Scott Ricciuti Tribute Show Saturday

The music is a celebration of the man this weekend with many former band members coming together to play Ricciuti's songs.

Scott Ricciuti is being remembered through his music this weekend, with many people he played with slated to play at Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, according to the Telegram and Gazette. James S. “Scott” Ricciuti was proliphic in the music scene in Worcester up until his death on April 25. His life will be celebrated with a show at Ralph's, 148 Grove St. in Worcester beginning a 8 p.m. on Saturday. According to the Telegram, there will be members of many of his former bands playing music from the artist who had performed in Worcester for decades.

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Gone But Not Forgotten

Barbara Belanger Lyons, Gone at 73

We list area obituaries.

Barbara L. Belanger Lyons, 73, formerly of Worcester, died peacefully on Friday at the Millbury Health Care Center, surrounded by her loving family. Barbara worked as a nurse in the Framingham area for many years. Calling hours will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday at Kelly Funeral Home, 154 Lincoln St. in Worcester, followed by a Funeral Service at 7 p.m., in the funeral home.

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Cops: Intoxicated Marlborough Man Bit Officer After Car Chase

A call to police about an erratic operator led to a chase that ended in Worcester with the assault of a Shrewsbury cop.

A Marlborough man was arrested early Saturday, April 21, following a high-speed chase that passed through Sudbury and Wayland and ended in Worcester, where the man allegedly bit an officer, police said. Jason M. Leonard, 30, of 12 Avalon Drive, Apt. 17, Marlborough, was arrested in Worcester on multiple charges, including assault and battery on a police officer, assault with a dangerous weapon and OUI liquor, according to a report on Shrewsbury Patch. According to court records, Leonard bit Shrewsbury officer Chad Chysna during the course of his arrest. Sudbury Police Lt. Scott Nix said Leonard has also been charged by Sudbury police, after officers assisted in a high-speed chase that originated in Marlborough. A caller reported an erratic…

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Friends Talk About Scott Ricciuti's Legacy in Advance of Services

A Thursday afternoon wake will be followed by a memorial service on Friday.

In the week since the early morning crash that took the life of Marlborough resident and well-known Worcester area musician James "Scott" Ricciuti, thousands have viewed the articles reporting his death and those remembering his life. Dozens have left comments in memorial and many are sure to attend his funeral services that are set to begin Thursday afternoon.  By any standard, this is an uniquely large outpouring for an individual who clearly touched many people's lives. Friends and family will speak to those assembled and each other about the lasting impressions Ricciuti left on those around him, first at a wake to be held from 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday at the Slattery Funeral Home, then the memorial service to be celebrated beginning at 11…

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Ricciuti Remembered as Kind and Talented in Aftermath of Crash

Dozens of people have taken to Facebook in the day since James "Scott" Riciutti's fatal car crash.

By late Thursday afternoon a number of friends and fans of Scott Ricciuti had begun an outpouring of remembrances and condolences on various Facebook pages, including his own. "Scott, there are no words to describe the love that all of your friends and family had for you," wrote a friend. "You will truly be missed by all who knew you, even if it was only for a short while. Your musical talent and ability to make even a stranger smile is a quality this world needs. The world suffered a loss losing you. Rest in peace, Scott. I can only promise to sing a little louder and smile a lot more often in honor of you and your life." Ricciuti, 48, a Marlborough resident and Worcester area musician, was killed in a car crash in the early a.m. hours …

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Charlene Arsenault

11:40 pm on Friday, April 6, 2012

This guy had that rare combination of being genuine, humble and talented....the kind of musician who would always shine, but had the ability to let everyone around him shine, including the many who shared the stage with him. His passing will definitely change the musical landscape of Worcester County...he made an undeniably positive impact.   more ›

Letters to the Editor

LETTER: Elected Officials Write Labor Chief Concerning Direct Air

Sen. John Kerry, Sen. Scott Brown and Rep. James McGovern asked Labor Secretary Ray LaHood to ensure reimbursement to customers affected by the recent Direct Air announcement.

Dear Secretary LaHood: As you may know, Direct Air, a South Carolina ­based public charter airline, cancelled all flights between March 13 and May 15, 2012. We are writing to strongly urge your Department to take swift action using all available enforcement powers to ensure that Direct Air is in compliance with federal statutes and regulations requiring that consumers who purchased air travel on Direct Air are protected and funds escrowed to reimburse them. Direct Air serves 17 cities along the East Coast, including Worcester Regional Airport in Worcester, Massachusetts. Direct Air provides services from Worcester to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and West Palm Beach, Orlando and Fort Myers in Florida. We understand Direct Air’s service …

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Letter: Candidate Takes Issue with Sen. Eldridge on Campaign Finance

Republican state senate candidate (for Middlesex and Worcester) Dean Cavaretta talks campaign finance reform.

To the Editor: Considerable news coverage was granted last week (Feb. 2) to liberal activists' attempt to convince Congress to change the campaign finance laws relative to the Citizens United decision and the Supreme Court. Like proponents, I also do not support Super-PACs, nor do I believe corporate influence with fundraising or campaign advertising is good for our political system. I salute Sen. Scott Brown and Elizabeth Warren, for example, trying to remove some of these outside influences from their race. But, their is another side to the campaign finance reform coin that State House liberals, including Jaime Eldridge, fail to mention: How can one rail against corporate corruption and influence in politics, only to remain silent while …

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LETTER: Cavaretta Announces Candidacy for State Senate

Local businessman Dean Cavaretta told supporters at the Halfway Cafe Monday night that he was going to make a run for it.

I am running for the State Senate to offer new policies that will put Education and the Economy first, in order to make MA more competitive for new JOBS. Not a failed, narrow policy agenda that has made the Great Recession and Housing Crisis worse and last longer. Experience matters, so I'll use my skills as a former teacher to support local Ed Reform.  As a former MA transportation official, I am uniquely positioned to accelerate much needed reforms with both parties to benefit our state economy.  In this race, my top issues are not my opponent’s top issues, and I am not running on his strengths I’m running on mine: I’ll work hard to represent all voters as an independent voice, and the only person capable of working with both sides …

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State Police to Conduct Sobriety Checks as Irene Approaches

The Massachusetts State Police will be conducting sobriety checkpoints in Worcester County Saturday night into Sunday morning.

The Massachusetts State Police will be conducting more sobriety checkpoints on public roadways in Worcester County Saturday night as state and local officials prepare for the arrival of Hurricane Irene. While these checks were announced several weeks ago, there has been no indication from police that they have been canceled due to storm preparation.  "The purpose is to further educate the motoring public and strengthen the public’s awareness to the need of detecting and removing those motorists who operate under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs from our roadways," said Colonel Marian J. McGovern, Superintendent of the Massachusetts State Police, in a press release. "It will be operated during varied hours, the selection of vehicles …

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Sobriety Checks in Place for Friday Evening

The Massachusetts State Police will be conducting sobriety checkpoints in Worcester County Friday night into Saturday morning.

The Massachusetts State Police will be conducting more sobriety checkpoints on public roadways in Worcester County this Friday night. "The purpose is to further educate the motoring public and strengthen the public’s awareness to the need of detecting and removing those motorists who operate under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs from our roadways," said Colonel Marian J. McGovern, Superintendent of the Massachusetts State Police, in a press release. "It will be operated during varied hours, the selection of vehicles will not be arbitrary, safety will be assured, and any inconveniences to motorists will be minimized with advance notice to reduce fear and anxiety." The Worcester County checkpoints will be in operation Friday night, …

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