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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: High of 71, round of showers and isolated storms is expected
+4:00: Law enforcement seeks information on missing Worcester teen
+4:00: Worcester reveals plan for using $110 million federal stimulus grant
+4:00: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - July 19
+4:00: Central Mass. native combines science and art to battle climate change
+4:00: Target’s teacher discount is back until end of July
-Worcester surpasses wettest July in recorded history; daily record for rain set Sunday
-A village of tiny homes will offer permanent housing for Worcester’s homeless population
-Worcester man arrested in Ludlow after stolen car recovered
-Trial date set for West Boylston man accused in firefighter Christopher Roy’s death
-Worcester among top 50 cities for hipsters
-Tree removal update, PWC ban, tax deal for Mount Carmel development top Worcester City Council agenda
-Millbury Police seek clients scammed by local tree service
-ICYMI: It was supposed to be a marriage proposal at Polar Park. It didn't end well
-This Week’s Roadwork in Worcester – Week of July 19
-Doughnut Homies is opening second location in downtown Worcester
-Only in The 016: Comedian Tony V on performing at benefit for family of fallen Worcester officer (10:58)
-Song to Get You Through the Week: Tom Hurley pays homage to fallen police officer
-Live Jazz will "pop up" in August as part of the Central Mass. Jazz Fest
-Hot Sardines to deliver classic hot jazz at Indian Ranch in Webster
-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
-Wachusett Wine & Spirits Whiskey Wednesday (41:17): 5 Mezcals you should try
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury neighborhood to have no water during construction today
-Sutton Board of Health nurse receives Commonwealth Heroine award
-Beak Adaptations, a free nature program at Auburn Library
-West Brookfield police officer leads 3 people from fire believed to have been sparked by lightning
-Bravehearts fall in home run derby. Next home game 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Buy tickets
-Free hat, ticket to Bravehearts game with vaccination card
-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
-At the office: Generation Z fears being left behind by the push to remote work
-New England: Ayer tenants shocked to receive letters telling them to leave building
-Food: Expert explains why coffee prices are rising again
-Animals: Rare blue lobster caught in Gloucester
-TV/Streaming: Amazon Prime Video and IMDb TV to stream largest collection of Norman Lear shows ever
-Movies: "Space Jam" dunks on "Black Widow" to take box office No. 1
-Celebrity: Britney Spears calls out her family in scathing post
-History: The history of Worcester's Canal District
-Homes: Video tour of Burncoat Street home for sale (4:43)
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Man replaces funds stolen from Jimmy Fund collection box
-Meanwhile, in Oklahoma, woman comments on police "Most Wanted" post about her, is arrested
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+4:00: Provincetown officials issue new mask advisory in light of outbreak
-Here’s what vaccinated people need to know as case counts rise
-Los Angeles hopes new mask mandate will reverse virus spike
-ICYMI: Dr. Robert Finberg of UMass Medical School on travel concerns amid case spike (3:02)
-Vaccine inequity: Inside the cutthroat race to secure doses
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:23). High of 75 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing girl
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing 14-year-old
-Shrewsbury shooting victim ID'd as Kevin Doherty, 56; suspect arraigned
-Related: New details revealed in deadly shooting of Shrewsbury dad (3:03)
-Related: Suspect’s criminal history includes machete attack, fights
-Related: Machete attack victim says suspect should have been in jail (2:46). Article
-Related: Suspect who allegedly killed Shrewsbury father is held without bail (2:32)
-Earlier: Shrewsbury father shot to death after walking 6-year-old child to school (2:58). Article
-Firefighters battle blaze at scrap metal site in Worcester
-Webster woman in court after allegedly causing bomb scare at convenience store (:32). Article
-Worcester motorcyclist killed in crash with tractor-trailer remembered
-Goodbye trash, and pounds: City D.P.W. crews make clean sweep of streets
-Spotted lanternfly detected in 13 Worcester County cities and towns: How to stop the spread
>POLITICS: Meet the candidates: Jermoh Kamara on health, schools, community
-The016.com announces political ad packages
-WCCA-TV's WCCA-TV Primary Candidate Forum (41:14)
>DINING OUT: New Worcester Mediterranean restaurant announces official opening date
-ICYMI: Worcester man charged with killing his toddler son in Ohio ordered held without bail
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing 14-year-old
-Traffic delays after tractor-trailer gets stuck under bridge in Worcester
-State Police recruit from Worcester died from blunt force injuries, family attorney says (2:21). Article
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden recreation fields formally opened
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-September Among Friends senior newsletter
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): It’s the Spencer Fair!
-It's the first year at the new David Prouty High. Here's what it looks like
-Dudley man arrested after shoving officer during intoxicated dispute at home
-Man charged after crashing into pole and tearing through yards in West Boylston
-Sample ballot for September 8th Paxton vote
-Leominster residents urge council to reverse Orchard Hill zoning to block apartment project
-D.J. or band needed for Rutland Sock Hop
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
-Jazzed Up Trio at Pinecroft Dairy 5 p.m. Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Chainsmokers at Breakaway Festival, KC and the Sunshine Band and more ...
-"Whirlwind": Worcester fans raise money for movie about cycling legend Major Taylor
-King Richard's Faire opens new location in Carver for 44th season
-Design a bookmark for this Worcester Public Library contest
>OPINION: Stacey Kenneally: Finding our way — Wins with my sensory child
-First Person: In matters of faith, Joe Fusco Jr. looks for "returns"
-WCCA-TV's What It’s Worth No. 478 (28:59): Movie Reviewers
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to nurse who worked at UMass Memorial for 33 years
>SPORTS: Patriots release veteran safety Jabrill Peppers in surprise move
-Patriots unveil new alternate uniform for Week 13 game vs. Jets
-Red Sox lose to Pirates, 4-2
-Red Sox release Walker Buehler to end $21 million debacle
-WooSox lose to Durham, 5-3
-Worcester Academy basketball legend joins athlete advisory board for Boston Legacy FC
>NATIONAL: Middle schoolers shielded younger students using buddy system during school shooting
-Radio Worcester (13:19): McGovern warns of capital militarization, vows to reintroduce Epstein files amendment
>TRAGIC: Bullfighter gored to death in shocking arena attack in Portugal (2:01)
>NEW ENGLAND: State Police enforcing Move Over law over Labor Day weekend
-I.C.E. has arrested more noncriminals than criminals in Mass. this year: See stats
>COLLEGES: Assumption welcomes its newest Hounds
-WPI biomedical engineering professor receives $630,000 grant for fibrosis study
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 8 of the world's biggest natural arches
>BUSINESS: New inflation data factors into the Fed's interest rates decision
-LPL Financial Research: Grand ideas at the Grand Tetons
-Can a resolution be reached at Market Basket next week? (17:15)
>SHOPPING: Wayfair Labor Day sale | Save up to 80%
>HEALTH: CVS restricts COVID shots in 3 states, including Mass.
-Caffeinated coffees are mostly free of toxins, with a few exceptions
>FOOD: Kellogg's becomes first company to sign binding agreement removing toxic dyes from cereals
>TV/STREAMING: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES:New movies on streaming: "Together," and more
>CELEBRITY: Bruce Willis' wife reveals his "scary" symptoms pre-dementia diagnosis
-Idris Elba admits he's never watched "The Wire"
>ANIMALS: Dumped neglected dog learns to be a puppy again (1:49)
>HISTORY: What is gerrymandering? You can trace its history back to Mass.
>GOOD NEWS: Needham girl's book about cancer journey features police pup who escorted her home
-Meanwhile, Bermuda Triangle mystery solved? This scientist’s theory is making big waves (4:53)
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