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9+ hour, 36+ min ago  (992+ words) BOSTON (SHNS) " Massachusetts is poised to join more than 40 states in overhauling early reading instruction under a compromise literacy bill headed toward final votes this week. House and Senate negotiators on Tuesday signed off on a final agreement (H 5511) that…...

2+ day, 4+ hour ago  (85+ words) A quiet neighborhood shattered by domestic violence is no closer to knowing the truth of what led to a fatal stabbing Friday, June 12, on Sunrise Avenue. Worcester p. .. Worcester police continue to investigate fatal domestic stabbing (This story has been updated…...

13+ hour, 55+ min ago  (557+ words) WORCESTER " The City Council unanimously voted to approve the fiscal 2027 budget, which begins July 1, 2026, following debate about the role councilors play in developing the spending plan. The vote, which was first scheduled to take place during the June 2 council meeting…...

19+ hour, 22+ min ago  (1012+ words) LOWELL " People were lined up 10 spots deep even before Shefali Kalyani popped open the lift gate to her SUV and started distributing food as part of her weekly homeless outreach mission in Lowell. Originally from Lowell, Kalyani, who now lives…...

16+ hour, 3+ min ago  (92+ words) Councillors are set to consider "740, 000 plans to turn underused changing rooms at Winchester Sport & Leisure Park into a new wellbeing zone" LIVE - Councillors debate changes to Winchester Sport & Leisure Park - Winchester City Council's Cabinet is meeting today, June 17/ - The Cabinet…...

20+ hour, 34+ min ago  (60+ words) Lawrence residents gathered for watch parties, food and celebrations as Algeria opened World Cup play against Argentina. Algeria is using Lawrence as its World Cup base camp during the tournament. Lawrence residents gathered for watch parties, food and celebrations as…...

18+ hour, 44+ min ago  (886+ words) IT'S a real shame that Royal Worcester porcelain is no longer manufactured in the city of its birth. These days it's mostly made in factories in Stoke-on-Trent or, whisper it quietly, in countries like India. Still, that's the way of…...

20+ hour, 25+ min ago  (64+ words) Following the approval of petition language for the recall of three Lowell Township board members, some community members say this is a testament to how serious their movement is. (June 16, 2026). .. Following the approval of petition language for the recall of…...

19+ hour, 39+ min ago  (300+ words) A university has launched its first-ever alumni awards to celebrate the achievements of its graduates. The University of Worcester's Alumni Awards aim to highlight the impact of former students who are making a difference across the region and beyond, with…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (85+ words) Prosecutors agree that the defendants are entitled to a resentencing by a different judge, but dispute the necessity of a new trial. A Worcester couple serving decades in prison for sex trafficking is. .. Worcester judge's gift to crime victim sparks…...