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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Brutally hot again today
+7:00: Plea deal possible in Worcester Molotov cocktail case
+7:00: Court records in fatal shooting on King Street are impounded, dangerousness hearing postponed
+7:00: Worcester Hot Dog Safari returns for ninth year
+7:00: Gardner man arrested for shooting a person in the face
+7:00: Holden boutique relocates
+9:15: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - Aug. 11
+9:15: Surprise! July state tax revenues increase
-Woman dies in apparent drowning in Spencer
-Video shows Worcester Police take down of teen during protest
-Lawsuit, mistrust couldn't come at a worse time for Worcester Police
-Police chief to meet with Board of Health
-Coes Reservoir to be closed Tuesday
-Worcesteria: Democracy dies down-ballot
-Bill Shaner: Interview with people behind explosive new social media account focused on Worcester Public Schools (Warning: language, subject matter)
-Fix Burger Bar to open third location, this one in Leominster
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Clinton woman speaks out after pet attacked by two unleashed dogs (1:58)
-Dean Park Pond in Shrewsbury remains closed
-Bravehearts loses of walkfoff homer
-Cars: Bertera Nissan offers many brands of pre-owned cars (7:35)
-Homes: 5 new home listings in Worcester
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Peabody senior center throws surprise 100th birthday for resident
-Shopping: Wayfair Fall Preview Sale on outdoor furniture, grills, dining sets
-Rachael Ray speaks out after her house damaged in fire
-National: Earthquakes yesterday increase likelihood of big one along San Andreas fault
-Meanwhile, the National Park Service asks that you '[d]on't push your slower friends' in front of bears
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+7:00: Radio Worcester (7:42): City Manager Ed Augustus talks COVID-19 uptick, summer violence and continued renaissance
+7:00: Mass. reports 296 new cases, 10 additional deaths
+7:00: Surprise! July state tax revenues increase
+9:15: Outdoor crowds now limited to 50
-Holy Cross to shift to fully remote classes with a very limited number of students on campus this fall
-Assumption students to transition back to campus in late August
-Pandemic creating more havoc for survivors of domestic abuse
-Dr. Michael Hirsh talks COVID-19, summer violence and school reopening (10:32)
-UMass doctor says test positivity rate is key metric in determining pandemic status
-Massachusetts adds fines for Gardner hotel that hosted 2 large events
-Mass. reports 214 new cases, 5 additional deaths
-Why America’s window of opportunity to beat back COVID-19 is closing
-With cases rising, Mass. nursing home residents worry family visits will end
-Nearly 100,000 kids tested positive in 2-week span
-Worried about your financial health? Here's who can help
-Dollar Tree, Family Dollar reverse course again; announce mandatory mask policy
-How to get out of town while social distancing: 'Chronicle' visits Fuller RV in Boylston and speaks with Sheri Fuller (5:54)
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:05). High of 65 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Shooting investigation shuts down highway ramp in Worcester (:26). Article
-Worcester police launch test of new light on patrol vehicles
-Worcester police want your help: Naming their new comfort dog
-What's becoming of Chip Norton's Worcester properties?
-Monday's Child: Randy, 14, an artist, enjoys sporting events, museums, trips to the zoo
-Pulse Magazine's Eat Beat for October
-Speedy’s Drive In was an iconic Worcester destination
-Worcester Animal Rescue League is in need of donations
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:25): Calls for civilian oversight amid skepticism over implementation
>POLITICS: Which candidates for mayor, City Council have raised most money?
-Worcester candidate profile: Jermoh Kamara for City Councilor At-Large
-Councilor King backs research bureau call for civilian police oversight
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (46:55): City Council cell phone use becomes a campaign issue
>DINING OUT: Shrewsbury Street restaurant changes hours, opens 7 days a week
-ICYMI: Thousands pack Institute Park for Worcester's "No Kings" protest. Video (2:08:06)
-Worcester tried classical music to stop "illegal activities" in Canal District. It didn't work
-Woman arrested in Worcester wanted in Hawaii for child sex assault
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Scout's book shares epilepsy experiences
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-New fields being used as work continues
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Car fire in Charlton spreads to nearby brush early Sunday morning
-7 displaced after Fitchburg apartment fire; dog resuscitated by E.M.S.
-Item photos: In West Boylston, families invited to "touch a truck"
-School study leads West Boylston fall town meeting warrant
-Whittier Farms given grant to improve food security
-Southbridge High unveils sensory immersion room as part of the CARES program
-Ashburnham man tased and arrested in woods after prowling in driveway; oxycodone recovered
-New protein shake spot coming to Northborough
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesdays at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Legendary rock band honored at Worcester show for 25 million plays on Apple Music
-Rickie Lee Jones brings ribald remarks and finely crafted tunes to Mass.
-100 FM The Pike (16:38): Jeff Belanger, paranormal expert
>OPINION: Harold Wimmer: How 2 minutes can possibly save your life
-Richard T. Moore: State headed for perfect storm on senior care
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (2:04:27)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who worked as a missionary, pastor, and chaplain for 50 years
>SPORTS: Drake Maye brilliant despite injury scare in 31-13 rout
-Where do Patriots rank in AFC hierarchy?
-Awkward behind-the-scenes NFL footage of Jordon Hudson and Bill Belichick exposed
-Holy Cross Men's rowing wins Collegiate 8+ at Head of the Charles
-Holy Cross women’s ice hockey earns shutout victory over Dartmouth
-Bruins lose to Utah, 3-2
-Railers lose to Adirondack, 5-3
>CARS: Consumer Reports: Best cars and insurance tips for teen drivers
>NATIONAL: Government shutdown enters fourth week
-Virginia Giuffre was left bloodied and beaten by Prime Minister
-Tragic: Dad of 4, dog die when fishing boat capsizes on river
>NEW ENGLAND: Toddler dies in head-on crash involving S.U.V., work van in Taunton
-2 teens arrested in woman’s shooting in Hyannis
-Mass. Health Connector insurance costs could rise in 2026
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria Professor Jennifer Carlson to address legislative hearing on emergency management
-Radio Worcester (9:51): Q.C.C. President Luis Pedraja on Hispanic Heritage Month and free college support
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 regional U.S. specialties you need to try
-5 hotel etiquette tips you should know
>BUSINESS: Roblox, Snapchat, Fortnite, Amazon and more suffer global outages
-Sora A.I. is the hottest new social media app — and people are buying invites off eBay
>SHOPPING: Move over labubus, people are willing to pay over $10,000 for these fluffy toys
>HOMES: Beverly Hills home of billionaire from Worcester for sale for $195 million
>HEALTH: Overdose deaths in seniors see dramatic rise from deadly drug mix
-State launches campaign to boost COVID and flu vaccination rates (1:39)
>FOOD: From farm to table: Apple edition (4:52)
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix true crime doc, "Aileen: Queen of the Serial Killers" (2:03)
>MOVIES: "Black Phone 2" rules box office with $26.5 million opening
>CELEBRITY: Taylor Swift has had "no contact" with former B.F.F. Blake Lively
-Angelina Jolie makes rare comment on double mastectomy, removing ovaries
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Simon Fairfield Public Library, Douglas
>ANIMALS: Tiki the rescue dog inspires support for other animals in need (3:32)
>GOOD NEWS: Second grader thriving after life-saving leukemia treatment
-Meanwhile, in Connecticut, escaped goats become local celebrities
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