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Northbridge Company Settles Wage Violations for $190,000
A Northbridge manufacturer agreed to a settlement for over $190,000 with the Mass. AG's Fair Labor Division for violating wage laws.
Mass. Gas Prices Up 19 Cents from Last Week
After gasoline supplies switched over to summer blend last week, the price for gas has jumped by 19 cents across Massachusetts.
Road in Oxford to Close Until July for Rt. 20 Construction
Mass. DOT announced it will close Oxbow Road at Route 20 in Oxford starting on Monday, April 29. The road won't reopen until July.
See Worcester Job, Income, Population Changes over 30 Yrs.
A Worcester Regional Research Bureau report shows changes in jobs, the income of residents, population and more in Worcester over 30 years.
Forbes: Worcester 3rd Worst Market for Housing Renters in US
A new study by Forbes finds Worcester metro area the 3rd most competitive real estate rental market in the US, with prices rising faster than Boston.
QCC Early College Program Coming to Southbridge High School
Quinsigamond Community College's Early College program will enable 100 Southbridge High School students to earn college credit.
WRTA Board Approved Fare-Free Transit through June 2025
The WRTA Advisory Board voted unanimously on Thursday morning to continue its fare free program through June 2025.
Emergency Services Training Excercise at 2 Worcester Schools on Thursday
There will be a training exercise in Worcester on Thursday, April 18, involving two Worcester Public Schools. There is no actual emergency.
Danish Educators Learn Classroom AI from Worcester Teachers
Federal Grant Supports Flood Relief at Rt. 20 and Rt. 122
A $3.7 million federal grant will enable work at the Route 20 and Grafton Street interchange in Worcester to provide flood relief.