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From The Gardner News, Greenfield Recorder and 21 more newsrooms, gathered by TMI, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.
The Gardner News1 hour ago
Vote for the Hometeam Football Player of the Week, presented by the YMCA of Central Massachusetts, on The Gardner NewsTommy Cassell found the top performances for readers to vote on to decide the Hometeam Football Player of the Week.
Greenfield Recorder2 hours ago
Bulletin Board: Franklin Tech field hockey can’t stay with Blackstone Regional in MVADA final, on Greenfield RecorderThe offense couldn't get going for the Franklin Tech field hockey team in a 3-0 loss to Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School in the MVADA tournament championship game...
Worcester Telegram3 hours ago
Railers win as 8,000 area students roar at DCU Center, on Worcester TelegramThe Worcester Railers beat the Adirondack Thunder, 3-2, as 8,080 students roared during a loud School Day Game at the DCU Center.
Boston.com3 hours ago
Patient dead after stealing, crashing ambulance in Worcester County, officials say, on Boston.comA patient died after stealing and crashing an ambulance Sunday night, the Worcester County District Attorney's Office said.
Also reported byThis Week in WorcesterWorcester Patch
MassLive.com4 hours ago
Marlborough middle schooler unresponsive after being injured during recess, on MassLive.comA Marlborough sixth grader was airlifted to a hospital on Monday after becoming unresponsive during recess at Whitcomb Middle School.
MetroWest Daily News4 hours ago
Whitcomb Middle School student hospitalized after recess injury, on MetroWest Daily NewsMarlborough Superintendent Jason DeFalco said that a staff member noticed the student was unresponsive and began 'life-saving measures.'
Boston 25 News5 hours ago
Student seriously injured during recess at middle school in Mass., on Boston 25 NewsThe student was playing with peers at Whitcomb Middle School in Marlborough when they were injured. A staff member noticed the student was unresponsive and immediately began life-saving measures while 911 was called.
Also reported byNBC Boston
Worcester Business Journal5 hours ago
All One Credit Union selects Monteiro to succeed retiring CEO Mahoney, on Worcester Business JournalAll One Credit Union named Christine Monteiro as its next president and CEO beginning Jan. 1. Monteiro will succeed President and CEO Barbara Mahoney, who is retiring Dec. 31. “As
Worcester Business Journal5 hours ago
Main Street developer accused of concealing ‘life-safety hazard’ at old Kane building, withholding pay, on Worcester Business JournalA contractor has accused The Menkiti Group, a development firm that owns several downtown properties, of concealing a report that revealed safety concerns about the crumbling stone facade of its
WCVB6 hours ago
LifeFlight called after student injured at Whitcomb Middle School in Marlborough, on WCVBA student was injured during sixth grade recess at Whitcomb Middle School on Monday, according to Marlborough Public Schools.
The Berkshire Edge6 hours ago
Berkshire Community Land Trust celebrates River Run Farm, home of Off the Shelf Farm, on The Berkshire EdgeSupporters gathered on Oct. 18 to celebrate the land trust’s preservation of River Run Farm, where Off the Shelf Farm now has a 98-year lease.
This Week in Worcester6 hours ago
Vacant St. Stephen rectory to come down, making room for parking, on This Week in WorcesterA $110,000 diocesan loan will pay to tear down the vacant St. Stephen rectory in Worcester and replace it with a gravel lot for parish parking.
This Week in Worcester7 hours ago
National Grid sets Worcester County sessions to help customers with winter bills, on This Week in WorcesterNational Grid advocates will hold free bill help sessions in Worcester, Leominster, Uxbridge and Grafton, plus a statewide webinar Nov. 30.
Worcester Telegram7 hours ago
After building sale, curtain closing for Auburn Factory Outlet, on Worcester TelegramSupplier to do-it-yourselfers will close for good on Dec. 19.
Worcester Telegram7 hours ago
Election Day is Tuesday: Here's what's on the ballot in Worcester County, on Worcester TelegramSeveral competitive legislative races along with contests for the big statewide offices and nine ballot questions.
The Boston Globe7 hours ago
MIAA football Super Bowls will not be held at Gillette Stadium this year, on The Boston GlobeGillette had been the home of the MIAA’s football championships since 2007. This year's games are scheduled to be held four weeks from now.
Boston.com8 hours ago
Amazon withdraws plans for Westborough drones — for now, on Boston.comIn a letter to the Westborough Planning Board on Friday, Amazon requested to withdraw its drone-delivery application, pleasing local lawmakers.
Also reported byWestborough Patch
MassLive.com8 hours ago
Developer proposes more than 200 apartments near Worcester’s Coes Pond, on MassLive.comWorcester Mill LLC proposes a 255-unit apartment complex near Coes Pond, subject to the city's inclusionary zoning ordinance as Worcester works to meet its 12,000-unit housing goal by 2033.
Worcester Telegram9 hours ago
Vote for the Hometeam Field Hockey Player of the Week, presented by the YMCA of Central Massachusetts, on Worcester TelegramJennifer Toland found the top performances for readers to vote on to decide the Hometeam Field Hockey Player of the Week.
