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Worcester Public Library awarded 500 Chromebooks in statewide digital access push
Library to host event highlighting one of the largest device grants in Massachusetts and expanded…
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Massachusetts eyes limits on student phone, social media use
Worcester educators express mixed views as proposed legislation targets classroom cell phone bans and new…
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Cannabis retailers worry about their future under new state law
The bill would double the amount of cannabis that an adult can purchase and increase…
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Worcester can’t pause stretch code after all, Batista says
After a lengthy city council debate on delaying the Specialized Stretch Code, the city manager…
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Worcester council agenda tackles snow costs, city finances and alcohol in parks
Councilors review a $10M winter cleanup season, a stable midyear financial update, expanded park alcohol…
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Worcester spent $10M on winter storms, nearly doubling budget
City report details rising costs, heavy snowfall and strain on crews during 2025–26 season
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Worcester weighs creation of sports commission to attract events, boost local economy
Proposal would bring together business, athletics and tourism leaders to market city as a regional…
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National Grid hits 500,000 smart meters in Mass. rollout
Utility says technology will improve outage response and give customers more insight into energy use
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Police overtime fuels Worcester’s highest salaries in 2025 payroll report
City manager tops the list as police overtime drives earnings across departments in newly released…
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Southbridge woman arraigned in fatal Webster crash that killed 10-year-old girl
Defendant held on $25,000 bail on motor vehicle homicide charge following April 11 crash on…
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