Two teenagers face charges of assault and battery after Worcester police respond to multiple incidents of pedestrians being targeted with paintball gunshots. In a series of alarming events on February 9, Worcester police were inundated with reports from pedestrians who had fallen victim to a spree of paintball attacks. According to official statements, individuals were…
WORCESTER — The city of Worcester is grieving the loss of Thomas L. Doughton, a revered academic and advocate for local history, who played a pivotal role in creating historical markers and digital materials for Worcester’s “Black History Trail.” The senior lecturer at the Center for Interdisciplinary and Special Studies at the College of the…
In a significant development, the State Police have officially issued a dishonorable discharge to Sergeant Gary Cederquist, who retired from the Department, effective today. The decision comes in the wake of Cederquist’s suspension without pay on Wednesday, following his indictment on federal charges related to a fraudulent conspiracy involving commercial driver licenses. On Tuesday, Cederquist,…
Worcester, MA – The College of the Holy Cross has found itself grappling with the consequences of an unexpected surge in admissions for the Class of 2026, leading to an unprecedented decision to address the housing crunch by offering students the option to live in “off-campus tent encampments” starting in 2025. In a surprising move,…
WORCESTER, Mass. – In a bid to proactively address the growing need for affordable housing, the City of Worcester has recently released a Request for Proposals (RFP) to secure professional consulting services for the creation of a Housing Production Plan (HPP). The Housing Production Plan aims to conduct a comprehensive assessment of housing needs and…
