Worcester councilors wary of creating ballpark authority for Polar Park

WORCESTER – Several city councilors expressed reservations Tuesday night about the proposed creation of a new city entity – the Worcester Ballpark Authority – to oversee the operations of Polar Park and the parking garage being built across from the ballpark.While the City Council referred the […] Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release…

Dr. Fauci urges Holy Cross students to stay hopeful in face of ‘nightmare’ pandemic

WORCESTER – Dr. Anthony Fauci, the country’s top infectious disease expert and a central figure in its fight against the coronavirus, paid a virtual visit to his alma mater Tuesday via an online question and answer session hosted by the College of the Holy Cross, where he told students to stay hopeful in the face of the…

N.Y. man convicted of killing woman, leaving body on roadside in Maine

Carine Reeves, 40, was the first person to stand trial for murder in Maine since courts were closed because of the pandemic. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

N.H. man sentenced to year in jail in crash that killed 2

Richard Maker Jr., 25, of Littleton, acknowledged Monday he drove fast and negligently under the influence of alcohol. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

Here’s a list of 65 local places helping readers through the pandemic

“I have gone to Bagelsaurus in Porter Square weekly since it reopened,” one reader wrote. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

New Jersey Governor: State investigating Trump’s ‘reckless’ Bedminster fundraiser for COVID violations

Gov. Phil Murphy blasted President Donald Trump as “reckless” on Monday for coming to New Jersey last week even though one of his top aides had been diagnosed with COVID-19.Murphy also said his administration is investigating whether the Thursday fundraising event at Trump’s golf club in Bedminster violated the governor’s executive orders by exceeding capacity limits and…

Watch the Ed Markey, Kevin O’Connor Senate debate here tonight

GBH News will host a 2020 U.S. Senate debate between U.S. Senator Edward Markey and Republican challenger Kevin O’Connor tonight at 7 p.m. at the GBH Brighton Studio.The hour-long debate will be moderated by Boston Public Radio hosts Jim Braude and Margery Eagan, […] Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

Worcester Board of Health votes no confidence in chairperson Edith Claros

WORCESTER – Four of the five members of the Board of Health voted “no confidence” in their chairperson Monday night, contending that Edith Claros has been openly hostile and disrespectful to them in that role.The no-confidence vote stems from a meeting last month when board members said that Claros cut off previous board […] Top…

Salem police call on state police Airwing to help ID Halloween overcrowding spots

State police flew over Salem Friday and provided a live stream to city police. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

‘The next question is how many seals should there be’

“The next question is how many seals should there be.” Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

Bruins fans were quick to pounce when the NHL mistakenly referred to Walpole’s Chris Wagner as a Wellesley native

A classic Massachusetts town mixup. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

Annual Alzheimer’s walk sees changes prompted by Covid-19

WORCESTER – The Worcester County Walk to End Alzheimer’s Disease took on a new look this year as the COVID-19 pandemic forced changes needed for the safety of those involved.Instead of one walk through the Burncoat area of Worcester, small groups of people took to their own neighborhoods to raise money for Alzheimer’s care, support…

With caution in mind, Notre Dame Academy open for classes

WORCESTER – Notre Dame Academy opened for classes just a few days later than normal this fall, as they finalized plans needed to keep students safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.It was a big step for the school, but something officials felt comfortable doing. Other than a few technology blips during the first few days, everything…

Worcester police arrest two men on weapons charges

WORCESTER – Two men who fled from police twice after their vehicle was stopped on Lincoln Street were arrested Saturday evening on weapons charges.Police said Nathan Russell and Omar Molina fled from their vehicle on Lincoln Street and later from police who found them on Easter Avenue. They were arrested in the area of Blodgett…

Mass. DPH launches statewide survey to gauge the impacts of COVID-19

The anonymous survey is available in seven languages. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

Explosive devices removed from home, charges pending

“Authorities will summons a Monterey man to court to face multiple charges on the illegal possession, manufacture, and sale of explosive devices,” a news release said. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

Nearly 1/3 of patients at Plymouth DOC facility test positive for COVID-19

As of Saturday, there were more than 1 million global deaths due to COVID-19. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

James Street Place a rehabbed gem along gateway to Worcester

WORCESTER — For years, developer Robert Mura’s commute to the city would take him past the white whale of his real estate career.The building at 70 James St., with façade of fading bricks, awnings, canopies and signs, taunted Mura. He considered it a derelict billboard, unfitting of such a prominent place at the busy entry point…

Of presidents and health, history replete with secrecy, lies

WASHINGTON — Throughout American history, an uncomfortable truth has been evident: Presidents have lied about their health.In some cases, the issues were minor, in others quite grave. And sometimes it took decades for the public to learn the truth.Now President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with the COVID-19 disease. The White House initially said he…

Trump said to be improving but next 48 hours ‘critical’

BETHESDA, Md. — President Donald Trump faces a “critical” next two days in his fight against COVID-19 at a military hospital, his chief of staff said Saturday, also revealing that Trump went through a “very concerning” period on Friday while officials were giving calm, upbeat reports.”We’re still not on a clear path yet to a…

Sunday, Oct. 4, is the deadline to register to vote in Rhode Island

Rhode Islanders, if you haven’t registered yet, there is still time. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

Arrest made after police hunt down stolen Boston water tank truck

A police pursuit of the vehicle ended in Westport. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

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