WORCESTER — A controversial item asking Worcester’s City Council to support a ceasefire in Gaza is back on the agenda for this Tuesday evening’s meeting, nearly two months after it was removed amidst protests and heated debate. The proposal, initially introduced by the Multi-faith Coalition, seeks to urge the city to join nearly 100 others…
ATTLEBORO, MA– What began as a minor car accident escalated into a terrifying, violent encounter that left a woman fearing for her life. Friday morning, at the intersection of Route 1 and Route 1A in Attleboro, a seemingly routine traffic mishap quickly spiraled into an attack that would leave a mother of two in critical…
WORCESTER– A 42-year-old Worcester man has been sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to the 2019 murder of Jennifer Vazquez-Rivera. Thomas Bergstrom was sentenced on Monday to life behind bars with the possibility of parole after 25 years, following his guilty plea to second-degree murder. Worcester County District Attorney Joseph Early Jr. expressed…
HUBBARDSTON—A grim discovery shook the quiet town of Hubbardston when the body of 32-year-old Mitchell Burke from Worcester was found in the woods off Brigham Street. The discovery, made around 10 a.m. on Saturday, marks a tragic end to Burke’s disappearance, which had been shrouded in mystery since December 31, 2024. According to court documents,…
WORCESTER- In the heart of Worcester’s District 5, a fire displaced the residents of Washington Heights. Etel Haxhiaj, a dedicated representative of the district, shared updates and rallied support for the affected families. “Thank you so much to all who have reached out about Washington Heights residents,” Etel began. As of last night, all families…
