George Barnes
Telegram & Gazette
Massachusetts, United States
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Barnestorming: A tale of two tragedies across two centuries
There are two men who died a little over 100 years apart that embody this kind of tragedy that is nearly unbearable. → Read More
Barnestorming: 'Thank you, masked man'? Not from this Mainer
I am not someone who likes confrontations, but I am curious about the angry anti-masker phenomenon. → Read More
Barnestorming: More to yard sales than selling old stuff
We didn’t make a lot at the yard sale. We gave away more than we sold, we still have a box of much-loved old dolls, but it was a great time. → Read More
After Thanksgiving visit, a stop at the Mercantile Center for COVID-19 testing
With residents returning from traveling for Thanksgiving or hosting family members, Worcester is offering increased opportunity for COVID-19 testing. → Read More
Massachusetts National Guard at DCU Center to help set up hospital
Massachusetts National Guard helps set up DCU Center hospital in Worcester → Read More
Barnestorming: Packing up pen and pad after 40-year career
Barnestorming: After 40 years I am pulling the plug on a great career - no regrets → Read More
AAA expects far fewer travelers on roads, planes over Thanksgiving
Covid-19 pandemic limits air, auto and bus Thanksgiving travel → Read More
Second man arrested in shooting death at Wendy's on Park Ave. in Worcester
On the night of the shooting, police found Jabbar in the Wendy's parking lot suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene. → Read More
Opinion/Barnestorming: If you must go pandemic hoarding, here is some advice
Pandemic hoarding suggestions to survive the winter → Read More
Massport staff reductions could affect Worcester Regional Airport
Impact of Massport cuts on Worcester airport to be determined → Read More
Athol man killed when car slams into Route 2 bridge abutment in Templeton
TEMPLETON - A 36-year-old Athol man died Monday night when the car he was driving hit a bridge abutment on Route 2. The 2013 Mazda was headed east on Route 2 just past the onramp from Baldwinville Road at 10 p.m. when it left the road and struck a bridge abutment, state police said. Police said the victim, who was the only one in the car, was dead at the scene of the accident. The eastbound side… → Read More
Worcester police investigate pair of gunshot reports
WORCESTER - For the second time Sunday, police were called to investigate a shooting incident - this time near the intersection of Providence and Dorchester streets. No one is believed to have been injured in either incident, according to police. Lates Sunday afternoon, just before 6 p.m., officers were alerted to gunshots fired near 90 Providence St. The information came from the ShotSpotter… → Read More
Then & Now: Spanish-American War cannon, old National Guard Armory, Worcester
Cannon from Spanish-American War at once stood at National Guard Armory at intersection of Grove and Salisbury Streets → Read More
Windy weather and possible thunderstorm expected Sunday afternoon in Worcester
Bad weather expected Sunday afternoon in Worcester → Read More
Two cars hit by gunfire on Wall Street in Worcester
WORCESTER — No one is known to have been injured when gunfire erupted early Sunday morning near Wall and Grafton streets, according to police. Police investigating reports of gunfire found two cars near Billings Square damaged by bullets, Lt. Sean Murtha said. On Wednesday three people were injured in an exchange of gunfire near Madison and Southbridge streets. All three were arrested on gun… → Read More
Then & Now: Do you know where this is?
Then and Now feature about places from the past and how they look now. → Read More
Opinion/Barnestorming: Contact with someone COVID-19 positive leads to concern
After contact with a person who is COVID-19 positive, thoughts, worries and the reality of a pandemic → Read More
Uxbridge nephew says return of Korean War MIA remains is bittersweet
First Lt. Thomas Redgate, long an MIA in Korea identified and family from Central Massachusetts awaits his return → Read More
Veterans Day: Worcester war memorials worth a visit
WORCESTER — Scattered around the city are memorials and statues honoring the city's part in the nation's many wars. It's easy to pass by and not notice them. Veterans Day provides an opportunity to acknowledge these historic pieces of the city's landscape. Some, like the Civil War, World War II, Korean War and Massachusetts Vietnam War memorials, are larger attractions for visitors to the city… → Read More
Sleeping man awakes to oncoming train in Northbridge; hospitalized with head injuries
Man hit by train in Northbridge suffers serious injuries. Taken to Worcester hospital → Read More