LOCAL NEWS
National Grid Announces Rate Cut For MA & RI Customers
National Grid has announced they are planning to request a reduction in its pending natural gas distribution rate proposal with the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities. When federal tax reform legislation was signed into law in late December, the company began assessing how reductions in corporate tax rates could benefit customers. The company announced today…
Read More2 Arrested In Connection To Auburn Home Invasion
On December 27, 2017, Officers from the Auburn Police Department responded to 10 White Terrace for a report of a 16 year old female who was being held against her will and possibly tortured. When officers arrived, they located the victim and identified the possible suspects and secured the residence as a crime scene. After…
Read MoreSouthbridge Woman Arrested For Theft During Mother’s Funeral
A Southbridge woman has been charged with breaking into her dead mother’s home on Friday and stealing a safe with upwards of $90,000 worth of valuables inside. Police went to check on the house when other family members were concerned Alyce Davenport hadn’t shown up to her mother’s funeral. As a result of the investigation, Warren…
Read MoreUxbridge Police Warn Of Recent Car Break-Ins
Uxbridge Police are warning residents and visitors to remember to lock your vehicles, and keep important items out of sight from potential burglars. Last night and this morning they they received several phone calls for regarding breaking and entering into cars. Most of the thefts occured in the area of Manor House, Oak &…
Read MoreWebster Honors Officer Robert Rockwood
Congratulations are in order for Webster Police Officer Robert Rockwood. He was recognized tonight by the Webster Board of Selectmen for an outstanding job apprehending a domestic violence suspect last month. The suspect had attacked his girlfriend and mother with a knife before trying to harm himself. During the incident, Officer Rockwood showed great courage…
Read MoreCT State Police Looking To Identify Suspects
Connecticut State Troopers are looking to identify the individuals shown above in regards to an incident at the Putnam Walmart. If you know who any of these people are you are asked to contact TFC Smith at (860) 779-4913. All calls will remain confidential. You can also send a message to the Facebook page below…
Read More$1 Million Dollar MegaMillions Ticket Sold In Douglas
Check those lottery tickets! If you bought a Mega Millions ticket for Friday night’s drawing at The Picket Fence Restaurant in Douglas you could be $1 million dollars richer! The Massachusetts Lottery reports a ticket sold there matched almost all of the numbers. Here are the winning numbers from Friday’s Mega Millions $450 million dollar…
Read More2 Injured In Serious Crash In Charlton
A very busy day for the public officials in Charlton today. After battling a morning fire on Route 20, there was this 2 vehicle accident in later in the afternoon where first responders needed to extricate an occupant from one of the vehicles. Both drivers were transported to the hospitals in Worcester with injuries.
Read More3 Alarm Fire On Route 20 In Charlton
Just before 11AM this morning, the Charlton Fire Department was dispatched to 212 Worcester Road (Route 20) for smoke in the building. Within about 15 minutes the fire was upgraded to a 3 Alarm with several surrounding towns being called to the scene for mutual aid. The 20 by 30 single story wood frame building…
Read MoreWebster Christmas Tree Disposal Hours Extended
It’s time to “un-deck” the halls and get rid of that old, dried out Christmas tree. Due to the recent winter storm, the town of Webster is extending the Christmas tree drop off hours into next week. New hours are Monday through Friday January 8th-12th from 7AM to 2:30 PM and Saturday, January 13th from…
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