How two women saved war poems 100 years apart, Worcester

Artist and explorer Tony Foster hopes his work moves people to protect planet

The 79-year old explorer is known for his extreme approach to creating large-scale watercolour paintings in the wilderness.

Worcester County Wonders: Meet the woman behind Worcester's 19th-century wedding cakes

It wasn't just cakes. According to the New England Historical Society, Hemenway was said to have roasted a pig on the Worcester Common during the first Fourth of July celebration, in 1777, when she ...

How two women saved war poems 100 years apart

Two women have saved a war poet's work from being lost - twice over and more than 100 years apart. Only 24, Nowell Oxland ...

This meal's on us: Central Mass. restaurateurs, patrons step up to aid SNAP families in need

The Massachusetts Department of Transitional Services, the agency that runs SNAP in the state, has said that Massachusetts residents who rely on SNAP will receive only partial benefits in November, ...

16 Worcester Bonfire Night photos over the years that could spark memories

THESE photos capture the memories of Bonfire Nights in Worcester over the years. They date from 1973 to 2008. Many of them ...

DCU Center Arena Gets Upgraded Sound System

DCU Center Arena, located in downtown Worcester, MA, turned to Metinteractive for an upgraded sound system and rigging. The ...

The Gorgeous Town In Massachusetts So Affordable, You Can Live On Social Security Alone

For those who prefer their nature more manicured, Central Park provides a classic town green experience in the heart of Clinton. The park hosts free summer concerts, community gatherings, and casual ...

Renovated Golden Valley Hotel opens doors to visitors in Worcester

The Golden Valley Casino and Hotel in Worcester has undergone a stunning transformation, offering visitors a blend of luxury ...

From feeding celebrities to crime suspects: Worcester's Theatre Café celebrates 15 years

Aldrich estimates the café provides anywhere from 300 to 400 meals a month for those held in Worcester. The café isn't just ...

MP visits beauty salon to discuss challenges faced by small businesses

West Worcestershire MP Dame Harriett Baldwin visits Malvern’s Belle Beauty salon for National Beauty Week, backing hair and beauty small businesses.

10 Towns In Massachusetts Where You Can Still Buy A Home For Under $300,000

Mount Greylock, Massachusetts’ highest peak, provides a dramatic backdrop and endless outdoor recreation. Housing prices remain surprisingly affordable, with many homes available well under the ...

Man sought in several burglaries in Worcester, police say

Worcester police are searching for a person accused in several burglaries in the Tatnuck Square area of the city, officials said Thursday.Officials released surveillance photos of the subject, who was ...

Framingham/Worcester rail service to be disrupted on November weekends. What to know

The Framingham/Worcester Commuter Line will have rail service changes during weekends in November to accommodate track repairs and upgrades, according to the MBTA's website. Framingham/Worcester Line ...

Mississippi man indicted in 2009 disappearance of Worcester woman, DA says

The Worcester County District Attorney's Office announced Friday that they've indicted a Mississippi man connected to the 2009 disappearance of Patricia Santos.Albert Carabba, 64, of Ocean Springs, ...

Police could use drones to help respond to emergencies in Worcester

Worcester city officials are considering a proposal that would allow police to use drones during emergencies. "It doesn't take the place of a police officer, so we're not going to say 'we're going to ...

Worcester man indicted on murder charge in brother’s shooting death on city street

A Worcester man has been indicted on charges including murder in the shooting death of his brother, who was found fatally shot on a city sidewalk in June, the Worcester County District Attorney’s ...

Worcester city councilor seeks dismissal of charges against her stemming from ICE operation

Si desea leer este artículo en español visite El Planeta. A district court judge said Thursday she needs to review police body camera footage before deciding whether to dismiss charges against ...

Worcester: What you need to know about the Nov. 4 municipal election

The election will take place Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Can I still register to vote? The last day to register for the general election is Oct. 25. Registration can ...

Fugitive wounded in gunfire during arrest in Worcester

WHEN SHOTS RANG OUT LAST. CRUISERS, POLICE. SHE SAID SHOTS FIRED. GET SOME CARS THERE. YOU’RE HEARING WORCESTER POLICE CALLING FOR BACKUP AFTER SHOTS ARE FIRED IN WORCESTER. SOURCES TELL NEWSCENTER ...

Worcester cut overdose deaths in half. Now it faces federal cuts

Something astonishing is happening in Worcester. Traducido en español por El Planeta, Boston's Latino daily. The city cut its overdose deaths in half in 2024. And with just 13 recorded overdose deaths ...

Worcester man receives life sentence for Pie Alley homicide

WORCESTER — On Friday, a Worcester man was sentenced to life in prison for the July 11, 2019, killing of 23-year-old Leon Wilson, Jr., of Fitchburg, in the area of Pie Alley in Fitchburg, according to ...

Worcester County Wonders: Three-deckers remain a thriving icon for city

Worcester's Vernon Hill and Grafton Hill neighborhoods are home to many of the city's three-deckers. In the early years, the owner typically lived on the middle floor. In Worcester, the preferred term ...