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Support Swells For Charlotte Sena's Family After NY Girl's Kidnapping: 'Going To Be Long Road' Support Swells For Charlotte Sena's Family After NY Girl's Kidnapping: 'Going To Be Long Road'
Support Swells For Charlotte Sena's Family After NY Girl's Kidnapping: 'Going To Be Long Road' The hallways of the Corinth Central School District were flooded with orange Tuesday morning, Oct. 3, as students and teachers celebrated the safe return of 9-year-old Charlotte Sena following her kidnapping at a state park in New York and subsequent rescue two days later. “Promote unity by wearing your orange!” reads a message on the district’s Facebook page. “Other schools in our region will be wearing orange to support Corinth, too.” The heartwarming display hinted at the immense support the community has shown the girl’s family throughout the terrifying 48-hour manhunt that garnered na…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Community Rallies Around Central Mass Family Who Lost Home, Cars In Overnight Fire Community Rallies Around Central Mass Family Who Lost Home, Cars In Overnight Fire
Community Rallies Around Central Mass Family Who Lost Home, Cars In Overnight Fire Authorities still aren't sure what sparked a Worcester County fire early Sunday morning, Sept. 24, but the repercussions are clear. A family of four has "lost everything," and their community is coming together to help, a fundraiser for them said.  The fire began at 45 Chace Hill Road in Sterling just before 3:30 a.m. Crews were delayed in reaching the scene because of poor cell phone reception in the area,  WCVB reported. But when they arrived, they did so in force. Fire departments from multiple cities — Leominster, Clinton, and West Boylston — joined in the fight to douse the flames, and…

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by Josh Lanier
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Donations Flood In For Family Of Center Mass Educator Who Died Of Cancer Donations Flood In For Family Of Center Mass Educator Who Died Of Cancer
Donations Flood In For Family Of Center Mass Educator Who Died Of Cancer Meghan Milonopoulos spent her life helping Worcester's North High School students prepare for their future. She died on Saturday, July 22, of stage IV colon cancer. Now the community she taught wants to help provide for her three young children and support their education. A GoFundMe to start a college fund for McKenna, Mia, and Mathaios Milonopoulos has raised more than $11,000 in just two days. The fundraiser hopes to generate $75,000 for the children's college fund.  Meghan Milonopoulos learned of her cancer diagnosis 18 months ago. Since that day, the North High vice principal focused …

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by Josh Lanier
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Massachusetts Steps Up To Support Children Of Mother Allegedly Killed By Husband Massachusetts Steps Up To Support Children Of Mother Allegedly Killed By Husband
Massachusetts Steps Up To Support Children Of Mother Allegedly Killed By Husband The family that fell victim to an "unthinkable" tragedy in Massachusetts received a flood of support from compassionate Middlesex County community members.  Nancy Hanson, age 54, died on Saturday, July 15, in her Brookline Street home in Newton after her husband, Richard Hanson, allegedly beat her to death with multiple items in their home, according to the Newton Police Department.  Nancy had issued a restraining order against Richard Hanson days earlier, but police had not been able to serve it. She leaves behind three sons who are being cared for by a family member. In the wa…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Obituaries
Woman Who Died Trying To Save Dog In Hudson Valley Flash Flood Remembered For 'Generous Heart' Woman Who Died Trying To Save Dog In Hudson Valley Flash Flood Remembered For 'Generous Heart'
Woman Who Died Trying To Save Dog In Hudson Valley Flash Flood Remembered For 'Generous Heart' Support is swelling for the family of a New York woman who died while trying to save her dog during a rare flash flood. Hudson Valley resident Pamela Nugent, age 35, was swept away after water surrounded her Orange County home in the hamlet of Fort Montgomery during the severe storms on Sunday, July 9, according to a GoFundMe. "She came out, seeing her house was taking on too much water," Gov. Kathy Hochul said during a news conference Monday in Highland Falls. "She was with her dog and her fiancé literally saw her swept away. Terror, right here." Emergency responders later found Nugent’s …

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Fire Destroys Home Of 'Sweet Lady' In 'Tight-Knit' Central Mass Neighborhood Fire Destroys Home Of 'Sweet Lady' In 'Tight-Knit' Central Mass Neighborhood
Fire Destroys Home Of 'Sweet Lady' In 'Tight-Knit' Central Mass Neighborhood A community in Central Massachusetts is coming together to support a woman who lost everything in a fire this week.  "Ms. Toni’s house was tragically perished by a fire in the tight knit Milford neighborhood," a GoFundMe campaign reads.  "Toni is a sweet lady who always offers a helping hand to those near her," the campaign continued. "She is kind, loving, and giving. Please consider donating to help Toni pay for not only repairs, but items and priceless memorabilia in the home."  Smoke was seen coming from the home several blocks awayRob Sheedy on Facebook The fire broke out at a home…

