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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Day 3 of oppressive heat
+6:00: New movies + shows to watch this weekend
+6:00: Reflection of face in casket a "wake-up call" at Worcester violence prevention display
+1:30: TGIF! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands for the latest specials before your weekend making plans
+1:30: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - August 13th
+1:30: 5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
+1:30: Holy Cross sociology professor on how to score an A+ in sustainable back-to-school shopping
+1:30: See the POW! WOW! Worcester lineup launching today
+1:30: Dropkick Murphys return to Worcester for outdoor show at Palladium
+1:30: Home prices in Worcester area increased recently
-Worcester has more residents than ever before, tops 206,000, fastest growing large city in New England
-Related: State overall grew older, less white, more populous
-Bell Pond Beach in Worcester remains closed during extreme heat because of lack of lifeguards
-Doctors at St. Vincent Hospital urge Gov. Baker to intervene in strike
-$100,000 Mass. Cash winner sold in Worcester
-"It was hell": Tales of living in these Worcester properties include mushrooms, bed bugs and birds
-Worcester Chinese restaurant has liquor license suspended for 60 days
-Taste of Shrewsbury Street returns with more than 40 restaurants in Worcester participating in event at end of August
-Myles Barber is executive chef at family's Flying Rhino restaurant
-MOVIES: Why Disney's movie "Free Guy," which was partially filmed in Worcester, isn’t playing on Disney Plus
-"Free Guy" review: One of the summer's best movies
-RV bursts into flames on I-290 in Shrewsbury
-Food (brought to you by Flashfood): Want a week's worth of produce for just $5? Stress-free savings are just a few clicks away.
-Proposed removal of 100 healthy trees reignites residents' resolve to save beloved trees
-$6 million investment in Worcester Great Brook Valley playground
-Get to London from Worcester on JetBlue: Here's how
-ICYMI: Former top city housing official jailed for alleged domestic violence a day after fraud conviction
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
-NEW EPISODE: Wachusett Wine & Spirits Whiskey Wednesday (30:24): Rebel Bourbon Store Pick
-Planned Parenthood endorses candidates in Worcester's municipal election
-2 cannabis stores open in Worcester on Saturday
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): West Boylston police arrest man on 7 outstanding warrants
-Jordan Pond in Shrewsbury closed until further notice
-Shrewsbury student perseveres against leukemia, COVID-19
-Shrewsbury police warn of car break-ins. As do West Boylston police
-Clams, burgers and breakfast anytime makes this Westborough diner shine
-Bravehearts a win away from playoffs. Regular season home finale at 6:30 p.m. Friday. Buy tickets
-Worcester's Pat Gallagher has battled back from injuries to boost Bravehearts on the hill
-Free hat, ticket to Bravehearts game with vaccination card
-Leicester will host Tarentino Cup football game vs. Auburn on Thanksgiving
-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
-Health: Worcester area Red Cross blood drives coming up soon
-Business: U.S. jobless claims near pandemic low as economy strengthens
-Tragic: Ohio brothers die after getting trapped in manure pit, officials say
-Food: These foods disappeared from grocery stores last year. Now they’re back
-Animals: WARL Adoption Option: Meet Maggie
-Homes: 3 open houses in Worcester to check out
-History: Former City Hospital, main building
-TV/Streaming: Disney Plus "Home Alone" reboot out in November
-Celebrity: Britney Spears' father says he intends to step down as her conservator
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Florida woman becomes world's oldest competitive powerlifter
-Meanwhile, in Wisconsin, man marks 32,340 Big Macs eaten since 1972
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: Anti-mask sentiments dominate Wachusett schools meeting
+6:30: 3 educators die from COVID-19 in less than 24 hours in Florida
+1:30: Radio Worcester (8:31): Mask requirements in Worcester Public Schools with School Committee member Laura Clancey
+1:30: UMass Medical School researchers take at-home testing to the streets in community enrollment events
-Colleges: List of Central Mass. colleges masking up for fall semester grows
-Parents react to Worcester school committee vote to keep mask mandate
-Masks will be mandatory for all in Grafton schools
-Upcoming vaccination clinics in Worcester
-Winners of 3rd VaxMillions Giveaway announced
-ICYMI: Worcester Public Schools to require masks for all students, staff as new school year starts
-Mass. officials report 1,228 new cases, 10 additional deaths
-Understanding the increase in Massachusetts breakthrough cases
-Parents and pediatricians are growing impatient for a vaccine for younger children
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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