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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Temps climb as heat wave approaches
+6:00: Former Worcester firefighter is reunited with baby girl he saved in 1972
+6:00: Worcester "Out to Lunch" festival back on Common
+6:00: Radio Worcester (20:07): Worcester City Manager Ed Augustus talks ARPA money, Doherty High and COVID-19
+6:00: Adopt from Worcester area shelters: New dogs, cats added this week
+6:00: 2 ice cream shops in Worcester, 1 in Millbury make viewers' list of best 50 shops in the state
-Optimism high that Worcester office market will weather the pandemic storm
-3 Worcester restaurants competing for best brunch in Massachusetts
-ICYMI: New Park Ave. eatery celebrates Grand Opening
-5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - August 10
-Following a Facebook post by a nurse on strike, Saint Vincent to post remaining permanent replacement positions
-Bill Shaner: On St. V's craven threat to hire permanent replacement nurses
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): DA honors Worcester officers who carried woman, 89, from burning home
-Bidding now open for construction of new $40 million Union Station platform
-Worcester plans to use $10.5 million in federal funding at 6 city parks
-NAACP call for more focus with ARPA money comes as city offers more spending details
-Judge tosses Doherty building lawsuit
-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!
-Worcester Election Countdown #14 (28:36): Meet Johanna Hampton-Dance, Candidate for City Council District 2
-Worcester Meeting News: City Council agenda preview (zoning, jet ski ban, honoring Worcesterites)
-Fat Foot Films' "Mercy" a project proudly relying on local roots
-The 2nd Central Mass. Jazz Fest Pop Up performance noon-2 p.m. Wednesday
-Song to Get You Through the Week: Evie Joy delivers charming "On Repeat"
-This Week’s Roadwork in Worcester – Week of August 9th
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
-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): Leicester to hold "Open Houses" on former Becker campus
-Holden hydrant flushing on Main Street today
-Mass Pike ramps to Route 146 to close for construction
-Housing rehabilitation grants available for Millbury residents
-Work starts on new Shrewsbury police station
-Bravehearts next home game at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Buy tickets
-Former St. John's star Michael Bean has been a benefit for Bravehearts
-Free hat, ticket to Bravehearts game with vaccination card
-Holy Cross football team is pumped to be back in camp
-Patriots announce modifications to Gillette Stadium ahead of preseason opener
-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
-Business: U.S. job openings hit a record 10.1 million in June
-Shopping: Back to school laptop and tech sales
-Food: Domino’s is giving away $50 million of free food to take on DoorDash
-National: Video shows people trapped in elevator as floodwaters rise
-Animals: Bear opens 8 car doors in Colorado town in 1 night
-Homes: 5 new homes on the market in Worcester
-Celebrity: Kool & the Gang co-founder Dennis Thomas dead at age 70
-TV/Streaming: The “Ellen DeGeneres Show” unveils a promo for its final season
-History: Worcester Historical Museum's "Worcester's Pandemic Year" (1:00:31)
-"Dude, hold my beer": Meanwhile, on Cape Cod, unsuspecting fisherman snares great white shark
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-Demand for testing at downtown Worcester site quadruples (1:50). Article
-Radio Worcester (8:19): Dr. Michael Hirsh talks with us about masks, COVID and school
-Worcester launches series of mobile vaccination clinics across city
-Upcoming vaccination clinics in Worcester
-Pressure mounts for required masking in schools
-Dueling petitions question whether masks should be mandatory or optional in Grafton schools
-Study: Cholesterol drug can cut coronavirus infection by 70 percent
-Mass. health officials report 2,587 new cases as positivity rate continues to climb
-100 breakthrough cases in Massachusetts have ended in death
-Data shows which groups are being most impacted by breakthrough cases in Mass.
-U.S. businesses wearily confront new round of mask mandates
-Study finds people who had COVID still benefit from getting the vaccine
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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