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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
+7:00: The Mayor’s Live Music & Live Streaming List for Thursday, by Jay Berman
+7:00: Glass tower loses another tenant
+7:00: Webster Police seek to identify man in store hold-up
+7:00: WCCA-TV's 'Coffee with Konnie' (30:02): Father Mark Doku and Vasku Progri,St. Mary's Albanian Orthodox Church
+7:00: Six Holy Cross students awarded Fulbright scholarships
+7:00: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester – Aug. 20
-Removal, retirement recommended for Worcester judge accused of inappropriate behavior, touching
-Worcester bakery to open second location in former cafe space (above)
-Beyond Shrewsbury Street: Revisiting Worcester's Italian-American heritage
-Radio Worcester's #WorcesterWednesday with Mayor Joe Petty (17:36): Summer violence, police, schools and Polar Park
-City, public divided over body cams for Worcester Police officers
-Linda Cavaioli to retire as head of YWCA of Central Mass.
-Related: A champion for women and girls (May 2017 Worcester Sun profile of Linda Cavaioli by Raymond V. Mariano)
-Webster Square fire blamed on unpermitted welding
-Earlier: Four-alarm fire rips through businesses in Worcester (1:29). Gallery (21 photos)
-Disease affecting beech trees found in Worcester
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Grafton High will be offering dual enrollment with Quinsigamond CC this year
-Federal grand jury charges Uxbridge man with threatening to extort West Virginia judge
-Rain cancels Bravehearts' regular-season finale; Championship series begins Thursday
-What you need to know about the Bravehearts in the FCBL Championship Series
-Holy Name grad aims to 'Axxelerate' brands of athletes with new business
-Cars: Bertera Nissan offers many brands of pre-owned cars (7:35)
-Too early! Pumpkin Spice Latte available at Dunkin
-TV: Coming to Netflix in September, leaving in September
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Hero nurse stops to deliver homeless woman's baby on street
-Meanwhile, in Florida, man lived in a soccer stadium luxury suite for over 2 weeks before being arrested
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+7:00: Lt. Gov Karyn Polito: State willing to revisit ban on fans at Gillette (2:09)
+7:00: Worcesteria: Living a greener life post-COVID
+7:00: Do yoga and smash things to release COVID-19 stress
+7:00: Massachusetts reports 262 new cases, 12 additional deaths
+7:00: Mass. churches look to open their doors to students as schools go to remote, hybrid
+7:00: Is it safe to visit the dentist during the pandemic?
-At least 1 case connected to off-campus party hosted by Holy Cross students (1:27)
-Showcase to reopen 9 Mass. cinemas next week, including Blackstone Valley
-Worcester educators, asking for larger role in planning new school year, to hold rally Thursday
-Remote, hybrid or in-person? What every Central Mass. school is planning
-DPH: Flu vaccine required for all students of Massachusetts schools
-Football, cheering on hold as MIAA approves start of most fall sports
-What you need to know before high school sports start Sept. 18
-Central Mass. colleges face an unprecedented semester
-Worcester woman recognized with Friends of Nurses Award
-Radio Worcester (8:49): St. V's cardiologist Dr. Mazen Roumia on COVID-19's impact on heart health
-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
+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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