Worcester
Worcester diocese policy prohibits Catholic school students from expressing ‘same-sex attraction,’ using different pronouns
Schools Under the policy, Catholic school students in Worcester could be dismissed if their expression of gender or sexuality “should cause confusion or disruption at the school.” Catholic Bishop Robert J. McManus of the Diocese of Worcester. Rick Cinclair/Worcester Telegram & Gazette via AP, File Catholic school students in Worcester will soon be required to […]
3 prospect takeaways from the Worcester Red Sox’ game on Thursday
Red Sox Multiple highly-touted prospects played during Thursday’s game. Ceddanne Rafaela is one of the best prospects the Red Sox have. Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff Chris Sale can’t get through the 5th inning as Nationals top Red Sox 10-7 ‘We want the best for him’: Alex Cora expressed support for Jarren Duran The Worcester Red […]
29-year-old man killed in Worcester shooting, police say
Crime The man was shot in the area of Grand Street early Sunday morning. A 29-year-old man died early Sunday morning as a result of wounds he suffered in a shooting in Worcester, according to police. New Hampshire man arrested for allegedly stabbing 3 people with a box cutter at auto auction center Man seriously […]
Worcester State shooting suspect arrested in New York
Crime Kevin Rodriguez, 18, allegedly shot and killed 19-year-old Southbridge resident Randy Melendez Jr. and injured another 21-year-old man during a shooting on Saturday. An 18-year-old suspect who allegedly killed a man and injured another during a shooting at Worcester State University last weekend was arrested in New York Thursday morning, according to the Worcester […]
Victim killed in Worcester State shooting identified as 19-year-old Southbridge man
Local News Authorities are still searching for 18-year-old Kevin Rodriguez, who is wanted on charges connected with the shooting. Randy Melendez, 19, was killed in a shooting at Worcester State University on Saturday. GoFundMe Authorities identified a 19-year-old Southbridge man as the person killed in a shooting at Worcester State University over the weekend as […]
‘Armed and dangerous’ suspect wanted for Worcester State fatal shooting
Local News Two men were shot at Worcester State University early Saturday morning. A 19-year-old man died of his injuries. Authorities are searching for an 18-year-old man in connection with a shooting at Worcester State University over the weekend that left one man dead and another injured, according to the Worcester County District Attorney’s Office. […]
Worcester State University issues shelter-in-place alert after shooting incident
Local News The school will be closed Saturday. All events on and off campus have been canceled, according to the university’s website. Worcester State University issued a shelter-in-place alert at 2:49 a.m. Saturday morning after a double-shooting, according to officials. “Immediately proceed to a secure location on the interior of the building. Please do not […]
Fever’s Aliyah Boston, former Worcester Academy star, unanimous choice for WNBA Rookie of the Year
Sports News The Indiana Fever forward and first-overall pick moved to New England when she was 12 and attended Worcester Academy. Indiana Fever’s Aliyah Boston capped off her stellar rookie season with an unanimous Rookie of the Year nod. Darron Cummings/AP Photo, File WNBA officially approves Tom Brady’s ownership stake in the Aces Jones, Stewart […]