Worcester NewsLocal news for Worcester, MA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Former top official to lead Worcester cathedral- July 14, 2008 A former high-ranking official at the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and at the Vatican is the new rector at Worcester's Cathedral of St.http://www.topix.net/worcester/2008/07/former-top-official-to-lead-worcester-cathedral?fro... Teen firebombing, assault suspect on house arrest- July 14, 2008 A 17-year-old charged with firebombing his ex-girlfriend's home on Beacon Street pleaded not guilty yesterday in Worcester Superior Court.http://www.topix.net/worcester/2008/07/teen-firebombing-assault-suspect-on-house-arrest?fr... Library to hire 4, open Mondays- July 14, 2008 Employees toiling in the main public library at Salem Square on Mondays, when the library is closed to the public, have become accustomed to seeing dozens of would-be patrons approach the entrance and turn away ...http://www.topix.net/worcester/2008/07/library-to-hire-4-open-mondays?fromrss=1 Motorcyclist hospitalized after collision with camper in Charlton during rush hour- July 13, 2008 A 17-year-old Southbridge man was hospitalized after the motorcycle he was driving and a camper collided during rush-hour traffic yesterday at a busy intersection on Route 20.http://www.topix.net/worcester/2008/07/motorcyclist-hospitalized-after-collision-with-camp... Not guilty plea in April slaying- July 12, 2008 A 20-year-old Fitchburg man charged with murder that prosecutors believe was motivated by jealousy was ordered held without bail yesterday in Worcester Superior Court.http://www.topix.net/worcester/2008/07/not-guilty-plea-in-april-slaying?fromrss=1 Caution urged after West Nile detected in Worcester- July 12, 2008 Local health officials are urging residents to take steps to protect themselves from mosquito bites over the holiday weekend after the West Nile virus was discovered in central Massachusetts last week.http://www.topix.net/worcester/2008/07/caution-urged-after-west-nile-detected-in-worcester... Andover tests mosquitos weekly: First West Nile Virus-carrying bug of 2008 found in Worcester- July 12, 2008 More than a month ahead of when they usually rear their feared stingers, the first mosquitoes in the state found to be carrying the West Nile virus have appeared.http://www.topix.net/worcester/2008/07/andover-tests-mosquitos-weekly-first-west-nile-viru... Life Outside of Boston on Worcester Massachusetts Voters Minds- July 11, 2008 The cities and towns surrounding Boston, such as Worcester, are characterized as old "Mill Towns" that were at the center of Massachusetts' economic boom during the beginning years of the Industrial Revolution.http://www.topix.net/worcester/2008/07/life-outside-of-boston-on-worcester-massachusetts-v... Providence Street fire station on closure list- July 11, 2008 City Manager Michael V. O'Brien last night recommended closing the Providence Street fire station, leaving only ambulances there.http://www.topix.net/worcester/2008/07/providence-street-fire-station-on-closure-list?from... Hopedale man faces child rape charges- July 11, 2008 MILFORD, Mass.- A 38-year-old Hopedale man has pleaded not guilty to raping a 4-year old girl.http://www.topix.net/worcester/2008/07/hopedale-man-faces-child-rape-charges?fromrss=1 |