the Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Philip R. Bartlett, Inspector-in-Charge of the New York Field Office...

MA Deli Owner Says Harris Made Her Way in Politics Through Sex — Finally Apologizes

GoLocalWorcester News Team

The owner of a deli shop in Massachusetts faced swift backlash after commenting online that U.S. Senator Kamala Harris made her way to the...

From Seed to Garden to Plate – Tom Finneran

Tom Finneran, GoLocalWorcester MINDSETTER™

The catalogues arrive in the dead of winter. It’s quite cold, it’s very dark, and there’s usually another storm...

Sen. Moore Questions Decision by MBTA to Disband the Transit SWAT Unit

GoLocalWorcester News Team

State Senator Michael Moore (D-Millbury) and a bipartisan group of Senators sent a letter to the MBTA to gain clarity on why the...

The Millionaire’s Swim, Redux – Tom Finneran

Tom Finneran, GoLocalWorcester MINDSETTER™

It’s a peaceful early morning walk. The man walks slowly, deliberately, but purposefully. Talk about solitude. Other than the occasional deer or coyote,...

MassFiscal Supports Gov. Baker’s Effort to Control on Democratic Spending on Beacon Hill

GoLocalWorcester News Team

Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance made the following statement today in response to Governor Charlie Baker’s letter to legislative leaders who are attempting to force...

Thoughts and Prayers – Tom Finneran

Tom Finneran, GoLocalWorcester MINDSETTER™

It is the summer of our discontent. Everyone is angry about something. We cannot even get baseball right.

Black Families Together Hosts Community Event to Discuss Edu, Policing and Diversity Hiring

GoLocalWorcester News Team

Black Families Together is hosting a community event that will occur in a virtual format and will provide a unique opportunity for public officials to...

Worcester Woman Charged in Hit-and-Run of Pedestrian

GoLocalWorcester News Team

On Thursday night at approximately 11:30 PM the Crash Reconstruction Unit was activated for a hit and run pedestrian accident that occurred at 273 Lincoln Street. 

Worcester Police Investigate Shooting - 19-Year-Old Seriously Wounded

GoLocalWorcester News Team

Early on Tuesday morning at approximately 1:40 AM Worcester police officers responded to the area of 6 Freeland Street after receiving a ShotSpotter activation. 

Major Worcester Area Non-Profit Venue Announces Closure for Fall and Winter and Staff Cuts

GoLocalWorcester News Team

One of New England’s premier educational venues is closing for both the fall and winter due to the coronavirus. Worcester's EcoTarium, which...

MA Schools Ranked #1 in America

GoLocalWorcester News Team

A new study ranks Massachusetts schools as the best in the country. In contrast, Rhode Island schools score as the worst in New England and...

Death of the PawSox: A Betrayal of Trust

Robert McMahon, Guest MINDSETTER™

If you have watched any hospital show on television over the years, you probably have viewed a scene where, despite frantic efforts by the doctors...

Civil Rights Icon and Congressman John Lewis Dies at Age 80

GoLocalWorcester News Team

Civil rights icon John Lewis has died of cancer at the age of 80. The Congressman's death was announced by Speaker of the House Nancy...

McGovern Statement on the Passing of Congressman John Lewis

GoLocalWorcester News Team

U.S. Congressman Jim McGovern, Chairman of the House Rules Committee, issued this statement on the passing of civil rights hero John Lewis: