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Mother of Karoline Leavitt’s nephew detained by ICE in Revere; Brazil native came to US as a child
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Mother of Karoline Leavitt’s nephew detained by ICE in Revere; Brazil native came to US as a child - The Boston Globe
Bruna Ferreira, 33, was brought to the United States as a child in 1998. She is now in removal proceedings in Louisiana.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Mother of Karoline Leavitt’s nephew detained by ICE in Revere; Brazil native came to US as a child
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Reminder that this upcoming Monday, December 1st, 2025 begins Worcester's permanent Winter Parking Ban which goes until April 30th, 2026 (April 1st, 2026 for residential streets)
November 26, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Reminder that this upcoming Monday, December 1st, 2025 begins Worcester's permanent Winter Parking Ban which goes until April 30th, 2026 (April 1st, 2026 for residential streets)
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November 26, 2025 at 11:14 AM
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It's that special time of year again when local officials debate the tax rate. I don't know if I can handle all of this excitement
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Worcester releases FY26 tax data ahead of upcoming rate hearing
New valuations rise 4.1 percent; National Grid again tops taxpayer list
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November 25, 2025 at 3:20 PM
It's that special time of year again when local officials debate the tax rate. I don't know if I can handle all of this excitement
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We've got recount talk from 7-8 this morning with people who were on the floor!
At 7:05 we'll be going all Worcester with our Local Political Roundtable featuring Guillermo Creamer, Randy Feldman, and Matt Wally
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November 25, 2025 at 11:54 AM
We've got recount talk from 7-8 this morning with people who were on the floor!
Just as we all expected
November 24, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Just as we all expected
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Huge show this morning! We'll be talking about the completed hand recount here in Worcester over the weekend, while nationally MTG says she will resign from Congress in early January
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November 24, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Huge show this morning! We'll be talking about the completed hand recount here in Worcester over the weekend, while nationally MTG says she will resign from Congress in early January
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Breaking News: Moe Bergman remains in 6th place after the completed hand recount. He will be on the next City Council as an At-Large Councilor
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November 23, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Breaking News: Moe Bergman remains in 6th place after the completed hand recount. He will be on the next City Council as an At-Large Councilor
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Here at North High for day 2 of the recount. Today should be a shorter day than yesterday. The setup is underway and observers are waiting to enter when the call is given.
November 23, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Here at North High for day 2 of the recount. Today should be a shorter day than yesterday. The setup is underway and observers are waiting to enter when the call is given.
Here at the recount at North High. Looks like we’ll get started with the actual count shortly.
November 22, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Here at the recount at North High. Looks like we’ll get started with the actual count shortly.
All Municipal Election ballots to be hand recounted on Saturday have been blocked as of last night. That means an additional blocking session today is not needed. The hand recounting process will begin on Saturday, November 22nd at 8:30am at North High
Election recount begins with stacking of thousands of ballots
It was the first day of a 4-day election recount. Groups of 2 worked together at 10 tables to begin blocking thousands of ballots. The actual counting of ballots will begin on Nov. 22nd
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It was the first day of a 4-day election recount. Groups of 2 worked together at 10 tables to begin blocking thousands of ballots. The actual counting of ballots will begin on Nov. 22nd
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November 21, 2025 at 2:23 PM
All Municipal Election ballots to be hand recounted on Saturday have been blocked as of last night. That means an additional blocking session today is not needed. The hand recounting process will begin on Saturday, November 22nd at 8:30am at North High
From Toni Caushi (T&G) ⬇️
“D5 Councilor Etel Haxhiaj’s motion to dismiss was denied by a district court judge, court documents show.
Haxhiaj is in court today (Nov. 19) for the motion. Her case has not been called up yet.
Her supporters, often seen in her other court hearings, are in attendance.”
“D5 Councilor Etel Haxhiaj’s motion to dismiss was denied by a district court judge, court documents show.
Haxhiaj is in court today (Nov. 19) for the motion. Her case has not been called up yet.
Her supporters, often seen in her other court hearings, are in attendance.”
November 19, 2025 at 2:25 PM
From Toni Caushi (T&G) ⬇️
“D5 Councilor Etel Haxhiaj’s motion to dismiss was denied by a district court judge, court documents show.
Haxhiaj is in court today (Nov. 19) for the motion. Her case has not been called up yet.
Her supporters, often seen in her other court hearings, are in attendance.”
“D5 Councilor Etel Haxhiaj’s motion to dismiss was denied by a district court judge, court documents show.
Haxhiaj is in court today (Nov. 19) for the motion. Her case has not been called up yet.
Her supporters, often seen in her other court hearings, are in attendance.”
Worcester's 10 biggest taxpayers in 2025
1. National Grid: $16,670,239
2. Nstar Gas Co: $10,268,393
3. VHS Acquisition Subsidiary: $4,135,181
4. Worcester TC LLC: $2,368,897
5. New England Power Co: $2,202,873
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1. National Grid: $16,670,239
2. Nstar Gas Co: $10,268,393
3. VHS Acquisition Subsidiary: $4,135,181
4. Worcester TC LLC: $2,368,897
5. New England Power Co: $2,202,873
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November 19, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Worcester's 10 biggest taxpayers in 2025
1. National Grid: $16,670,239
2. Nstar Gas Co: $10,268,393
3. VHS Acquisition Subsidiary: $4,135,181
4. Worcester TC LLC: $2,368,897
5. New England Power Co: $2,202,873
www.telegram.com/story/news/l...
