Shrewsbury, MA|News|
Shrewsbury Police Incidents, Arrests Decline In September
Shrewsbury police handled thousands of incidents in September, including 900 calls to 911.
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Northborough, MA|News|
Titan Games Bring Northborough-Southborough Students Together
Northborough and Southborough student-athletes came together for competition and inclusion at the fourth annual Titan Games.
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Worcester|News|
Worcester Man Indicted On Federal Gun, Fentanyl Charges
A Worcester man accused of selling firearms and fentanyl to confidential informants has been indicted on federal charges.
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Worcester|News|
Worcester Railers Opening Night 2026: What To Know
A new era of Worcester hockey will begin at the DCU Center next weekend.
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Shrewsbury, MA|News|
Shrewsbury To Kick Off 300th Anniversary Celebration
Shrewsbury will begin a yearlong celebration of its tricentennial in December.
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Sudbury, MA|News|
New Yoga Studio Debuts In Sudbury
The business is celebrating its founding members with classes throughout the weekend, and will open classes up to all clients on Monday.
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Westborough, MA|News|
Westborough Police Awarded $24K Road Safety Grant
The Westborough Police Department was granted funding to help encourage safety on town roads.
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Stoughton, MA|News|
Opening Statements Delivered In Trial Of Ex-MA Cop Accused Of Killing Pregnant Woman
Former Stoughton police detective Matthew Farwell is accused of killing 23-year-old Sandra Birchmore and staging her death as a suicide.
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Shrewsbury, MA|News|
Shrewsbury Police Awarded $35K Road Safety Grant
The Shrewsbury Police Department was granted funding to help encourage safety on the town's roads.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Longtime MA Sports Bar Closes For Good: Food Week
A favorite American eatery is closing its doors, leading this week’s food roundup.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Costco Proposes New Store + Major Retail Chain Closing: MA Business Week
A major warehouse retailer eyes Massachusetts as dozens of stores prepare to close in this week’s business roundup.
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Worcester|News|
More Than 470 Grams Of Fentanyl Seized In Worcester County Drug Case
Three people are facing a federal drug conspiracy charge following an investigation in Worcester County.
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Westborough, MA|News|
New Montessori School To Open In Westborough
A school for preschool and kindergarten-age children plans to open in Westborough early next year.
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Worcester|News|
2 Worcester Men Charged After Dirt Bike Theft Sting
Three men, two of them from Worcester, face charges after a covert police operation targeted dirt bike and ATV thefts in Connecticut.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Here's Where Kids Can Eat Free In MA This October: Cheap Eats
From free tacos to burgers and kids' meals, Massachusetts restaurants are offering families ways to save on dining out this October.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
Worcester|News|
Worcester Man Faces Gun Charges After Stolen Vehicle Investigation
Police said officers found a loaded firearm with a scratched-off serial number on a 20-year-old.
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Worcester|News|
Man Facing Child Porn Charges In Worcester Child Exploitation Case
A 46-year-old man was accused of inappropriately contacting a child in Worcester over the internet.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Push For Year-Round Daylight Savings Time Intensifies: What MA Lawmakers Say
Daylight saving time ends Nov. 1, but a renewed push in Congress could end the twice-yearly clock changes for good.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
Wayland, MA|News|
Wayland Student Honored After Extinguishing Fire In High School Classroom
A 15-year-old student was recognized this week for his quick response in putting out a classroom fire.
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Milford, MA|News|
‘It’s A Blessing’: Milford Woman Defies Odds After Double Lung Transplant
Carmen Camacho once wondered whether a donor match would arrive in time, and is now using her second chance to advocate for organ donation.
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