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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
+12:15: Worcester man arrested, charged in connection with transporting stolen laptops
+12:15: The Mayor’s Live Music & Live Streaming List for Thursday, by Jay Berman
+12:15: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - Aug. 13
+12:15: Hey, Lefty! Happy National Left-Handers Day!
-Shoplifter arrested with unlawful firearm in Worcester
-Worcester business owner accused of paying employees under the table to avoid taxes
-Coes Pond Beach closed 6 days after reopening
-Permanent sidewalk dining will lead to chaos, neighborhood association says
-Radio Worcester's Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Petty (19:34): Police, schools, outdoor dining, and Unum
-Holy Cross alumna leads NBA Worldwide marketing strategy
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Pedestrian struck, injured in Auburn
-Holden girl with spina bifida won't let any obstacle stop her
-Spencer drowning victim is ID'd
-Shrewsbury's Nick Martin is ready for Bravehearts' stretch run
-Boozy freeze pops created by Worcester natives has sold over 1 million
-Cars: Bertera Nissan offers many brands of pre-owned cars (7:35)
-Homes: Worcester-area rents remain 'out of reach' for many, report claims
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Search and rescue divers in Utah find wedding ring in reservoir
-Meanwhile, in Florida, man busted for DUI while riding lawnmower on highway
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+12:15: Worcester will host a free testing event on Friday at City Hall
+12:15: Boston could be next hot spot, experts warn
+12:15: Officials warn of shortages at child-care centers across Massachusetts
+12:15: CDC issues dire warning for fall if coronavirus measures are not followed
+12:15: U.S. jobless claims fall below 1 million
-Becker College to go 100% online this fall
-Will Massachusetts see surge of last-minute teacher retirements?
-Unemployment 30% or higher in some Worcester neighborhoods
-Three Central Mass. high school teens part of international student-led team examining global impact of COVID-19
-Clark professor: Next COVID casualty will be cities hit hard by the pandemic facing bankruptcy
-Community update from the Town of Auburn
-Sutton superintendent: hybrid education model ‘doomed to fail’
-Meat prices are finally falling — except for hot dogs
-Massachusetts reports 229 new cases, 18 additional deaths
-Some Massachusetts residents should wear masks at home, officials say
-Survey: 71% of Mass. residents likely to get vaccine
-Stein Mart files for bankruptcy and will close most of its 300 stores
-Coronavirus found on package of frozen seafood in China
-Average American has gained up to this many pounds while in quarantine
-How to recognize symptoms in children, based on pediatricians’ advice
-Tragic: New Jersey couple married for 62 years dies on same day
-States’ rush to reopen slowed U.S. recovery, Boston Fed chief says
-Worried about your financial health? Here's who can help
-Commute & Travel (brought to you by Fuller RV Rental & Sales): Make this Labor Day weekend special by renting An RV
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:35). High of 78 today in Worcester
-"Super" El Niño winter impacts on New England
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester police officer Kurt Solomon remembered at wake (1:30)
+6:00: David Clark Co. takes off for cross-city move to new headquarters
+6:00: 11-year-old bicyclist injured in crash with Northborough police cruiser (:21). Article
+6:00: 6-car crash shuts down part of Mass. Pike in Grafton during evening commute
+6:00: Dolly Parton dies at 80
+Noon: Worcesteria: Time travelers' tales unfold in tour of Bancroft Tower
+Noon: Listen Up: Sunday Junkie eyes life's messiness on "Daisy St. Patience"
+Noon: Author Matt Landry to present Mount Wachusett's trails and history at Webster, Dudley libraries
-Karen Solomon, wife wanted in connection with Worcester police officer's death, found dead (2:54). Article
-Related: Family, police react to Karen Solomon case (1:21)
-Related: Full press conference (7:12)
-Services to be held for Worcester police officer Kurt Sololmon (1:28). Article
-Auburn joins wave of Mass. communities dropping Flock cameras
-Paxton man appears in court after fiery crash killed father, daughter (3:05)
-Historic Worcester "Octagon House" for sale
-Boston Bruins free Fan Fest coming to Worcester
-Massport announces new director of Worcester Regional Airport
-Small plane lands at Fitchburg airport with no landing gear (:18)
-Aislinn Doyle: WPS in Brief for August
>DINING OUT: Popular Worcester eatery reopens
-Radio Worcester (13:36): Cyprian Keyes welcomes public back to its restaurant
-ICYMI: Paxton man charged in fiery O.U.I. crash that killed father, 8-year-old daughter (2:50). Article
-Worcester man charged in 2012 killing found not guilty of prison assault
-Police: Worcester man shouted "suicide by cop" while brandishing scissors
-Worcester Business Journal's 40 Under Forty: The next generation is taking over
-Area woman avoids prison for stealing $110K of dead person's benefits
-15th Worcester District debate Wednesday: Mary Keefe vs. Ron Waddell
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): September Among Friends senior newsletter
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-Val's hiring for all positions
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Public meeting set ahead of Dudley-Charlton school borrowing vote
-Man walking near Simple Man Saloon in Clinton arrested on warrant
-2 arrested after fight leaves man unconscious at Webster dog park
-2 men held without bail following Auburn police investigation
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Porch Concert Series Thursday at The Village
-Aquanett brings '80s rock spectacle to Auburn's Summer in the Park Concert Series
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam Country No. 245 (1:00:00): Ben Gallaher, Dasha and more
>OPINION: Tom Marino: Cherry picking politics in the face of tragedy
-WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No. 936 (27:28): Amy Vogel Waters
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to an area private investigator
>SPORTS: Patriots trade Kayshon Boutte to Texans for safety Jaylen Reed, pick
-Mike Vrabel addresses candid comments about Patriots’ lack of depth
-Red Sox beat Marlins, 4-3
-Holy Cross men's ice hockey 2026-27 season ticket memberships on sale
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>NATIONAL: Sean Grayson, deputy who fatally shot Sonya Massey, dies in prison at 32
-Traumatic brain injury patient denied insurance coverage
-Watch: Humanoid robot breaks Usain Bolt’s 100 meter dash record at 9.39 seconds
-Tragic: Girl dies after contracting suspected brain-eating amoeba linked to lake swim
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (18:16): Breaking down defense's mistrial request
-Poll: All but 2 Mass. ballot questions likely to pass in November (1:15). Article
>COLLEGES: This is how WPI does move-in day (:34)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The tiny nation that’s an unexpected hot dog capital
>BUSINESS: Business Starts
-LPL Financial Research: Stock market tug of war: Earnings vs. rates
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>SHOPPING: How to save money on back-to-school shopping (3:01)
>HEALTH: What too much TV really does to your brain — and how much is too much
>FOOD: These back-to-school lunchbox hacks could save your mornings
-Daily Dish: Fast chicken stir fry
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for Season 3 of "Conan O'Brien Must Go" on HBO (1:19)
>MOVIES: "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" set to sink "Titanic" at box office
>CELEBRITY: "The Office" star Jenna Fischer exposes the grueling reality that forced her off TV
-Anna Faris reveals sobriety, took a "step back" from drinking to stop the "self-sabotage"
>ANIMALS: Rescued baby sparrow becomes one of the family (2:46)
>HISTORY: 1911 heat wave took over 1,000 lives in Mass.
>GOOD NEWS: Dad walks daughter down aisle thanks to hospital staff
-Meanwhile, in Boston, iconic CITGO sign draws laughs with temporary shape of middle finger
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