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In The News
-Latest weather: Nice looking Tuesday, high of 79 in Worcester
+6:00: Spraying for mosquitos in Worcester after West Nile detected
+6:00: Restaurant offers sneak peek at new dining room on Shrewsbury Street
+6:00: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - August 17th
+6:00: Jet Ski ban on Indian Lake goes into effect on Wednesday
+6:00: Nuisance plant treatment at Indian Lake on Wednesday
+6:00: Radio Worcester (17:06): City Manager Ed Augustus talks ARPA money allocation, COVID, masks, and trash
+6:00: Worcesteria: What I did on my Summer vacation …
+6:00: Janice Harvey: The week that wasn't
+6:00: Cats, dogs, pets up for adoption at Worcester area shelters
+6:00: McDonald’s is adding a sweet new treat for fall
-Demolition of Greendale Mall in Worcester begins
-$1 million scratch ticket sold at Worcester grocery store
-22-year-old man faces firearm charges after break-in report in Worcester
-A summer tradition, Worcester Hot Dog Safari is underway
-Beer and wine store OK'd for Midtown Mall
-New food vendor to open at Worcester Public Market
-Somerville developer wants Worcester's The Bridge site rezoned
-Spencer firefighter undergoing emergency surgery to remove massive brain tumor
-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.
-Worcester's rental & utility assistance resource week
-Worcester schedules 3 meetings to seek input for use of federal funds
-POW! WOW! Worcester underway with artists, murals to paint in Main South
-Worcester Organ Concerts return to Mechanics Hall on August 18th
-WATCH: Sherwood Diner makes its move to Polar Park in Worcester
-See inside the renovated Worcester Public Library, with a new children’s center and entrance facing Worcester Common
-ICYMI: Worcester family escapes early morning house fire on Ferdinand Street
-WCCA-TV's "Worcester Election Countdown," Episode 15 (27:55): Meet Sean Rose, incumbent candidate
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
-Wachusett Wine & Spirits Whiskey Wednesday (30:24): Rebel Bourbon Store Pick
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): West Boylston couple creates Wild Roots plant truck
-Cat abandoned in Westborough found in McDonald's parking lot
-Shrewsbury hiring Treasurer/Collector
-Big Chief Band returns to Grafton roots at Wednesday concert
-Westborough researcher on a mission to prevent suicide
-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: WBJ announces the 40 Under Forty, Class of 2021
-At the office: Returning to your old company in a new role could be your best career move
-Shopping: Lounge chairs sold at Dollar General recalled after finger amputation, laceration reports
-Animals: 14-year-old Golden Retriever brings surprises to neighbors every day (3:43)
-Homes: See inside this 1720s Uxbridge estate listed for $800,000
-History: Poli's Theater, now Hanover Theater
-Celebrity: Johnny Depp says Hollywood is boycotting him
-TV/Streaming: "The Price Is Right" celebrates 50th season with weeklong celebration
-Movies: Ryan Reynolds says locally shot "Free Guy" sequel is a go
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Worcester court officer helps students with backpacks
-He's lovin' it! Meanwhile, in the U.K., "Big Mac rat" braves traffic for beef patties, special sauce
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: Study: Younger children more likely to spread coronavirus
-U.S. experts to recommend vaccine boosters at 8 months
-Worcester Public Schools prepares for first day of class in 2 weeks
-Radio Worcester (8:36): Dr. Michael Hirsh on the state of COVID-19, masks, Delta variant and vaccinations
-Gov. Baker "not considering" new mask guidance
-Upcoming vaccination clinics in Worcester
-Worcester State students can win prizes for full vaccine record
-Shrewsbury municipal staff now wearing masks in Town Hall
-Mass. health officials report 2,996 new cases, 6 additional deaths
-Pfizer submits data to FDA showing a booster dose works well against original coronavirus and variants
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:05). High of 20 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Suspects in fatal shooting on Dorchester Street in Worcester caught in Fitchburg
-Worcester reports fewer shootings in 2024, despite jump in homicides
-What nurses say must improve at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester
-5 townhouse units planned for Austin Street in Worcester
-Why so many Mass. breweries are closing (and what you can do about it)
-Worcester Community Housing Resources taps established executive as new leader
-Holiday travel rush continues (2:08). Article
-Worcester forum explores M.C.A.S. results and educational equity
-Worcester wants input on where to put new trash/recycling bins
-Radio Worcester (24:05): Worcester Police Union leaders respond to D.O.J. report
-Earlier: Boston Globe: Federal lawsuits lay out D.O.J. allegations against Worcester police
-Radio Worcester (17:50): Mayor Petty addresses City Council meeting amid heated debate
-Radio Worcester (19:13): City Manager Batista addresses D.O.J. report, legal strategy
>FAITH: Holy Cross professor — At Hanukkah, a celebration of eternal light − from desert tabernacle to synagogues today
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Unique Eateries (5:13)
-ICYMI: Midday snow delivers string of crashes in Central Mass.
