WORCESTER — Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early, Jr. announced today that an individual named Jose Ortiz Maldonado, age 25, of Worcester, was indicted by a Worcester County Grand Jury last week on one count of murder, as well as charges of kidnapping, strangulation, two counts of armed assault with intent to murder, assault and battery […]
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Worcester District Attorney’s Office Announces Indictment in Lunenberg Murder
Orlando Garcia Rosado, 57, was indicted by a grand jury last week for the fatal stabbing of Maria Murray, 53, in Lunenburg last December.
Severe weather alert for Massachusetts: severe thunderstorms, hail, and even tornadoes expected Sunday
Massachusetts faces severe thunderstorms with potential tornadoes, flooding, and hail on Sunday. The tornadoes – if they occur – are predicted to hit North Adams and Pittsfield.
Newburyport Black History Initiative wins national excellence award from American Association for State and Local History
The Newburyport Black History Initiative has been awarded the 2024 Leadership in History Award of Excellence by The American Association for State and Local History, recognizing its efforts in illuminating the city’s overlooked Black history.
The Commonwealth’s troubling prosecution of Karen Read
The death of Officer O’Keefe remains a mystery, with theories involving a dog bite, drunken accidents, and potential foul play. Evidence is inconclusive, and Karen Read’s involvement is uncertain – and thus requires a not guilty verdict.
Occupant flees after vehicle roll over in Fitchburg
One occupant fled the scene of a roll over crash in Fitchburg Tuesday afternoon. The remaining occupant received a citation.
Longtime Lowell educator appointed as new superintendent of Leominster Public Schools
Robin Desmond, a longtime educator from Lowell, has been appointed as the new superintendent for Leominster Public Schools. With extensive experience and a commitment to collaboration, she looks forward to supporting student achievement and fostering inclusivity.
First transgender woman in Mass receives vaginoplasty outside Boston, as statewide care expands
In a historic first for Worcester, this May, Chrissi Bates became the first transgender woman in Massachusetts to undergo vaginoplasty at UMass Memorial Hospital, marking a significant expansion of transgender healthcare beyond Boston.
A brief history of the Millers River, a 25,000-year-old waterway that weaves through North Central Massachusetts
The Miller River was once home to the Nipmuc, early European settlers who did what the Nipmuc did at the river, King Philip’s Rock in Winchendon, and also took part in the Industrial Revolution.
Cambridge mayor calls for careful consideration in bike lane expansion plan
Mayor E. Denise Simmons addresses the need for a balanced approach to expanding Cambridge’s bike lane network, citing concerns for small businesses and senior citizens.