An ambulance was among the vehicles involved in the crash. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service
Mass. reports 20 new COVID-19 deaths, 109 new cases
The Massachusetts coronavirus data, Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service
Erik Moses named first Black track president in NASCAR history
DOVER, Del. — Erik Moses has been named president of Nashville Superspeedway, the first Black man to hold that title at any NASCAR track.Moses most recently served as president of the XFL’s DC Defenders and now leads the charge of the scheduled Nashville reboot in 2021. The 1.33-mile concrete track was built in 2001 by…
House passes bill to inject $25B into Postal Service, reverse changes blamed for delays
WASHINGTON — With heated debate over mail delays, the House approved legislation in a rare Saturday session that would reverse recent changes in U.S. Postal Service operations and send $25 billion to shore up the agency ahead of the November election.Speaker Nancy Pelosi recalled lawmakers to Washington over objections from Republicans dismissing the action as…
Broken Creek Winery in Shrewsbury up for sale
SHREWSBURY — Winemaking began as a hobby for Eric Preusse, first in the kitchen of his family’s Northboro home, where Preusse and his wife, Peggy, raised their three children, then extending to the house’s garage and basement, where he stored his ever-growing supply of equipment and crushed and pressed grapes.“You should see what red wine…
Early voting kicks off in Massachusetts primary election
Saturday is also the last day to register to vote in the primary. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service
Mass. education leaders want teachers back in classrooms for remote learning
Their presence in schools “will be beneficial to students, teachers, staff, and administrators,” wrote Commissioner Jeffrey Riley. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service
Mass. unemployment rate down to 16.1%
The national unemployment rate in July was 10.2%. The Massachusetts unemployment rate in July 2019 was 2.9%. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service
Birth of panda cub at National Zoo ‘much-needed moment of pure joy’
WASHINGTON — Delivering a “much-needed moment of pure joy,” the National Zoo’s giant panda Mei Xiang gave birth to a wiggling cub Friday at a time of global pandemic and social unrest.An experienced mom, “Mei Xiang picked the cub up immediately and began cradling and caring for it,” the zoo said in a statement. “The…
Longtime Worcester teacher, civil rights advocate James Dacey dies at 82
WORCESTER – Many considered James Dacey to be one of their favorite teachers in the Worcester Public Schools and there can be no debate about his willingness to stand up for civil rights and the underprivileged.Moira Coakley said her father, who died on Aug. 11 at 82, spoke often to the family about how he…
Teachers unions in Central Mass. urge delay of in-person classes
WORCESTER – With the start of school less than a month away, local teachers unions are increasing pressure on school districts to switch to a remote learning model this fall.A coalition of 12 educator associations from north Central Massachusetts this week became the latest group to call for a hold on in-person classes, arguing their…
Lori Loughlin’s husband, Mossimo Giannulli, sentenced in college bribery scheme
A federal judge has accepted a plea deal that calls for fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli to serve five months in prison for cheating the college admissions process Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service
Gloucester officials: Boat responsibly or risk being fined
The city has seen an increase in boating accidents, authorities said. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service
After the ‘Roxbury Love’ mural was destroyed, Kim Janey asks: How can Boston preserve its public art?
“We see these beautiful murals coming up, breathing life at a time when many of us can’t breathe. But how do we preserve them for the future?” Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service
LIVE VIDEO: Postmaster General will testify before Senate
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Postmaster says ‘no idea’ mailboxes, equipment being removed
WASHINGTON — Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said Friday he had “no idea” blue mailboxes and sorting machines were being removed until a public uproar nationwide, as he testifies before a Senate committee digging into disruptions and changes in postal operations being made just as millions of Americans will be relying on mail-in ballots for the…
Worcester School Committee OKs online English language arts curriculum pilot
WORCESTER — The School Committee on Thursday evening approved the district’s purchase of a new online English language arts curriculum for the high schools that it will pilot this upcoming school year.The school system is spending $256,500 to try out McGraw Hill’s StudySync curriculum, which unlike in typical pilots will be taught to all high school…
Man stabbed, injured in Encore casino early Thursday
The incident happened around 2 a.m., authorities say. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service
‘This shows very clearly that kids can spread the virus while they’re asymptomatic’
Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital are warning that children should not be disregarded as potential silent spreaders of the coronavirus. In a new study, “Pediatric SARS-CoV-2: Clinical Presentation, Infectivity, and Immune Responses,” published Thursday in The Journal of Pediatrics, researchers at MGH and MassGeneral Hospital for Children found kids play a larger role in the…
Here’s what Elizabeth Warren said during her Democratic convention speech
“I love a good plan, and Joe Biden has some really good plans.” Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service
Having a diverse staff is critical to telling stories about Worcester. Here’s a look at our staff.
For the Worcester Telegram & Gazette to succeed, we must have an inclusive and diverse workplace where employees are valued and feel empowered.We must build and sustain a workforce that is reflective of the diversity in the communities we serve. As part of our commitment to an inclusive culture, we will begin annually publishing the…
New England for Trump store owner says business is brisk
WEBSTER – Unable to open successfully in a tent in Oxford, an entrepreneur recently expanded his chain of pro-President Trump merchandise stores by adding a shop on East Main Street last weekend.The business, called New England for Trump, has 13 stores in three states. It has as its core sale items hats, flags and T-shirts.…
