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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.

DUI Checkpoint in Worcester for August 3 & 4

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Thanks to a grant from the Highway Safety Division of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, a sobriety checkpoint will be held...

Worcester Police Investigating Crash Between Bicyclist & Car

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Worcester Police are investigating a crash between a bicyclist and a car in the area of Southbridge and Madison Street. The bicyclist’s injuries...

Local Officials Push for Judicial Accountability in the Commonwealth

Guest MINDSETTERS™ Sen. Anne Gobi, Ryan Fattman, Chief Wojnar & Jennie Caissie

Our Constitutional Republic is founded upon the idea that government is of the people, by the people and for the people, not above the people....

City of Worcester Files Lawsuit Against Opioid Drug Manufacturers

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The City of Worcester filed a lawsuit against opioid drug manufacturers and distributors for the “substantial damages the city has suffered.”

One Man Dead Following Double Shooting in Worcester

GoLocalWorcester News Team

One man is dead and another is seriously injured following a double shooting on Sturgis Street on early Sunday morning. This is the second homicide...

Worcester Man Arrested for Robbery & Assault With a Knife

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A Worcester man was arrested in the area of Beacon Street after robbing someone and then threatening a group of people with a knife.

Sheriff Evangelidis Warns Residents of Phone Scam

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Worcester County Sheriff Lewis Evangelidis is warning residents about a phone scam in which citizens are being targeted and threatened with prosecution for failing to...

Construction in Worcester - Week of July 30, 2018

GoLocalWorcester News Team

The following is a list of scheduled construction-related activity for resurfacing, water and sewer work city-wide. Motorists are advised that there will be traffic delays...

Monfredo: Helpful Information About the Worcester Public Schools

John Monfredo, GoLocalWorcester MINDSETTER™

This issue I’d like our readers to be informed about data on the Worcester Public Schools. Let’s start with student...

Man Arrested in Worcester After Committing 5 Unarmed Robberies

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Worcester police arrested a man involved in five unarmed robberies over a two day period. Brander Blackwell, 32, of 12 Knew Street, Ashburnham was...

Man Arrested After Stealing Jewelry from Worcester Home

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A Worcester man was arrested in the area of Burncoat Street after breaking into a home and stealing jewelry and clothing. Ronald Vancelette was placed...

EcoTarium Names Hale as President

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The EcoTarium has named Lucy Hale as its new President.

10 Arrested During Prostitution Sting in Worcester

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Ten men were arrested during an undercover prostitution sting in Worcester on Thursday night.

Construction in Worcester - July 23, 2018

GoLocalWorcester News Team

The following is a list of scheduled construction-related activity for resurfacing, water and sewer work city-wide. Motorists are advised that there will be traffic delays...

Three Arrested for Dealing Heroin & Cocaine Inside Worcester Apartment

GoLocalWorcester News Team

Three men were arrested for dealing heroin and cocaine inside a Worcester apartment. Kevin Weller, 39 was charged with possession of a class A substance...

Monfredo: Superintendent Binienda Releases Her Mid-Cycle Report

John Monfredo, GoLocalWorcester MINDSETTER™

This week as part of the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) process Superintendent Maureen Binienda presented to the School Committee her Mid-cycle...

MA House & Senate Pass Bill Increasing Age of Sale for Tobacco Products to 21

GoLocalWorcester News Team

The Massachusetts House and Senate passed a bill that would increase the statewide age of sale for tobacco products, including e-cigarettes from 18 to 21. The bill...

Worcester Man Arrested for Breaking Into East Central Street Home

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A Worcester man was arrested after breaking into a home on East Central Street early Tuesday morning. Josean Carrion, 39, was charged with breaking and entering...