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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
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 47 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-State plans playground, spray deck and more at Lake Park
-Many hands, clean work on Earth Day, Working for Worcester cleanups
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-UMass Memorial Health buys Worcester Business Center (former Thom McAn building) for $14 million
-Community Healthlink workers make plea to City Council for support
-Worcester wants to pause a code to reduce emissions. Here’s why
-Worcester Mayor Joe Petty, other elected officials endorse Ed Markey for reelection
-Mass has No. 2 highest effective tax rate in U.S. What state beats it?
-Tree House Brewing looks to move into old “Cheers” bar in Boston (2:11). Article
-11-year-old to represent Wachusett Equestrian Team at national competition (3:01)
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review: stretch code clash, Tech High surge, marathon spirit
>FAITH: New bishop for Episcopal Diocese of Western Mass., which includes Worcester
-Why churches are closing amid a Catholic comeback
>DINING OUT: Specials at Worcester-area restaurants for the cost-conscious diner
-ICYMI: Driver arrested in crash that killed 10-year-old Webster girl (:30). Article
-Brother of 4-year-old who fell 7 stories in Worcester says child is expected to make full recovery
-Worcester half marathon planned for 2027 return
-Worcester Caribbean American Carnival canceled for 2026. Here’s why
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Friday Night Lights go viral: AJ Greene brings YouTube buzz to Wachusett
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
-Absentee ballot information for town election
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Company that runs Oxford transfer station fined $20,000
-Rutland public safety hangs on outcome of Prop. 2½ override vote
-No open burning in Shrewsbury tomorrow
-Homeless man arrested for stealing beef jerky, chili and Snickers from Leominster Walmart
-Charlton selectmen approve dispatcher hire, recognize 26-year D.P.W. veteran
-Brookfield Select Board vote fails; questions emerge over use of Vice Chair title
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Author Jose Enrique Delmonte Soñé, Alton Brown and more
-Quench your "Jurassic Quest" at dinosaur-themed park
-Acclaimed guitarist Aaron Larget-Caplan to give free concert to celebrate the the nation's 250th in Southbridge
-Celebrate Patriots’ Day at these popular events
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1367 (30:00): Rob Bellamy, Theo Lawrence and more
>OPINION: Ray Mariano: The assault on women's rights in America
-Brian Nelson Laurel cartoon on Worcester April school vacation
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 489 (26:37): Eric Alper, MD
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:54): 5 big issues Worcester is talking about right now
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former owner of Edgemere Diner and Route 20 Pizza
>SPORTS: NFL not investigating Mike Vrabel's behavior with reporter Dianna Russini
-Russini mounts daring rescue of elderly man, dog
-Celtics-76ers predictions roundup
-Bruins-Sabres predictions roundup
-Red Sox lose to Detroit, 4-1
-Dodgers reportedly plan to call up Millbury's Ryan Ward
-Holy Cross women's lacrosse team knocks off No. 17 Loyola, 14-9
-Holy Cross men's rowing posts 3 wins on Senior Day
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Nashville, 2-1
-Railers beat Thunder, 3-2
>NATIONAL: Iran says it has closed Strait of Hormuz again
-Mom of 3 accused of helping husband run prostitution ring catering to cops out of family home
-Tragic: 4 teens arrested for allegedly kidnapping former classmate, torturing him over girlfriend dispute
>NEW ENGLAND: Paul Revere's midnight ride is reenacted (2:39)
-Fatal Lexington police shooting under investigation
-Mass. high school employee found dead amid investigation into "sexualized" TikTok video
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross freshman Trevor Smith explores passion for photography
-From marine science to the M.I.S.E. Program: A S.T.E.M. educator’s journey
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 U.S. tourist attractions with the longest lines
-Do you really have to check out of a hotel?
>BUSINESS: How North Carolina beat Mass. on jobs
-How does average hourly pay in Mass. compare to other states? See data
-Magic retirement number hits $1.46 million — half of Americans unprepared
>HEALTH: Can your zip code impact your heart health? (2:38)
-Doctors link air pollution to sinus infections and chronic congestion (2:23). Article
>SHOPPING: Bissell recalls 1.7 million steam cleaners over burn risk
>TV/STREAMING: Bravo pauses "The Real Housewives of Miami" amid low ratings
>MOVIES: "Violent Night 2" trailer introduces Kristen Bell as Mrs. Claus
>CELEBRITY: Christina Applegate hospitalized amid M.S. battle: Report
-Natalie Portman is pregnant with baby No. 3, her first with partner Tanguy Destable
>ANIMALS: Cat cries for hours under dumpster. What happened next (2:00)
>HISTORY: 20 years later: How Mass. health care reform changed access
>GOOD NEWS: How a 10-year-old boy's birthday wish demonstrates acceptance and love (2:33)
-Meanwhile, in San Francisco, sea lion wanders inland to neighborhood
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