Good morning, Worcester.

Nearly 600 volunteers joined United Way Day of Action on Sept.

11 to complete 50 projects across Worcester County. They packed food baskets, cleaned outdoor spaces, and decorated the healing center at Why Me and Sherry’s House on Pleasant Street — showing local support.

Delaware resident Henry Voigt donated over 2,600 19th-century menus to the American Antiquarian Society at 185 Salisbury St. in Worcester.

The collection includes one of three remaining copies of President Lincoln's second inaugural ball menu (from 1865) and spans dining history from 1841 to the Civil War era.

Diesel prices hit new record levels over $6 a gallon on Friday and may push up costs for shipping essentials and groceries in local stores.

The increase, over 60% from before the conflict, could mean higher prices for Worcester shoppers in the coming days.

On Sept. 11, 225 UMass Chan medical students in the Class of 2030 received white coats at the Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts, marking the first-step in their journey to become doctors.

Stefanie Covino began a 48-mile kayak paddle from Millbury along the Blackstone River to Pawtucket to spotlight its natural beauty and industrial challenges such as erosion and combined sewer overflows, and she urged plans for a dedicated launch site in Worcester.

A Worcester County man in his 60s contracted West Nile virus on Friday, Sept.

11 at 4:06 p.m. It is the seventh human case statewide and state health officials advise residents to use repellents and wear long sleeves until the first hard frost.

St. John Pioneers started their season strong with a 34-18 win over Leominster at their home field today, setting a promising tone for the rest of the season.

Tommy Cassell released his Week 1 high school football predictions for Central Mass — covering matchups from Thursday to Saturday at local venues like Foley Stadium.

His forecasts add local insight ahead of an exciting season kickoff.