ACLU to Hold First Police Documentation Listening Session on Saturday

Friday, January 16, 2015

GoLocal Worcester News Team

On Wednesday, the American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts (ACLU) announced it will hold its first listening session this Saturday as part of its police documentation initiative in Worcester. Along with several listening sessions, the Worcester initative also includes street outreach. Residents of Worcester are invited to share their experiences of encounters with the Worcester Police Department.

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Baker and Polito Administration Initiate 90-Day Pause on Regulations

Friday, January 16, 2015

GoLocal Worcester News Team

{image_1}Governor Charlie Baker has announced a 90-day pause on new regulations to give the Administration a chance to implement guidance to assure that regulations "communicate a clear, desired and effective goal and focus on the

Worcester Music Society to Offer Free Performance of Emperor’s New Clothes

Friday, January 16, 2015

GoLocal Worcester Lifestyle Team

On Sunday, March 1, the Worcester Chamber Music Society (WCMS) will be offering a free family concert of The Emperor's New Clothes at Mechanics Hall.  This is the Fourth Annual Free Family Concert provided by the WCMS. 

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NEW: Norfolk DA Releases Names of Protesters Arrested for Blocking I-93

Friday, January 16, 2015

Patrick Sargent, GoLocal Worcester Contributor

According to the Massachusetts State Police, Norfolk County District Attorney Michael Morrissey has released the names of the 11 people arrested for blocking Interstate 93 North in Milton during Thursday's morning commute.

“We know of at least one elderly crash victim who could not be transported to the Level 1 Trauma Center his injury demanded because this road was illegally blockaded,” said Morrissey. "The disregard for the safety and welfare of innocent citizens that this action manifests is shocking.”

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NEW: Mass State Police Identify Protesters Arrested for Blocking I-93 South

Thursday, January 15, 2015

Patrick Sargent, GoLocal Worcester Contributor

Following the Norfolk County District Attorney's release of names of those arrested for blocking I-93 during Thursday's commute, the Massachusetts State Police have identified those protesters arrested for blocking I-93 South in Medford.

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Will Bag Fees Be Beginning of JetBlue’s End at Worcester Airport?

Thursday, January 15, 2015

Patrick Sargent, GoLocal Worcester Contributor

In November, JetBlue announced it would be implementing bag fees some time in early 2015. Being the only major airline flying out of Worcester, will bag fees hurt MassPort’s chances of keeping JetBlue long-term?

Currently, JetBlue offers its customers their first checked bag for free and charges for every checked bag after that.

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Six Charges in MA That Make Your Electric Bill More Expensive

Thursday, January 15, 2015

GoLocal Worcester News Team

This fall, GoLocal Worcester reported that National Grid warned its customers of a 37 percent increase in electric rates between November 1, 2014 and April 1, 2015.

Marcy Reed, President of National Grid in Massachusetts said,  “With the chance of another cold winter on the way, National Grid is very concerned about what higher energy costs mean for our customers. Though we can’t control power supply prices, we can help our customers in other ways, which is why we urge Massachusetts residents to take full advantage of energy efficiency and payment programs that can help lower their bills.”

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New England Clam Chowder Named MA’s “Unofficial Comfort Food”

Thursday, January 15, 2015

GoLocal Worcester News Team

Thrillist.com has to put together an in-depth list of the "The Unofficial Comfort Food of Every State in America."  Massachusetts' unofficial comfort food was deemed to be New England Clam Chowder.

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17-Year-Old Alexandra Dymek FOUND

Thursday, January 15, 2015

GoLocal Worcester News Team

According to an updated press release from the Worcester Police Department, Alexandra Dymek has been found. No further details are available.

On Tuesday afternoon, the Worcester Police Department notified the public that 17-year-old Dymek had been missing since January 5.  According to the report, Dymek's mother reported her daughter went missing during the early hours of the morning.

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Amendola’s Emergence Changes Patriots Offense

Thursday, January 15, 2015

Matt LaPan, GoLocal Sports Reporter

The recent play of Danny Amendola has helped get the Patriots to the AFC Championship game. Can his play help bring the Patriots back to the Super Bowl?

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