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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Summer-like heat and humidity today
+6:00: It was supposed to be a marriage proposal at Polar Park. It didn't end well
+6:00: Worcesteria: Worcester Community United forges bonds between groups
+6:00: Police arrest 2nd man for January shooting in Webster
+6:00: Millbury neighbors voice "strong opposition" to Rice Pond Village plans
+6:00: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
+Noon: TGIF! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands for the latest specials before your weekend making plans
+Noon: Preserving Worcester Hibernian Cultural Centre's Green St. home
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - July 16
+Noon: 5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
+Noon: Adoption Option: Meet Tidbit
+Noon: Expect these 5 foods to cost more this summer
+Noon: Holden leaf and brush dropoff Saturday
-Homes: More than 75% of houses sold in Worcester in June went for more than asking price, report shows
-Worcester restaurateur didn’t back down
-Contractor details quitting job as Worcester official's fraud trial continues
-Earlier: Worcester official wore wire for FBI years before fraud indictment
-Worcester is ranked as 83rd best place to live in the U.S.
-Suspects in Worcester lifeguard stabbing too dangerous to release
-No wake order on Lake Quinsigamond is lifted
-Worcester Food Truck Throwdown and Craft Fair returns July 31
-Five Things to Do: Miss Massachusetts, Vic DiBitetto and more ...
-Only in The 016: Comedian Tony V on performing at benefit for family of fallen Worcester officer (10:58)
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music & Live Streaming List
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-NEW EPISODE of Wachusett Wine & Spirits Whiskey Wednesday (41:17): 5 Mezcals you should try
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Leicester police ask, Is this your safe?
-2 Shrewsbury ponds remain closed because of E. Coli levels
-Holy mackerel! Shrewsbury resident catches huge fish in Cape Cod Canal
-Auburn police handing out rewards to kids wearing helmets while biking
-Sutton Historical Society announces events for 2021
-Tickets are on sale for Holy Cross football at Polar Park
-Bravehearts drop two. Next home game 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Buy tickets
-Free hat, ticket to Bravehearts game with vaccination card
-WooSox fall to RailRiders, 11-3
-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
-New England: Pilot of hot air balloon falls to his death on New Hampshire-Vermont border
-Tragic: 72-year-old man drowns after falling off homemade bridge into brook in N.H.
-Animals: Mass. residents urged to take down bird feeders
-Food: Popeyes stockpiling chicken amid shortages, price hikes
-TV/Streaming: New on Disney Plus in August
-Celebrity: Amazon Alexa now features voices of Shaquille O'Neal, Melissa McCarthy
-History: Elias Howe, sewing machine inventor from Spencer, gets a little help from the Beatles
-Shopping: U.S. sues Amazon for selling dangerous products
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Young Marines in Florida surprise World War II veteran on his 93rd birthday
-Planet of the grapes: Meanwhile, in India, monkey swipes wine from liquor store, gets drunk
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: Cases this week for every city and town
+6:00: CDC leader: U.S. in "pandemic of the unvaccinated" (1:42)
-"You can’t do it alone": Battling addiction during COVID-19
-New antibody treatment center opens in Worcester (:42)
-Los Angeles County to restore indoor mask mandate for all as cases rapidly increase
-Mass. doctor addresses common vaccine myths (4:53)
-Over a quarter of COVID-19 patients still symptomatic after 6 months, study finds
-ICYMI: New mobile lab helping in fight against COVID-19 in Worcester
-Another 236 cases in Massachusetts are announced as Delta variant raises concerns of further spread
-79 fully vaccinated Mass. residents have died from breakthrough infections, data shows
-Can you travel without a vaccine card?
-Register now for $1 million giveaway. Enter at vaxmillionsgiveaway.com
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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