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Results 1 - 20 of 280 in Douglas, MA

  1. Jury convicts inmate of manslaughter in death of jail cellmate in 2005Read the original story

    12 hrs ago | Worcester Telegram & Gazette

    ... The two shared a cell at the Worcester County Jail and House of Correction in West Boylston. Mr. McMullen, a Douglas resident, died at St. Vincent Hospital of complications from a ruptured spleen caused by blunt trauma. The prosecution alleged that ...

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  2. Brookfield Blur captures softball tournament titleRead the original story

    11 hrs ago | NewsTimesLive.com

    The Brookfield Blur 12-and-under softball team proudly displays its trophies after winning the Mid-Summer Slam tournament in Douglas, Mass. 1 comment

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  3. Jury deliberating inmate's fateRead the original story

    Yesterday | Worcester Telegram & Gazette

    ... and battery with a dangerous weapon (shod foot) in the Feb. 23, 2005, death of 42-year-old Daniel McMullen of Douglas. The prosecution alleges that Mr. Hadley, while wearing boots, kicked Mr. McMullen in the face and abdomen during the early morning ...

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  4. Priest resigns top post of town DPW PDQRead the original story

    Yesterday | Worcester Telegram & Gazette

    ... in Uxbridge on July 1, and his letter of resignation was received on July 14. In 1973, Mr. Bombara was hired in Douglas as a truck driver and equipment operator. He became the wastewater treatment plant operator there in 1974 and superintendent of ...

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  5. Democrats share national platform issuesRead the original story

    Yesterday | Worcester Telegram & Gazette

    ... the door that led to hours of discussion. "We're smarter than prime time television," said Barbara Petrocelli of Douglas. "Immigration in its nuance and complexity has made American consumers benefit from intelligent, multifaceted people. It ...

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  6. Wrongful death lawsuit is filed by familyRead the original story

    Wednesday | Telegram & Gazette

    ... the vehicle with his lights and sirens activated, eventually being joined in the pursuit by Fitchburg Police Officer Douglas Darton. Mr. Johnson, who was driving the SUV, sideswiped another vehicle and went into the opposite travel lane during the ...

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  7. Intro as 'Jesus' was cellmate testRead the original story

    Wednesday | Worcester Telegram & Gazette

    ... the jail's J Block, a segregation unit that also housed prisoners in protective custody. Mr. McMullen, formerly of Douglas, was treated at St. Vincent Hospital about 3:30 a.m. that day for a cut lip that required three stitches. About 15 hours ...

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  8. Gail M. (Vaillancourt) Rawinski, 65Read the original story

    Wednesday | Worcester Telegram & Gazette

    ... four brothers, Francis Vaillancourt of Millbury, Arsene Vaillancourt of Yarmouth, Ronald Vaillancourt of Douglas and Robert Vaillancourt of Millbury; 32 nephews and nieces. She was born in Worcester and is predeceased by her parents, Arsene and ...

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  9. Suit expected in case of man shot to death by state policeRead the original story

    Tuesday Jul 22 | Worcester Telegram & Gazette

    ... in February of 2006, Trooper Gray said he fired because he feared for his life and that of Fitchburg Police Officer Douglas Darton. Judge Robert V. Greco, who presided over the inquest, said the trooper's actions were wanton and reckless and ...

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  10. Testimony concludes in inmate murder trial

    Tuesday Jul 22 | Telegram & Gazette

    ... the jail's J Block, a segregation unit that also housed prisoners in protective custody. Mr. McMullen, formerly of Douglas, was treated at St. Vincent Hospital about 3:30 a.m. that day for a cut lip that required three stitches. About 15 hours ...

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  11. Harry E. Miller Jr., 84Read the original story

    Tuesday Jul 22 | Worcester Telegram & Gazette

    ... died on June 18, 2008. He is survived by two sons: Harry E. Miller, III of Northborough, and Kenneth R. Miller of Douglas; two daughters: Arlene M. Maltais of Erwin, NC, and Melinda A. Rollins and her husband Michael, with whom he lived, and by whom ...

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  12. Summer camps place cell phones, electronics on holdRead the original story

    Monday Jul 21 | Worcester Telegram & Gazette

    ... and jeans. They are encouraged not to pack their personal stereos, cell phones, hand-held video games or laptops. Douglas Boy Scout Troop 134 leader Dennis Montanari said about 20 boys in his troop attend Camp Wanocksett in Dublin, N.H., where the ...

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  13. Joseph P. Staruk, 80Read the original story

    Monday Jul 21 | Worcester Telegram & Gazette

    ... he lived and his son, William Staruk, his wife Karen, granddaughter Casie, grandsons Nicholas and Michael, all of Douglas. He also leaves his siblings, brother, Walter Staruk of Florida, sister, Ethel Astukiewicz of Millbury and many nieces and ...

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  14. Deputy testifies Hadley denied kicking cellmate who later diedRead the original story

    Saturday Jul 19 | Worcester Telegram & Gazette

    ... at the Worcester County Jail and House of Correction in West Boylston. An autopsy determined that Mr. McMullen, a Douglas resident, died of complications from a lacerated spleen caused by blunt impact. Prosecutors allege Mr. Hadley, formerly of ...

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  15. Jailhouse attack described to jurorsRead the original story

    Friday Jul 18 | Worcester Telegram & Gazette

    ... and his accused killer, Dennis Hadley, a Worcester Superior Court jury was told yesterday. Mr. McMullen, 42, of Douglas, died Feb. 23, 2005, 20 days after he was allegedly assaulted by Mr. Hadley, his cellmate at the Worcester County Jail and House ...

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  16. Jurors hear of attack in jailhouseRead the original story

    Friday Jul 18 | Worcester Telegram & Gazette

    ... and his accused killer, Dennis Hadley, a Worcester Superior Court jury was told yesterday. Mr. McMullen, 42, of Douglas, died Feb. 23, 2005, 20 days after he was allegedly assaulted by Mr. Hadley, his cellmate at the Worcester County Jail and House ...

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  17. Cable nudity sparks debate

    Thursday Jul 17 | Telegram & Gazette

    ... Kozak said. Heather V. Malo is the producer and co-star of "The Dudeular Connection." Her friend, Maria Merloni of Douglas, is her co-star. She said the name of the show was patterned after the name the friends call each other, and stuck because the ... 2 comments

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  18. Inmate's murder trial advances

    Thursday Jul 17 | Telegram & Gazette

    ... and battery with a dangerous weapon (shod foot) in the Feb. 23, 2005, death of 42-year-old Daniel McMullen of Douglas after an altercation 20 days earlier at the county jail in West Boylston. Mr. Hadley is alleged to have kicked Mr. McMullen in a ...

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  19. James Joseph "Joe" Cooney, 73Read the original story

    Thursday Jul 10 | Worcester Telegram & Gazette

    ... three grandchildren, one great grandson, a sister, Helen Poliquin of Uxbridge, Mass., a brother Richard Cooney of Douglas, Mass., a brother William Cooney of Erie, Pa. and several nieces and nephews. He was born in Linwood Mass, son of William and ...

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  20. Norman F. "Babe" Letendre, 74Read the original story

    Wednesday Jul 9 | Worcester Telegram & Gazette

    ... Mary Ann DeGrand and her husband Kurt of Cleveland, Ohio; a grandson, Cameron DeGrand of Cleveland, Ohio; a brother, Douglas Letendre of Gardner; a sister, Linda M. Mandella and her husband Nicholas of Spencer; and several nieces and nephews. He is ...

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