Worcester police face scrutiny over response to crash involving city councilor
The Worcester Police Department says it’s opened an internal investigation into officers’ response to a crash involving City Councilor Kate Toomey. Toomey’s attorney said she did nothing wrong.
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Worcester Public Schools opening 7 new libraries — but lacks books to fill shelves
A parent-led campaign is fundraising to collect more than 15,000 new books. -
Massachusetts state rep indicted on wire fraud, money laundering charges
Paulino is accused of fraudulently obtaining pandemic-related relief funds and transferring the money to his personal and business bank accounts. -
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Boston Symphony Orchestra and musicians agree to 3-year deal that avoids possible strike
The agreement comes amid strife over the looming departure of music director and conductor Andris Nelsons. -
Opening statements begin in Sherriff Tompkins’ federal extortion trial
Prosecutors say the sheriff used his office to coerce a marijuana entrepreneur into giving him equity in his business. -
Online lottery draws 23,000 new accounts, $110M in bets
Year-over-year sales are up at the Massachusetts Lottery soon after the launch of its long-awaited iLottery. -
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Boston Hunters pitcher balances passion for baseball with drive to fight Canadian wildfires
Alli Schroder started as a wildland firefighter in Canada at just 17 years of age. She considers it her full-time job, while baseball is her “hobby.”
