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Woman shot on Main Street in Worcester

Police are investigating a shooting on Main Street in Worcester where several witnesses say shots were fired outside compare foods at around 7 p.m.

Sources say the victim is a 34-year-old woman who suffered a gunshot wound to the head.

She was rushed to UMass Memorial Medical center and there is no word on her condition.

Police closed a portion of Main Street as well as a four block radius around the scene of the crime while they investigated.

(Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:15:38 GMT)
Workers to be arraigned in pool death

Two state workers set to be arraigned Tuesday for their alleged role in a tragedy that had everyone demanding answers last summer.

(Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:44:44 GMT)
Boston EMS EMTs deliver baby girl

Two seasoned Boston EMS EMTs responded to a woman in imminent labor at a home on Levant Street Monday morning. We're not joking when we say imminent. Moments after arriving the EMTs delivered a precious baby girl.

(Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:28:06 GMT)
Greenway wants to discuss funding

The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy is now fighting back days after getting a letter from Massachusetts Transportation Secretary Richard Davey calling for the organization to "wean" off government handouts.

(Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:03:14 GMT)
Suspect sought in double murder

Police say this man gunned down two sisters - DORCHESTER - Boston police asking for help to find an accused double murderer. Investigators believe 30-year-old Jean Weeven Janier killed two Roxbury sisters back in November.

(Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:20:51 GMT)
Sal DiMasi 'in transit' from prison

BOSTON - Former Massachusetts House Speaker Salvatore DiMasi has left the federal prison in Kentucky where he's been held since last fall, but it's unclear where he is headed or if the move is permanent.

(Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:54:44 GMT)
Church sells silver for $1.7 million

DORCHESTER - A Dorchester church raked in $1.7 million dollars but the needed cash came at a steep price. The First Parish of Dorchester was built in 1631 and has a very impressive colonial-era silver collection so they decided to put 27 pieces up for auction through Sotheby’s.

(Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:25:29 GMT)
Drinking? Valet may keep your keys

It's being called the next line of defense against drunk driving in the city of Boston. A Boston city councilor wants to empower valets to keep your keys if you appear to drunk to drive.

(Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:38:42 GMT)
Mass. gas prices edge up another 2 cents

BOSTON - Massachusetts residents are paying two more cents a gallon at the gas pump, the seventh consecutive week of increases. AAA Southern New England reports Monday that self-serve, regular is up to an average of $3.49 per gallon, 12 cents higher than a month ago.

(Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:39:37 GMT)
Judge dismisses suits in church dispute

HOLYOKE  - The future of a Holyoke church where parishioners have been holding a 24-hour vigil to protest its closure by the Diocese of Springfield is now in the hands of the Vatican.

(Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:19:01 GMT)

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Capture the Night Sky & Stars - with your Camera
Learn how to photograph the night sky and capture your favorite constellations at one of the best viewing areas around Photographer and naturalist Myer Bornstein will be leading this workshop and will assist you in identifying and capturing some amazing astronomy shots. Well meet at the Allens Pond field station for a brief introduction and hot chocolate before heading out into the field; possibly to the meadows at Stone Barn Farm. Participants should bring their own cameras and a wide angle lens. Dress for outdoor activity and bring an extra battery for your camera and we also suggest hand warmers. Registration is required. Call (508) 636-2437 for details. See http://www.massaudubon.org/catalog/listing.phpprogramcode=205-AP12WI1 for more information.


When: Feb 25, 2012 7 PM in Westport, Massachusetts
Cost: Adults $12.00m/ $15.00nm (Sat, 25 Feb 2012 19 )
Animal Tracking
When: Feb 25, 2012 12 AM in Westport, Massachusetts
Cost: FREE. (Sat, 25 Feb 2012 00 )
Junior Bird Club
Junior Bird Club is designed as an introduction to learning about birds. Young birders ages 5-12 and their parents can join us for games and activities focusing on birds and our environment. We meet throughout the year, with the focus shifting to indoor activities during the winter months. Februarys theme is ART and well be completing our Massachusetts Junior Duck Stamp projects All are welcome Registration is not required. See http://www.massaudubon.org/catalog/listing.phpprogramcode=90-AP12WI3 for more information or call (508) 636-2437.