1. National Grid: $16,670,239
2. Nstar Gas Co: $10,268,393
3. VHS Acquisition Subsidiary: $4,135,181
4. Worcester TC LLC: $2,368,897
5. New England Power Co: $2,202,873
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Joe Petty says he supports the recount effort, calling it "Democracy in action" and saying this is what the candidate has the right to request
November 19, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Joe Petty says he supports the recount effort, calling it "Democracy in action" and saying this is what the candidate has the right to request
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JUST IN: The Senate unanimously agreed to pass the House-backed bill forcing the Justice Department to release its Epstein case files, as soon as it’s received from the chamber. https://cnn.it/4r7VtMA
November 18, 2025 at 10:57 PM
JUST IN: The Senate unanimously agreed to pass the House-backed bill forcing the Justice Department to release its Epstein case files, as soon as it’s received from the chamber. https://cnn.it/4r7VtMA
Recount moving forward, Niko going over the schedule and specifics now
November 18, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Recount moving forward, Niko going over the schedule and specifics now
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“Comfort counts — and in my race for District 1, the comfortable bloc on Worcester’s west side called the shots.” – Keith Linhares
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Keith Linhares: How Comfort on Worcester’s West Side Decides the City Council
In a provocative op-ed, Keith Linhares argues that Worcester’s west-side voters — comfortable, neighborhood-focused, politically powerful — determine election outcomes, while broader urban affordabili...
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November 17, 2025 at 11:17 PM
“Comfort counts — and in my race for District 1, the comfortable bloc on Worcester’s west side called the shots.” – Keith Linhares
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The Trump Department of Homeland Security is briefing federal agencies on plans for immigration enforcement operations inside churches over the holiday season.
Exclusive: Trump DHS Plans Immigration Raids on Churches Over Holidays
The Trump Dept. of Homeland Security is briefing federal agencies on plans for immigration enforcement operations inside churches over holidays.
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November 17, 2025 at 9:16 PM
The Trump Department of Homeland Security is briefing federal agencies on plans for immigration enforcement operations inside churches over the holiday season.
Exclusive: Trump DHS Plans Immigration Raids on Churches Over Holidays
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Exclusive: Trump DHS Plans Immigration Raids on Churches Over Holidays
The Trump Dept. of Homeland Security is briefing federal agencies on plans for immigration enforcement operations inside churches over holidays.
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November 17, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Exclusive: Trump DHS Plans Immigration Raids on Churches Over Holidays
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A Councilwoman Intervened During an ICE Arrest. Then She Faced the Voters.
Months before the election, Etel Haxhiaj, a councilwoman in Worcester, Mass., was charged with assaulting an officer when she stood between the police and an immigrant family.
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Months before the election, Etel Haxhiaj, a councilwoman in Worcester, Mass., was charged with assaulting an officer when she stood between the police and an immigrant family.
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A Councilwoman Intervened During an ICE Arrest. Then She Faced the Voters.
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November 17, 2025 at 4:41 PM
A Councilwoman Intervened During an ICE Arrest. Then She Faced the Voters.
Months before the election, Etel Haxhiaj, a councilwoman in Worcester, Mass., was charged with assaulting an officer when she stood between the police and an immigrant family.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/17/u...
Months before the election, Etel Haxhiaj, a councilwoman in Worcester, Mass., was charged with assaulting an officer when she stood between the police and an immigrant family.
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How to win elections in Worcester
• Consistently show up everywhere over a sustained period of time. Be engaged year-round to ingratiate yourself with voters
• Do the leg work; knock doors, do stand-outs, go to civic events & neighborhood meetings
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• Consistently show up everywhere over a sustained period of time. Be engaged year-round to ingratiate yourself with voters
• Do the leg work; knock doors, do stand-outs, go to civic events & neighborhood meetings
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November 17, 2025 at 2:37 PM
How to win elections in Worcester
• Consistently show up everywhere over a sustained period of time. Be engaged year-round to ingratiate yourself with voters
• Do the leg work; knock doors, do stand-outs, go to civic events & neighborhood meetings
www.telegram.com/story/opinio...
• Consistently show up everywhere over a sustained period of time. Be engaged year-round to ingratiate yourself with voters
• Do the leg work; knock doors, do stand-outs, go to civic events & neighborhood meetings
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Yeah, this is exactly what people who read the paper of record in Worcester want, national takes from a local columnist. I'm begging you Ray, stick to local
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November 17, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Yeah, this is exactly what people who read the paper of record in Worcester want, national takes from a local columnist. I'm begging you Ray, stick to local
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Some friends and I went to the Eagle for the Pats game last night but we ended up leaving at half because it got overrun by college kids. My favorite part was that the music the DJ was playing from the early 2000s came out before most of them were born #babiesatbars
November 14, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Some friends and I went to the Eagle for the Pats game last night but we ended up leaving at half because it got overrun by college kids. My favorite part was that the music the DJ was playing from the early 2000s came out before most of them were born #babiesatbars