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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: More rain Monday, flash flood warning issued
+5:30: Worcester police arrest man for armed robbery of Honey Farms
+5:30: Worcester Public Schools alumni network launched
+5:30: Dean Park Pond and Oak Island boat ramp in Shrewsbury closed
+5:30: Spencer police issue warning on stolen mail, check fraud
+5:30: Local talent headlines Bravehearts' 12 All-Star selections
+1:00: 2 women arrested after auto theft in Worcester
+1:00: Northbridge police searching for man accused of entering house (:26)
+1:00: Worcester ranked among 100 most-stressed cities in U.S.
+1:00: Route 146 crash leads to flame engulfed car, several injuries
-Worcesteria: The Bridge closes after prolonged battle to stay open
-Phantom Gourmet features Worcester restaurant (4:51)
-5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - July 12
-Vote for best ice cream spot in Taste of Massachusetts' "Game of Cones"
-Raising money for the Worcester County Food Bank, one hot dog at a time
-Fat Foot Films to begin filming new project in late July in Worcester
-Friends say comedy show a perfect way to celebrate officer Manny Familia
-Comic Lenny Clarke talks about comedy benefit for Familia family (12:19)
-Holy Cross chemistry professor blends roles as scientist and influencer to inspire students
-MBTA weekend ridership seeing post-pandemic rebound
-Chris Horton on 20 years of InCity Times and Cecelia
-This Week’s Roadwork in Worcester – Week of July 12
-Homes: A beacon for buyers priced out of Boston, Worcester is getting the buzz it deserves
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music & Live Streaming List for Monday
-Wachusett Wine & Spirits Whiskey Wednesday (27:12): Yellowstone Bourbon Barrel Pick
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): West Boylston restaurant closed for good
-Holden Board of Assessors residential cyclical inspections this week
-Shrewsbury seeking members for Affordable Housing Board of Trustees and Zoning Board of Appeals
-Business: America desperately needs 1 million more construction workers
-Danny Fantom sets example for emerging artists and Worcester citizens
-Song to Get You Through the Week: Prefab Messiahs offer two videos of "Beautiful Things"
-Music Worcester announces results of 2021 Young Artists Competition
-Bravehearts close in on league lead at All-Star Break. Home doubleheader at 10:30 a.m. Thursday on Camp Day. Buy tickets
-Free hat, ticket to Bravehearts game with vaccination card
-WooSox drop second straight at Lehigh Valley
-Bennifield throws 5 TDs in Pirates' win
-Cars: Great Savings right now at Bertera Nissan in Auburn (4:12)
-RV rentals and sales, including at Fuller RV in Boylston, are shaking up the travel industry
-National: American optimism is the highest it's been in more than 10 years
-Billionaire Richard Branson rockets to space aboard own ship (2:10)
-Health: Getting Better Together Podcast, Episode 2 (14:41)
-Animals: Cat goes absolutely everywhere with his dad (3:07)
-History: The old Union Station in Worcester
-Food: Beyond Meat launches new meat-free chicken tenders
-Shopping: Receive up to a $2,000 rebate with select purchase at Sclamo's
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 101-year-old woman gets new, larger wheelchair after calling 911 in pain
-Movies: Marvel's "Black Widow" blows past $215 million between box office and Disney+ Premier Access
-"I thought it was a dog." Meanwhile, in Plymouth, couple surprised to find pig running down road
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+5:30: Expert says "surprising amount of deaths" will occur in some areas from increased cases
+5:30: Health officials flag "small" reaction risk with Johnson & Johnson's vaccine
+1:00: Radio Worcester (8:31): Dr. Michael Hirsh talks with us about the Delta variant & vaccinations
-Supporting Worcester children amid the pandemic
-UMass Medical School researchers to evaluate treatment options for early infection
-Dr. Fauci says it's too soon to say if Americans may need vaccine booster
-Life after the 1918 flu has lessons for our post-pandemic world
-ICYMI: Vaccination site in downtown Worcester closes
-Bonus relief pay for essential workers varied widely across states during pandemic
-Register now for $1 million giveaway. Enter at vaxmillionsgiveaway.com
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:27). High of 48 today in Worcester
-How much total snow is Massachusetts forecast to get this winter? (6:11). Article
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Neighbors shocked after woman killed in Worcester shooting; man also injured (1:46). Article
-Earlier: Woman dead, man injured in Worcester shooting (:59). Article
+Noon: Sarah Connell Sanders: "Compassionate care" is front and center at UMass' Maternity Center
+Noon: Stolen stained-glass window returned to Worcester Art Museum
+Noon: Magic of "The Nutcracker" ballet is returning to Worcester
+Noon: Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making weekend plans
