LOCAL NEWS
Southbridge To Receive $234,972 To Develop Riverside Park
The town of Southbridge has announced they will be on the receiving end of over $200,000 to develop Riverside Park. The project will include the construction of a lighted, paved walking trail loop with benches, a footbridge for river viewing, and fencing. The location is approximately 1 acre to the right of the Southbridge Hotel and Convention…
Read MoreFire At Worcester Envelope, Employees Evacuated
Auburn’s Fire Department is currently on the scene of a 2 alarm fire at Worcester Envelope Company located at 22 Millbury Street in Auburn for reports of large piece of machinery inside the building. Employees have been evacuated and there are no reports of injuries. As of 11AM the fire is under control and Sutton’s Mobile…
Read MoreAuburn Man Arrested For Leicester Break-Ins
A 25 year old Auburn man was arrested by Leicester Police on Wednesday in connection with a string of car break-ins that occurred in Leicester over the past several days. Police executed a search warrant last night in connection with the investigation and is currently evaluating the evidence seized during that search warrant. Chief Jim Hurley…
Read More2 Alarm Fire Burning In Webster
Webster’s Fire Department is currently at the scene of a 2 alarm fire located at 28 Slater Street in Webster. Very few details are known at this time. This page will be updated as more information is available.
Read MoreImportant Outage Information From National Grid
Due to the upcoming winter storm, if you experience a power or utility outage, National Grid says it is imperative that they be reported via their Customer Service or Outage Reporting phone numbers which are: Customer Service: 1-800-322-3223. Outage Reporting: 1-800-465-1212 (automated line for reporting power outages, gas leaks or downed wires) This major winter…
Read MoreCar vs. Tractor Trailer Accident In Auburn
Auburn Police and Fire were dispatched to Route 290 West near exit 8 late this morning for a serious crash involving a tractor trailer and a car. Crews are still on the scene this afternoon. The driver was previously trapped in the vehicle but has been taken to the hospital by ambulance. The driver’s identity…
Read MoreWebster Is Now A “Green Community”
The Town of Webster has received designation as a “Green Community” by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, Department of Energy Resources. In a press release, the town says they have “worked hard” to meet the criteria aimed at helping to cut municipal energy costs and strengthen the local economy, access…
Read MoreWoodstock Man Arrested For Violating Restraining Order
Connecticut State Police Troop D reports 46 year old Christopher Cournoyer of Woodstock was arrested on Thursday for violating a restraining order just 10 minutes after it was served. Cournoyer was arrested and released after posting $5,000 bond and will appear in Danielson Superior Court on February 13th. He was ordered to stay away from…
Read More1 Injured After Route 395 Accident
One person was transported to UMass Medical Center in Worcester after this serious accident earlier this afternoon. Auburn Police and Fire Departments were dispatched to the scene right before the split where Route 395 North becomes Route 290 East. Traffic was slow in the area while crews cleaned up debris on the roadway, but speeds…
Read MoreTips To Get Rid Of A New Year’s Hangover
Did you party a little too hard last night? Don’t worry, we’ve got a few tips to help you deal with that New Year’s Day hangover. Doctor’s say the best thing you can do is drink water to stay hydrated. (Don’t drink more alcohol!) Also try eating some food that has vitamin A, B, Zinc…
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