Worcester council pushes urgent talks to preserve Community Healthlink services
Unanimous vote calls for immediate meetings with UMass Memorial, providers and union leaders as concerns mount over mental health service disruptions
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A father’s pride: Jim Tracy reflects on son Chad’s leap to Red Sox manager
Former major league manager Jim Tracy shares his reaction as his son, Chad Tracy, steps into the spotlight as Boston’s interim manager amid a turbulent moment for the franchise
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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 technology access for local organizations
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Worcester State professor wins Peabody Award for podcast on LGBTQ+ faith community
Sociology professor Siri Colom honored for “When We All Get to Heaven,” a podcast drawn from archival tapes documenting a queer church during the AIDS crisis
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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 restrictions for younger social media users
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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 the number of retail licenses that one company can have from three to six.
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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 says state rules prevent any change for three years
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Chad Tracy gets his shot as Red Sox interim manager after stunning shakeup
Former Worcester Red Sox manager Chad Tracy steps into the spotlight in Boston following Alex Cora’s sudden firing, embracing the pressure of one of baseball’s toughest jobs
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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 rules, food inspection changes and several public health items
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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