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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.

Auburn Chamber of Commerce to Award $16,500 in Scholarships

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The Auburn Chamber of Commerce will award $16,500 in scholarships during its scholarship award breakfast. The breakfast will take place on Wednesday, May 23 at...

Holden Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murder of Brother

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A Holden man was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his brother on Thursday in Superior Court.

Armed Citizen Prevents Worcester Man from Robbing Woman at Gunpoint

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An armed citizen prevented a Worcester man from robbing a woman at gunpoint on Sunday evening in Worcester.

West Boylston Man Injured in Motorcycle Crash in Worcester

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A West Boylston man was seriously injured after his motorcycle collided with a car in the area of Grove Street on Thursday night. The condition...

Construction in Worcester - Week of May 7, 2018

GoLocalWorcester News Team

The Department of Public Works & Parks (DPW&P) advises motorists that there will be traffic delays at the following locations where resurfacing or...

Monfredo: The Buddy Bench - A Symbol of Kindness in Our Schools

John Monfredo, GoLocalWorcester MINDSETTER™

Have you ever heard of the Buddy Bench? Last year a good friend of mine and an outstanding educator, now retired, Deb Miller...

PawSox Attendance Inflated By As Much as 300%

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The Pawtucket Red Sox are inflating their attendance by as much as 300 percent. A GoLocal review of the reported attendance versus the actual number of...

Woman Assaulted in Drive-Thru Line at Dunkin’ Donuts in Worcester

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A woman was assaulted in the drive-thru line of Dunkin’ Donuts that is part of the JK Mart located at 211 Chandler Street.

Worcester Man Arrested on Multiple Gun & Ammo Charges

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A Worcester man was arrested by Massachusetts State Police on multiple gun and ammo charges.

AARP of MA Releases May Fraud Watch Update

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The AARP of Massachusetts has released its monthly fraud watch update for the month of May.

Worcester Homeowner Shoots Suspicious Man During Fight Outside Home

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A Worcester homeowner shot a man intruding on his property early Sunday morning. The man that was shot was identified by police as ...

Worcester Police Investigating Shooting on Suffield Street

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Worcester police detectives are in search of a man involved a shooting that took place on Sunday evening in the area of Suffield Street. The...

Construction in Worcester - Week of April 30, 2018

GoLocalWorcester News Team

The Department of Public Works & Parks (DPW&P) advises motorists that there will be traffic delays at the following locations where resurfacing or...

Monfredo: Worcester Public Schools Moving Forward With Strategic Plan for Education

John Monfredo, GoLocalWorcester MINDSETTER™

The Strategic Plan for education, two years in the making and twenty-five years since the last plan, was unveiled by the two organizations involved in...

Worcester Man Arrested After Attempting to Rob Harrahy’s Liquor Store With Gun

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A Worcester man was arrested after attempting to rob the Harrahy’s Liquor Store on Ward Street in Worcester. Manuel Rivera, 65, ...

Two Clark Climate Experts Chosen as Lead Authors for Premiere Report on Climate Change

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Two Clark University climate experts have been chosen to serve as lead authors for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)&rsquo...

Bill Cosby Found Guilty of Sexual Assault

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Comedian Bill Cosby was found guilty on Thursday of drugging and molesting a woman and could serve up to 30 years in prison.

Worcester Man Arrested After Crashing Into Several Parked Cars

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A Worcester man is facing numerous charges after crashing into several parked cars and a building early Tuesday morning.

Clark to Host 2nd Annual Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

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Clark University is set to host its second annual National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.

DUI Checkpoint in Worcester for April 27 & 28

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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...