Meghan Parsons

Massachusetts

Anchor and Reporter at Spectrum News 1 Worcester

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First annual Shrewsbury Pride 5K set for Saturday

1 day ago | spectrumnews1.com | Meghan Parsons

SHREWSBURY, Mass.-- A new Pride Month event is debuting in the town of Shrewsbury. “We’re hoping the first weekend in June will become a signature event for us,” organizer Rev. Holly MillerShank of the First Congregational Church of Shrewsbury said. On Saturday, the First Congregational Church of Shrewsbury is hosting the first annual Shrewsbury Pride 5K.
Turtle nesting season underway in Massachusetts

3 days ago | spectrumnews1.com | Meghan Parsons

It’s nesting season and staff at the Turtle Rescue League in Southbridge are fielding non-stop phone calls from worried bystanders. “[People are calling and saying] there’s a turtle in my backyard. Hey, there’s a turtle crossing the road. There’s a turtle on the highway. There’s a turtle that looks like it has its backend stuck in the ground,” facilities director Natasha Nowick said.
Many Oakham residents, town leaders oppose proposed battery storage project

5 days ago | spectrumnews1.com | Meghan Parsons

Oakham, MASS-- From residents to town leaders, many people who call Oakham home are against building a battery storage plant in their community. “My job here in town is to look after the wellbeing of all citizens,” Oakham Fire Chief Timothy Howe said.
Preparations underway for Middle Eastern Festival in Worcester

1 week ago | spectrumnews1.com | Meghan Parsons

Worcester, MASS-- Sweet and savory preparations are underway as volunteers prepare to welcome thousands of people to this year’s Middle Eastern Festival in Worcester. “They’ll be here for hours and prepare all of that with the phyllo dough and all the nuts and all the beauty they put inside it. It’s amazing,” Fr. Milad Selim of St. George Orthodox Cathedral said. Inside the kitchen at St. George Orthodox Cathedral, a lot of love is going into what will be served at the three-day event.
Ayer man remembers meeting the now Pope on two separate occasions

2 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | Meghan Parsons

Ayer, MASS-- Many people around the world were surprised to hear an American was elected as the next leader of the Catholic Church. Now, imagine finding out you’ve actually met the new Pope. “I got a text from my college roommate and he said, did you hear the pope is from Chicago and I hadn’t heard at that point and then I pull up Google and say new pope and I see it and go, oh my god, I know this man, I’ve met him several times,” PJ McCarthy said.
The business of Jackson County

3 weeks ago | wvnews.com | Meghan Parsons

Tariffs have long been a tool used by governments to protect domestic industries and generate revenue. However, their implementation can have far-reaching consequences, especially for local businesses. In West Virginia, the recent tariff policies have created a mixed bag of challenges and opportunities for various sectors. Current Tariff LandscapeThe United States has seen a series of tariff increases, particularly targeting imports from China, Canada, and Mexico.
Local food pantries welcome donations from Stamp Out Hunger food drive

4 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | Meghan Parsons

Worcester, MASS--Saturday marks another year for the nationwide Stamp Out Hunger food drive. Organizers said it’s simple if you’re looking to join in and help your area. “All you have to do as a customer is wherever you get your mail, you leave nonperishable food items and what we will do is pick it up and bring it to food pantries,” local organizer Norman LaFlash said. The National Association of Letter Carriers organizes the day-long event.
Making haircuts a positive experience for young customer with autism

1 month ago | spectrumnews1.com | Meghan Parsons

Worcester, MASS-- A trip to the barber isn’t as scary as it used to be for 9-year-old Mason. “We’d sit on the ground in the barbershop. We’ve gone outside. We’ve gone to the back. We’ve gone up the stairs” Mason’s mom, Christina Tomaiolo said. Mason is deaf, nonverbal, and autistic and can now sit through an entire haircut at Axe to Grind Barbershop in Worcester. “I don’t feel embarrassed anymore and I’m comfortable with Mason coming in here even if he is having an off day,” Tomaiolo said.
Historic church dismantled and brought back to hometown

1 month ago | spectrumnews1.com | Meghan Parsons

Greenfield, MASS-- A more than 180-year-old church is heading back to where it came from. “It was offered to us and we just, we don’t say no,” Phil Stevens, owner of Carter & Stevens Farm said. Beam by beam, crews with Carter & Stevens Farm are carefully dismantling the Zion Korean Church building in Greenfield and returning it to its hometown of Barre. “It’s a lot of manpower,” Stevens said. “Pull all the pegs. Pull all the nails. Band it all up and put it on a truck.
April vacation activities in Central Massachusetts

1 month ago | spectrumnews1.com | Meghan Parsons

April vacation activities in Central Massachusetts BY Meghan Parsons Worcester County PUBLISHED 10:28 AM ET Apr. 24, 2025 PUBLISHED April 24, 2025 @10:28 AM Sterling, MASS-- Fran Cournoyer, the founder of Worcester Central Kids Calendar, joins our Meghan Parsons at Davis Farmland to share ways families can stay busy during April vacation.