+Noon: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
-John Piccolo, popular Worcester restaurant owner, charged in City Hall attack
-Earlier: Activist sprayed with paint outside City Council meeting; suspect is Worcester restaurateur (2:10). Article
-Tensions boil over as Worcester board grills developer over Polar Park project delays
-Earlier: Worcester councilors frustrated by stalled plans for development around Polar Park
-To meet housing crisis, report finds Gateway Cities need twice as much construction
-Former District 1 City Councilor Sean Rose announces at-large run
-18 months after surprise inspection, Community Healthlink not back to normal operations
-76 become new citizens at naturalization ceremony in Worcester
-Losses mourned, lives celebrated at emotional Transgender Day of Remembrance ceremony
-Mass. says some police officers have been bypassing required training (3:06). Article
-Earlier: Worcester probing 27 officers state says fast-forwarded mandatory online training
-Worcester County Wonders: Shrewsbury woman rescues raptors one feather at a time
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:35): Breaking down the Polar Park deficit
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:19): Polar Park, tax rolls and deportation debate
>DINING OUT: Brazillian Burguer to open at former Shrewsbury Street donut shop
-ICYMI: Worcester-area Stop & Shop inventory limited after cyberattack
-David Crowley, part of family that runs Wachusett Mountain, dies at 69
-Man in late 60s, 2 cats killed in early morning condo fire in Leominster
-Charles Luster, co-founder of Uncommonwealth Group, running for Worcester City Council
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden tax rate drops, bills rise
-Long-term employees make it fun to own a car or truck from Lamoureux Ford (3:50)
-Wachusett Echo Teacher Profile: Chelsea Blasco
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury seeks plow drivers for winter season
-Grafton tax rate down, values up for fiscal 2025
-Board approves single tax rate for all types of property for Sutton
-The Item's calendar of events
-Clinton E.L.P.A.C. hosts holiday family potluck
-2 Berlin firefighters graduate from academy
-Nashoba Class of 2004 to hold 20-year reunion on November 29th
-Organization gets federal grant for new grocery store in Winchendon
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Five Things to Do: African Talent, "Songs of the Season," and more
-Fractal Tribe art collective set to bring light to holiday festival
-Hunting phantoms, talking puppets bring humor to stage Friday and Saturday
-Jim & Val bring Second Saturdays to Apple Tree Arts
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1354 (28:06): Mark Henderson, Founder, The 016
-39th annual meeting of the Worcester Regional Research Bureau (54:58)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who was a longtime kindergarten teacher
>SPORTS: Boston Celtics visit the White House (12:33)
-Patriots owner Robert Kraft snubbed again in Hall of Fame bid (2:22). Article
-Bruins beat Utah, 1-0
-2004 Boston Red Sox ring and World Series trophy owned by Larry Lucchino featured in upcoming auction
-Joe Nugent steps up for Crusaders men's basketball team
-Holy Cross women’s basketball announces 3 signings
-Check out the schedule for upcoming road races in Central Mass.
>NATIONAL: Are future Social Security benefits in peril?
-Up to 20 human skulls found in New Mexico home
-Tragic: Missing boy with autism found dead
>NEW ENGLAND: Worker injured during "supermove" in medically induced coma with third-degree burns
>COLLEGES: Assumption names new chief financial officer
-Worcester State Magazine’s special 150th anniversary issue hits the stands, goes live online
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 of the most beautiful places to visit in the Pacific Northwest
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. unemployment rates remain higher than 2023
-LPL Financial Research: Trade, tariffs and inflation
-Unity Radio's L.A.B.O. News (57:40)
>HOMES: What $350,000 can buy you in Worcester County, November 10th to 16th
>SHOPPING: Amazon Haul — What to know about Amazon's new discount store
>HEALTH: Health officials track increases in whooping cough, pneumonia (2:31)
-A few hours of activity a week can lower your risk of A-fib (:58)
>FOOD: How to stay safe during foodborne illness outbreaks (2:16)
>TV/STREAMING: "Jeopardy" contestant’s heart-wrenching interview leaves Ken Jennings speechless
>MOVIES: Matthew McConaughey reveals why he turned down $15 million role
>CELEBRITY: Jussie Smollett’s conviction in 2019 attack on himself is overturned
>HISTORY: Founded in Boston, Staples ushered in era of office supply superstores
>ANIMALS: Cyclist finds puppy in the middle of nowhere (2:08)
>GOOD NEWS: Man discovers owner of his favorite bakery is his birth mother
-Meanwhile, in Miami, woman delivers baby at airport in American Airlines ticketing area
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