The Towns
GreaterWorcesterMagazine.com includes the communities of Auburn, Boylston, Grafton, Holden, Leicester,Millbury, Northborough, Oakham, Paxton, Rutland, Shrewsbury, Southborough, Spencer, Upton, West Boylston, Westborough, and Worcester.
Southern Worcester County Magazine includes the communities of Blackstone, Brookfield, Charlton, Douglas, Dudley, East Brookfield, Hopedale, Mendon, Milford, Millville, New Braintree, Northbridge, North Brookfield, Oxford, Southbridge, Sturbridge, Sutton, Uxbridge, Warren, Webster, West Brookfield
Other communites in Worcester County Massachusetts are served by Gardner Magazine, Fitchburg – Leominster Magazine, NorthQuabbin.com, and ToytownWeb.com
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Features
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- A 1700s Colonial reproduction in Western Massachusetts — can you guess the price?
by Emily Turner on July 2, 2026 at 3:27 pmIt looks like it belongs in Colonial New England, but this Worthington saltbox reproduction was actually built in 1976. The post A 1700s Colonial reproduction in Western Massachusetts — can you guess the price? appeared first on Boston.com.
- UMass University Campus nurses vote to authorize 14-day strike
by Beth Treffeisen on July 2, 2026 at 3:20 pmNurses say they are fighting for safer patient care, improved workplace safety, and better recruitment and retention of experienced nurses. The post UMass University Campus nurses vote to authorize 14-day strike appeared first on Boston.com.
- 5 best new restaurant openings and dining updates in Boston (July 2, 2026)
by Emily Turner on July 2, 2026 at 2:58 pmFrom the comeback of a beloved Irish bar to a colonial candy popup, here are the latest Boston restaurant openings, dining news, and food events to know right now. The post 5 best new restaurant openings and dining updates in Boston (July 2, 2026) appeared first on Boston.com.
- Mass. woman, 20, arrested after her Tesla hit 120 mph in Connecticut, police say
by Peter Chianca on July 2, 2026 at 2:41 pmState police reported clocking the vehicle traveling at over 100 mph for more than two miles, with a top speed of 120 mph in “moderate traffic.” The post Mass. woman, 20, arrested after her Tesla hit 120 mph in Connecticut, police say appeared first on Boston.com.
- Fairhaven man charged with first-degree murder after fatal shooting, police chase
by Beth Treffeisen on July 2, 2026 at 2:12 pmOfficials say the 33-year-old fatally shot a man in Mattapoisett on Tuesday before leading police on a chase. The post Fairhaven man charged with first-degree murder after fatal shooting, police chase appeared first on Boston.com.
- Driver arrested after leading police on chase over Bourne Bridge, trooper struck
by Michael Mahar on July 2, 2026 at 3:34 pmBourne police responded to a car chase involving Massachusetts State Troopers Thursday morning. Bourne police say they were notified of a chase with one car...
- Hull man identified in Nantasket Beach drowning
by Michael Mahar on July 2, 2026 at 3:04 pmA Hull man that died in an apparent drowning has been identified. Robert Nolan, 76, died after drowning off the coast of Nantasket Beach Wednesday...
- Gates to open at 4 p.m. Saturday for Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular
by Michael Mahar on July 2, 2026 at 2:37 pmLocal officials announced on Thursday that gates will open at 4 p.m. on Saturday for the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular due to the extreme heat....
- Trump administration’s $46 billion ‘smart wall’ races ahead on the US-Mexico border
by James Kukstis on July 2, 2026 at 2:35 pmPHOENIX (AP) — For decades, all that separated the U.S. from Mexico was barbed wire. Now, after a massive infusion of cash from Congress, President Donald...
- Fore River bridge between Quincy, Weymouth reopens after being stuck in up position
by James Kukstis on July 2, 2026 at 1:50 pmMassDOT said the Fore River Bridge on Route 3A between Weymouth and Quincy became stuck in its up position Thursday, blocking all movement across the...