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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Severe storms possible this afternoon
+7:30: Saint Vincent nurses and Tenet schedule 2 days of meetings
+7:30: Coes Pond Beach closed until further notice
+7:30: Shore Park Beach at Indian Lake closed due to bacteria
+7:30: The O Shop puts focus of lingerie on health and wellness
+7:30: Listen Up: Endation delivers intense, rewarding "Ultra Chromatic Bitter Bliss"
+7:30: Square One Players to bring community theater back to Shrewsbury
+7:30: Northborough bakery owner faces backlash from Pride Month rainbow bagels
+7:30: Last Call with Lisa Moon, owner of Spare Time in Whitinsville
+7:30: New on Netflix in August
-Worcester psychiatrist indicted on fraud, drug charges
-In fraud trial of former Worcester official, consultant details shifting excuses on financials
-Table Talk Lofts, first phase of planned 400-unit Kelley Square housing complex, slated to start in 2022
-3 arrested for gunshots, firearms in Worcester
-"Because it’s Worcester": Celebrities celebrate life of fallen Worcester officer with comedy show
-Shore Park Beach closed because of health advisory
-5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - July 21
-Worcester declares last week of July "Vegan Week"
-Food (brought to you by Flashfood): Fresh food shouldn't cost a fortune. Feed the whole family with major discounts on items nearing their best by dates with Flashfood
-Former Mill Street supermarket becomes City Council issue again
-2-way radios being proposed for Worcester summer employees
-Worcesteria: Ryan Reynolds should shoot "Deadpool 3" in Worcester
-Chamber Exchange (10:24): Jennifer Hernandez, GEM Marketing Solutions
-Hitting 95% capacity in its new facility, MBI supports Worcester’s booming biotech sphere
-Janice Harvey: Long-delayed trip to D.C. proves an emotional experience
-Tribute to priest with 44 years of service to Worcester Diocese who recently passed away
-Tribute to Leicester 6-year-old who succumbed to sudden illness
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-With COVID limits lifted, Worcester theater, music venues going live
-ICYMI: Grave mistake in Worcester cemetery leaves murder victims buried in wrong plots (3:20). Article
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music & Live Streaming List
-Wachusett Wine & Spirits Whiskey Wednesday (41:17): 5 Mezcals you should try
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): No one seriously hurt in 3-car crash in Auburn
-A mixed-use village with 136 luxury apartments coming to Grafton
-Shrewsbury Public Library hosting job networking fairs
-D’Errico’s Market expanding to new location in Sturbridge
-Bravehearts fall to Nashua. Next home game 5 p.m. Friday. Buy tickets
-Free hat, ticket to Bravehearts game with vaccination card
-Bravehearts' summer camp has record-high registrations
-WooSox fall to IronPigs, 14-5
-Holy Cross basketball tickets now on sale
-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
-Walmart ordered to pay $125 million after firing worker with Down syndrome
-Tragic: Alabama baby shot dead in domestic dispute
-New England: Mass. hotel industry struggling more than other states
-Health: Coffee won't make your heart flutter
-Animals: See new dogs, cats up for adoption in Worcester area
-TV/Streaming: 5 years of "Stranger Things" (1:44)
-History: Take a guided walking tour of Revolutionary War landmarks in Worcester
-Homes: Virtual walkthrough of Worcester home for sale (2:39)
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 90-year-old walks from Illinois to Texas to fight cancer
-Meanwhile, in New York, gardening group faces possible Facebook ban because of garden tool
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+7:30: Here are the precautions people with suppressed immune systems should take before returning to work
+7:30: Child cases are rising as schools gear up to reopen. But vaccines for the youngest are still months away
+7:30: U.S. life expectancy in 2020 saw biggest drop since WWII, with virus mostly to blame
-Don’t be fooled into letting your guard down against COVID, U.S. Surgeon General says
-33 residents, staff of Cape Cod nursing home test positive
-U.S. renews "public health emergency" declaration
-ICYMI: Only 60% of Worcester is vaccinated, causing concern in the community
-Mass. confirms 366 new cases, the most in 1 day since May
-Breakthrough cases are rare — and preventable — but it's going to take a big effort to stop them
-Register now for $1 million giveaway. Enter at vaxmillionsgiveaway.com
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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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