By Tiffany Williams - WORCESTER, Mass. — City officials are advising residents to avoid swimming and fishing in a section of Lake Quinsigamond after an early morning sanitary sewer overflow on Friday discharged approximately 15,000 gallons of untreated wastewater, some of which entered the storm drainage system and flowed toward the lake. The overflow occurred … Continue reading Worcester Sewer Overflow Prompts E. Coli Warning at Lake Quinsigamond
Franklin Arias Promoted to Worcester as Red-Hot WooSox Chase Fourth Straight Win
By Tiffany Williams - The Worcester Red Sox are suddenly one of the hottest teams in Triple-A. They have won three consecutive games in less than 48 hours, scored 28 runs over their last two contests, are chasing franchise history at the plate and, just before Friday night's game at Polar Park, welcomed one of … Continue reading Franklin Arias Promoted to Worcester as Red-Hot WooSox Chase Fourth Straight Win
New England Governors Announce Farmer Relief, Energy Credits and Infrastructure Funding
By Tiffany Williams - Governors across New England rolled out major state actions aimed at protecting farmers, rebuilding rural infrastructure, reducing winter energy bills, strengthening freight rail safety and reshaping health care oversight. Connecticut secured nearly $53 million in federal disaster aid for farmers who suffered severe weather losses and awarded almost $10 million for … Continue reading New England Governors Announce Farmer Relief, Energy Credits and Infrastructure Funding
NFL Announces 2026 Latino Youth Honors Nominees From All 32 Teams
By Tiffany Williams - NEW YORK — The NFL is once again putting the spotlight on the next generation of leaders, and this time the stage stretches far beyond Friday night lights. Football talent matters. Academic excellence matters. Community leadership matters. And for 61 remarkable high school seniors from across the country, those qualities have … Continue reading NFL Announces 2026 Latino Youth Honors Nominees From All 32 Teams
Food & Dining: Jolly Roger’s Diner Delivers Big Flavor in Northborough
By Tiffany Williams – Some restaurants simply serve food. Others create an experience. On Thursday, the NewsTalk New England Food & Dining team stopped by Jolly Roger’s Diner in Northborough, Massachusetts, and walked away impressed—not just by the food, but by the atmosphere, the service, and the pride that goes into every plate. From the … Continue reading NewsTalk New England Food & Dining: Jolly Roger’s Diner Delivers Big Flavor in Northborough
Rhode Island State Police Arrest Four in Separate Warrants and Felony Investigations
By Laura Soukkavong - PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island State Police arrested four people in separate incidents involving outstanding bench warrants, child abuse allegations and felony firearm-related charges. The arrests occurred in Warwick, North Kingstown, Central Falls and Providence investigations, according to Rhode Island State Police. Shortly after midnight Wednesday, at 12:07 a.m., troopers arrested … Continue reading Rhode Island State Police Arrest Four in Separate Warrants and Felony Investigations
Healey, Lamont and Mills Announce Major Policy Initiatives Across New England
By Tiffany Williams - Governors and state leaders across New England on Wednesday announced a series of initiatives focused on health care affordability, housing production, education and public safety, while Maine honored commercial fishermen who lost their lives on the water during the past year. In Massachusetts, Governor Maura Healey announced that the Division of … Continue reading Healey, Lamont and Mills Announce Major Policy Initiatives Across New England
Red Sox Raise More Than $300,000 for Venezuela Earthquake Relief
By Tiffany Williams - BOSTON — The Boston Red Sox announced Wednesday that more than $300,000 has been raised to support relief efforts following the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela through a fundraising campaign involving club ownership, players, the Red Sox Foundation, corporate partners and thousands of fans across Red Sox Nation. The fundraising milestone will … Continue reading Red Sox Raise More Than $300,000 for Venezuela Earthquake Relief
Coes Reservoir Closed After Harmful Cyanobacteria Detected in Worcester
