Smith Pond Beach in Worcester Closed After High E. coli Levels Detected
By Tiffany Williams – WORCESTER, Mass. — Smith Pond Beach, also known as Cooks Pond Beach, has been closed to the public after testing detected elevated levels of E. coli…
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Stoughton Lawsuit, Zac Brown’s $40 Million Surprise, MGM Donation and JCPenney Bid
By Tiffany Williams – Communities across Massachusetts marked the start of the week with efforts focused on public service, philanthropy, local government, business, and real estate, as organizations and municipalities…
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Massachusetts Defense Companies Awarded More Than $291 Million in New Pentagon Contracts
By Tiffany Williams MASSACHUSETTS — Two Massachusetts-based defense manufacturers have received new federal contract awards totaling more than $291 million to support critical U.S. military weapons systems and aircraft engine…
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Braintree Crash, Cape Cod Six-Vehicle Collision, Boston Shooting and New Haven Search Ends
By Tiffany Williams – Emergency crews across Massachusetts and Connecticut responded to a series of serious incidents over the weekend, including a head-on crash in Braintree that left two drivers…
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Governor Maura Healey Urges Lawmakers to Pass Energy Affordability Bill to Lower Utility Costs
By Tiffany Williams – BOSTON, Mass. — Governor Maura Healey on Friday called on lawmakers to quickly pass her energy affordability legislation, saying the proposal is designed to lower energy…
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Governor Maura Healey Urges Trump Administration to Reverse FEMA Disaster Aid Denial
By Tiffany Williams – BOSTON, Mass. — Governor Maura Healey is urging the Trump Administration to reverse its denial of Massachusetts’ request for a Major Disaster Declaration, arguing that communities…
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Chelsea Restaurant Fights to Keep Liquor License After Trooper Kevin Trainor’s Death
By Tiffany Williams – CHELSEA, Mass. — The operators of Tribu Mexican Kitchen and Bar appeared before Massachusetts alcohol licensing regulators Tuesday as the restaurant fights to keep its liquor…
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Massachusetts Launches New MBTA Fare Discounts, Free Transfers and Senior Transit Program
By Tiffany Williams – BOSTON — Massachusetts is launching a new round of MBTA fare experiments aimed at lowering transportation costs, simplifying transfers and giving riders more flexibility across the…
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Worcester Sewer Overflow Prompts E. Coli Warning at Lake Quinsigamond
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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Boston Renames Roxbury Library for Trailblazing Journalist Sarah-Ann Shaw
By Tiffany Williams – BOSTON — The City of Boston officially honored one of its pioneering journalists on Saturday as Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Public Library celebrated the…
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Worcester Dedicates Bob Cousy Pass on I-290 Honoring Celtics Legend
By Tiffany Williams – WORCESTER, Mass. — One of the greatest names in basketball history now has a permanent place on one of Worcester’s busiest highways. Governor Maura Healey joined…
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Police Departments Across New England Announce New Hires, Promotions and Academy Graduates
By Tiffany Williams – Police departments across Massachusetts and Connecticut are reshaping their ranks through new hires, academy graduates and major promotions as agencies continue strengthening leadership while filling critical…
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City of Boston Urges Residents to Prepare for Extreme Heat Tuesday and Wednesday
By Tiffany Williams – BOSTON — The City of Boston is urging residents and visitors to prepare for dangerous heat expected to impact the region Tuesday and Wednesday, as forecasters…
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Inside the Worcester Police Academy: How 34 Recruits Earned the Badge
By Tiffany Williams In life, we talk about defining moments. Moments that change an individual for the rest of their life. For those pursuing a career as a police officer,…
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Bridgeport Second-Alarm Fire Forces Eight From Sheridan Street Apartments
By Tiffany Williams – BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Eight adults were displaced after a second-alarm fire damaged a residential building on Sheridan Street Saturday night, according to city officials. The Bridgeport…
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Federal Disaster Loans Approved for Massachusetts Businesses Impacted by February Blizzard
By Tiffany Williams – Small businesses and nonprofit organizations across Southeastern Massachusetts that suffered economic losses during the historic February 2026 blizzard are now eligible for federal disaster assistance following…
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Massachusetts Awards $4.5 Million to Community Organizations for Mental Health and Wellness Programs
By Tiffany Williams – The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced Tuesday that 23 organizations across Massachusetts will receive a combined $4.5 million in annual funding through the new Behavioral Health Promotion and…
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Worcester Church’s Views on Same-Sex Relationships and Gender Identity Spark Questions About Use of Public School
By Tiffany Williams – WORCESTER — A growing debate is unfolding in Worcester over whether a church that teaches same-sex relationships are sinful and that biological sex is fixed should…
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3RD ALARM FIRE DISPLACES RESIDENTS IN SOUTHBRIDGE OVERNIGHT
