SOUTHBRIDGE— The office of State Fire Marshal Jon Davine announced this week that the seven-alarm fire in Southbridge that displaced 12 families last month was intentionally set and investigators are asking the public for help. Anyone with information on the incident should contact the Arson Watch Reward Hotline at 1-800-682-9229. Southbridge Police Chief Shane Woodson […]
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Funeral scheduled Monday for Endicott College Police Sergeant killed in crash
A funeral and law enforcement walkthrough honoring Endicott College Police Sergeant Jeremy Cole, who was killed in a wrong-way crash the night before Thanksgiving, will be held on Monday.
State funds $1.6M for resurfacing project in Fitchburg
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CTE study of 77 dead hockey players: Risk for brain disease increased with each year played
The Boston University CTE Center study of 77 dead male ice hockey players showed that the risk for the brain disease jumped by 34% with each year played.
Auditor DiZoglio claims legislative audit law takes effect Thursday but Galvin says not so fast
State Auditor Diana DiZoglio argued Wednesday that a successful ballot question allowing her office to investigate the Legislature takes effect Thursday, a claim that was immediately rebuked by Massachusetts’ top election official.
Study assesses ridership, costs of Northern Tier rail
Running consistent passenger rail service for 140 miles through northern Massachusetts communities to connect North Adams and Boston could attract hundreds of riders per day, but would also require hundreds of millions of dollars in up-front capital costs, state transportation officials concluded. Wrapping up a study of “Northern Tier” passenger rail options, the Department of […]