By Tiffany Williams - WORCESTER, Mass. — The City of Worcester has closed Coes Reservoir to recreational use after testing found cyanobacteria levels exceeding the state's recreational public health threshold, prompting officials to warn that the water may contain toxins harmful to humans and pets. The Worcester Department of Sustainability and Resilience announced that all … Continue reading Coes Reservoir Closed After Harmful Cyanobacteria Detected in Worcester
Boston Marathon Changes Registration Rules With New Lottery System
By Tiffany Williams - BOSTON — The Boston Marathon has long sold itself as the ultimate proving ground for distance runners. Run fast enough, earn your qualifying time, and you've punched your ticket to Hopkinton. Not anymore. For the first time in the race's storied history, earning a Boston Marathon qualifying time may no longer … Continue reading Boston Marathon Changes Registration Rules With New Lottery System
Red Sox Tie Franchise Record With 15th Straight Win, Beat Orioles 6-3
By Tiffany Williams - BOSTON — Stop calling it a hot streak. Stop calling it a nice run. And stop waiting for the Boston Red Sox to cool off. At this point, the rest of Major League Baseball is the one with the problem. The Red Sox continued one of the most improbable turnarounds in … Continue reading Red Sox Tie Franchise Record With 15th Straight Win, Beat Orioles 6-3
WPI Track & Field Programs Recognized Among Nation’s Academic Elite
By Tiffany Williams - WORCESTER, Mass. — While much of college athletics is consumed by transfer portals, NIL headlines and recruiting battles, WPI's track and field programs continue to send a different message: elite academic performance is still part of the competition. The Engineers aren't just producing athletes capable of competing at a high level. … Continue reading WPI Track & Field Programs Recognized Among Nation’s Academic Elite
WPI Baseball Earns National Academic Excellence Award After Record 3.74 Team GPA
By Tiffany Williams - WORCESTER, Mass. — Forget the myth that college baseball players have to choose between dominating in the classroom or competing on the field. WPI's baseball program continues to prove that narrative wrong. The Engineers have once again established themselves among the nation's academic elite, earning the 2025-26 American Baseball Coaches Association … Continue reading WPI Baseball Earns National Academic Excellence Award After Record 3.74 Team GPA
Trump Addresses Supporters in Georgia Hours After Dover Dignified Transfer
By Tiffany Williams - MARIETTA, Ga. — President Donald Trump traveled to Georgia on Wednesday for an event at Wheeler High School just hours after attending the dignified transfer of four fallen U.S. soldiers at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware, shifting from a solemn military observance to an appearance before supporters that carried many … Continue reading Trump Addresses Supporters in Georgia Hours After Dover Dignified Transfer
Cooking with Tiffany: Hennessy Barbecue Baked Meatballs Over Creamy Mashed Potatoes
By Tiffany Williams - Tender homemade meatballs are baked until perfectly browned, then coated in a rich Hennessy barbecue glaze that's smoky, sweet, slightly tangy, and finished with the smooth warmth of Hennessy cognac. They're served over buttery, creamy mashed potatoes that soak up every bit of the sauce. Serves: 6Prep Time: 25 minutesCook Time: … Continue reading Cooking with Tiffany: Hennessy Barbecue Baked Meatballs Over Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Marco Rubio Announces Major U.S. Security and Economic Initiatives Across Southeast Asia
By Tiffany Williams - MANILA, Philippines — Secretary of State Marco Rubio used a series of high-level meetings in the Philippines this week to announce more than $2.5 billion in new U.S. strategic investments across Southeast Asia, unveil new security, technology and infrastructure initiatives, and reaffirm Washington's commitment to its alliance with the Philippines and … Continue reading Marco Rubio Announces Major U.S. Security and Economic Initiatives Across Southeast Asia
Marco Rubio Addresses China, Iran, Russia and Cuba During Manila Visit
By Tiffany Williams - MANILA, Philippines — Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday that the United States and China are working to prepare for a planned September visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping to Washington while continuing to manage major disagreements over Taiwan, security, trade and regional stability. Speaking to reporters at the Philippine … Continue reading Marco Rubio Addresses China, Iran, Russia and Cuba During Manila Visit
