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Worcester transportation firm and owner indicted for alleged $3M MassHealth scheme and abusing patients

A Worcester-based non-emergency medical transportation company and its owner have been indicted for alleged patient abuse and participating in a MassHealth fraud scheme.

Greater Worcester unemployment rate rises above milestone for first time since 2021

Unemployment in Greater Worcester rose again in February in congruence with the state’s overall upward trend.

Clark University to shutter three degree programs, amid existential challenges

Throughout the next two to three years, Clark will sunset majors and minors in its Francophone studies, ancient civilization, and comparative literature. The university will redesign its studio arts major.

Worcester DA sounds alarm over new criminal discovery rules

District attorneys are scrambling to adjust to updated criminal rules for turning over information, with the heightened workload adding more pressure to an already-strained workforce, Worcester County DA Joseph Early Jr. told lawmakers.
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WBJ named best-designed publication, wins seven New England journalism awards

Worcester Business Journal was honored with seven awards at the New England Better Newspaper Competition.

Leominster woman charged for posing as healthcare worker, stealing $28K

The AGO alleges between August and November, Henaku stole the bank cards of at least 16 elderly victims.

Healey extends remote meeting flexibility for public bodies

Gov. Maura Healey moved Friday to extend COVID-era remote and hybrid meeting allowances for public bodies until mid-2027, avoiding their potential expiration next week.

Charter Communications to close 174-employee Worcester call center

Connecticut-based telecommunications provider Charter Communications will close its Worcester call center on June 26, as the company is reducing its overall headcount in Central Massachusetts significantly.
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Mass. unemployment ticked up slightly in February

The statewide unemployment rate in Massachusetts rose slightly in February, above the national rate and where the Massachusetts rate was a year ago.

Life sciences investment group opens office at Worcester incubator

Conifer Life Sciences has opened at the Worcester incubator Massachusetts Biomedical Initiatives.
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