Publication: MassLive

First reported 1 hour ago - Updated 26 mins ago - 2 reports

Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce board members name Tim Murray President and CEO

The Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce announced today that it has named lieutenant Governor Tim Murray as its new president and chief operating officer. Murray, a Democrat, will replace acting president and CEO Richard Kennedy, who announced last ... [Published MassLive - 26 mins ago]

Entities: Tim Murray, Chamber of Commerce, Richard Kennedy, Deval Patrick, Jim McGovern

First reported 8 hours ago - Updated 1 hour ago - 2 reports

Is a mountain lion on the prowl? Some locals say yes

Bears are around, too.And cocky wild turkeys cross some streets like they own them.But mountain lions?A Hampden sighting earlier this month has renewed the oft-discussed, yet rarely agreed upon, issue of large cats roaming the hinterlands of Western Massachusetts. ... [Published MassLive - 1 hour ago]

Entities: Cougar, DNA, Police

First reported 18 hours ago - Updated 3 hours ago - 4 reports

Springfield police identify Orange Street fatal shooting victim as Fabian Pacheco, 30

SPRINGFIELD -- Police have identified the victim of a fatal shooting in the city's Forest Park neighborhood as Fabian Pacheco, 30.No arrests have been made in the killing.Pacheco lived at the 273 Orange St. residence where officers William Catellier and ... [Published MassLive - 4 hours ago]

Entities: Springfield (Illinois, United States), Police, Oxycodone, Cocaine

First reported 16 hours ago - Updated 3 hours ago - 2 reports

Be prepared for thunderstorms this afternoon and evening

A low pressure area will track into Quebec Canada Thursday. It's trailing cold front arrives early Friday morning. Behind this front is high pressure which will visit us for the weekend with dry comfortable air and a return to sunshine.Today: A.M. clouds ... [Published MassLive - 3 hours ago]

Entities: Quebec, Canada

First reported 16 hours ago - Updated 4 hours ago - 2 reports

Amber Alert issued for teen believed abducted by father

Moore's father, also known as Jonathan Moore, 36, is reportedly driving a red 1997 Toyota Camry, with Mass. registration 634RH4.He is considered armed and dangerous. People are asked to call 911 immediately if they have any information or have seen the ... [Published MassLive - 8 hours ago]

Entities: AMBER Alert Program, Kidnapping, Jonathan Moore

First reported 7 hours ago - Updated 6 hours ago - 2 reports

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc

• Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno and MGM execs to launch 'Yes for Springfield' casino campaign

The campaign is aimed at promoting "yes" votes in the July 16 citywide referendum on MGM's proposed , which would straddle portions of the Metro Center and South End neighborhoods. Voters must approve the proposal before Springfield can be considered ... [Published MassLive - 6 hours ago]

Entities: Casino, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc, Gaming, Referendum

First reported 20 hours ago - Updated 8 hours ago - 3 reports

Red Cross/Crescent

Oklahoma tornado victims due to get help from WMass. residents, agencies

Rick Lee, Director of the American Red Cross, Pioneer Valley Chapter, talks about Red Cross disaster efforts after a deadly tornado ripped through the town of Moore, Oklahoma. Joplin was her first experience and it was quickly followed by similar work ... [Published MassLive - 8 hours ago]

Entities: Tornado, Richard LEE, Red Cross/Crescent, Dry Air, JET STREAM

First reported 23 hours ago - Updated 9 hours ago - 3 reports

State Police: Pedestrian hit by school bus on I-290 in Worcester dies

According to police, officers responded to a reported car crash near Exit 18, the Lincoln Square exit.Updates a story posted Tuesday at 3:39 p.m.WORCESTER — A 24-year-old man has died as a result of injuries he suffered Tuesday afternoon when he was hit ... [Published MassLive - 17 hours ago]

Entities: LINCOLN SQUARE INC, Police, Car Accidents, Durham School, School Services

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated 20 hours ago - 2 reports

'Western Massachusetts Help for Oklahoma' to accept donations in Springfield to assist tornado victims

Monetary donations -- cash or checks made out to the American Red Cross -- will be accepted from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, May 23, at a tent outside Monarch Place in downtown Springfield. The building is located at the corner of Boland Way and Main ... [Published MassLive - May 21 2013]

Entities: Tornado, Donations, Hampden Bank

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated 20 hours ago - 4 reports

Michael Ryan identified as 7-year-old victim in fatal Westfield accident

The office of Hampden County District Attorney Mark G. Mastroianni identified the boy late Tuesday afternoon as Michael Ryan, who would have turned eight on June 4.WESTFIELD – Tony Padro said he is horrified after seeing 7-year-old Michael Ryan being ... [Published MassLive - 20 hours ago]

Entities: Michael Ryan, District Attorney, Witness, Investigation

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated 21 hours ago - 2 reports

Hard Rock casino project in West Springfield would create 3,500 permanent jobs, consultant says

James Allen, the chairman of Hard Rock International, said the company is conservative in its economic projections regarding the $800 million casino project it would like to develop.WEST SPRINGFIELD – Hard Rock International Tuesday afternoon released ... [Published MassLive - 21 hours ago]

Entities: Casino, James Allen, James F. Allen, Gaming

First reported May 20 2013 - Updated May 20 2013 - 3 reports

Worcester Police investigate Sunday slashing incident

Police are investigating an alleged slashing incident after responding to a report of an injured victim at a local hospital Sunday morning.WORCESTER - Police are investigating an alleged slashing incident after responding to a report of an injured victim ... [Published MassLive - May 20 2013]

Entities: Police, Investigation, Wellington (New Zealand)

Quotes

"I suspect it was just kept among the executive committee" Dennis Gorman, a partner at Fletcher Tilton Attorneys at Law

Tim Murray's Worcester job comes as surprise to at least one chamber member [Published MassLive - 1 hour ago]

In March it was reported that Fresolo, a Democrat, was the . At the time, Fresolo said he , saying, "I'm going to be a state rep for a long time." this morning that sources indicated a resignation would come today, and shortly after noon, Fresolo told the The focus of the ethics investigation has...

Report: Worcester State Rep. John Fresolo resigns [Published MassLive - 1 hour ago]

...such as a vehicle or indoors," a statement from the agency reads. "If you can hear thunder...you are close enough to be struck by lightning."

National Weather Service issues severe thunderstorm watch for western Massachusetts and Worcester ... [Published MassLive - 1 hour ago]

Political analyst and consultant Anthony Cignoli : "It's intriguing. I think it is a monetary thing. If you are the Lt. Governor you are thinking down the road. You have announced you are not running. He has this investigation hanging over his head. This is attractive to him. It brings him back home."

Quote roundup: Reaction to Lt. Gov. Tim Murray's resignation [Published MassLive - 3 hours ago]

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