FITCHBURG – The conditions some Texas families have been living in for nearly six months in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey were shocking to some of the young cadets seeing it firsthand. The cadets from Central Massachusetts said that further solidified their determination to work harder, often … Read More

WORCESTER – The heat from a fire March 5 on Green Farms Road was so intense it burned and ruined firefighters' gear. But the danger didn't stop Worcester Fire Lt. Christopher Kelly, who was about to head to work when he saw his neighbor's home aflame and rushed to save …

Fort Worth rolled out the welcome mat to hundreds of spectators at South by Southwest on Tuesday as part of a two-day “Fort Worth Now” exposition designed to promote the North Texas city as a land of growth, opportunity and innovation. According to organizers, up to 800 participants trooped through … …

LEICESTER – Last year, Leicester selectmen negotiated a host agreement to locate a medical marijuana facility on Main Street, the first of its kind in the region. Now, representatives from Cultivate Holdings Inc, would like to develop a similar arrangement to allow for the sale of marijuana for nonmedical … Read …

The crash happened at 8:30 a.m. at Merriam and Washington Streets. Police are not releasing the name or other information about the driver who died in the crash. The other driver was not injured, according to Paul Jarvey, a spokesman for Worcester District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr. The accident …

U.S. Rep. Colleen Hanabusa, who is leaving her seat in Congress to challenge Hawaii Gov. David Ige (EE'-gay) in the state's gubernatorial race, says she is troubled by her opponent's lack of transparency around January's false missile alert. Ige's office has denied Associated Press requests to release … Read More

In his first mock draft, the Star-Telegram's Drew Davison had the Cowboys trading up to acquire the first-team All-American. As Davison points out, moving up nine spots to nab a near-consensus player would likely cost an additional second-round pick (maybe more). And yes, Smith is a tad undersized. Read More

WORCESTER – It was not, as W.C. Fields might say, a fit day out for man or beast. But in the teeth of the nor'easter Tuesday afternoon, Vincent's offered refuge from the storm. “THIS IS IT,” the neon sign beckoned from the window of the bar at 49 Suffolk St. …

SOUTHBRIDGE – The recent purchase of a $27,500 forklift truck has led to an argument among officials about the handling of budget transfers, and an allegation of an Open Meeting Law violation. Town Council member Marc E. DiPietro, chairman of the council's public works subcommittee, said it was … Read More

With the city getting blanketed by more than a foot of snow on Tuesday, officials have called off school in Worcester for Wednesday. The decision to cancel school for a second straight day was made late Tuesday afternoon. Snow that began overnight is expected to continue into Tuesday evening. Read …