Worcester News

Near record cold out there this morning with Boston having a low temp of 16. The record low was 12 set back in 1896...that is an old dog .

Ruben J. Diaz , 23, of 161 West Mountain St., Worcester, charged with assault and battery and threatening to commit a crime , continued to May 2. Eric L. Bradford , 53, of 12 Gilman St., Worcester, charged with driving with a suspended license, dismissed, $100 costs; and marked lanes violation, found not responsible.

Worcester area gardeners, eager to wrap their fingers around shovels and rakes, itching to deposit wheelbarrows of moist compost into their raised flower beds, and anxious to replant tiny seedlings that they have been nurturing for several weeks on their kitchen windowsills, can rejoice as the harsh winter loses its grip on sub-freezing ... (more)

Ever wonder where your taxes are going? GoLocalWorcester will report monthly on where the big checks are going from the City of Worcester's coffers.

Worcester police investigate Dec. 4 after a woman's body was found off Suffolk Street .

Easter Seals will hold a free Kick-Off Rally and Comedy Night for its June 11 Walk With Me benefit at 6 p.m. March 28 at Coral Seafood, 225 Shrewsbury St. Easter Seals provides services for children and adults with disabilities.

In what was the most spirited of the listening sessions held so far on the city manager search process, a clear division surfaced among those who testified Wednesday night about what the City Council should be looking for in the city's chief executive.

Expanded train service between Worcester and Boston got rolling this week, good news for regular commuters and occasional excursion-takers alike.

Quincy third graders will soon vote on naming a new recycling robot, according to the city's public works department.

Todd Oliver and his three amazing "talking" dogs are coming to Springfield Symphony Hall on Friday, March 21, at 7:30 p.m. There will be audience participation, outrageous comedy and more.

Still, Attorney General Martha Coakley is right: Now is not the time to be taking money away from the state Department of Mental Health.

The University of Massachusetts needs to make better progress forging research partnerships, investing in campus facilities and connecting with alumni and government figures, according to a performance review released Wednesday by the five-campus system's president.

This morning we find a storm over the Ohio Valley moving eastward towards the New England coastline.

Worcester, Massachusetts' the Hotelier released their latest full-length, Home, Like NoPlace Is There , via Tiny Engines late last month, and it's been playing non-stop on my iPod and stereo ever since it showed up in my inbox.

Officials arrested the 19-year-old man from Ethiopia in January, shortly after he lost his student visa, and brought him before an immigration judge twice last month for deportation.

A man was shot in the chest just before 5 p.m. Tuesday on Pleasant Street in an area where police have been trying to calm two "warring factions," Chief Robert Healey said.

Massachusetts taxpayers and homeowners are being warned of a new scam. As Chief Correspondent Joe Shortsleeve reports, thieves are using public records to try to con you out of your money.

If you're on the lookout for a new pet for you or your family, look no further. Whether you want a dog, a cat, or even a furry little friend to complete your home, think adoption first! There are hundreds of lovable pets just waiting for you to take them home in rescue leagues and shelters everywhere.

However, when they conducted a study comparing residential landscapes in these six cities, they discovered that lawn care practices had fewer similarities than they expected.

Commerce Bank will sponsor a seminar,"Converting Your Hidden Treasures to Cash Online," at 2 p.m. March 19 at the Worcester Senior Center, 128 Providence St. The seminar will show how eBay works and how to sell items on the site for added income.