Westborough firefighters are responding to a vehicle fire on the Massachusetts Turnpike westbound at the Westborough Service Plaza on Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025, urging drivers to keep left and expect delays.
Medical helicopter called after motorcycle crash on Route 2 in Orange
Emergency crews responded to a motorcycle crash on Route 2 in Orange Saturday afternoon. According to Orange Fire Rescue EMS, a medical helicopter was requested to Athol Hospital for the injured rider.
Small earthquake recorded near Westminster, Massachusetts
A minor earthquake struck just south of Westminster early Thursday morning, according to the USGS. The 1.4 magnitude tremor was lightly felt in the region and caused no reports of damage or injury.
Orange Select Board votes to terminate Cheney Street lease as budget shortfall forces relocation of town services
Facing a critical funding shortfall, the Orange Select Board voted to end its lease at 62 Cheney Street. Town services, including the senior center, will be relocated to Town Hall and other community venues.
Multi-vehicle crash on New Athol Road in Orange prompts helicopter transport and road closure
Emergency crews responded to a multi-vehicle crash on New Athol Road near Hamshaw Lumber in Orange Saturday morning. Two local ambulances, mutual aid from Athol, and a medical helicopter were called to the scene.
Lancaster police investigating fatal motorcycle crash on Route 117
Police say a motorcyclist died after failing to negotiate a curve on Route 117 in Lancaster Thursday night. The crash remains under investigation by local police and state accident reconstruction specialists.
Athol man accused of stealing over $257 in goods from Hannaford also found with crack cocaine
Police say a shoplifting report from Hannaford in Athol led to the recovery of $257 in stolen merchandise and suspected crack cocaine after the suspect allegedly admitted to the theft and tried to discard the drugs.
Attleboro restaurant destroyed in early-morning fire after roof collapse
Firefighters battled intense heat and heavy smoke at El Buen Sazon restaurant in Attleboro early Saturday morning. A roof collapse forced crews to evacuate, and the building is expected to be a total loss.
Montague woman with warrant for unlicensed dog arrested in Rutland after traffic stop reveals suspended registration
A school zone traffic stop in Rutland led to the arrest of a woman with an active warrant and a revoked vehicle registration. Police say she was also driving with an out-of-state license.
Worcester man convicted of second-degree murder in 2020 shooting of man seated in car
A Worcester man was found guilty of second-degree murder for fatally shooting another man who was sitting in the backseat of a car. A child was also in the vehicle during the incident.