NEW: Expanded North Oxford Walmart Opens
Residents of North Oxford can now enjoy an expanded Walmart that will include a full grocery, pharmacy and a vision
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In Case You Missed It: Worcester’s Most Fashionable Men + Women
"In Case You Missed It," GoLocal's Saturday feature, puts the week's top stories in one easy place for you to review and read. Check out what dominated the news cycle this week in Central Massachusetts and get all the details with these easy links.
Central Mass Firefighters to Fight Idaho Wildfires
Three Central Mass firefighters are heading west to battle blazes that have scorched Idaho and Montana forests.
Nearly 1/3 of Central Mass Nursing Homes “Below Average”
Nearly one-third of all nursing homes in Central Massachusetts scored “below average” according to a recently released
Read MoreThree Central Mass Towns Receive $500,000 for Going Green
Three Central Massachusetts communities will receive more than $500,000 in grants to fund clean energy projects this fall,
Read MoreBest and Worst Nursing Homes in Worcester - Federal Study
The quality of nursing homes in Worcester range significantly, according to a new study issued by Medicare.gov. The 17
Read MoreLeonardo Angiulo: What You Can Expect from a Restraining Order Hearing
As I discussed in a previous column, emergency restraining orders get issued based on one side of the story.
Local Infrastructure Under Pressure of Growing Population
The Central Mass Regional Planning Commission is trying to help local communities as they face the pressure of growing
Read MoreJohn Monfredo: Get Your Child Off to the Best Start this School Year
In a few weeks the new school year will begin, so parents, here are a few ideas for you to consider as we approach opening
Read MoreManager Hires Consultant Without Candidate Search
Worcester City Manager Michael O’Brien failed to seek other candidates before choosing Dennis Irish as the city’s new
Read MoreControversial Pit Bull Ordinance Unenforceable Under New MA Law
Governor Patrick declared Worcester's breed-specific pit bull muzzle law unenforceable. The ordinance allegedly made dogs
Read MoreJulia Steiny: Testing for Pleasure at School Would Improve Achievement
Surely kids would listen and participate more if their little pleasure principles had more frequent tastes of
Read MoreWho Wins With Medical Marijuana?
With voters preparing to cast their ballots on the issue of medical marijuana this fall, a look at the proposed
Read MoreSeven Central Mass Schools awarded grants to become Innovation Schools
Innovation Schools are in-district, public schools that employ inventive strategies and creative approaches to education
Read MoreNeighbors Scoff As Fire Officials Deny Arson Problem
Community organizers are outraged as the police and fire departments deny that there is an issue with arson in the
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