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Worcester closes beaches, pools because of storm

WORCESTER – The city is closing several recreation areas because of the tropical storm expected to approach the area Tuesday.The city announced Monday it is closing all public aquatic facilities, and postponing all regularly scheduled recreation programs, including Recreation Worcester, on Tuesday.The city said the storm is expected to bring winds of 40 to 60…

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King Street shooting under investigation

WORCESTER — Police are continuing to investigate the shooting death of a Boston man Monday morning on King Street.The 31-year-old man was shot multiple times at 38 King St.Police have not released the name of the victim, or information about two people who were placed in custody during the shooting investigation. Kathleen Daly, a spokesman […]…

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Hermitage nursing home in Worcester could face closure

WORCESTER – The Hermitage HealthCare senior care center at 383 Mill St., as well as two other nursing homes in the state, are in danger of being dropped from the state’s Medicaid program.MassHealth issued initial termination notices to the three nursing homes, citing failures during the COVID-19 pandemic. The notice is the first step in…

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King Street shooting under investigation

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King Street shooting under investigation

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King Street shooting under investigation

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Virtual rally will explain how Making Strides Against Breast Cancer’s walk will change due to pandemic

COVID-19 is putting a lot at risk right now, including the fight against breast cancer. But, this is one fight that can’t be cancelled or postponed.On Thursday, Aug. 13, from 9 to 10 a.m., the American Cancer Society will host the 2020 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer virtual kickoff rally to share details about this…

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Hermitage nursing home plans to appeal state termination notice

WORCESTER – The Hermitage HealthCare senior care center will appeal MassHealth’s decision to begin the process of revoking the nursing home’s participation in the state’s Medicaid program, saying the decision “surprised and disappointed” them.“We believe The Hermitage’s survey performance compares favorably with other Massachusetts skilled nursing facilities,” said a statement from Next Step Healthcare, the…

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Worcester Fire Department to hold graduation ceremony Thursday for recruit class

WORCESTER – The Worcester Fire Department will hold a graduation ceremony for its 2020-21 recruit class at 11 a.m. Thursday at Rockwood Field on Chandler Street.Fire Chief Michael J. Lavoie, City Manager Edward M. Augustus Jr., Mayor Joseph M. Petty, At-Large City Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey, District Fire Chief Anthony Grokaitis and Internationall Association of Fire Fighters…

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WPI donor’s ex-wife can pursue funds given to university

WORCESTER – The wife of Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s biggest individual donor will be able to continue her legal effort to recoup millions in donations her late husband gave to the university, after winning her appeal in federal court last month, court records show.Janet Foisie claims her ex-husband, Robert Foisie, hid $4.5 million from her during…

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Davidian’s Farm in Northboro gets conservation grant for soil health project

Davidian’s Farm Market in Northboro has been awarded a federal Conservation Innovation Grant for a project that integrates cover crops and reduced tillage into a vegetable garden to improve soil health. Compared with a conventionally tilled bed system that uses weed mats, the proposed trial uses a plastic mulch and an overwintering clover cover crop…

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