Authorities are investigating the death of a four-month-old baby in Leominster, last week.
Department of Children and Families investigating Leominster infant’s death
LEOMINSTER — Authorities are investigating the death of a four-month-old baby which took place in Leominster last week, according to the Worcester County District Attorney's Office. The infant died on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. The infant, whose identity has not been disclosed, died on May 14, 2024, according to a…
Department of Children and Families investigating Leominster infant’s death
LEOMINSTER — Authorities are investigating the death of a four-month-old…
Leominster man stalks ex-girlfriend in parking lot, attacks car she’s in with metal pole, tries to drive into her vehicle as she flees, gets arrested
LEOMINSTER — On Sunday, April 21, 2024, at approximately 4:09…
Athol Fire Department responds to blaze at historic railroad station
ATHOL — At 8:04 p.m. on Sunday, May 19, 2024,…
Five-alarm fire destroys Templeton home Friday: the latest details
TEMPLETON — At least ten area fire departments responded to…
Off-duty officer thwarts theft ring at Somerville Target after spotting man with fanny pack full of heroin and crack stealing razors
SOMERVILLE — On Sunday, May 5, 2024, at approximately 7:30…
Townsend woman duped by fake soap opera star into allegedly poisoning husband
AYER — On Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023, at approximately 3:34…
Fitchburg woman arrested, permanently banned from Leominster McDonald’s after tirade, assault of manager
LEOMINSTER — On Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, at 12:30 p.m.,…
60-Year-Old Woman Arrested While Seeking Refuge at Leominster Denny’s
LEOMINSTER — On Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023, at 1:54 a.m.,…
Ashburnham woman airlifted to hospital after head-on collision in Ashby
ASHBY — On Monday, Feb. 19, around 5:06 p.m., the…
Man killed by vehicle in Attleboro Saturday “savagely” murdered his wife in Chelmsford in 1987
ATTLEBORO — The 74-year-old man who was struck and killed…
Acton will host guided meditation sessions and youth mental health training as part of Mental Health Awareness Month
ACTON — The Town of Acton is hosting two programs…
Leominster man charged with murder for July stabbing incident in Fitchburg
FITCHBURG – A 36-year-old Leominster man was arraigned on a…
Leominster firefighter arrested for throwing hamburger & water bottle at wife
ASHBURNHAM — On Monday, June 13, at 7:38 p.m. Sergeant…
Leominster man pours gasoline on niece’s car as she fights with her aunt on the side of the road following family gathering
LEOMINSTER – On Sunday, Dec. 4, Officer Nicholas Rice of…
Two students arrested following fight at Fitchburg High School
FITCHBURG --- Police and Fitchburg High School officials are investigating…
Leominster man stalks ex-girlfriend in parking lot, attacks car she’s in with metal pole, tries to drive into her vehicle as she flees, gets arrested
Ryan Palmer, 38, of Leominster, told police his ex-girlfriend wanted to remain broken up because she feared cheating on him again. He also found a note in her vehicle from a married coworker professing his “love” for her.
Athol Fire Department responds to blaze at historic railroad station
Sunday evening, Athol firefighters tackled a fire at the Historic Athol Railroad Station, involving a pile of railroad ties, prompting a halt to train traffic.
Five-alarm fire destroys Templeton home Friday: the latest details
Multiple fire departments battled a severe five-alarm house fire at 457 Patriots Road in Templeton Friday, with initial concerns of occupants trapped inside.
Off-duty officer thwarts theft ring at Somerville Target after spotting man with fanny pack full of heroin and crack stealing razors
While off-duty, Sergeant Samir Messaoudi caught a man stealing numerous razors at Target, then observed him meeting two accomplices in the parking lot to pack the items into bags.
Biden approves disaster declaration for counties hit hard by last fall’s flooding
President Biden approved a disaster declaration for Worcester and Bristol Counties due to flooding from Sept. 11 – 13, 2023, following an appeal by the Commonwealth. Leominster, heavily impacted, welcomed the reversal, with ongoing recovery efforts and individual assistance now available for affected entities. Public assistance remains under review.
Couple burglarize former Winchendon furniture factory, stealing $940 in construction tools including a nail gun, steel wire spool, and Kohler shower set
Kati Hollenbeck, 29, of Gardner, and Casey Davidson, 36, of Winchendon, were caught on camera breaking into Winchendon’s former Piper’s Grove Furniture building and stealing $940 worth of tools, including a spool of steel cable wire, Bostitch nail gun, and Moen towel bar.
Celebrating 40 Years of Cooter Headstart Program on Endangered Species Day 2024
State and federal officials, students, and researchers celebrated Endangered Species Day and the 40th anniversary of the cooter headstart program at MassWildlife’s Field Headquarters. The program has boosted the northern red-bellied cooter population from 300 to over 2,000, emphasizing the importance of conservation partnerships.
Charges dropped for Brazilian national in Shirley after fourth unlicensed driving arrest
Gideoni De Oliveira Moutinho, 31, of Shirley, was arrested for unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle after he was pulled over for driving with a broken headlight. After his arrest, Moutinho was released on bail and his charges were dropped.
Acton will host guided meditation sessions and youth mental health training as part of Mental Health Awareness Month
This May, Acton is hosting two programs called “Youth Mental Health First Aid” and “Breathe for Change” to boost community well-being during Mental Health Awareness Month. Read the article for dates & times of the programs.