Worcester has a lot of dirt roads. Residents say good luck driving on them.
Many of the roads are in terrible condition because they're private. The city isn't responsible for maintaining them.

A judge ordered a Brown University professor not be deported. She was sent back to Lebanon anyway.
Dr. Rasha Alawieh arrived at Boston Logan International Airport on Thursday and was detained at least 36 hours.
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Harvard women’s basketball headed to NCAA tournament, set to face Michigan State
This will be first time since 2007 that Harvard women’s basketball has made it to the tournament. -
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Why have businesses in Mattapan left liquor licenses on the table?
Our experts discuss the latest local news, including the latest wrinkle in the MBTA Communities Act, the Boston mayoral race and the new acting director of ICE. -
Cambridge court finds evidence to charge about a dozen men with patronizing high-end brothel
A court magistrate on Friday found sufficient evidence to charge about a dozen men with patronizing a two-state high-end brothel operation that includes locales in Cambridge, Watertown and Virginia. -
Measles, bird flu and more: Where Massachusetts stands with public health right now
As outbreaks for several diseases are being monitored across the U.S., state DPH Commissioner Robbie Goldstein has an update on the ongoing public health initiatives in Massachusetts.
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