3rd alarm fire Southbridge Mass displaces families
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Several Rounds Fired on Vernon Hill; Suspects Flee Scene, Homes Struck
By: Dylan Azari Shortly before midnight Tuesday, a ShotSpotter activation detected 11 rounds fired in the area of Stockton St. Police also received multiple calls from residents reporting gunfire, with…
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Franklin Fire Case Turns Criminal After Months-Long Probe
By: Laura Soukkavong Franklin — A former Franklin resident has been charged in connection with a house fire that caused extensive damage and claimed the lives of two pets late…
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BREAKING NEWS: 4-Alarm Fire Knocked Down in Southbridge — Crews Still on Scene
By Avery Jones A large fire that drew a 4-alarm response in Southbridge, Massachusetts has now been knocked down. Crews from multiple surrounding communities responded as the fire quickly escalated,…
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Rollover Crash in Rutland, Massachusetts Leaves One Injured, Road Temporarily Closed
By Avery Jones A serious two-car crash in Rutland, Massachusetts on Tuesday evening left at-least one person injured and briefly shut down a local roadway, according to the Rutland Police Department. The crash…
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BREAKING NEWS: UPDATE INTERSTATE TOWING WORKING WESTBOUND ON I-90 — RIGHT LANE CLOSED FOR MORNING COMMUTE
By Avery Jones UPDATE – I-90 Westbound Crash & Diesel Spill : Department of Environmental Protection has been contacted Crews are actively working to remove the off road tractor-trailer from…
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BREAKING NEWS: TRACTOR-TRAILER OFF ROAD ON I-90 — RIGHT LANE CLOSURES EXPECTED FOR MORNING COMMUTE
By Avery Jones – AUBURN – A tractor-trailer crash is causing disruption on Interstate 90 westbound just after the I-290 interchange at mile marker 89.7 ahead of the morning commute.…
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Man Stabbed Inside Worcester Gas Station
By: Dylan Azari WORCESTER – Shortly before 7PM Sunday evening, first responders responded to the Shell gas station at 90 Madison St for three males fighting and one possibly stabbed.…
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Investigation Ongoing After Deadly Two-Car Crash in Charlton
By: Laura Soukkavong Charlton – Authorities are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred Tuesday morning in Charlton. At approximately 7:45 a.m. on March 31, officers from the Charlton Police…
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Man Stabbed in Neck in Worcester; Suspect Taken Into Custody
By: Dylan Azari Shortly after 4:30 PM on Wednesday, first responders were dispatched to a residence near Wildwood Avenue and Laurel Brook Drive following reports of a male suffering from…
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Heading to Market Basket? Ashland Police Ask You to Give Back
By: Laura Soukkavong Ashland – The Ashland Police Department is teaming up with Market Basket to host a community food drive aimed at supporting local families in need. The event…
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Hopkinton Police Launch April Crackdown on Distracted Driving
By: Laura Soukkavong Hopkinton – The Hopkinton Police Department has announced a high-visibility enforcement and education campaign set to run throughout April, targeting distracted driving across the community. The initiative…
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Intense House Fire Prompts Massive Response in Holyoke
By: Laura Soukkavong Holyoke – Firefighters battled a labor-intensive structure fire Monday afternoon on Beech Street that required multiple alarms and an extensive overhaul. At 3:55 p.m., crews from the…
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Leicester Woman Charged with OUI After Crash Sends Vehicle Into Worcester Building
By: Dylan Azari WORCESTER – Charges have been filed against Kayla J. Finlay, 30, of Leicester, following a serious motor vehicle crash at the intersection of Park Avenue and Maywood…
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Multi-Vehicle Crash on Park Ave Sends Car Into Building; Ends in OUI Arrest
By: Dylan Azari On Thursday night at approximately 8:40 p.m., Worcester Police and Worcester Fire Department responded to 502 Park Ave at the intersection of Park Avenue and Maywood Street…
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Officer-Involved Shooting Under Investigation in Westminster
By: Dylan Azari Authorities are actively investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred on South Ashburnham Road in Westminster shortly before 5 p.m. on Monday. According to preliminary reports, the officer…
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SHOCKING: CAR FLIES OFF ROUTE 2 OVERPASS IN LEOMINSTER OVERNIGHT
A serious crash was under investigation after a vehicle went off an overpass on Route 2 in Leominster late last night. According to Massachusetts State Police, troopers responded to the…
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Emergency Crews, DiRenzo Towing Clear Route 146 Crash at Height of Traffic
A three-car crash caused disruption at a busy intersection in Sutton, Massachusetts during peak travel hours. The crash happened on Boston Road at Route 146 North , where multiple vehicles…
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Danger on the Road: Downed Wires Force Shutdown in Sutton
We’re continuing to track the aftermath of last night’s storm, with ongoing impacts in Sutton, Massachusetts. Utility crews from National Grid along with local town workers are on scene addressing…
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MSP Troopers Arrest Armed Suspect Following Early-Morning Pursuit in Worcester
By Dylan Azari – WORCESTER, Mass. — A male suspect was arrested early Saturday morning following a foot pursuit and investigation by the Massachusetts State Police. According to radio transmissions,…
