WORCESTER — Police officials investigating the homicide of a mother and 11-year-old daughter confirmed that the suspect – who was caught last Monday in San Diego, Calif. – can be brought back to Massachusetts to face charges for the March 5 fatal shooting. According to a spokesperson for the Worcester County DA, Dejan Belnavis, who […]
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Commuter rail train collides with tractor-trailer at Littleton rail crossing
LITTLETON — Police responded to a collision at about noon Monday between a commuter rail train and a tractor-trailer at a rail crossing near King and Taylor streets.
Tax relief coming to Mass. with IRS Direct File
For the first time in taxpaying history, and exactly one month before taxes are due, a new tool from the Internal Revenue Service allows eligible filers to submit their taxes online for free.
North Middlesex Regional requires $3M override from towns
TOWNSEND — Voters in both Pepperell and Townsend will be asked to approve a Proposition 2 1/2 override to fully fund the adopted fiscal 2025 budget for the North Middlesex Regional School District. The District is asking its communities for an additional $3 million for next year’s fiscal budget, a measure they is needed due […]
Fitchburg State panel to discuss use of psychedelics in therapy
FITCHBURG — The medical, scientific and social aspects of psychedelic-assisted therapy will be discussed when Fitchburg State University hosts a panel discussion of experts from medicine, neuroscience and clinical practice at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 19 at the main lounge of Hammond Hall. Admission to the talk is free and open to the public. Psychedelics, […]
Trooper connected to Karen Read murder case under internal investigation
Massachusetts State Police Trooper Michael Proctor, one of the central investigators in the case of accused murderer Karen Read, is under internal review, his employing agency confirmed, but remains on the job.
