VIDEO: Bear spotted roaming near Worcester school
A black bear was seen roaming near homes and a school not far from downtown Worcester, Massachusetts, on Thursday.
May 29, 2026Open source
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Teen crossing street struck by pickup truck at Worcester's Kelley Square
A serious car crash involving a teenage pedestrian briefly closed a major intersection in Worcester, Massachusetts, on Thursday.
May 28, 2026Open source
Barefoot woman who ran into burning building arrested, 5 injured in Worcester fire
A woman accused of running into a burning building was arrested and five people, including a firefighter, were injured late Wednesday after a fire at a roomi...
May 21, 2026Open source
Worcester man identified as victim fatally stabbed near Times Square
A Massachusetts man was fatally stabbed near Times Square after a dispute, and police are searching for three suspects.
May 6, 2026Open source
New Middle Eastern-Style Coffee, Nut Shop To Open In Worcester
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May 1, 2026Open source
Worcester man goes viral for performance protesting potholes at city council meeting
A 24-year-old Worcester man mimicked the sounds of a vehicle navigating and striking potholes during a Worcester City Council meeting.
May 14, 2026Open source
Worcester man, 62, killed by vehicle while crossing street, police say
The man was fatally injured when he was struck by a vehicle near Hope Avenue on Sunday night, according to Worcester police.
May 13, 2026Open source
Mass. nurse saved newborn's life in 1972, leading to lifelong bond
A Worcester nurse saved Carole Flynn as a newborn in 1972. Now 95, June Lejeunesse is visited weekly by Carole and her mom Cheryl.
May 8, 2026Open source
Westborough Girl Scouts Turn Service Project Into Annual Blood Drive
Last year's event collected enough blood to help as many as 132 patients at Boston Children's Hospital.
May 7, 2026Open source
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Massachusetts politicians mourn late congressman Barney Frank
Former Congressman Joe Kennedy III, who succeeded Frank in the 4th Congressional District, called Frank 'fearless' and 'one of the great public servants of o...
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Grafton man sentenced to 6 years for drug trafficking and firearms cases
RUTLAND — A Windham County felon, who officials say provided a firearm that was later used to fire at Massachusetts police, has been sentenced in federal c...
Jun 5, 2026Open source
State probes cancer cases at school
UXBRIDGE — A Central Massachusetts high school is under investigation after “several” teachers have been diagnosed with breast cancer or precancerous c...
Jun 5, 2026Open source
Gov. Healey to speak at North Central Chamber’s annual meeting
FITCHBURG — The 42nd annual Business Meeting and Luncheon for the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce is set for Thursday, June 11, with Gov. M...
Jun 5, 2026Open source
Fitchburg 5th grader takes top spot in statewide Arbor Day contest
A tree planting at St. Bernard’s Elementary School on June 2 honored a student who took the top spot in a statewide contest.
Jun 5, 2026Open source
Massachusetts state law blocks refunds of Fourth of July celebration donations: Rutland
A Massachusetts town is standing firm in its decision to cancel its Fourth of July celebration, citing a state law to justify withholding donations from resi...
Jun 3, 2026Open source
Citing budget constraints, another Independence Day celebration canceled
Citing budget constraints, another Massachusetts city just canceled its annual Independence Day celebration. Framingham confirmed that decision less than a d...
May 28, 2026Open source
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As opioid deaths fall to lowest figure in more than a decade, what’s causing the decline?
