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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: After rainy Thursday, summer returns for the weekend
+6:00: Bad timing: Worcester police interrupt car break-in, arrest man
+6:00: Holden PD and Fire Department rescue driver from off-road crash
+6:00: Tonight’s Summer in the Park Concert in Auburn postponed to August 10th
+6:00: St. V's owner delivers "last, best, and final offer"
+Noon: Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thirsty Thursday
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - August 5
+Noon: "Boston Emissions" host Anngelle Wood eyes Worcester Cold Storage fire
+Noon: Five Things to Do: Grand Funk Railroad, Corey Rodrigues, Out to Lunch and more ...
+Noon: Table Hoppin': Black Sheep Bah-Bah-Q food truck a new go-to food spot
+Noon: New Worcester school safety plan replacing resource officers by year's end underway
-Counterfeit watches heading to Worcester from Hong Kong intercepted in Kentucky
-Worcester cop accosted neighborhood leader over photos, complaint says
-Judge declines to issue charges against Worcester officers accused of stealing phone during protest
-Seriously injured motorcyclist found lying in road following crash in Dudley
-Worcester nurses strike mediator offers to bring talks to D.C.
-Central Mass. Housing Alliance: CDC's temporary moratorium on evictions "a safety net for families"
-UMass Memorial patient transport manager Deborah Cox retires 54 years
-Shrewsbury mother writes funny, relatable messages on garage doors
-Getting rusty water in Worcester Wednesday and Thursday? Here's why
-Vote for best brunch spot in Taste of Massachusetts' "Breaking Brunch"
-Food (brought to you by Flashfood): Fill your freezer – not the landfill. Reduce food waste and save up to 50% every grocery trip with the free Flashfood app!
-Bill Shaner: "This whole thing stinks"? Former mayor's the one who stinks, turns out
-ICYMI: Jury convicts Worcester’s former top housing official of aiding developer’s fraud
-Mechanics Hall reopens with its first show Thursday
-Last Call with Michelle May, co-founder of Juniper Rag
-New location, date announced for 2021 UMass Cancer Walk and Run
-Upcoming leaf-peeping season: Here’s when foliage will reach peak fall color in New England
-NEW EPISODE: Wachusett Wine & Spirits Whiskey Wednesday (36:14): Honey Whiskey Past and Present
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury’s School Street to be closed 6 weeks for water main replacement
-Shrewsbury officials address shortage of pay-as-you-throw trash bags
-Michael Cherry Memorial Run raises awareness of mental health issues
-Rutland before and after school programs set to return for 2021-22
-Police looking for robbery suspect accused of stealing charity boxes from McDonald’s in Marlborough
-Bravehearts weather storm to win on road. Next home game at 6:30 p.m. Saturday. Buy tickets
-In from Bravehearts bullpen comes catcher Christian Siciliano to produce
-Free hat, ticket to Bravehearts game with vaccination card
-WooSox fall late to RailRiders, 7-3
-Cars: Lots of great high line cars at Bertera like BMW and Infinity (5:00)
-RV rentals and sales, including at Fuller RV in Boylston, are shaking up the travel industry
-CVS will raise its minimum wage to $15 an hour
-Tragic: 2 killed in wrong-way, head-on crash on Route 2 in Phillipston
-Animals: Pets available for adoption close to Worcester
-Homes: 4 open houses to scope in Worcester
-Celebrity: John Corbett confirms he and Bo Derek finally married after 20 years together
-TV/Streaming: New "Jeopardy!" host to replace Alex Trebek? Mike Richards — maybe
-Movies: Locally produced short film "Mercy" hoping to be a big picture
-History: Bathsheba Spooner, hanged for murder—or for her Loyalist father?
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Foxboro coach makes save of the day after reviving player who collapsed on court
-Meanwhile, in Louisiana, man steals girlfriend's ring to get money to buy her an engagement ring
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: Unvaccinated hospitalized patients express regret, plead with others to get shot
+6:00: Nurse explains why she decided to get vaccine now
+6:00: If we do not all get vaccinated, the next variant is just around the corner, expert says
+Noon: Worcester superintendent leaning toward masks in school this year
+Noon: Moderna says a 3rd dose of its vaccine will be needed before winter
-Upcoming vaccination clinics in Worcester
-Colleges: Some Worcester colleges requiring masks as Delta variant spreads
-Here's how to keep your kids safe from the Delta variant as the school year begins
-Mass. to mandate vaccine for long-term care staff
-Food: McDonald’s requiring face masks again at most U.S. restaurants, regardless of vaccination status
-Shopping: These retailers have updated their face mask policies for customers, employees
-ICYMI: Worcester among counties with "substantial" transmission rates
-Mass. confirms 962 new cases, 5 more deaths
-CDC: 93% of cases now from Delta variant
-Testing demand in Massachusetts increases (1:46)
-Report: Cases among U.S. children and teens jumped 84% in a week
-Dr. Fauci fears variant worse than Delta is possible
-Can I still get long-term COVID symptoms if I’m infected after vaccination?
