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2 people shot in parking lot of pub in Fitchburg, police say
Two people were shot in the parking lot of a pub in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, early Thursday morning, according to authorities. The shooting occurred at 12:01 a.m. in the parking lot of Partner’s Pub on South Street, Fitchburg police said. When officers arrived, they found the two victims with non-life-threatening injuries, according to police. They were taken to the hospital...
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Two indicted for murder in 1993 shooting of teen in Fitchburg
Two men have been indicted in connection with the fatal shooting of a teen in Fitchburg, Massachusets, over 30 years ago. Robert D’Lucca, 49, and Lawrence Calafell, 51, were indicted for murder on Friday by a Worcester County Grand Jury in connection with the shooting death of 15-year-old Deondray Atwood back in 1993, according to the Worcester District Attorney’s Office….
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How marijuana is becoming big business in Fitchburg
Fitchburg, Massachusetts, a relatively small city in Worcester County, has transformed itself into a mega town for marijuana. Converting an old wire-making factory into a cannabis cultivation operation, Garden Remedies was the first to move to Fitchburg in 2016. Since then, six other companies have created similar set ups within the city’s limits and six others are in the...
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‘I just want to go to work': Mass. principal put on leave speaks out amid investigation
A beloved principal in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, is breaking her silence now that she is at the center of an investigation. Alexis Curry was placed on temporary administrative leave from Goodrich Academy pending the outcome of an investigation. She said she knows very little about the allegations against her other than the fact that they do not involve students or...
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‘I just want to go to work:' Mass. principal put on paid leave speaks out
Alexis Curry was placed on temporary administrative leave from Goodrich Academy pending the outcome of an investigation. She said she knows very little about the allegations against her other than the fact that they do not involve students or families.
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Fitchburg police looking for vehicle involved in hit-and-run
Police in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, are looking for a vehicle that was involved in a hit-and-run in town on Saturday afternoon. The Fitchburg Police Department released a photo on Facebook on Sunday, saying they are looking to identify the owner or operator of the vehicle that is wanted for a crash that occurred on Summer Street around 1:15 p.m. Saturday. Other…
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Fitchburg State student reports being sexually assaulted in campus library
A student at Fitchburg State University in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, was reportedly sexually assaulted at the campus library, and police are searching for the person who did it. As investigators look for the individual — described as a male around 19-years-old with a thin build, who may have approached other female students — police are ramping up patrols around the library…
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2 men indicted in July murder of Fitchburg man
Two Worcester County men have been indicted for the July fatal shooting of a 62-year-old man in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, prosecutors announced Monday. Thomas Martin, of Fitchburg, and Christian Collins, of Worcester, were both indicted by a grand jury on murder, home invasion, armed assault in a dwelling, assault with a dangerous weapon and possession of a firearm without an FID…
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Severe flooding rips up Leominster's roads, threatens homes near dam
Flash flooding Monday left large sinkholes across Leominster, and people who live near a dam have been forced to evacuate.
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Fitchburg man charged with murder 10 years after deadly shooting
A man is facing a murder charge more than 10 years after a shooting that left another man dead in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. The Worcester County District Attorney’s Office said 42-year-old John Yang was arraigned Tuesday in Fitchburg District Court on a charge of murder. In the early morning hours of Aug. 3, 2013, 33-year-old Shaun Hibbard was shot near the…
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Passing showers on Tuesday, more flooding risk on Wednesday
Today: Mostly cloudy, humid, isolated showers. Highs in the 70s. Overnight Tonight: Passing sprinkle/shower. Lows in the 60s. Wednesday: AM shower, PM rain/downpours. Highs in the 70s. Thursday: AM shower southeast, then sunny. Highs in the 70s.
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Here's how much rain fell in and around Leominster
Monday’s torrential rain dumped several inches of rain in communities across the region, but Worcester County towns and cities had the highest tallies of rainfall. Leominster topped the list, with a total of 9.5 inches. The city declared a state of emergency, as rain caused roads to flood and wash out. Many cars became stuck all over the city. Gov….
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Police seeking car that seriously hurt person in Fitchburg hit-and-run
Police are looking for a car that left a person seriously hurt in a hit-and-run in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, on Sunday. Fitchburg police asked for the public’s help finding the silver, four-door car, possibly a Nissan or Toyota, that left the scene of a crash on Westminster Street near the Super Mart about 7:52 p.m. The car was missing its...
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Man charged with murder in fatal July stabbing near Fitchburg church
A man who was stabbed near a church in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, in July has died, authorities said Tuesday, announcing that his suspected killer has been charged with murder. Jesus Maisonet Davila, 45, was stabbed near 199 Main Street — the address of the United Church of Christ’s Rollstone Congregational — on the afternoon of July 1 and died Aug. 6…
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Fitchburg still assessing flood damage after weekend storms
Some Fitchburg, Massachusetts, residents hit hard by severe flooding on Sunday could receive storm relief assistance, according to the city’s mayor. Mayor Stephen DiNatale said among the residents who may qualify are those who live around Heywood and Hobson streets, where a culvert became plugged and overflowed. “Resources, money, money to help the cleanup and to restore their property...
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Storm cleanup continues in Fitchburg
Fitchburg suffered significant flooding during this weekend’s storms.
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Fitchburg sees extensive damage from flooding Sunday
One of the hardest hit areas from Sunday’s severe weather appeared to be Fitchburg, where floodwaters washed away parts of roads.
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Truck from Conn. company hired by MassDOT displayed Confederate flag in Fitchburg
A construction company hired by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation is under fire after a Confederate flag was seen openly hanging off equipment along busy Route 2 in Fitchburg. NBC10 Boston was sent video from Sunday night, taken by a cellphone in a car, showing the flag. MassDOT confirms it was displayed on a truck from Garrity Asphalt Reclaiming, a…
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Confederate flag was displayed on truck hired by MassDOT
A piece of construction equipment belonging to a Connecticut subcontractor displayed a Confederate flag on Route 2 in Fitchburg.
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Serious crash reported in Fitchburg, no word on injuries
Emergency crews are at the scene of a serious crash in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, on Wednesday afternoon. The crash was reported shortly after 1 p.m. on Franklin Road at Oak Hill Road. Aerial footage showed a van on its side, surrounded by fire department vehicles and personnel. No further details were immediately available.