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South High coach: Not the first time our players have faced hate speech
8+ hour, 55+ min ago (159+ words) On March 6, South High's girls basketball team was playing a quarterfinal game in the Division 1 state tournament in Andover. During the game, a South High player gave a shove to an Andover player ... South High coach: Not the first time…...
South High basketball players targeted by racist social media comments
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (100+ words) South High basketball players targeted by racist social media comments'Worcester Telegram South High basketball players targeted by racist social media comments WORCESTER " A social media video showing a South High girls' basketball player shoving an opposing player led to a…...
Is AI good for schools? New survey shows Massachusetts parents evenly divided
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (121+ words) More than 1,300 parents were recently surveyed by MassINC. Among those who had a more favorable view of AI in the classroom were men, and parents of multilingual students. The state Department of ... Is AI good for schools? New survey shows…...
Which Worcester County school districts spend the most, and the least, per student?
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (165+ words) "A student in a Chapter 74 program is going to warrant more funding from the state," Allen said. "For example, a student at one of our comprehensive high schools gets around $12,000 per pupil in state ... Which Worcester County school districts spend…...
Gordon Goodarzi, owner of Worcester building, charged in Calif. slaying
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (80+ words) California homicide detectives arrested Goodarzi on suspicion of killing his estranged wife, whose body was discovered two months ago. Homicide detectives in California arrested a Los Angeles County man with Worcester, Massachusetts, ties on suspicion of killing his estranged wife,…...
Washington State To Welcome First Handel’s Ice Cream Location
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (910+ words) First 100 guests receive FREE Ice Cream for a Year at the Grand Opening on January 17 Four longtime friends named Andrea Huerta, Ian Donovan, Heather Portus, and David Portus lead the new location. Their decades-long bond, shared values, and local roots…...
MA bill looks to reduce driving in the state: What to know
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (231+ words) A new Massachusetts bill aims to lower the state's emissions by reducing the amount Bay Staters drive. S.2246, sponsored by state Sen. Cynthia Creem, D-Newton, is a climate-focused bill that would require the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to set goals for…...
The Worcester Telegram & Gazette Subscription Offers, Specials, and Discounts
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (36+ words) Ashley R. Spring, a city resident arrested by Worcester police on Eureka Street, is also due back in court on Sept. 25 for a motion to dismiss charges of assault and battery on a police officer, ......
Flags are at half-staff in Massachusetts today. Here's why
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (180+ words) Gov. Maura Healey announced that state and national flags will fly at half-staff'in Massachusetts today, May 23 to honor former State Representative and State Senator of Milford, Louis Peter Bertonazzi. Bertonazzi passed away after a lifetime of distinguished service on May…...
Nearly 1 year after death of state Trooper Delgado-Garcia, family, lawmakers await answers
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (807+ words) Two months shy of the first anniversary of the death of Trooper Enrique Delgado-Garcia, the investigation into the circumstances surrounding his collapse and demise is yet to be finalized. Worcester city records show the cause of death is still pending…...