Worcester County News

10/12/2025

WEBSTER, MA — A Webster man was arrested and charged after police say he fired a warning shot into the ground during a late-night confrontation between neighbors, officials said. The Webster Police Department responded at about 12:55 a.m. on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, after a caller at 11 Perryvi...

10/12/2025

MARLBOROUGH, MA — Ar-Raheem Academy, an Islamic high school in Marlborough, received a $200,000 one-time grant to strengthen campus security and guard against potential extremist threats, the Healey-Driscoll administration said. The administration announced Tuesday that it will distribute $2.6 mil...

10/12/2025

WORCESTER, Mass. — Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early was presented with the Behavioral Health of Spirit Award by Veterans, Inc., honoring his efforts to expand access to addiction treatment and strengthen community-based responses to substance use. “This recognition reflects the...

10/11/2025

NORTHBOROUGH — Two women are facing charges after police say they stole roughly $15,000 worth of merchandise from multiple stores at Northborough Crossing and threatened employees at Dick’s Sporting Goods. According to the Northborough Police Department (NPD), officers responded to Dick’s Spor...

10/11/2025

NORTHBRIDGE, Mass. — The Northbridge Rams are off to a sizzling 3-1 start, using a high-octane offense that has produced more than 40 points per game in each of their three wins. The explosive attack is no accident — it’s the product of legendary coach Ken LaChapelle, who has spent five decade...

10/11/2025

AUBURN — A police dog led officers to two people who ran into the woods behind a shopping plaza after allegedly stealing tools from Home Depot on Thursday. Police said 39-year-old Jose Rosario of Worcester loaded a shopping cart with tools and left the store without paying. Samantha Neary, 31, for...

10/10/2025

10/10/2025

Located at 394 Erickson Road in Ashby, MA, Larkin Home Solutions represents the perfect blend of fresh business energy and seasoned expertise. Though officially established just six months ago, this dynamic company brings over 30 years of combined service industry experience to homeowners and busine...

10/10/2025

As the holiday hustle intensifies and stress levels soar, Psalm Wellness, led by Stacey Novia emerges as the perfect antidote to seasonal overwhelm. This wellness sanctuary offers something truly precious during the busiest time of year: gift cards for transformative self-care experiences that provi...

10/10/2025

While many dog training facilities focus solely on basic obedience, Pack of Paws Dog Training understands that real life with dogs involves specific challenges that require targeted solutions. This innovative training center offers short, cost-effective workshops designed to address the actual situa...

10/10/2025

WEBSTER — A 4:16 p.m. crash on Sept. 30 sent a juvenile pedestrian to the hospital and left a Webster woman facing multiple criminal charges, police said. Responding officers, firefighters and paramedics were dispatched to 44 East Main Street after numerous 911 calls reporting that a child had bee...