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Already soaked by heavy rain, Worcester residents prepare for Henri

WORCESTER, MASS. (WHDH) - Worcester residents and officials are preparing for more flooding as Hurricane Henri moves toward the area, less than a week after the city’s streets were swamped by heavy rains. Officials said the Department of Public Works would have extra workers out Sunday after heavy rains last...

Connor Seabold dominates, allows one hit over seven innings as WooSox win series finale with RailRiders, 2-0

WORCESTER -- Exactly one year from the date Connor Seabold was acquired by the Red Sox in a trade, Seabold showed just why the Red Sox wanted him, tossing seven innings of one-hit ball in the WooSox’ 2-0 win over the RailRiders Saturday at Polar Park. Seabold carried a no-hitter...

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'The Ballad of River Dave'

With chicken and wild cat. Grew a garden, chopped some wood. And the law demands its way. Towns have their regulations. River Dave was quickly freed. Stiff price, his liberty. Let the story morph and grow. The Man got back his woods;. Trees to be cut and sold. Now Dave...

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800+ smiles per hour: Sheriff's annual Senior Picnic takes drive-thru route in Shrewsbury

SHREWSBURY — On a sunny Saturday morning, Barbara Paszuk, driving her black Hyundai Santa Fe, rolled down her window and accepted a raffle basket from Sheriff Lew Evangelidis as one of the seven winners out of more than 800 seniors at the annual Sheriff's Senior Picnic at SAC Park on Lake Street.

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Worcester, central Massachusetts prepares for Henri flooding

WORCESTER, Mass. — Central Massachusetts might see a much different version of Henri than the eastern part of the state where heavy bands of rain could bring a new round of flash flooding. The WooSox canceled their game Sunday at Polar Park in advance of the storm. Crews were out...

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New Hampshire officials prepare for arrival of Hurricane Henri

PETERBOROUGH, N.H. — New Hampshire emergency officials are preparing for Hurricane Henri's arrival and any possible impacts of the storm in the Granite State. Last month, the southwestern part of New Hampshire was dealing with flooding due to heavy rains in the area. The flooding caused significant damage to state and local roads, and emergency officials are concerned about more flooding in the area.

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Two arrested in connection with kidnapping of Worcester newborn, police say

WORCESTER, Mass. — Two people were arrested Saturday at a Worcester fast food restaurant in connection with the kidnapping of a 4-day-old girl earlier in the day, police said. The child was reported missing at about 9:15 a.m. when the mother called for help from the area of 590 Southbridge...

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'I think COVID was our finest year': Worcester County Sheriff thanks seniors, brings back annual picnic

The Worcester County Sheriff had to make some changes to his annual senior picnic this year. Normally, thousands join Sheriff Lew Evangelidis for a meal. This year, the sheriff and the Reserve Deputies Association hosted more than 900 seniors from across the area for a drive-thru picnic at SAC Park in Shrewsbury.

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Police: 2 charged after allegedly kidnapping four-day-old baby in Worcester

WORCESTER, MASS. (WHDH) - Two people are facing charges after allegedly kidnapping a four-day-old baby that was eventually found safe after a two-hour search in Worcester Saturday, police said. When officers responded to reports of a missing baby on Southbridge Street at 9:15 a.m., a woman told them she and...

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UMass Medical School, Mark Fidrych Foundation honored in WooSox pregame on Saturday

• The WooSox and UMass Memorial Health will host the Firefighter Skin Cancer Screening event from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at Polar Park. The screening is open to all Massachusetts firefighters. Registration can be found on the DFS Learning Management System. • During each WooSox game, the team recognizes and individual...

‘Gut-wrenching’ day for a Worcester mother: Two suspects charged kidnapping after police say woman drove off with 4-day-old baby

Police in Worcester said a 19-year-old woman drove off Saturday with the 4-day-old baby of an acquaintance she had never met before. The baby’s mother and the woman, Kassidy Lauziere-Cuevas, had become friends on Facebook while the mother was pregnant. They used the social media platform to talk. The two planned to meet for the first time after the baby was born, and when their meeting happened Saturday, Lauziere-Cuevas fled with the baby, Worcester Police Lt. Sean Murtha said during a press conference.

Two Arrested for Kidnapping of 4-Day-Old Baby in Worcester

WORCESER - Worcester Police arrested a local man and woman for the kidnapping of a four-day-old baby on Saturday, August 21. According to Worcester Police, the mother of the four-day-old baby had been in frequent contact with a female acquaintance, Kassidy Lauziere-Cuevas, 19, of Millbury, on Facebook. The mother had not met Lauziere-Cuevas in person, but the two planned to get coffee together on Saturday.

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Watt takes NHGA Women's Mid-Am

Derryfield Country Club’s Tara Watt won the New Hampshire Golf Association Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship for the second straight year by shooting a 4-over-par 76 Friday at the Country Club of New Hampshire. Paige Macleay, a member at Eastman Golf Links, finished second, two shots behind Watt. Watt trailed Macleay by...

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2 face kidnapping charges after 4-day-old baby taken

WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) — A 4-day-old baby girl missing for several hours Saturday has been found unharmed and two people are facing kidnapping charges in the child's disappearance, Worceser police said. Officers responded to a gas station in the city at about 9:15 a.m. where they talked to the baby's...

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TMHS band, winter guard alums show Spartan spirit

TEWKSBURY — Former TMHS marching band and winter guard performers Megan Cunningham, Jasmine Won and Ian Mangan took part in summer workshops in July with the Spartans, continuing a tradition of music and performance participation by graduates of the TMHS performing arts program. The Spartans, a Nashua, New Hampshire-based drum...

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Taught a Lot childcare celebrates 25 years of learning

TEWKSBURY — Taught a Lot Childcare, located in Tewksbury, has had an eventful year! Shirley Connolly, owner and Childcare Educator, recently held an extravagant graduation ceremony for her “ducklings” that are moving on to kindergarten, while also fundraising $600 towards a comfort dog and reaching the milestone of 25 years in business!

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Register (or pre-register) your student to vote

TEWKSBURY — As students graduate high school and get ready to head off to college and career, it is important to instill in them a sense of civic duty and remind them to register to vote. Even if students move out of state, they may vote absentee by mail for local and national elections. While town meeting is open to all residents, only registered voters in person may exercise a vote on warrant articles.