By Tiffany Williams – WORCESTER, Mass. — Worcester has lost a woman who spent decades fighting for its children, its Latino community, its public schools and the civil rights of the people who called the city home. Ruth Rodriguez-Fay, a longtime Worcester community activist, educator and advocate, died Tuesday, August 18, surrounded by loved ones. … Continue reading Longtime Worcester Activist Ruth Rodriguez-Fay Dies, Leaving Decades-Long Legacy of Education, Civil Rights and Community Advocacy

By Tiffany Williams - Photo Credit: Serenity Jones WORCESTER, Mass. — Backpacks filled the tables. School supplies poured in. Community members, local leaders and members of the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office gathered Wednesday night with one goal in mind: helping local children head back to school prepared for the year ahead. Worcester County Sheriff Lewis … Continue reading Backpacks & Bright Futures: Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Helps Local Kids Head Back to School

By: Laura Soukkavong Photo Credit: Sturbridge Police Department Sturbridge – After a major snowstorm left more than 20 inches of snow on the ground, an elderly couple faced serious problems. Their walkway was completely buried, and the snow had covered the filler tube and vent for their home’s oil tank. With no safe access to … Continue reading From Snowed In to Safe and Warm: A Community Comes Together