Massachusetts recorded 978 opioid-related overdose deaths in 2025, the lowest number since 2012.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Maria Wilson
Maria Wilson joined the WMUR team in December 2024. The Massachusetts native is excited to continue her career in the region she calls home. Mari
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Police arrest driver accused of evading officers in wild Bellingham, Franklin chase
A driver with multiple active warrants who fled from police Tuesday morning, was arrested by officers in Franklin, Massachusetts, the town's police departmen...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Video: Wednesday storm chance, drier next week
Wednesday brings the chance for an evening thunderstorm across the Boston area and Massachusetts, with temperatures running well above normal.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Trump administration $100,000 visa fee for highly skilled foreign workers struck down
A federal judge in Massachusetts Monday struck down the Trump administration’s efforts to require a $100,000 visa fee for highly skilled immigrant workers,...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Trump administration $100,000 visa fee for highly skilled foreign workers struck down
WASHINGTON — A federal judge in Massachusetts Monday struck down the Trump administration’s efforts to require a $100,000 visa fee for highly skilled imm...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Trump’s $100K visa fee for highly skilled foreign workers struck down
A federal judge in Massachusetts struck down the Trump administration’s $100,000 visa fee, finding the policy is an unlawful tax.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Trump administration $100,000 visa fee for highly skilled foreign workers struck down
WASHINGTON — A federal judge in Massachusetts Monday struck down the Trump administration’s efforts to require a $100,000 visa fee for highly skilled imm...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Trump’s $100K fee for high-skilled visas is an illegal tax, federal judge rules
Trump H-1B visa fee of $100,000 struck down as an unlawful tax by a federal judge in Massachusetts
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Some domestic violence crimes, murder, non-negligent manslaughter, trending up, report says
Some domestic violence crimes like murder and non-negligent manslaughter are trending up in Massachusetts, according to a new statewide report.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Bars to stay open until 3 am for World Cup fans
BOSTON — When the world's largest sporting event gets underway in the United States this month, Massachusetts' sports bars and restaurants will be ready fo...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Critics push back on Eversource tree-clearing plan at Amherst meeting
Eversource's plan to widen transmission lines by removing trees in Massachusetts faces criticism from residents concerned about environmental impact.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Opioid deaths in Massachusetts fall below 1,000 for first year since 2013
There were 978 confirmed and estimated opioid-related overdose deaths among Massachusetts residents last year, the Department of Public Health said. That rep...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Trump administration $100,000 visa fee for highly skilled foreign workers struck down
WASHINGTON — A federal judge in Massachusetts Monday struck down the Trump administration’s efforts to require a $100,000 visa fee for highly skilled imm...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Rhode to Reality: Rulla finds out about the video evidence in episode 11
Judge to rule on Michael Proctor's request to delay deposition in wrongful death case Former Massachusetts state trooper Michael Proctor wants his deposition...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Cape Verdeans at Dorchester Day Parade pumped for another celebration: A first-ever World Cup run
Boston’s annual celebration is a draw for Cape Verdeans all over Eastern Massachusetts, and the international soccer tournament set to begin this week was...
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Barney Frank, a longtime Mass. congressman and trailblazer for gay rights, dies at 86
Barney Frank has died. The longtime Democratic congressman from Massachusetts was a leading liberal who brought new visibility to gay rights. He also helped...
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Inside Massachusetts’ cranberry industry, from bog to bag
Massachusetts cranberry farming combines generations of tradition with advanced technology to produce millions of pounds of fruit annually
Jun 8, 2026Open source
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Worcester is in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Region: Massachusetts
ZIP Codes
01601, 01602, 01603, 01604, 01605, 01606, 01607, 01608, 01609, 01610, 01613, 01614, 01615, 01653, 01655
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As opioid deaths fall to lowest figure in more than a decade, what’s causing the decline?
Massachusetts recorded 978 opioid-related overdose deaths in 2025, the lowest number since 2012.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Maria Wilson
Maria Wilson joined the WMUR team in December 2024. The Massachusetts native is excited to continue her career in the region she calls home. Mari
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Police arrest driver accused of evading officers in wild Bellingham, Franklin chase
A driver with multiple active warrants who fled from police Tuesday morning, was arrested by officers in Franklin, Massachusetts, the town's police departmen...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Video: Wednesday storm chance, drier next week
Wednesday brings the chance for an evening thunderstorm across the Boston area and Massachusetts, with temperatures running well above normal.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Trump administration $100,000 visa fee for highly skilled foreign workers struck down
A federal judge in Massachusetts Monday struck down the Trump administration’s efforts to require a $100,000 visa fee for highly skilled immigrant workers,...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Trump administration $100,000 visa fee for highly skilled foreign workers struck down
WASHINGTON — A federal judge in Massachusetts Monday struck down the Trump administration’s efforts to require a $100,000 visa fee for highly skilled imm...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Trump’s $100K visa fee for highly skilled foreign workers struck down
A federal judge in Massachusetts struck down the Trump administration’s $100,000 visa fee, finding the policy is an unlawful tax.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Trump administration $100,000 visa fee for highly skilled foreign workers struck down
WASHINGTON — A federal judge in Massachusetts Monday struck down the Trump administration’s efforts to require a $100,000 visa fee for highly skilled imm...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Trump’s $100K fee for high-skilled visas is an illegal tax, federal judge rules
Trump H-1B visa fee of $100,000 struck down as an unlawful tax by a federal judge in Massachusetts
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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