WORCESTER — The second largest city in Massachusetts has taken the first step towards supporting overdose prevention centers, sometimes referred to as safe injection sites, where people can use drugs under medical supervision. The Worcester Board of Health voted unanimously Monday night to support piloting the idea, adding on to a list of communities that […]
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Two Worcester County men sentenced for trafficking contraband smokeless tobacco
BOSTON — Two Worcester County men were sentenced yesterday for conspiring to traffic in contraband smokeless tobacco. Mohammad Hanif Balaparya, 63, of Shrewsbury, and Rakesh Garg, 53, of Holden, were sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Margaret R. Guzman to three and two years’ probation, respectively. In October 2023, the defendants pleaded guilty to one […]
2 seek Worcester & Middlesex seat for Republican state committeeman
On the Republican ballot for the March 5 presidential primary, there will be down-ballot races to pay attention to, including the race for the Republican state committeeman for the Worcester & Middlesex District.
New funding attacks roots of gang violence
WORCESTER — A recent boost in funding from the state is intended to help decrease gang-related crime in Worcester County – by both prosecuting offenders and by reaching the youth age groups vulnerable to the influence of gang elements. Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early, Jr. announced Tuesday that his office received a $100,000 […]
Find winter fun at the Oval
WORCESTER — A happy crowd gathered last Friday at the Worcester Common Oval, the family-friendly ice skating rink in downtown that will be open extended hours during February school vacation. Adults and children of all ages laced up their skates and took to the ice while music played in the background and a firepit provided […]
Worcester Railers going pink for good cause
The Worcester Railers and the DCU Center are going pink on Saturday for “Pink in the Rink,” an annual fundraising event for the Cup Crusaders, spearheaded by Leominster’s Kathy DiRusso.
