Worcester Local News

The Sussex Skyhawks came from behind to upend Worcester on the road and win the series 3-1 to advance to the championship series. The Skyhawks trailed 5-0 entering the fourth inning, but rallied for six runs in the frame to take a 6-5 lead.

Worcester, MA -- The Tornadoes were unable to protect an early 5-0 lead, as Worcester's magical '08 season came to an end on Sunday night, in an 8-6 defeat to the Sussex Skyhawks at Hanover Insurance Park at Fitton Field.

(Lauren Collins, NECN: Hyannis, MA) - The worst of the storm is over but Hanna definitely left her calling card overnight. Parts of New England experienced heavy rains and flooding overnight. NECN Lauren Collins has more on the story from Cape Cod which appears to have escaped the brunt of the storm.

(NECN) - Hanna is still soaking parts of New England on Sunday morning and it was one wild night. Take a look at these pictures from Worcester, Massachusetts where major street flooding caused several cars to stall out in the Posner Square area. The surging waters blew at least one manhole cover right off its top, creating a geyser on one busy street. Some restaurants employees had to get ...

Worcester, MA -- A little home-cooking was not enough to break the Tornadoes bats out of their postseason slumber, as Worcester was shut out on just two hits by the Sussex Skyhawks, 4-0, at Hanover Insurance Park at Fitton Field on Friday night.

(Katie Daly, NECN: Worcester, MA) - Worcester Regional Airport has been empty for awhile, but that could soon change. For the first time in two years, passenger service is back. "Direct Air" will start offering flights to and from Florida. It's a big boost for the struggling airport. The flights are scheduled to begin in November. It is the first passenger service since 2006. read more

(Danica Pecirep, NECN: Worcester, MA) - The city of Worcester is stepping up it's fight against the Asian Longhorned Beetle. Companies that cut down trees and limbs for living now have to comply with new regulations put in to get rid of the beetles. If they don't, they could face fines. It is just one of the developments in this battle against the beetles. read more

Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) and Direct Air announced today nonstop service beginning Saturday, November 22, 2008 to Worcester Regional Airport (ORH) in Worcester, Massachusetts. Located just off of Interstate 290 in central Massachusetts, the airport is positioned less than an hour from Boston, MA; Springfield, MA and Providence, RI.

SANFORD, Fla.----Orlando Sanford International Airport and Direct Air announced today nonstop service beginning Saturday, November 22, 2008 to Worcester Regional Airport in Worcester, Massachusetts.

(Latoyia Edwards, NECN) - People flying to Florida will soon have a new option. Starting this fall, Direct Air will start offering flights to southwest Florida from Worcester Regional Airport. Three direct flights per week will be offered to and from both the Orlando Area and Punta Gorda, Florida beginning November, 22nd. For those looking to attend Red Sox Spring Training games without ...