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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Flood watch in effect this afternoon through Sunday morning
-It was supposed to be a marriage proposal at Polar Park. It didn't end well
-New restaurant opens today in downtown Worcester
-Over 300 Central Mass. restaurants approved for $65.6 million in COVID relief
-ICYMI: Worcester restaurateur didn’t back down
-5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
-Sunday's Mass. Symphony Concert postponed until July 25
-Emails show developer, business partner talking about sale of condo to indicted city official (subscription required)
-Earlier: Worcester official wore wire for FBI years before fraud indictment
-History: Preserving Worcester Hibernian Cultural Centre's Green Street home
-Worcesteria: Worcester Community United forges bonds between groups
-Worcester Regional Food Hub moving to Union Station
-Ride for Recovery to raise money for addiction recovery
-New Holy Cross president appears on "GMA"
-City aims to purchase 3 properties at former Becker College
-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
-Wormtown Brewery dismisses 2 employees following sexual harassment allegations
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Arrest warrant issued for Millbury business owner accused of scamming customers
-Becker campus in Leicester may be sold to town for $18 million
-Millbury neighbors voice "strong opposition" to Rice Pond Village plans
-Police arrest 2nd man for January shooting in Webster
-"Samuel Slater Experience" is opening to public in September
-Holden leaf and brush dropoff Saturday
-Mass. State Police plan public safety day in Grafton
-Bravehearts win in Nashua, 5-4. Next home game 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Buy tickets
-Free hat, ticket to Bravehearts game with vaccination card
-WooSox fall to RailRiders again
-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: The IRS is sending millions of unexpected refunds this week. See if you qualify
-The largest wildfire in the U.S. is growing about 1,000 acres per hour
-Tribute to longtime Worcester lawyer and civic leader who recently passed away
-Animals: Adoption Option: Meet Tidbit
-Food: Expect these 5 foods to cost more this summer
-TV/Streaming: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
-Celebrity: Mark Wahlberg says he’s using 11,000-calorie diet to gain weight for new movie
-Homes: More than 75% of houses sold in Worcester in June went for more than asking price, report shows
-Shocker. Meanwhile, in New Jersey, baseball team's $1 beer night gets out of hand
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-Dr. Robert Finberg of UMass Medical School on travel concerns amid case spike (3:02)
-Cases this week for every city and town
-CDC leader: U.S. in "pandemic of the unvaccinated" (1:42)
-ICYMI: "You can’t do it alone": Battling addiction during COVID-19
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Dog trained to sniff out COVID-19 becomes therapy dog at Missouri senior living community
-Register now for $1 million giveaway. Enter at vaxmillionsgiveaway.com
In The News
>WEATHER: Dry and sunny, high of 83 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester police: Boy, 2, remains in critical condition after fall from window
-Earlier: Toddler seriously injured after falling from window in Worcester (:24). Article
-Community, unity embraced at Worcester African Festival on Common
-Meet the freshman teachers who are starting out this fall in Worcester schools
-Talking trash: Worcester residents, businesses mix opinions on city's cleanliness
-Earlier: City Manager Batista: Lack of cleanliness in Worcester "unacceptable," maps plan for August cleanup
-Teen daughters of Brazilian national detained by I.C.E. missing from D.C.F. custody
-Goose, the large, elusive lizard, is safely captured (:28). Article
-Related: Memes depict missing lizard turning up in unlikely places
-Earlier: Goose now emblazoned on T-shirt in Webster
-Event at Regatta Point to mark 80th anniversary of Hiroshima
-Worcester man sentenced to prison for murder of 23-year-old
-Police pup siblings reunite in adorable moment in Worcester County
-Workers with disabilities battle preconceived notions, as their labor force participation rises and company programs expand
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:25): Bodycam footage, A.I. in journalism and shifting shape of local news
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:21): When immigration enforcement meets local politics
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Friendly's parent company purchased by Legacy Brands
-ICYMI: Workers seal stone bus shelter in Worcester; had been haven for homeless
-How much house $1 million buys you in Worcester
-Worcester psychiatrist gets probation for illegal prescriptions
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Elvis tribute artist at Holden Bandstand Concert Series today
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Paxton sets override details
-TODAY! Spencer Summer Concert Series continues with the Deloreans
-Police in Webster call off search for possibly armed suspect
-Driver with suspended license linked to missed child support stopped with child in car in Rutland
-Leominster man indicted for allegedly laundering $1.35 million from forged tax refund check
-Bolton Fair returns August 8th to 10th
-Entertainment highlights from Bolton Fair schedule
-Former Clinton resident hopes new salon is welcome place for all
-Grafton's Summer Concert Series
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Mamadou, Savoir Faire, Bella's Bartok and cat videos ...
-Sterling native bringing his music to the Northeast ... and farther
-100 FM The Pike (10:22): Director Michael Shanks
-"A Chorus Line" turns 50 — and Broadway is desperate for another hit like it
>OPINION: Laurel: A visit to the octagon houses of Worcester
-Shaun Connolly: August Horrorscopes
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (55:40): T-Kea Blackman
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who taught in Worcester for 37 years
>SPORTS: Here's what NFL Network could look like at ESPN
-Tom Brady takes jab at ex Gisele Bündchen over being a "great parent"
-Celtics’ Jayson Tatum "looks great" in injury recovery: Scout
-Celtics minority owner reaches deal to buy Connecticut Sun for record $325 million
-Red Sox beat Astros, 7-3
-Former Quabbin, Worcester Academy star Jamison Howland helping Bravehearts surge into postseason
-Bravehearts set a franchise record for wins in a season. Next home game: 6:30 Tuesday. Buy tickets here
-Holy Cross Athletics (2:18): Get to know Coach Patrick Denecke
-WooSox fall to IronPigs, 4-3
>CARS: Over 100,000 Kia K5 cars recalled over window trim issue
>NATIONAL: Who is Ghislaine Maxwell? (1:51)
-Interstellar alien probe? Scientist on new mysterious "comet" (10:11)
-A look at what happened in the U.S. government this week
>TRAGIC: Family tearfully sends-off teen killed by drunk driver before his organs donated
>NEW ENGLAND: Federal funding cuts to impact $16 billion of Mass. economy
-Lawsuits and luxury homes: Who is Gabriel House's Dennis Etzkorn? (5:02). Article
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross CrossTalks Episode 5 (11:09): Ally McDonald
-The AMCAST (18:41): Conversation with Drew Melendez, Dean of Students
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Fall travel deals and destination ideas
>BUSINESS: Mass. tax ruling creates new risk for founders who move out of state
-What is a manufacturing agreement?
-Connie Askin: Unlocking the power of mentorship
>HOMES: Mass. broker fee rules: Will new law actually make renting easier?
>HEALTH: "I want to be the first": Mass. man has life-changing therapy (3:37). Article
-Doctor on how parents can maintain kids education during summer break (2:17)
>FOOD: Coca-Cola launches cane sugar soda in U.S.
>TV/STREAMING: Judge Judy recreates controversial verdicts and challenges viewers in "Justice on Trial"
>MOVIES: "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" still leaps over competition
>CELEBRITY: Unrecognizable Jason Momoa shaves off signature facial hair ahead of "Dune" filming
>ANIMALS: Tiny puppy who can’t stand on her own learns to run (3:02)
>HISTORY: W.S.C. Stay Connected (58:46): The Antiquarian Antiquarian Society
>GOOD NEWS: World War II vet marks 102nd birthday, bar mitzvah
-Meanwhile, in China, humanoid robots throw punches at A.I. summit (2:53)
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