1+ week, 3+ day ago   (550+ words) WORCESTER ‒ Standing in front of Lakeside Apartments under a cloudy sky, Gov. Maura Healey on Thursday, Sept. 3, awarded $21 million to the Worcester Housing Authority as part of a larger statewide package supporting housing production in communities across Massachusetts. The award…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (489+ words) WORCESTER – The future of the former Registry of Motor Vehicles building at 611 Main St. remains unclear as community members voiced concerns about using it as a temporary homeless shelter and the need to revitalize the surrounding neighborhood. The Worcester Redevelopment…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (191+ words) The Massachusetts primary today will decide the Republican and Democratic candidates for the November midterms. It's election day in Massachusetts. Key races beyond Markey vs. Moulton Several offices are up for re-election in Massachusetts today, including U.S. senator, governor, attorney general…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (285+ words) Massachusetts' 2026 state primary election is today, Tuesday, Sept. 1, ahead of midterm elections this November. While incumbent Gov. Maura Healey is the only gubernatorial candidate on the Democratic ballot, two candidates – Mike Minogue and Brian Shortsleeve – are on the Republican ballot....

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (281+ words) WORCESTER – South Worcester Playground is closing temporarily for renovations, the city announced. Beginning Sept. 1, the handball and basketball courts at 380 Cambridge St. will close until next summer. The adjacent Babe Ruth baseball field will also shutter as work is completed,…...