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Worcester changes course, says it won't pause building electrification rule
1+ hour, 37+ min ago (878+ words) WORCESTER " The twist and turns in the controversy over a building code that has supercharged the debate in Worcester have taken another turn. City Manager Eric Batista announced Monday, April 27, on the social media platform X that'Worcester can't pause the…...
Pizza, sweet treats & coastal charm: A perfect day in Newburyport
2+ hour, 29+ min ago (370+ words) From pizza and treats at the Tannery to local favorites, Newburyport offers something for everyone Nestled along the Merrimack River and just under 40 miles from Boston, Newburyport offers a coastal escape that blends history, creativity, and small-town charm. "Free of…...
Minogue earns Mass GOP gubernatorial endorsement, will face Shortsleeve in primary
7+ hour, 39+ min ago (167+ words) Over the weekend, Massachusetts Republicans narrowed the field of candidates looking for the party's gubernatorial nomination, and to challenge Governor Maura Healey. Receiving 70 percent of the convention's delegate vote Saturday was former biotech CEO Mike Minogue, earning him the party's…...
Su'rez fires 8 dominant innings as Red Sox blank Blue Jays 5-0 for first 3-game winning streak
4+ hour, 24+ min ago (354+ words) April 27, 2026 / 10: 14 PM EDT / AP By IAN HARRISON Associated Press Ranger Su'rez and Greg Weissert combined on a two-hitter, Carlos Narv'ez hit a solo home run and the Boston Red Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-0 on Monday night, their third…...
Somerville family in quarantine after being exposed to measles on flight
3+ hour, 27+ min ago (39+ words) A Somerville, Massachusetts family with young children is in quarantine after they were exposed to measles on their flight home to Massachusetts. WBZ-TV's Samantha Chaney reports. Somerville family in quarantine after being exposed to measles on flight...
Cambridge cafe owner says Central Square construction project is hurting business: "I'm really bankrupt"
7+ hour, 20+ min ago (362+ words) April 27, 2026 / 7: 18 PM EDT / CBS Boston The city of Cambridge says it is 12 months behind on a reconstruction project that is set to overhaul Central Square's look and utilities. The delay has upset business owners, saying they are losing customers, and…...
Press dinner shooting suspect charged with attempted assassination of president
3+ hour, 32+ min ago (35+ words) Cole Allen appeared in court for charges related to the shooting at the White House Press Correspondent's Dinner. WBZ-TV's Brandon Truitt reports. Press dinner shooting suspect charged with attempted assassination of president...
'Amazing day': Worcester News reporter and other city London Marathon runners
17+ hour, 32+ min ago (610+ words) CELEBRATIONS were in order for a Worcester News journalist and people from the city who completed the London Marathon. Worcester News reporter Josh Layton was among the masses on an historic day for the TCS London Marathon. Mr Layton completed…...
Lawrence could be a landing spot for data centers as city code already allows them
8+ hour, 26+ min ago (1333+ words) Apr 27, 2026 - 5: 13pm A row of high voltage power lines leading into Lawrence is pictured on April 24, 2026. The Lawrence Energy Center, a coal fired power plant operated by Evergy, is pictured in the background. The artificial intelligence boom has driven companies to…...
Springfield's Bingham Elementary holds final open house before construction on new school
10+ hour, 43+ min ago (177+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -People got to tour Springfield's Bingham Elementary School one more time before it's torn down this summer. Alumni and neighbors were among those sharing memories of the school, built in 1956. They were also treated to a slide show…...