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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Humidity increases, setting stage for rain
+6:00: Delta returning to Worcester Airport with daily flights to New York
+6:00: TSA preparing for reopening airport
+6:00: 2021 Taste of Shrewsbury Street less than a week away
+6:00: It's easy for police to seize money. Worcester's District Attorney makes it hard for people to get their money back
+6:00: Worcester Bravehearts franchise records set in 2021
+6:00: Bravehearts encouraged by sellout crowd in finale
+6:00: Worcester houses, condos continue high sales in July
+6:00: Consultant offers ideas to revitalize Shrewsbury Town Center
+6:00: Hostess hamburger, hot dog buns recalled due to potential contamination risk
+Noon: "Black Panther" could be latest flick to take in the Worcester movie scene
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - August 18th
+Noon: Worcester ended fiscal 2021 in good financial shape, report says
+Noon: Radio Worcester Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Joe Petty (13:06): Afghan refugees, distracted driving and ARPA money
-Mother of Worcester man killed in Pennsylvania shooting addresses killer in court
-K9 units assemble at Worcester Regional Airport for the Big Sniff
-Spraying for mosquitos in Worcester after West Nile detected
-Two Chefs Italian Restaurant to open in Worcester
-Level Up Nutrition health restaurant to open in Worcester
-Restaurant offers sneak peek at new dining room on Shrewsbury Street
-Meet the Glitch Queen: 17-year-old Vanessa Clark of Worcester, with 1.8 million followers on TikTok
-Worcester stops ticketing for distracted driving for 30 days
-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.
-Jet Ski ban on Indian Lake goes into effect today
-Nuisance plant treatment at Indian Lake on today
-Local veteran worried about situation in Afghanistan
-Rosen's Roundtable #448 (28:27): Dump Superintendent Maureen Binienda?
-Worcester's election commission approves mail-in voting, early voting schedule for September preliminary
-Radio Worcester (17:06): City Manager Ed Augustus talks ARPA money allocation, COVID, masks and trash
-Worcesteria: What I did on my Summer vacation …
-Janice Harvey: The week that wasn't
-Celebrating 75 years of outdoor music at Indian Ranch
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
-Wachusett Wine & Spirits Whiskey Wednesday (30:24): Rebel Bourbon Store Pick
-ICYMI: $1 million scratch ticket sold at Worcester grocery store
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Boylston Police warn of car break-ins
-Shrewsbury DPW hosts contests to design new logo, update records
-Nature’s Remedy leaves Grafton Select Board on a high as HCA transfer is approved
-WooSox split doubleheader at home
-Holy Cross football team enters season with experience and confidence
-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: New data on the return to work
-Human service nonprofits fighting against worsening workforce shortage
-National: Boyfriend, girlfriend killed days apart in separate shootings, family says
-Tragic: Man dead after falling from ride at Utah amusement park
-New England: 4 hurt as car plummets 40 feet onto commuter rail tracks in Boston
-Food: McDonald’s is adding a sweet new treat for fall
-Animals: Cats, dogs, pets up for adoption at Worcester area shelters
-Homes: Greek Revival on 6 acres of land in Central Mass. listed for $400,000
-History: Former jail on Summer Street
-Celebrity: Lawsuit accuses Bob Dylan of sexually abusing 12-year-old in 1965
-TV/Streaming: Here's how the biggest streaming services stack up in mid-2021
-Movies: Why Debra Winger dropped out of "A League of Their Own"
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Community helps remodel home of man paralyzed by fallen tree that also killed his wife
-Meanwhile, in Maine, a giant rubber duck appears in a harbor — and no one knows why
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: Child cases are steadily increasing. But with schools opening, expert warns this is just the beginning
+Noon: Health officials call for booster shots. Here's when they could be available
-U.S. to urge booster shots 8 months after vaccination (1:30)
-Why 8 months? What's behind expected timing of booster shot
-Study: Younger children more likely to spread coronavirus
-Upcoming vaccination clinics in Worcester
-ICYMI: Worcester Public Schools prepares for first day of class in 2 weeks
-Mass. health officials report 1,254 new cases, 6 additional deaths as positivity rate ticks up
-Mass. Teachers Association backs vaccine mandate for students, staff
-2 medical groups urge Gov. Baker to implement statewide school mask mandate
-Delta, Lambda, Gamma: Here's a breakdown of variants and what we know so far
-One state out of ICU beds while thousands of additional students quarantine
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:37). High of 94 today in Worcester
+Noon: Worcester cooling centers open amid high temperatures
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Man stabbed multiple times at Shell Station in Worcester
+6:00: City council presses for answers on Mill Street safety, costs, steps
+6:00: DCU Center completes $2.2 million sound system upgrade with help of local firms
+6:00: Bravehearts roll, 17-6
+6:00: Want to see the Bravehearts for free Thursday? Here's how
+6:00: Are either of these dogs yours?
