This is the city in Massachusetts with the highest number of COVID-19 cases.
As of May 17, the United States had reported more than 81.6 million confirmed COVID-19 cases. COVID-19 has killed almost 992,000 Americans, the largest death toll of any country. In the week ending May 17, there were an average of 24.3 daily new…
Read MoreIf elected, this local Senate candidate would hold an uncommon distinction.
One candidate in the approaching November election is hoping to make a name for himself in more than one way. If James Amorello, 24, is elected to represent the newly constituted Worcester and Hampshire Senate District, he will be the state’s…
Read MoreIn the fatal stabbing of an 18-year-old in Fitchburg, a man has been charged with murder.
Fitchburg, Massachusetts — A Fitchburg man has been charged with murder in connection with the March stabbing death of an 18-year-old. According to prosecutors, Jose Ramos Solis, 22, stabbed Gadiel Maria after a fight near Spruce and Salem streets.…
Read MoreDestinee Snay admits to taking part in a COVID unemployment fraud scheme, spending money on a trip to Miami, and a shopping spree at Saks Fifth Avenue.
According to the US Attorney’s Office, a 20-year-old Leicester woman pleaded guilty to her role in a COVID-19 pandemic job fraud operation that involved falsifying unemployment assistance claims in numerous states using stolen identities. Destinee…
Read MoreProsecutors say Dashaun Stokes-Sims knew the Worcester bus driver he’s suspected of cutting with a knife.
Dashaun Stokes-Sims, 28, was arrested last week on suspicion of stabbing a Worcester Regional Transit Authority bus driver. In Worcester District Court, Stokes-Sims was charged with armed assault with the intent to murder, mayhem, and assault and battery…
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