Water bird, attached to fishing line, found dead at Institute Park

 

The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Sun Aug 30 2026 Year after Shrewsbury slaying, fiancée recalls 'happy-go-lucky guy' The wedding of Kevin Doherty and Sarah Schofield was just weeks away when Doherty was shot and killed after dropping their son off at school. READ MORE Water bird, attached to fishing line, found dead at Institute Park   Fishing rules need to be enforced, advocates say. READ MORE Environmental group settles 10-year-old lawsuit over Worcester development   A portion of the money will fund environmental instruction in the Worcester Public Schools. READ MORE Death certificate for Officer Kurt Solomon cites neck wounds   Medical examiner's finding part of document at Worcester City Hall. READ MORE Korean BBQ Hungry Pot taking over former Hooters in Shrewsbury   Renovations underway at Shrewsbury Marketplace off Route 9 READ MORE 'Give it hell, T': Worcester teacher inspires others while fighting ALS   Taylor Nunez-Murray, an English teacher at the Gerald Creamer Center, is also the mother of two young children. READ MORE Fitchburg fire chief, at odds with mayor, takes his case to court   Funding for emergency alert system one of areas of disagreement between FItchburg mayor and fire chief. READ MORE Worcester seeks public input on future of former RMV building   Community meeting is set Wednesday, Sept. 2. READ MORE Exclusive: West Side landmark has fallen into decay, with uncertain future   The fate of the West Side landmark has received renewed attention in light of its owner's plan to build 17 single-family homes nearby. READ MORE Years before the Centrum stage, Dolly Parton made her way to downtown Fitchburg   Singer part of TV roadshow at Fitchburg Theater READ MORE

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