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Leader-Telegram staff will compile results from the April 3 election as they become available at leadertelegram.com/electionresults. Related. Supreme Court tops state voting. Polls are open statewide from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. Voters unsure of their polling place can look up that information here. Voters in … Read More

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Top local QB visits TCU and Oklahoma State on consecutive days

Ken Seals, one of the top 2020 QBs in the state, recently wrapped up visits to a couple of Big 12 programs on back-to-back days. A 4-star recruit from Weatherford, Seals made the trip to TCU on Sunday and followed it up with a visit to Oklahoma State on Monday. …

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‘Y’all have killed Dr. King’: After assassination, Fort Worth wept, prayed

We had our first African-American councilman, Dr. Edward Guinn; first African-American to play for the TCU Horned Frogs, basketball center James Cash; and that same month, the first African-American reporter for any major Texas newspaper, the Star-Telegram's Cecil Johnson. But when news came of … Read More

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Rouhani administration pushes back against Telegram blocking

Amid fresh reports that the Iranian authorities are planning to block the popular messaging app Telegram, moderate President Hassan Rouhani has declared his opposition to such a move. In a controversial interview on March 31, member of parliament Alaeddin Boroujerdi spoke of Telegram and the … Read More

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West Brookfield woman charged with drunk driving in fatal crash

EAST BROOKFIELD — A West Brookfield woman faces several charges, including drunken driving, in the death of a 78-year-old man who died in a motor vehicle crash in West Brookfield Monday morning. Cindy J. Bliss, 54, was arraigned Tuesday in Western Worcester District Court in the death of … Read More

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Iran Cyberspace Authority Against Telegram Crpytocurrency

Tapping into the Gram cryptocurrency offered by the instant messaging app Telegram by Iranians is considered a “redline” in the eyes of the High Council of Cyberspace, the country's watchdog and regulator of online activities. This was announced by HCC Secretary Abolhassan Firouzabadi who … Read More

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Barn at Lilac Hedge Farm in Holden hit by fire

HOLDEN – About 35 firefighters from six towns battled a blaze in a barn at Lilac Hedge Farm on Bond Road Tuesday afternoon. Several animals were inside the barn when the fire broke out but were being removed by their owners when firefighters arrive. Among those animals is Joshua, a …

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Group offers free prom attire

As many local students are preparing for proms this time of year, some may feel excluded from the events because they have nothing appropriate to wear. However, some of these students will have the opportunity to “shop” at the area Prom Closet this week. The Prom Closet will be open …

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Bjoerndalen, most decorated male Winter Olympian, retires

Norwegian biathlete Ole Einar Bjoerndalen, the most decorated male Winter Olympian in history with 13 medals, has retired from the sport. The 44-year-old Bjoerndalen competed at six Olympics. Of his 13 medals, eight were gold. He also won 45 world championship medals. Bjoerndalen failed to … Read More

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Men’s hoops: Villanova takes national title behind DiVincenzo

Villanova's Donte DiVincenzo (10) shoots a 3-point basket during the second half in the championship game of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament against Michigan, Monday, April 2, 2018, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip). David J. Phillip. Read More