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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
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 (:35). High of 84 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+4:00: UMass Memorial increases planned Community Healthlink layoffs to 231
+Noon: Former UMass Medical School student and cancer survivor in seventh Pan-Mass Challenge (2:53)
+Noon: UMass Memorial Health opens convenient new family medicine facility at White City
-Worcester city manager nixes Research Bureau bid for police civilian review board
-Another pedestrian crash in Worcester renews push for safety improvements
-Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (4:59)
-Massport announces record year for Worcester Regional Airport
-City backs 4 affordable housing developments
-UMass Memorial Children’s Medical Center lands on Newsweek’s national hospital list
-Shirley company uses renewable energy to roast coffee (4:36)
-T&G This Week: It's a WoMag takeover!
>DINING OUT: Table Hoppin': Sip makes West African beverages available
-Worcester restaurant selling new merch
-ICYMI: Restaurant Depot looks to be first business at GreenTech Park, former Saint-Gobain site in Greendale
-6 months after Uxbridge Officer Stephen LaPorta killed on Route 146, no charges filed
-Waiver allows ex-Worcester schools chief to collect pension while working
-Vacant Bowker House above Main Street in Worcester? It's a dream house, soon enough
-Worcester board OKs new shopping plaza with Mediterranean and brunch restaurants
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Bagel Inn reopening today
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-Holden police introduce newest officer
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Missing Warren man with dementia found dead after 11-day search
-Worcester County Wonders: Westminster's most iconic company
-Whitney Pond Dam, deemed "significant hazard," removed in Ashburnham
-Westborough High principal leaving for new job in neighboring district
-Dudley Recreation Commission awarded $2,400 to support community events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Justin Bieber, Madonna, BTS and Shakira divide World Cup audience
-Pianist Alley May Coté Dorgan to perform benefit concert for Community Cat Connection
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam Country No. 244 (59:58): American Blonde, John Carter Cash and more
>OPINION: Hank Naughton: Utility curbs wrong move to cut energy costs
-Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (57:37): Main South Business Association
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:35): Worcester tobacco rules, express rail, downtown mall, diners & roundabouts
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who was an I.C.U. nurse for over 40 years
>SPORTS: Spain wins the World Cup by beating Argentina, 1-0
-Robert Kraft breaks silence on Mike Vrabel's troublesome offseason
-Red Sox beat Rays, 6-1, for 13th straight win
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 11-1
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox fall to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, 5-4
>NATIONAL: U.S. bombing of Iran expands as Tehran retaliates against the Gulf states
-Hero cops stop mass shooting that left 9 people critically wounded
-Tragic: Father drowned while trying to save family from river
>NEW ENGLAND: Looking ahead to the Lindsay Clancy trial (4:18)
-Matt Damon says he’s making a Karen Read movie
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 39 (35:21): The A.I. Connector: Social and Data Sciences | Rob Krueger
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): What is a pillow menu and which hotels have one?
-Disneyland fans furious after park raises prices on food and drinks
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Radio Worcester (8:46): Recognizing the signs of elder financial abuse could prevent a devastating scam
>SHOPPING: Panasonic toaster ovens recalled for shock, fire risk
>HEALTH: How to navigate health insurance prior authorization (2:12)
-What is cyclosporiasis and how can you avoid catching it?
>FOOD: Tiffany’s homestyle breakfast bake
>TV/STREAMING: Matt Damon movies on streaming to watch if you didn’t get tickets to "The Odyssey"
>MOVIES: "The Odyssey" seizes $124 million opening in box office triumph
>CELEBRITY: TIME100 Sports Gala red carpet: LeBron James, Ciara, Lindsey Vonn and more
-Julia Garner and husband Mark Foster separate after 6 years of marriage
>ANIMALS: Everyone walked past this sick cat until 1 woman stopped (5:06)
>HISTORY: Cape Cod’s "Texas Tower" was a stark reminder of the Cold War
>GOOD NEWS: Tartan Army members help Mass. girls raise money for kids with epilepsy (2:11)
-Meanwhile, in Alaska, bear enters mall on military base, poops on floor
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