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  1. Man's shooting might be retaliation for fightRead the original story

    22 min ago | Telegram & Gazette

    A Worcester man shot three times this morning - once in the scalp and twice in the shoulder - while sitting near a window inside a Windham Street apartment is expected to be released from a city hospital today, police said.

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  2. Worcester leaf collection scheduleRead the original story

    22 min ago | Telegram & Gazette

    Beginning Nov. 9, the city will collect leaves in the areas bounded by Webster Street , Main Street , Stafford Street , South Ludlow Street to the Auburn line and James Street.

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    Related Topix: Auburn, MA, Leicester, MA, Paxton, MA, Holden, MA

  3. Mass. woman charged with stealing from Boy ScoutsRead the original story

    23 min ago | Telegram & Gazette

    ... to be arraigned on three counts of larceny over $250 by a single scheme and one count of larceny over $250 in Worcester Superior Court on Monday. Prosecutors say the 44-year-old Allen performed bookkeeping services for the Mohegan Council of the Boy ...

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    Related Topix: Millbury, MA

  4. Randolph rallies CrusadersRead the original story

    3 hrs ago | Telegram & Gazette

    It was already a long afternoon, on the verge of a long bus ride back to Worcester, when Holy Cross quarterback Dominic Randolph led his offense onto the field with 5:27 to play yesterday at Lehigh.

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    Related Topix: Sports, NCAA Sports, NCAA Football, Holy Cross Crusaders NCAA Football, College of the Holy Cross NCAA

  5. WebsterRead the original story

    3 hrs ago | Telegram & Gazette

    ... Texas. He and his wife, Marie, were honored during a parish dinner held in his honor at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Worcester Friday night. The planned building project at the parish school will include a gymnasium, parish center, library, technology ...

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    Related Topix: Webster, MA, Roman Catholic Church, Religion

  6. Joe O'Brien is team captain againRead the original story

    3 hrs ago | Telegram & Gazette

    ... only 11 council votes. So in order to do things, I have to work with the council. -- MAYOR-ELECT JOSEPH C. O'BRIEN WORCESTER - Mayor-elect Joseph C. O'Brien admits his new job at City Hall is largely ceremonial and the votes he will cast over the ...

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    Related Topix: Life, Food, Slow Food, College of the Holy Cross, US Politics, James McGovern, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Fordham University, Harvard University

  7. Lafayette quarterback Rob Curley ties Patriot League touchdown record in win over ColgateRead the original story w/Photo

    4 hrs ago | Easton Express-Times

    ... Lafayette's wild 56-49 win over Colgate on Saturday at Fisher Stadium. The win sets up a showdown next Saturday in Worcester, Mass., against Holy Cross, tied with Lafayette for the Patriot League lead at 4-0, 8-1 overall. "This was such a ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Lafayette College NCAA, NCAA Sports, Lafayette Leopards NCAA Football, NCAA Football, Holy Cross Crusaders NCAA Football, College of the Holy Cross NCAA

  8. Crash kills one woman, injures 4 elderly peopleRead the original story

    6 hrs ago | Telegram & Gazette

    ... and the female passenger is in serious condition, both at UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus in Worcester, police said last night. The passengers in the Toyota - a 78-year-old man who was driving and a 72-year-old female passenger - ...

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  9. Local Insurers Eye Reform Fall OutRead the original story

    7 hrs ago | Http

    ... times. "It's very high anxiety," admits Janis Liepins, the vice president of market research and product for Worcester-based health insurer Fallon Community Health Plan. "There're a lot of things that keep us up at night, but it's the uncertainty ...

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    Related Topix: Wellesley, MA, Healthcare Law, Law, Health Insurance, Health

  10. Med School Bucks Tuition TrendRead the original story w/Photo

    7 hrs ago | Http

    While college tuition prices throughout the nation continue to shock students and parents as they reach closer to - and sometimes above $50,000 per year - the University of Massachusetts Medical School in Worcester has managed to keep its rate at just $8,352 per year for the last 10 years.

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    Related Topix: Boston, MA

  11. Breaking Into Electronic Medical RecordsRead the original story

    7 hrs ago | Http

    ... EMR systems and what they offer, explained Chris Diguette, director of application services at Fallon Clinic in Worcester. Fallon Clinic is a large, multi-specialty physicians group practice that has more than 20 locations throughout Central ...

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    Related Topix: Dentistry, Westborough, MA

  12. School Districts Face Funding CliffRead the original story w/Photo

    7 hrs ago | Http

    ... 2011, is expected to run out. "We're facing a funding cliff," said Brian Allen, chief financial officer for the Worcester Public Schools. Jonathan Palumbo, spokesperson for the state Executive Office of Education, said education officials submitted ...

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    Related Topix: Education Etc., Leominster, MA, Shrewsbury, MA

  13. Controversy Over State's - Right To Know' BillRead the original story

    7 hrs ago | Http

    ... total exploitation." Melissa Pomfred, a staff attorney with the Legal Assistance Corp. of Central Massachusetts in Worcester, said she sees many of those sorts of complaints, particularly from construction workers, cleaners and factory workers. She ...

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    Related Topix: Framingham, MA

  14. O'Keefes double trouble for WSC opponentsRead the original story

    7 hrs ago | Worcester Telegram & Gazette

    We tried to convince Kelsey to transfer ... -- Reilly O'Keefe WORCESTER - College coaches often turn to their players for insight on potential recruits.

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    Related Topix: Sports, Sports Etc.

  15. Autumn Wine Celebration draws hundreds to Mount WachusettRead the original story

    8 hrs ago | Sentinel & Enterprise

    ... for Mount Wachusett. "We feel like we offer an atmosphere you typically don't find at a lot of other tastings." Worcester residents Corey Bjork and Laura Aucoin drove up from Worcester to sample a few wines on Saturday. "I like a lot of white ...

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    Related Topix: Drink, Wine, Marketing

  16. Albert R. Phaneuf,, 88Read the original story

    9 hrs ago | Worcester Telegram & Gazette

    Albert R. Phaneuf, 88, of Auburn, died Thursday, November 5th in the UMass Memorial Medical Center, Worcester.

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  17. United we bankRead the original story

    9 hrs ago | Worcester Telegram & Gazette

    ... down the road from the branches of its banking rivals. When the operator of United Bank brings its business to Worcester - its $25 million acquisition of CNB Financial Corp., the parent of Commonwealth National Bank is slated to close later this ...

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    Related Topix: Springfield, MA, West Springfield, MA, Banking, Financial Services, CNB Financial

  18. From the regionRead the original story

    9 hrs ago | Worcester Telegram & Gazette

    ... and the female passenger is in serious condition, both at UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus in Worcester, police said last night. The passengers in the Toyota - a 78-year-old man who was driving and a 72-year-old female passenger - ...

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    Related Topix: Dudley, MA, Fire, Webster, MA

  19. Karaoke for a CureRead the original story

    9 hrs ago | Worcester Telegram & Gazette

    ... support at UMass Medical Center, took place at Canal Restaurant, formerly Castellana's, on Harding Street in Worcester. Local celebrities, politicians, athletes, media and civic leaders competed for the title of Karaoke for a Cure's Best Singer. The ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Boxing, More Sports, Welterweight Boxing, Super Welterweight Boxing

  20. Jeannette "Meme" Desrosiers,, 91Read the original story

    9 hrs ago | Worcester Telegram & Gazette

    ... mba Church, 10 Richards Ave., Paxton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to WHY ME INC., 1152 Pleasant St., Worcester, MA 01602.

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    Related Topix: Obituaries

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