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Worcester police officers were allowed to engage in sex with suspected prostitutes, report finds

The police department in Worcester allowed officers to engage in sexual contact with women suspected of being involved in the commercial sex trade, according to a Justice Department report.

The New York Times · 1d

Police in Worcester, Mass., Engaged in Sexual Misconduct, Justice Dept. Says

The agency found that the Police Department used excessive force and allowed undercover officers to have sexual contact with women suspected of being prostitutes.

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

Feds find Worcester, Massachusetts police used force, had sexual contact with women

Local police in this central Massachusetts city used excessive force and engaged in “outrageous” sexual contact with women during undercover operations, a two-year civil investigation released Monday by the U.

Worcester city manager announces initiatives

Yahoo · 12h

Worcester pastors share experience amid police's DOJ report

A Worcester pastor shares his troubling encounter with police, echoing a DOJ report on civil rights violations, and calls for community oversight.

The Boston Globe · 1d

The DOJ issued a scathing report of Worcester police. Here are top takeways.

The Justice Department alleged Worcester police engaged in a “pattern or practice” of sexual misconduct involving women suspected of prostitution.

MassLive · 1d

Worcester city manager announces initiatives after DOJ report on police misconduct

A Department of Justice (DOJ) investigation found city police used excessive force, engaged in sexual misconduct and engaged in discriminatory enforcement.

Pan-Mass Challenge, Worcester

Telegram · 21h

New start: Pan-Mass Challenge bicycle event to move from Sturbridge to Worcester in 2026

WORCESTER — The Pan-Mass Challenge, the annual bicycle event that takes riders across the state to raise money for cancer research, will have a new starting location in 2026. The start line will move to Worcester from Sturbridge, its base for many years. The new origin will be at the College of the Holy Cross.

CBS News · 13h

Pan-Mass Challenge will start in Worcester beginning in 2026

WORCESTER - Starting in 2026, the Pan-Mass Challenge will start at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester. The move from Sturbridge marks the biggest change to the nation's most successful fundraising ride in decades.

MassLive · 20h

The starting line for the Pan-Mass Challenge is moving. Here’s where

A Central Massachusetts college campus will host the starting line and hub site for the 2026 Pan Mass Challenge.

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USA Today · 1d

'Extremely inaccurate': Worcester police unions criticize Justice Department findings

Both the patrol officers and supervising officers unions called for disclosing the names of those involved in the investigation.

Yahoo · 1d

Lawyer for Worcester slams U.S. Justice Department investigation of police as unfair

The lawyer said he expects the two-year federal investigation into the Police Department to be released as soon as today.

Worcester Telegram on MSN · 1d

Key takeaways from the Justice Department's investigation of the Worcester police

The report includes graphic details about allegations of sexual contact between police officers and women engaged in prostitution.

WGBH18h

Worcester approves pay raise for City Manager Eric Batista

Councilors made several changes to the new contract with Eric Batista after residents previously criticized it.

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Heavy rain pounds Worcester County, threatening flooding

Late in the day, with the worst of the storm to come, Worcester’s more notorious flood zones remained passable, including the ...

Worcester city manager says he'll explore civilian review board for police oversight

City Council Vice Chairman Khrystian E. King, in a statement Tuesday, called for the city to “explore in earnest” the ...

Worcester News5h

The Oak Apple pub could run out of Guinness in Worcester

The Oak Apple has announced that it "may run out" of Guinness soon but is hoping to rectify the situation as soon as possible.

Telegram19h

National smoothie chain opening in former Girl Scouts building in Worcester

WORCESTER ― A Georgia-headquartered smoothie chain is set to open at the former location of Worcester Girl Scout Center at 81 ...

WHDH23h

Icy save in Worcester after four get stuck on island in Cooks Pond

An icy save in Worcester after four friends got stuck on an island in Cooks Pond. The group was using plans<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More ...

Worcester News on MSN5h

Worcester City Council reaffirms its support for armed forces community

Worcester City Council has reaffirmed its support for the armed forces community by signing a renewed covenant.

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Perjury trial of treehouse murderer Julia Enright's ex-boyfriend goes to jury

The ex-boyfriend of Julia Enright, who was convicted of murdering Chicklis in a treehouse near her Ashburnham home in 2018, Lind is alleged to have lied to a grand jury while under oath months after ...

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