Massachusetts Teen Set to Testify Before Congressional Forum as Family Pursues Claim Over Chelsea ICE Encounter
A Massachusetts teenager is set to testify before a congressional public forum as her family continues to pursue a federal claim over a September 2025 ICE encounter in Chelsea. The case centers on allegations made in a Federal Tort Claims Act filing and…
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Five Arrested in Undercover Human Trafficking Operation
Worcester Police arrested five men on Wednesday following an undercover operation at a local hotel targeting the commercial sexual exploitation of minors. The multi agency effort was supported by a state grant awarded to the District Attorney's Office in…
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Worcester Public Library Offers Access to Statewide Digital Collections Through Libby
Worcester Public Library cardholders can now access digital ebook and audiobook collections from across Massachusetts by adding partner libraries to the Libby app.
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Greater Worcester Community Foundation Awards $500,000 in Matching Grants to 38 Local Nonprofits
The Greater Worcester Community Foundation and the Esler Family Foundation have awarded $500,000 in first-round grants to 38 local nonprofits through the Inspiring Generosity Match Fund. These grants, which support mental health, youth opportunity, and…
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EcoTarium to Host Kickoff Event for Goddard Centennial Weekend
The EcoTarium will host a welcome reception on March 13 to mark the beginning of the Goddard Centennial Weekend. The event commemorates the 100th anniversary of Robert H. Goddard's historic liquid fuel rocket launch in Central Massachusetts.
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