-Woman struck by a car in crosswalk in Worcester
-At court hearing, 2 different pictures of fatal Worcester shooting
-Worcester D.P.W. chief Robert L. Moylan Jr. to end interim stint
-Worcester's Union Station listed among 6 of the Most Beautiful Amtrak Stations in America
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo — Fantastic freshmen on varsity sports teams
-Christmas Greetings from Everyone At Lamoureux Ford (:49)
-Mountview Middle School honor roll
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Southbridge day care worker admits to abusing child (2:01)
-Barre ambulance and Verizon utility truck collide on Route 62
-Botched drug deal at Leominster group home ends with arrest of 2 women
-Rutland police to hold car seat check-up on Monday
-Auburn wants feedback on possible regionalization of 911 services
-Shrewsbury Select Board updates (:35)
-Grafton Middle School teachers honored for "Promising Practices"
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Candlelight tours, wrestling and holiday choral music
-Spotify's Top 10 most-streamed holiday tracks of all time revealed
-At Holy Cross, "Sojourners" captures the immigrant experience in 1970s America
>OPINION: Tom Marino: 9 years of Public Safety Committee ignoring police discipline
-Laura McCarthy-Ha: Simplifying gift-giving in a big family
-Laurelle Farrell: Lessons in a hair style…bangs
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 211 (28:23): Sports, Sports, Sports!
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to an "accomplished and admired singer/ songwriter/ musician" born in Worcester
>SPORTS: Patriots fans will love Josh Allen’s take on Drake Maye’s future
-Van Pelt doubles down on not calling Maye runs after criticism
-NFL Week 16 schedule, TV and announcers
-Celtics beat Bulls, 123-98
-Bruins beat Sabres, 3-1
-Rickey Henderson, Baseball Hall of Famer and league's all-time stolen bases leader, dies at 65
-Railers beat Maine, 5-1
>NATIONAL: 2 Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in apparent "friendly fire" incident
-Grandparent caregiving declines amid pandemic changes
-Tragic: Grandmother, 80, dies after getting trapped in Sleep Number bed for 2 days: lawsuit
>NEW ENGLAND: State police say Friday's storm caused 200 crashes across state (:22)
-Hypothermic hiker rescued by helicopter in White Mountains (:27)
>COLLEGES: Assumption Professor Cinzia Pica named Visiting Scholar at Harvard
-Anna Maria AMCAST (50:10): Holiday Movies 2.0
-Clark professor gives lecture on what it means to be a feminist in wartime
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Waldorf-Astoria insists hotel will reopen in spring
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Financial planning for parents’ assisted living
>HOMES: Tips for moving
>SHOPPING: Cozy gifts your mom will love this holiday season (4:04)
-Holiday gift ideas from unique local businesses across Mass. (4:58)
>HEALTH: Expert explains possible risks, benefits of raw milk (2:49)
-Dr. Todd Ellerin on vaccines and their impact on children (3:40)
>FOOD: Taco Bell unveils new menu item
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix doc, "Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action" (2:21)
>MOVIES: "Barbie 2" in early stages with Greta Gerwig returning to write
>CELEBRITY: James Kennedy arrested for domestic violence weeks after getting fired from "Vanderpump Rules"
>HISTORY: City Hospital, circa 1907
>ANIMALS: Dog becomes mama to a litter of tiny rescue kittens (1:42)
>GOOD NEWS: Man with a rare tumor was told he had months to live. Now, he's cancer-free
-Meanwhile, Mariah Carey fans get into a wild fight at Christmas concert: "On the naughty list"
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