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Heavy Fire Prompts Third Alarm Response on South Street in Southbridge
By: Laura Soukkavong Southbridge – Emergency crews responded to a significant house fire on Monday afternoon in Southbridge. At about 3:00 p.m. on March 9, the Southbridge Fire Department and…
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Generator Power in Use at Worcester Police Headquarters Amid Ongoing Outage
By Tiffany Williams – WORCESTER — The lights are out at the Worcester Police Department headquarters — and no one is saying exactly when they went dark. It is unknown…
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Driver Injured After Vehicle Strikes Pole, Plunges Down Embankment in Worcester
By Dylan Azari – Photo: Dylan Azari/NTNE Photographer WORCESTER – Shortly after midnight Saturday, emergency crews responded to the area of 841 Grove St along RT 122 following a phone…
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Morning Brief: Police Investigations, Rising Costs, and Regional Headlines
ELDERLY RESIDENT FOUND DEAD OUTSIDE CARE FACILITY A 93-year-old woman is dead after staff found her unresponsive outside Bickford’s Health Care Center in Windsor Locks early Sunday. Around 4:45 a.m.,…
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Massachusetts Braces for Extreme Cold and Major Snowstorm
By Tiffany Williams – BOSTON — Massachusetts is bracing for a dangerous one-two punch of extreme cold and a powerful winter storm expected to dump more than a foot of…
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Northeast Governors Blast Trump Administration for Pausing Offshore Wind Leases
By Cathy Durant Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey, New York Governor Kathy Hochul, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont and Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee issued a joint statement responding to the Trump…
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Federal Court Orders DHS to Restore Homeland Security Funding to Massachusetts and Other States
By Cathy Durant – Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, as part of a coalition of 12 attorneys general and the governor of Pennsylvania, prevailed in a lawsuit challenging the…
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New Affordable Housing Proposed on Middlesex Community College and Bridgewater State University Land
By Cathy Durant – The Healey-Driscoll Administration has received development proposals to build at least 48 new homes on two surplus, underutilized state-owned parcels located on the Middlesex Community College…
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Feedback Earth Agrees to Settlement, Ends Operations After Environmental Complaints in Massachusetts
By Cathy Durant – Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell announced that the Suffolk County Superior Court has entered and approved a consent judgment against Feedback Earth, Inc., a Grafton-based…
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Major Leadership Boost: Worcester Police Promote 11, Including New Deputy Chief
By Dylan Azari & Laura Soukkavong Worcester Police filled City Hall on Tuesday, December 9, as the city rolled out a major round of promotions—eleven members of the department moving…
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Worcester Reentry Center Takes National Prize as City Leaders Celebrate ‘Model’ Program
By Tiffany Williams – Worcester’s Regional Reentry Center just scored a national honor — and the City of Worcester wasted no time bragging about it. The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office…
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Etel Haxhiaj Must Face Charges After Worcester Judge Rejects Motion in ICE Confrontation Case
By Tiffany Williams – A Worcester judge just handed Worcedter District 5 Councilor Etel Haxhiaj a bruising setback, refusing to toss the charges stemming from her fiery May 8 clash…
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Snow More Boring Names: Worcester Students to Name City Plows This Winter
By Tiffany Williams – WORCESTER, Mass. — Worcester is back at it with the snowplow naming contest, and this year, city kids are in the driver’s seat. The Department of…
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Worcester Police Search for Missing Woman Joanna Brown Last Seen October 31
By Tiffany Williams – WORCESTER, Mass. — A 30-year-old Worcester woman has gone missing after leaving work — and now police are sounding the alarm. Joanna Brown, a longtime employee…
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Boston’s New Police Deal Blends Reform with Respect for the Badge
By Tiffany Williams – BOSTON — Boston cops just locked in another reform-heavy contract — and Mayor Michelle Wu is making it clear this one’s about transparency, accountability, and officer…
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Boston, Worcester, and Hartford Police Bring Halloween Fun to Local Families With Trunk-or-Treats and Haunted Houses
By Tiffany Williams – Boston Police officers hit the streets for Halloween, taking part in a series of community events across the city. District E-5 officers joined the Parkway in…
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Boston Police Host First-Ever ‘Pink Ribbon Bowl’ to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and Ellie Fund
By Tiffany Williams – Boston — BPD officers from District B-3 hosted the first-ever “Pink Ribbon Bowl,” a flag football tournament to raise awareness for breast cancer and raise funds…
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Boston Police Seize Four Unregistered Motorcycles in Fenway During ‘Operation Safe Scooter’ Crackdown
By Tiffany Williams – Boston — Police seized four unregistered motorcycles in the Fenway Thursday night as part of “Operation Safe Scooter,” a continuing crackdown on illegal rides that’s been…
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