President Trump Honors Four Fallen American Troops During Dover Dignified Transfer
By Tiffany Williams - Photo Credit: Molly Riley DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. — Long before Air Force One touched down Wednesday morning, preparations were already underway on the flight line at Dover Air Force Base for one of the military's most solemn traditions. The mission was not about ceremony alone. It was about bringing … Continue reading President Trump Honors Four Fallen American Troops During Dover Dignified Transfer
Rain Postpones Red Sox and WooSox Games as Storms Sweep Massachusetts
By Tiffany Williams - BOSTON — Heavy rain and thunderstorms forced the postponement of both the Boston Red Sox and Worcester Red Sox home games Tuesday, with each club announcing schedule changes as severe weather was expected to impact eastern and central Massachusetts throughout the evening. The Boston Red Sox announced that Tuesday night's game … Continue reading Rain Postpones Red Sox and WooSox Games as Storms Sweep Massachusetts
Search Warrant Leads to Gun Seizure and Three Arrests in Southbridge
By Tiffany Williams - SOUTHBRIDGE, Mass. — A months-long investigation by the Southbridge Police Department culminated in the execution of a search warrant that investigators say led to the recovery of a handgun with a defaced serial number, ammunition and the arrests of three individuals, including two juveniles. Southbridge police detectives and officers, assisted by … Continue reading Search Warrant Leads to Gun Seizure and Three Arrests in Southbridge
Massachusetts Welcomes New Police Officers and Firefighters Into Public Safety Service
By Tiffany Williams - Massachusetts welcomed dozens of newly trained police officers and firefighters into public safety service as the Municipal Police Training Committee and the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy celebrated the graduation of new recruit classes that will serve communities across the Commonwealth. Municipal Police Training Committee Executive Director Colonel Rick Rathbun (Ret.) and Randolph … Continue reading Massachusetts Welcomes New Police Officers and Firefighters Into Public Safety Service
Explosive Chemicals, Radioactive Materials Removed From Lexington Home
By Tiffany Williams - LEXINGTON, Mass. — The Lexington Fire Department, Massachusetts Department of Fire Services and the Massachusetts State Police Bomb Squad carried out a day-long operation to safely remove explosive chemicals and radioactive substances from a Lexington home after hazardous materials were discovered during a property clean-out. Emergency crews responded early yesterday afternoon … Continue reading Explosive Chemicals, Radioactive Materials Removed From Lexington Home
Tractor-Trailer Catches Fire on Mass Pike in Grafton, Driver Escapes Unhurt
By Tiffany Williams – GRAFTON, Mass. — A tractor-trailer caught fire Tuesday morning on the eastbound Massachusetts Turnpike in Grafton, prompting a response from the Grafton Fire Department. Firefighters were dispatched to mile marker 102 east after receiving a report of a tractor-trailer unit on fire. When crews arrived at the scene, they found the … Continue reading Tractor-Trailer Catches Fire on Mass Pike in Grafton, Driver Escapes Unhurt
Cooking with Tiffany: Garlic Butter Pasta with Grilled Salmon, Tomatoes and Feta
There are some meals that look like they came straight from a restaurant kitchen but are surprisingly simple to prepare at home. This garlic butter pasta with grilled salmon is one of those dishes. The recipe brings together tender grilled salmon, buttery garlic pasta, fresh tomatoes, scallions and feta cheese for a dinner that feels … Continue reading Cooking with Tiffany: Garlic Butter Pasta with Grilled Salmon, Tomatoes and Feta
As SNAP Benefits Disappear, Volunteers and Food Pantries Fill the Gap
By Tiffany Williams - NEW YORK — Before sunrise, the line had already formed. Not outside a concert. Not outside a stadium. Outside a food pantry. People began arriving as early as 5 a.m. The doors would not open until 10. For five hours, they waited. The line stretched down the block, crossed an avenue … Continue reading As SNAP Benefits Disappear, Volunteers and Food Pantries Fill the Gap