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WORCESTER — That new helicopter smell will be in the air Friday, when UMass Memorial Health Care and Air Methods puts its new LifeFlight chopper into service, said Stephen Haynes, chief of UMass Memorial EMS.The new whirlybird, a EC145 Eurocopter, is a twin-engine light utility helicopter that weighs close to two tons and has a…

The death of Leslie Atkins, 52, has been ruled a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

The state Department of Public Health releases COVID-19 data by municipality every Wednesday. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

The Massachusetts coronavirus data, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

WORCESTER – A Westminster man ticketed for speeding minutes before he was in a fatal crash on Route 20 in Auburn in February was arraigned on a vehicular homicide charge Wednesday.Dennis A. Maccarone, 31, of 22 Edro Isle Road, Westminster, was released without being required to post bail, Central District Court records show.Maccarone […] Top…

Before school begins each day, students at St. John’s High School in Shrewsbury and St. Paul Diocesan Jr./Sr. High School in Worcester have to successfully complete a pop quiz. Fail, and they won’t be allowed at school.This is all part of a stringent protocol implemented at both schools because of the coronavirus pandemic, with the…

A former Lunenburg woman was arrested Wednesday in Wisconsin and charged with stealing Social Security benefits.According to the office of U.S. Attorney Andrew Lelling, Sue E. Delaney, 68, was indicted on one count of conspiracy and one count of theft of public funds. Delaney made an initial court appearance in the Western District of Wisconsin…

Mass Action Against Police Brutality wants Gov. Charlie Baker to assign a special prosecutor to look at the cases. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

A witness was able to identify the suspect, who was captured by police. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

Oranges and frozen foods are being snapped up. Shelves have fewer choices. And customers are steering their carts in surprising new directions. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

Dave Roy was a popular hockey coach who could be creative.As coach of the hockey team at Algonquin Regional High School in Northboro in the late 1970s and early 1980s, his favorite faceoff play often resulted in breakaway goals.After a faceoff, an Algonquin player would hop over the boards onto the bench next to the…

WORCESTER – City councilors Tuesday night welcomed the city administration’s efforts to expand outdoor dining options at restaurants on a permanent basis, but they also urged caution so it doesn’t hurt the quality of life  in nearby neighborhoods.Their concerns centered on the impact that outdoor dining could have on parking in abutting residential neighborhoods once…

WORCESTER – Since the COVID-19 pandemic struck the region in mid-March, many annual celebrations and events have had to be canceled.Parades, fireworks displays, holiday festivities, road races and ethnic festivals have been among the many casualties.With Halloween less than two months away, Mayor Joseph M. Petty wants to see what, if anything, the city can…

Brandon Ebert was struck by a vehicle at about 3:30 a.m. Monday while crossing a Providence street, according to police. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

Wayman is recovering after he was stabbed in Copley Square on Sunday night. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

All of the victims survived their injuries. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

WORCESTER – City Manager Edward M. Augustus Jr. is recommending to the City Council a $266 million loan order for the construction of a new Doherty Memorial High School.The council has previously approved two other loan orders, totaling $27 million, toward the project budget of $293.3 million.Last month, the Massachusetts School Building Authority, which is…

In the face of a worldwide pandemic, brides and grooms have had to focus less on large lavish gatherings, choreographed wedding party dances, bouquet tosses, buffets and ordering drinks at the bars.Instead, they’re rescheduling, cutting guest lists or remaking their original plans for their special days.The settings for weddings that do take place are now…

The Lost Summer of 2020 drew to a close Monday with many big Labor Day gatherings canceled across the U.S. and health authorities pleading with people to keep their distance from others so as not to cause another coronavirus surge like the one that followed Memorial Day.Downtown Atlanta was quiet as the 85,000 or so…

Lance Cpl. Joseph Scott Pemberton was convicted of homicide and has been serving a prison term of six to 10 years for the killing of Jennifer Laude in a motel in Olongapo city. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

The Massachusetts coronavirus data, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

The brief clip offers an up-close encounter with a great white. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service