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:29). High of 77 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Defense alleges police "fabricated" evidence in Worcester double homicide
+6:00: Worcester fire and police department to host Red Cross Battle of the Badges blood drive July 2nd
+6:00: Worcester schools plans new cabinet-level equity position
+6:00: Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 35
+Noon: Trial set to start in fatal Worcester State shooting
+Noon: Central Mass. town cuts 30 school positions; residents scramble for charter option
+Noon: Accuser and former adult star to perform comedy routine in Central Mass.
-Worcester school officials bracing for uncertain financial future
-Ghana soccer fans in Worcester say team brings the country together (2:16). Article
-Project to build homes for "grandfamilies" in Worcester wins approval
-Worcester Business Journal names Power 100 for 2026
-Anna Maria faculty given stiff new deadline to clean out offices
-3-vehicle crash with entrapment closes Route 9 in Spencer
-Paddling Worcester’s overlooked river
-Worcester nonprofit hosts prom for adults with disabilities at Polar Park
-Registration for Friendly House Summer Program is open
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-City Manager Batista to outline Worcester’s progress, vision
-Worcester Alternative School holds final graduation
-Radio Worcester (25:21): Ronnie LeBlanc says U.F.O.s may be “interdimensional,” not extraterrestrial
-Daily Uplift: Be proud of your progress
>DINING OUT: Table Hoppin': Peter Eco named new executive chef at Brio 33
-La Cucina Italiana in Worcester
-ICYMI: Evidence in murder trial wraps; police sergeant violated court order
-Earlier: Worcester double homicide trial paused over undisclosed document
-Worcester church’s views spark questions about use of public school
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Former President of Sunnyside Ford passes away
-Annual town meeting 7 p.m. Monday
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Spencer bakery joins the viral Dotcake trend
-43-year-old apparently drowns after kayak flips over in Southborough pond
-Central Mass. liquor store sells $50,000 winning Powerball ticket
-Restrictions today at Flint Pond in Shrewsbury
-Blood drive Friday at Shrewsbury Town Hall
-Annual Officer Ronald Tarentino, Jr. Charitable Fund 5k run/walk Sunday
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Worcester County Poetry Association names Frank O'Hara Prize winners
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1375 (30:00): Vanessa Carlton, Ron Brunk and more
>OPINION: Lindsey Ford: Encouraging kids to develop hobbies beyond their screens
-Eric Smith, Robert Deschenes, Karen Hannula and Sherrie O'Donnell: Public safety enters crisis mode in Templeton
-WCCA-TV's The Mayor's Forum No. 64 (28:30): Ernie Floyd
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (27:09): Rutland’s July 4th cancellation sparks debate over sheriff’s role, and news headlines
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:16): Worcester Common safety concerns persist despite low crime statistics
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local man who won an Emmy for his work on Bruins broadcasts
>SPORTS: Patriots receiver Kayshon Boutte expected at minicamp despite trade rumors
-A full timeline of Red Sox’ dysfunctional season to date
-Red Sox lose to Yankees, 6-1
-Bravehearts single-game tickets on sale now
-Bravehearts fall to Norwich, 6-4
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Buffalo, 5-3
>NATIONAL: 6 people injured in stabbing at New York's Penn Station
-College student shot and killed "over a phone"
-Tragic: Hiker attacked, dragged by bear leaving arm "dangling"
>NEW ENGLAND: Auditor DiZoglio on legislature transparency bill, audit fight (11:06)
-6 state workers resign amid Mass. D.O.T. overtime scandal (2:45)
>COLLEGES: Retired Assumption professor celebrated
-Inside the demise of 2 closing Mass. colleges as they tried to survive
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 10 driest cities in the U.S.
-6 things airport gate agents want you to know
>BUSINESS: How will A.I. impact college graduates heading into job force? (8:53)
-Can robots — and a new approach to modular building — help Mass. add housing?
>SHOPPING: Tracey Faraday: Saying goodbye to toy rotations
>HOMES: Restrictive covenants in property deeds
>HEALTH: What Ozempic is actually doing to obesity rates in the U.S.
>FOOD: Burger King brings back crown nuggets
>TV/STREAMING: "Yellowstone" creator Taylor Sheridan is king of dad TV shows
>MOVIES: "Scary Movie" No. 1 at box office with $55 million
>CELEBRITY: Celebrities whose kids graduated in 2026
-"Top Gun: Maverick" actor James Handy killed in alleged attack by girlfriend’s son
>ANIMALS: A dog's journey after being left at a firehouse (2:49)
>HISTORY: From Hendrix to Talking Heads, they all played Clark's Atwood Hall
>GOOD NEWS: Luke Combs visits lemonade stand, leaves big tip for 3 boys
-Meanwhile, in Denmark, Danes show off their manes in national mullet championship
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