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

GoLocalWorcester News Team

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.

Four Arrested for Heroin Possession in Worcester

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Worcester Police arrested four people for possession of heroin after they conducted surveillance at Webster Sq. Plaza. The four people arrested were Julia Herne, Justin...

Man Arrested for Selling Crack on Pleasant Street in Worcester

GoLocalWorcester News Team

A man was arrested in Worcester for selling crack outside of a Pleasant St. home on Tuesday evening. Jesus Hernandez was charged with Distribution of...

Leominster Man Sentenced to Eight Years in Prison for Probation Violation

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A Leominster man was sentenced to eight years in prison after violating his probation by being arrested last year, according to Worcester County District Attorney...

Worcester Awarded $100K Grant for Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment

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The City of Worcester received a grant of $100,000 to use for a city-wide climate change vulnerability assessment.

Two Arrested for Heroin & Xanax Distribution in Worcester

GoLocalWorcester News Team

Worcester police arrested two people for distributing heroin and Xanax at a 38 Dell Street apartment.

MA Senate Passes Bill to Extend State’s Investment in Life Sciences Research

GoLocalWorcester News Team

The Massachusetts State Senate passed a bill extending the state’s investment in life sciences research and training.

Dead Body Found on Reservoir Street in Holden

GoLocalWorcester News Team

The body of a Hispanic man was found on the road in the area of Reservoir Street in Holden Friday night.

Monfredo: Middle School Sports Needs to Move Forward

John Monfredo, GoLocalWorcester MINDSETTER™

Just a few weeks ago one hot topic discussed at the School Committee level was Middle School Sports. Years ago the Worcester Public Schools offered...

Two Teenage Gang Members Arrested After Firing Gun in Worcester

GoLocalWorcester News Team

Two teenage gang members were arrested by Worcester Police after shooting a gun in the city with officers nearby.

Teenager Arrested After Breaking Into Worcester Home

GoLocalWorcester News Team

A teenager was arrested after breaking into a home on Merrifield Street over Memorial Day weekend.

New PawSox Deal - Owners Continue to Refuse to Take on Risk

GoLocalProv News Team

Speaker of the House Nick Mattiello has flipped and is now pushing a new PawSox proposal — one that seems to have even less substance...

Woman Dead Following Motorcycle & Car Crash on Plantation Street

GoLocalWorcester News Team

A woman is dead following a motorcycle and car crash on Plantation Street on Tuesday morning. The woman’s name is being withheld until...

DUI Checkpoint in Worcester for June 1 & 2

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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...

AARP of MA Releases June Fraud Watch Update

GoLocalProv News Team

The AARP of Massachusetts has released its monthly fraud watch update for the month of June. The AARP warns of the following scams:

Two Men Stabbed in Worcester Over Memorial Day Weekend

GoLocalWorcester News Team

Worcester Police are investigating two stabbings that took place over Memorial Day weekend in Worcester. The first stabbing took place on Saturday in front of...

Man Sentenced to 6 Years in Prison After Burning Worcester Home in 2015

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A man was sentenced to six years and a day in state prison after pleading guilty to burning a home in Worcester on New Year...

SHINE Initiative Invests $17K in Student Wellness Advisory Teams in 13 Worcester Public Schools

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Worcester nonprofit SHINE Initiative announced it is investing $17,000 to start Student Wellness Advisory Teams (SWAT) in as many as 13 schools in the Worcester Public School...

City of Worcester Teams With Central MA Mosquito Control Project for Summer

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The City of Worcester has entered into a partnership with the Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project (CMMCP) to help control mosquitos throughout the city this...

Gov. Baker Takes Part in Military Heroes Fund Memorial Day Ceremony

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Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker along with Lt. Governor Karyn Polito took part in the Massachusetts Military Heroes Fund Memorial Day Ceremony at the Soldiers and...

Weiss: Trump Signs Legislation to Undo Nation’s Banking Rules

Herb Weiss, GoLocalWorcester Guest MINDSETTER™

On May 22, 2018, The Senior Safe Act, a bipartisan bill authored by U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Claire McCaskill (D-MO) to help protect older...