Fire and ice a big problem for Worcester firefighters as temperatures drop near zero
Firefighters in Worcester, Massachusetts had to deal with extreme heat and cold Wednesday morning as temperatures dropped to near zero.
Massachusetts inmates accused of ‘vicious attack’ on correction officers face ‘sea of blue’ at arraignment
The three Massachusetts inmates accused of ambushing correction officers in a “vicious attack,” including stabbing one guard 12 times, faced a “sea of blue” of officers

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Schools in Massachusetts' second largest city won't coordinate with ICE, warn about agents at bus stops
2nd largest district in Massachusetts says ICE won’t be allowed in schools
Mass.’s 2nd largest district says ICE won’t be allowed in schools without criminal judicial warrant
Teen dancers descend on Worcester to compete in the ‘American Idol’ of ballet
More than 400 hundred young ballet dancers from the Northeast gathered with the hopes of winning a prestigious scholarship at the Youth America Grand Prix auditions.
Massachusetts residents battle leaky pipes and cold temps; warming centers open
WORCESTER - The extreme cold has heating companies and plumbers out fixing broken systems, and the dangerous conditions have driven Massachusetts communities to open up heating centers, such as the one at the Worcester Public Library.
6 Massachusetts college students arraigned for allegedly trying 'catch a predator' trend
The six Assumption University students appeared in court Thursday after being accused of participating in the 'catch a predator' trend.
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How much snow did Massachusetts get? See snowfall totals for Worcester, Boston, South Shore
Many Massachusetts residents woke up to blankets of white Monday morning after several inches of snow fell across the state overnight. The National Weather Service's Boston office issued snowfall totals showing upwards of five inches across much of Massachusetts, with some areas getting more or less accumulation.
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Central Mass. home prices and total sales climbed in 2024, as Worcester bucks statewide trend of declining condo sales
The median price of a single-family home in Massachusetts hit an all-time high of $615,000 in 2024, a year which saw an increase in sales in Central Massachusetts when compared to 2023.
Rain to snow: Weekend storm expected to hit Massachusetts
Rain showers are expected to begin in the early afternoon, moving from west to east across the state. Most of Massachusetts, including Boston, Worcester and Western Massachusetts, can expect to see rain the rest of the day as temperatures are forecast to reach the low 40s. The Berkshires could experience a mix of rain and light snow.
Police arrest Fitchburg, Massachusetts man accused of masked armed bank robbery in Leominster, Massachusetts
Dennis Lopez, 38, of Fitchburg, was arrested after the Leominster Police Criminal Investigations Bureau obtained a warrant for him, following accusations that he was involved in the masked armed bank robbery earlier this month.
Teen dancers descend on Massachusetts to compete in the ‘American Idol’ of ballet
Young ballet dancers gathered in Massachusetts with the hopes of winning a prestigious scholarship at the Youth America Grand Prix auditions.
‘Everyone here is panicked, everyone is scared’ : In Trump’s first few days, hysteria rules Mass. immigrant communities
It remained unclear whether federal authorities had done anything different during the first few days of Trump’s term.