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The community is remembering a beloved former Marlborough police lieutenant who dedicated more than three decades of service to the city.
The final Tracing Liberty events will run July 23 to July 26 and include talks, walks and a panel featuring author Joseph McGill Jr.
Several locations across the city will serve as cooling centers this week.
A massive lottery prize was purchased in the Bay State this week.
A patient was flown to a Boston-area trauma center Sunday after suffering serious injuries in a fall.
Boston College-bound Drew O’Connell was recognized for achievements in athletics, academics and community service.
A Bay State hotel has been named the best city hotel in the nation, according to a new ranking from Travel + Leisure.
Rep. Meg Kilcoyne was honored during the Doctor Franklin Perkins School’s Recognition Day Celebration
One lucky Massachusetts Lottery player won a large prize after buying a ticket in the city.
A section of West Street will remain under repair for several weeks after a major water main break compromised the roadway.
A hotel in the city is preparing to celebrate its grand reopening this week.
Participating restaurants, cafes, bakeries, breweries and specialty food businesses are offering special menus and featured dishes.
A Westborough student-athlete has been recognized as one of the region’s top spring high school athletes.
Westborough is recognizing one of its own who was among the officers to graduate from the Worcester Police Academy last week.
The driver is expected to be arraigned Monday in Gloucester District Court.
Central Massachusetts is remembering a longtime firefighter whose family's ties to the Fitchburg Fire Department spanned generations.
The legislator will visit Worcester on Sunday for a WooSox game and a campaign event.
The salon and spa will welcome customers for the final time at the end of next month.
The project will reuse the building to create 48 rental homes, including 5 affordable units.
A new class of police officers graduated, sending recruits to departments across Central Massachusetts.
