Worcester News

Tuesday, Feb. 7: 7:12 a.m.: A caller reported an ongoing issue with a black pickup or Jeep speeding in the area of Westmont Road.

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A 69-year-old woman using a cane was struck and killed by a pickup truck about 6:40 last night while crossing Route 20 near the Auburn line, police said.

Barbara Grazulis and Jean Wanamaker were good friends and classmates, soon to graduate from the former Commerce High School, when they sent each other jokey Valentine's Day cards for Feb.

Mindy McKenzie-Hebert has announced that she is running for Massachusetts Republican State Committee representing the towns of Auburn, Grafton, Leicester, Millbury, Northbridge , Shrewsbury, Upton and Worcester .

With staffing in the Police Department approaching a low point, City Manager Michael V. O'Brien wants to bring on a recruit class to buffer the department against further personnel declines.

Radio host Tina E. Gaffney, right, interviews cultural project director Gloria Hall, left, during the taping of 'The African American Experience' on the Audio Journal program.

A former International Arm Wrestling Federation arm wrestler will be in court tomorrow to face charges he killed his 44-year-old wife Friday.

The opening reception for "The Eye Is Not a Camera" art exhibit took place at the Sprinkler Factory Gallery in Worcester.

Job Lot leverages clout for charity Rhode Island-based Ocean State Job Lot, a close-out retailer with more than 100 stores in seven states, trucked 22 pallets of food to the Worcester County Food Bank in Shrewsbury on Jan.

The head of the nation's Roman Catholic bishops, along with the bishop of the Worcester diocese, say it's too soon to tell whether the Obama administration's revamped rule on birth control will address the church's objections.

Olivia M. Labaire , 34, of 112 School St., Apt. 5, Clinton, was arrested at 8:35 pm.

Three local races for runners and walkers are joining forces under an overall title: the 'Tour de Worcester.' We like the name.

Matthew Bircher , 30, of 72 Central St., Gardner, was arrested Feb. 5 by Northborough police on charges of OUI liquor and number plate violation.

The popularity of "extreme jousting" programs such as the History Channel's Full Metal Jousting have prompted comment from a number of organizations such as the SCA.

Former House Speaker Salvatore F. DiMasi is once again listed by the US Bureau of Prisons as being "in transit,'' apparently signaling he could be in Worcester as early as today where he is expected to appear before a federal grand jury.

Police tonight arrested the husband of a 44-year-old woman who died after she was found severely injured early this morning outside the couple's Gilboa Street home.

John W. Trexler, executive director of Tower Hill Botanical Garden, has announced he will retire in March.

Authorities are investigating the death of a woman found severely injured at her home in Douglas.

Ted Beriau sold the property at 111 McKeon Road in Worcester. The building is intended for contractor use, and features a large drive-in door and office, according to a statement.