Man Who Plotted To Torture Children In Worcester Wants Compassionate Release
The Worcester man who built a torture dungeon inside his home and told friends that he wanted to eat children, is afraid of contracting COVID-19 in prison.
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The Worcester man who built a torture dungeon inside his home and told friends that he wanted to eat children, is afraid of contracting COVID-19 in prison.
As COVID-19 patients fill Massachusetts hospitals, the promise of an approved vaccine has those closest to them preparing for immunization.
The number of COVID-19 patients at UMass Memorial has more than doubled from 30 to 70 in November.
DCU Center Field Hospital will open Dec. 6, but city officials are worried about an upcoming surge in COVID cases that will also affect healthcare workers.
From Worcester firehouses, to schools, public works, and the highest offices of City Hall, city employees are dealing with a nightmare on top of the pandemic.
Fire Lt. Jason Menard died exactly one year ago rescuing fellow firefighters from a burning home.
Pfizer announced its vaccine had a 90% effectiveness.
Police released photos of a man wanted for a carjacking and armed robbery in Worcester on Halloween.
Twenty-nine people have been forced out of their homes in a fire that hit two apartment houses in Worcester overnight.
A woman was held at gunpoint during a Saturday carjacking in Worcester, police said.
The wet snow on Friday in Massachusetts made the roads slick, causing several different weather-related accidents across the state.
Students will shelter-in-place to slow the spread of coronavirus after an increase in positive cases.
Assumption University in Worcester says it will lock down the campus for the next seven days after an increase in COVID cases and students in quarantine.
A Worcester man was arrested in upstate New York after police said he was driving around with two boxes of Lucky Charms cereal that were actually filled with cocaine.
A man was seriously hurt at a car wash in Worcester when a steel beam fell on him Wednesday morning.
A 17-year-old was killed in a shooting in a Wendy's restaurant parking lot in Worcester on Saturday, police said.
An injured hawk was rescued by State Police near the eastbound lanes of I-290 in Worcester on Friday.
Days after being allowed to re-open, the Skylite roller skating center shut down, for good. The closure of the landmark is now one of the casualties of the pandemic.
A Hudson man is charged with trying to kidnap an 11-year-old girl in Worcester over the weekend.
A Massachusetts university is getting rid of its $70 undergraduate application fee to open access to a greater range of students.
Tenants rights activists said time is ticking on as many as 100,000 people they believe could face eviction or foreclosure.
About 100 people who work for the Fire Department and another 100 who work for the schools have been affected.
The decision affects six public schools and two parochial schools in Worcester.
Two Massachusetts cities land on a new list of the best places to live in 2020.
The city is asking people not to trick-or-treat door-to-door because of the coronavirus risk.
Tom Brady hit Rob Gronkowski with another perfect pass on Sunday, which has the future Hall of Fame quarterback wondering if he and the tight end should get back on the football field for one final season.
Efton Chism will have to wait another week to make his NFL debut, as the undrafted Patriots receiver is inactive for Week 2 vs. the Miami Dolphins.
Ja'Lynn Polk won't get a second season with the New England Patriots, making the wide receiver one of the biggest NFL Draft misses in franchise history.
Stanford running back Micah Ford rushed for a career-high 157 yards and a touchdown, and the Cardinals gave interim head coach Frank Reich his first collegiate win, beating Boston College 30-20.
The New England Patriots will pay a visit to the Miami Dolphins for a Week 2 clash at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
The New England Patriots will pay a visit to the Miami Dolphins for a Week 2 clash at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
Efton Chism will have to wait another week to make his NFL debut, as the undrafted Patriots receiver is inactive for Week 2 vs. the Miami Dolphins.
WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller talks to Kelly Garrity of Politico and Gin Dumcius of Massterlist.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on Wednesday while speaking an event at Utah Valley University.
Ja'Lynn Polk won't get a second season with the New England Patriots, making the wide receiver one of the biggest NFL Draft misses in franchise history.
A nonprofit in Cambridge is aiming to make insulin more accessible by selling vials of the drug at a fraction of the cost.
It's been said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day - but when you eat it may be just as significant as what you eat.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey announced the state will be taking measures to ensure vaccines remain accessible to everyone.
While Massachusetts is a health care leader, it's actually quite difficult to find a primary care doctor in the state.
Researchers at Harvard Medical School in Boston say that, based on a study in mice, lithium could someday help treat Alzheimer's disease.
Massachusetts State Trooper Enrique Delgado-Garcia died as a result of complications from blunt force injuries during a boxing exercise at the State Police Academy.
Insurance companies are using drones to inspect properties without alerting homeowners. In some cases, policies have been canceled.
A WBZ I-Team investigation revealed the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School leased weapon detection systems for hundreds of thousands of dollars, and found most of them are not being used very much.
Investigators are looking into a number of issues including the possibility that the fire was caused by smoking near an oxygen tank.
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court confirmed the conviction of a five-time drunk driver for driving with a revoked license, citing an I-Team investigation as evidence.
Rep. Jerry Nadler announced his retirement at age 78. So is it time for 79-year-old Senator Ed Markey to re-think his re-election plans in Massachusetts?
A former top public safety official for Massachusetts said his hometown of Concord has "an antisemitism problem."
As states like Texas and California work to redraw congressional maps in favor of one political party or another, some politicians say Massachusetts is an example of partisan redistricting
The Massachusetts Secretary of Education is pushing back on federal cuts to education funding, saying higher education needs to be more accessible nationwide, just like it is in the Bay State.
Some schools take student phones away during the day but there is pushback, saying cellphones can have benefits with education.
The drama between fired Market Basket CEO Arthur T. Demoulas and his family members has been going on for decades.
Stop & Shop says lower prices are coming to its 88 stores in eastern Massachusetts.
Hawaiian Airlines is ending its direct flights from Boston to Honolulu this fall.
Tax free weekend is coming up in Massachusetts. Here's what to know about the 2025 sales tax holiday.
Hannaford is closing one of its stores in Marlboro, Massachusetts, and another chain will be taking its place.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
Tom Brady hit Rob Gronkowski with another perfect pass on Sunday, which has the future Hall of Fame quarterback wondering if he and the tight end should get back on the football field for one final season.
Efton Chism will have to wait another week to make his NFL debut, as the undrafted Patriots receiver is inactive for Week 2 vs. the Miami Dolphins.
Ja'Lynn Polk won't get a second season with the New England Patriots, making the wide receiver one of the biggest NFL Draft misses in franchise history.
Stanford running back Micah Ford rushed for a career-high 157 yards and a touchdown, and the Cardinals gave interim head coach Frank Reich his first collegiate win, beating Boston College 30-20.
The New England Patriots will pay a visit to the Miami Dolphins for a Week 2 clash at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
The Polaris Missile in Auburn's Goddard Park is headed to the EcoTarium in Worcester.
Old Thom the orca was spotted in a rare killer whale sighting off Massachusetts.
A Worcester woman thought she had scratched a $10,000 winning lottery ticket, but it turns out that she won a whole lot more.
A Massachusetts man won $2 million playing the Powerball thanks to a very lucky mistake.
A tourist was posing for a photo in front of Sullivan's Castle Island in Boston, when a seagull swooped in and swiped her hot dog.