Shrewsbury Patch9 hours ago
Untreated Sewage Flows Into Lake Quinsigamond After Shrewsbury Overflow, on Shrewsbury PatchThousands of gallons of untreated sewage flowed into Lake Quinsigamond last week after an overflow at a Shrewsbury pump station.
This Week in Worcester9 hours ago
West-East Railroad wins $30M federal grant to replace blocked rail crossings, on This Week in WorcesterA $30 million federal grant will replace two often-blocked rail crossings in West Springfield with an overpass, a step toward West-East Rail.
The Gardner News9 hours ago
Could bamboo power your car some day? A team at WPI is exploring that., on The Gardner NewsBamboo fuels could reach as low as $2.75 per gallon, according to recently published findings.
Massachusetts Patch10 hours ago
Patient Steals Ambulance + Trick-Or-Treat Laxative Scare + Santa Soon To Arrive At Malls: MA Weekend, on Massachusetts PatchHere is a recap of the top stories in the state from the weekend.
The Worcester Guardian10 hours ago
Former Fallon Health offices transformed into 220 downtown Worcester homes, on The Worcester GuardianThe completion of Altitude Worcester and 22 neighboring affordable condominiums marks Massachusetts' largest office-to-residential conversion and brings new homeownership opportunities downtown
Worcester Telegram11 hours ago
Why was a medieval weapon launching pumpkins in Grafton on Sunday?, on Worcester TelegramThe pumpkin trebuchet was launching gourds at Community Harvest Project's Harvest Home Festival on Sunday.
Berkshire eagle11 hours ago
New Marlborough’s Cassilis Farm gets $245K as affordable housing construction begins, on Berkshire eagleConstruct Inc. received another $245,000 for a well at Cassilis Farm, where the historic New Marlborough estate will become 11 affordable apartments by 2027.
WGBH11 hours ago
In Worcester, a man spreads joy through Halloween decorations, on WGBHWorcester homeowner Alex Cornwell speaks with GBH's All Things Considered Host Arun Rath about how his Halloween decorations donate to a childhood cancer charity.
The Boston Globe11 hours ago
Amazon withdraws plan for Westborough drone delivery facility, says it looks toward ‘next steps’, on The Boston GlobeIn a letter to Westborough officials, the company requested a withdrawal of the drone proposal that was first announced over the summer.
Also reported byThe Worcester GuardianWHDH
Boston 25 News12 hours ago
Ambulance allegedly stolen by patient crashes into storage container in West Boylston, on Boston 25 NewsPolice say the patient, who was driving the stolen ambulance, suffered serious injuries.
Also reported byTelemundo Nueva Inglaterra
MassLive.com12 hours ago
Patient steals ambulance in Worcester, crashes in neighboring town, police say, on MassLive.comA Worcester ambulance patient was seriously injured after police say they stole the vehicle, then crashed it in a neighboring town on Sunday evening.
Boston 25 News13 hours ago
2026 election: Massachusetts, New Hampshire candidates make final push before voters head to polls, on Boston 25 NewsElection Day is almost here. Candidates are making their final push as voters prepare to decide major races and nine statewide ballot questions.
Community Advocate13 hours ago
'Amazing': Westborough earns Climate Leader designation from Department of Energy Resources, on Community AdvocateWESTBOROUGH – In a major win for the town, Westborough has been awarded Climate Leader status from the Department of Energy Resources, according to Leila Ahmed, the town’s Sustainability Coordinator.
Community Advocate13 hours ago
One of Marlborough’s busiest streets expected to get $15 million overhaul for roadway safety, on Community AdvocateMARLBOROUGH – A busy Marlborough street is expected to get a major refresh.
Worcester Business Journal14 hours ago
Developer’s $10M gamble pays off for Elm Park, on Worcester Business JournalFive years after Worcester developer Russ Haims bought 27 Becker parcels for $10 million, his proudest return is visible along William, Sever, Cedar and Roxbury streets: Former institutional buildings are homes again, many of them single-family.
Worcester Business Journal14 hours ago
Q&A with Mari Anne Snow: Eascra Biotech charts an unconventional path for startup growth in space, on Worcester Business JournalWorcester startup Eascra Biotech is expanding with $8 million in financing, a larger lab and space-based research to advance its drug delivery technology.
Worcester Business Journal14 hours ago
High rates complicate decisions, but businesses forge ahead with financing, on Worcester Business JournalCentral Massachusetts businesses are finding financing for property purchases, equipment and expansion despite high interest rates and rising borrowing costs.
Worcester Business Journal14 hours ago
When the roles reverse: Planning for the challenges of aging parents, on Worcester Business JournalLegal planning for aging parents includes powers of attorney, health care proxies and long-term care decisions. Learn what families should prepare.
Worcester Business Journal14 hours ago
Senior housing squeeze: Aging population faces limited market across Central Mass., on Worcester Business JournalThe Central Mass. housing market – already struggling to meet demand – faces additional pressure as older residents looking to downsize face limited options.
Worcester Business Journal14 hours ago
Real Estate Insider: Briefs, on Worcester Business JournalHudson Data center pause heads to Nov. 16 vote Hudson will host a Special Town Meeting on Nov. 16 to vote on a proposed one-year moratorium on new data center […]
The Gardner News15 hours ago
Then & Now: Tire Kingdom, 378 Belmont St., Worcester, on The Gardner NewsLocal history, through photographs.