FITCHBURG — When city resident Damary Rosado first brought her young daughter to the hospital nearly four months ago, they thought she had pneumonia, but things quickly took a sharp turn. Twelve-year-old Rita Harris was diagnosed with myocardia, which they later learned was caused by influenza B — the flu. Her condition worsened very rapidly […]
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Worcester man receives life sentence for Pie Alley homicide
WORCESTER — On Friday, a Worcester man was sentenced to life in prison for the July 11, 2019, killing of 23-year-old Leon Wilson, Jr., of Fitchburg, in the area of Pie Alley in Fitchburg, according to Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early, Jr. Mugisha Jeanbosco, 27, was found guilty of first-degree murder by a […]
DA Early provides funding to Worcester PD comfort dog program
WORCESTER — Last week, Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early, Jr. donated $3,000 as part of his Drug Forfeiture Community Reinvestment program to support the Worcester Police Department’s Comfort Dog Program. “Trauma can have a long-term impact on someone’s life, especially for children. We are appreciative of the Worcester Police Department and this important […]
Celebrate disability pride with a splash!
WORCESTER — Join the state’s Universal Access Program, in partnership with All Out Adventures, for some awesome all-abilities paddling this summer. The kayaking program will be held from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Thursdays, July 31, Aug. 7, Aug. 14, and Aug. 21, at Quinsigamond State Park, 10 N. Lake Ave. Participants are asked to […]
George Street Bike Challenge coming up Sunday
WORCESTER — George Street was already a known challenge for bicyclists when rising star Marshall “Major” Taylor moved to Worcester in 1895 at age 16. It was said that any cyclist worth his salt could pedal up the short, steep hill. The daunting incline was paved with cobblestones, and cyclists preferred to ride up the […]
$1M prize won on ticket sold in Worcester
WORCESTER — City resident Mark DuBois is the winner of a $1 million prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “$4,000,000 Cash King Doubler” instant ticket game. DuBois, of Worcester, chose the cash option on his prize and received a one-time payment of $650,000 (before taxes). He said he plans on investing his winnings. He purchased […]