WORCESTER — A grand jury handed up a murder indictment against 23-year-old Jose Pacheco in the 2021 killing of a 19-year-old Worcester man who was found dead in Leominster, according to Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early, Jr. Pacheco, of Worcester, was indicted on June 16, 2025, on one count of murder in the […]
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Man indicted for murder from 2008 stabbing of college student
WORCESTER — A grand jury returned a murder indictment against one man this week in the 2008 stabbing death of a teenager in the area of North Ashland Street in Worcester, according to Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early, Jr. Marquis Brown, 40, of Worcester, was indicted on one count of murder in the […]
Fitchburg Art Museum launches three new exhibits
FITCHBURG – Two exciting new exhibits are opening this weekend at the Fitchburg Art Museum in addition to the 89th annual Regional Exhibition of Art & Craft. “Anne Hopkins: Gathered, and Seaworthy Vessels” and “Call and Response: Monochrome” are both opening on Saturday, June 21 along with the museum’s annual exhibition, one of New England’s […]
‘A new future awaits families and generations’
LEOMINSTER — A dream over seven years in the making came to fruition this past week. A ribbon cutting was held on June 12 for Journey Home, 15 units of affordable, supportive housing with the focus on keeping families together and housed. The brand-new two-story building on Marcello Avenue that features one-, two- and three-bedroom […]
Three indicted for murder in fatal shootings on Brookside Avenue
WORCESTER — Three defendants were arraigned Thursday, June 12 in Worcester County Superior Court on murder charges after a grand jury handed up indictments against them for the November 2024 shooting deaths of Tracy Landry and Evan Landry on Brookside Avenue in Worcester, according to Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early, Jr. Shaquille Watford, […]
Central MA Collaborative students shine in 2nd annual Art Showcase
WORCESTER — Central Massachusetts Collaborative recently held a successful Art Showcase for the second year in a row, inviting families to the school on Wednesday, May 21, to view outstanding student artwork and enjoy live musical performances. The school’s main hallway was lined with art displays, showing off the students’ work, including canvases, 3-D models, […]
