WORCESTER — On Sept. 23, 2025, a Worcester County Grand Jury returned a murder indictment against one man in the 2009 disappearance of 36-year-old Patricia Santos, of Worcester, according to Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early, Jr. Albert Carabba, 64, of Ocean Springs, Miss., was indicted on one count of murder in the disappearance […]
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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 […]
The Fairgrounds unanimously voted down
LEOMINSTER — City Council has spoken — the proposed horse racing and entertainment center is off the table. The zoning amendment petition for an overlay district that would have enabled The Fairgrounds project to move forward was denied unanimously with a 9-0 vote at the July 14 City Council meeting and the petition to ban […]
Worcester man gets 6 years for unlawful firearms possession
BOSTON — A Worcester man was sentenced yesterday in federal court in Worcester for unlawfully possessing firearms and ammunition as a convicted felon and possessing an unregistered silencer, according to a press release from the office of U.S. Attorney Leah B. Foley. Ryan Davidson, 40, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Margaret R. Guzman […]