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by David Cifarelli
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'We're A Family': Central Mass Town Rallies Around Teen Seriously Injured In Accident 'We're A Family': Central Mass Town Rallies Around Teen Seriously Injured In Accident
'We're A Family': Central Mass Town Rallies Around Teen Seriously Injured In Accident Vickie St. Francis says one of the worst moments of her life has shown her why she is so happy to live in Auburn.  Earlier this month, St. Francis' 13-year-old son Cameron was seriously injured while playing with friends at the Pappas Recreational Complex. Since then, she says she's had endless support from the community and even some strangers who want to help.  "I can't speak more highly of this community (Auburn)," she said in a phone interview on Monday, April 24. "... The amount of calls of people offering help or kindness has really shown me we're a family." A GoFundMe for …

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by Josh Lanier
Obituaries
One-Year-Old Girl Dies, Central Mass Community Rallies Around Family One-Year-Old Girl Dies, Central Mass Community Rallies Around Family
One-Year-Old Girl Dies, Central Mass Community Rallies Around Family A fundraiser created to help provide meals and support for a Central Massachusett family following the death of their one-year-old daughter surpassed its halfway point.  Elsie Maeve Lafferty, of Ashburnham, died on Wednesday, April 12, according to her obituary. She was born in February 2022.  Loved ones created a MealTrain fundraiser for the family to coordinate food donations and raise money for them during this tragic time.  During this awful time when we feel so helpless, let's show our love and support. Please pick a day and provide either a home-cooked meal, take out, …

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by Josh Lanier
Neighbors
Community Mourns Death Of 79-Year-Old Woman Killed In Central Mass Explosive Fire Community Mourns Death Of 79-Year-Old Woman Killed In Central Mass Explosive Fire
Community Mourns Death Of 79-Year-Old Woman Killed In Central Mass Explosive Fire A community in Central Massachusetts is coming together to mourn the loss of woman who tragically died in an explosive house fire a day after her 79th birthday last week. Anyone who lived in or around Berlin most likely had a great story about Judy Christensen, according to a GoFundMe campaign.  The woman "was always the fire person to lend a hand or her home to anyone who needed it," the campaign reads.  Judy Christensen was the the definition of kind. She would have given the clothes off her back and a room in her home to... Posted by Felicia Lowe on Saturday, April 15, 2023 "Countl…

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by David Cifarelli
Neighbors
Community Rallies To Help People Who Lost Cars In Springfield Fire Community Rallies To Help People Who Lost Cars In Springfield Fire
Community Rallies To Help People Who Lost Cars In Springfield Fire Springfield firefighters were able to beat back a brush fire on Wednesday, April 12, before anyone was hurt, but two cars weren't so lucky. Now, the community is rallying to help raise money to replace those destroyed rides.  The fire started around 250 Albany St. near Gasoline Alley. Fire crews were able to douse the blaze, but photos from the aftermath show how hot the flames got. Only the metal was left on one of the vehicles.  SFD responded to 250-270 Albany St. Brush fire that extended to vehicles 2 vehicles where damaged there are no reported injuries scene is clear. Posted by Dr…

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by Josh Lanier
Obituaries
Fundraiser For Family Of Central Mass Cop Who Died Off Duty Nears Its Goal Fundraiser For Family Of Central Mass Cop Who Died Off Duty Nears Its Goal
Fundraiser For Family Of Central Mass Cop Who Died Off Duty Nears Its Goal Friends of Worcester police Sgt. Derrick Leto created a fundraiser to help support his wife and two children to help them after his unexpected death last week.  The GoFundMe called "Help Support Derrick Leto's Family" has raised nearly $7,000 in less than two days, more than half of its goal of $10,000.  There is also a memorial fund for the family of the 18-year veteran and former US Marine at the Worcester Police Department Federal Credit Union. Checks can be made to the Worcester Police Officials IBPO Local 504 c/o Sgt. Derrick Leto, according to fundraiser organizers.  L…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Donations Pour In For Westborough Family Who Lost Home To Fire Donations Pour In For Westborough Family Who Lost Home To Fire
Donations Pour In For Westborough Family Who Lost Home To Fire A GoFundMe for a Westborough family who lost their home in a fire last week has surpassed its goal of $25,000 in just a few days.  Matthew Travis created the fundraiser after his parent's home at 65 Adams St. was destroyed in a February 24 fire. The fire marshal estimated the damage to the house at $500,000. It's unclear what sparked the blaze, but officials say it started in the living room.  Thankfully, no one was hurt.  Related: Westborough Firefighters Close Intersection To Battle House Fire Matthew wrote that his father, Paul Travis, wasn't home, but his quick-thinking…

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by Josh Lanier