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Dudley Police Searching For Identity Of This Man
The Dudley Police Department is looking to identify the man in the photo above. If you’re familiar with his whereabouts and identity, call Officer David Carpenter at (508) 943-4417.
Read MorePatriots Day Red Sox Game Postponed
Monday’s Red Sox/Orioles game at Fenway Park has been postponed due to rain. The forecast is calling for heavy wind and rain throughout the day, so instead of trying to get the game in they are making the call early. This is the first 1:05 AM Patriots Day game to be postponed since 1984. Hold…
Read MoreActive Shooter Training At Oxford High School
The Oxford Police Department conducted a planned active shooter training exercise at the Oxford High School on Saturday, April 14th. In a post on Facebook, the Police Department writes, “Remaining sharp on training standards for the safety of Oxford residents is this department’s priority.” The training was coordinated by Officer Jason Burdett. He tells THE…
Read MoreShrewsbury Native Represents WPI On Jeopardy!
It’s College Week on Jeopardy! Alli Ross, who grew up in Shrewsbury is now representing Worcester Polytechnic Institute on the quiz show. She is a biology and biotechnology major in the class of 2020. She appeared on Friday night’s show and she performed so well, she earned $19,601 to become an automatic semi-finalist and will…
Read MoreWoman Faces Drug Charges After Leicester Traffic Stop
A 37 year old Worcester woman was stopped around 2AM on Friday, April 13th after officers in Leicester noticed she was operating a motor vehicle after suspension of her license. During the stop, the officer noticed numerous pieces of burnt glass tubing and other drug paraphernalia, which police say are indicators of crack cocaine use. Once…
Read MoreBartlett High School Teacher On Paid Leave
A Bartlett High School teacher is out on paid administrative leave after at least 6 female students have accused him of inappropriately touching them during class. THE LAKE 940 has learned that Michael Harpin, a special education and math teacher at the school has been off the job since February 1st. Superintendent Ruthann Goguen of the…
Read MoreAnother High Five Friday In Dudley
On Friday, April 13th, the Dudley Police Department participated in another High Five Friday. Officers paid a visit to Mason Road Elementary School to offer High Fives to students on their way into school and on the last day before April vacation. Chief Steve Wojnar tells THE LAKE 940 the goal of this program is to promote positive interaction with…
Read MoreAmerican Pickers May Be Coming To Webster
THE LAKE 940 has learned the Town of Webster was contacted by the producers for American Pickers on the History Channel! If you’ve seen the show you know Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz travel around the United States to buy or “pick” various items for resale, for clients, or for their own personal collections. Mike and…
Read MoreUxbridge Hit & Run Under Investigation
Uxbridge Police have announced that on Wednesday, April 4th around 8:30 pm a resident on Aldrich Street called to report their stone wall struck by a vehicle. Officers responded to the scene and found debris from a vehicle that did not stop. There were also tire impressions showing the vehicle traveled directly into the stone…
Read MoreNBC 10 Investigates Oxford Town Manager
NBC 10 Boston’s Investigative Team has been in Oxford for the last 3 months trying to uncover information about Town Manager Brian Palaia. They report that he has been on paid leave for the last week, while the Board of Selectmen is trying to terminate his employment. It had come to the attention of the…
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