When: Mar 14, 2012 6 PM in Westport, Massachusetts
Cost: Adults $0, Children $0 (Wed, 14 Mar 2012 18 )
Wrackline Investigators
Join us for some winter wrack line investigation What do you think washes ashore with the high tides during the colder winter months What animals use the wrack line materials as shelter, food or even as natures yard sale - finding extraordinary items for themselves Well explore the coastline and our Beach Loop Trail to investigate and learn about this often-overlooked beach ecosystem on both the rocky beach and our sandy coastline. Registration is required. Call (508) 636-2437 for details. See http://www.massaudubon.org/catalog/listing.phpprogramcode=199-AP12WI2 for more information.


When: Mar 17, 2012 10 AM in Westport, Massachusetts
Cost: Adults $4.00m/ $6.00nm, Children $4.00m/ $6.00nm (Sat, 17 Mar 2012 10 )
Bluebird Monitor information session
The open fields of the Southcoast provide ideal nesting habitat for rare grassland birds such as Eastern Bluebirds. Volunteers are needed to monitor nest boxes during the spring and early summer locations in Fall River, Westport, Dartmouth and Rochester. Join us to learn how you can participate in this ongoing project to bring back the Blues. Registration is not required. See http://www.massaudubon.org/catalog/listing.phpprogramcode=165-AP12WI1 for more information or call (508) 636-2437.


When: Feb 26, 2012 1 PM in Westport, Massachusetts
Cost: Adults $0, Children $0 (Sun, 26 Feb 2012 13 )
Wrackline Investigators
Join us for some winter wrack line investigation What do you think washes ashore with the high tides during the colder winter months What animals use the wrack line materials as shelter, food or even as natures yard sale - finding extraordinary items for themselves Well explore the coastline and our Beach Loop Trail to investigate and learn about this often-overlooked beach ecosystem on both the rocky beach and our sandy coastline. Registration is required. Call (508) 636-2437 for details. See http://www.massaudubon.org/catalog/listing.phpprogramcode=199-AP12WI1 for more information.


When: Feb 18, 2012 10 AM in Westport, Massachusetts
Cost: Adults $4.00m/ $6.00nm, Children $4.00m/ $6.00nm (Sat, 18 Feb 2012 10 )
Junior Bird Club
Junior Bird Club is designed as an introduction to learning about birds. Young birders ages 5-12 and their parents can join us for games and activities focusing on birds and our environment. We meet throughout the year, with the focus shifting to indoor activities during the winter months. Januarys theme is ART and well be starting our Massachusetts Junior Duck Stamp projects All are welcome Registration is not required. See http://www.massaudubon.org/catalog/listing.phpprogramcode=90-AP12WI3 for more information or call (508) 636-2437.


When: Mar 7, 2012 6 PM in Westport, Massachusetts
Cost: Adults $0, Children $0 (Wed, 07 Mar 2012 18 )
In Anticipation of Osprey
The amazing migration back to New England is a long and arduous one for the osprey. Join us for a brief lecture on the species and their migration and then walk with us to gain insight and understanding into the nesting platforms you see in the area and what activities occur during the time spent in New England. Youll also learn how we monitor and report on these fascinating raptors. Registration is required. Call (508) 636-2437 for details. See http://www.massaudubon.org/catalog/listing.phpprogramcode=198-AP12WI1 for more information.


When: Mar 31, 2012 10 AM in Westport, Massachusetts
Cost: Adults $4.00m/ $6.00nm, Children $4.00m/ $6.00nm (Sat, 31 Mar 2012 10 )
Sunset Woodcock Walk at Stone Barn Farm
Join us as we witness the Woodcock perfoming his amazing courtship display above the Stone Barn Farm fields. A rising full moon will emerge to backlight the display and to finish off this amazing evening program. Registration is required. Call (508) 636-2437 for details. See http://www.massaudubon.org/catalog/listing.phpprogramcode=197-AP12WI1 for more information.


When: Mar 9, 2012 5 PM in Westport, Massachusetts
Cost: Adults $4.00m/ $6.00nm, Children $4.00m/ $6.00nm (Fri, 09 Mar 2012 17 )
Pumpkin Head Ted
for more information http://www.lafrancehospitality.com/bittersweet-farm

When: Feb 10, 2012 8 PM in Westport, Massachusetts (Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20 )

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