+Noon: Worcester councilors support push for supermarket options, but balk at city-owned option
+Noon: What is "Good Trouble Lives On" protest? Nearly 100 protests planned in Mass.
+Noon: Flutist Emi Ferguson and Ruckus to "Fly the Coop" in Worcester
+Noon: Review: Coldplay fans felt "Sparks" at Gillette Stadium concert
+Noon: Last Call: Katelynn Yvon, tattoo artist
-Woman charged with O.U.I. in Worcester crash that injured off-duty officers
-A Worcester connection to the deadly fire in Fall River: Here are the details
-Related: Fall River mayor says owner no longer cooperating after deadly fire (3:22)
-Competitive eater to tackle Worcester restaurant mega challenge
-From the lab to the spotlight: Miss Worcester County 2024 is a rising star (2:46). Article
-City council requests report on proposed landlord tax relief program
-Police investigating bank robbery at Hometown Bank in Webster; suspect fled on motorcycle into Conn.
-Focus on "much needed" programs — Centro elaborates on Latin American Festival cancellation
-Earlier: Organizer: Fear of I.C.E. was factor in decision to cancel Latin American Festival
-100 FM The Pike (14:34): Worcester Fire Department cookoff firefighters trade hoses for hot plates
-E-bikes are growing in popularity, but also come with safety concerns
-Worcester school grading overhaul hits snag
-Information session for those wishing to join the Worcester Police Department
-This Week in Worcester: Not believing lies is anti-police sentiment in Worcester
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Peppercorn's reopens after renovation
-ICYMI: A city-owned grocery store in Worcester? Councilor wants to look into it
-WNBA star and Worcester Academy alum Aliyah Boston gets her flowers at State House ceremony
-Planet Fitness opens third location in Worcester
-New seafood eatery opens in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): July Senior Center events
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
-Up to "Shannanigans" with handmade crafts
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Car engulfed in flames in Westborough
-Police plan to step up traffic enforcement on Route 20 today
-Town Administrator Heather Butler ready to get to know West Boylston better
-2 Grafton schools to benefit from part of $15,000 in grants awarded to Blackstone Valley schools
-Conant summer reading program looks to Level Up
-W.H.E.A.T., Strand A.R.P.A. funds wait on progress
-Gaudette continues multigenerational legacy with Lamy Insurance
-The Item's Neighbor to Neighbor column
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesdays at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: What's the best summer thing to do in Worcester County? Vote in round 1
-Unreleased Beyoncé music stolen during "Cowboy Carter" tour
-Listen up: On "Northeastern," Old Tom & the Lookouts eyes "the curse of being from the Northeast"
-Radio Worcester (24:45): Monet immersive exhibition to open in September in Worcester
-EcoTarium celebrates 200 years of science, nature and discovery
>OPINION: Sandra Montesino: Free school meals deserve place at table year-round
-Autumn Hotaling: How I started reading for myself again
-Unity Radio's Black in Business (48:09)
-WCCA-TV's Perspectives No. 101 (28:02): Syed Aziz-Ur Rahman, Part 1
>OBITUARIES: Steve Lanava, who spent decades capturing images of Worcester County for T&G, dies at 73
>SPORTS: The biggest nights in summer baseball are coming to Worcester
-Bravehearts playing loose and crushing the ball
-Bravehearts beat Bees, 15-5. Jaylem Sepulveda named Open Sky Community Services Player of the Game
-Bravehearts' next home game: 6:30 Thursday. Buy tickets here
-Patriots headline ESPN’s ranking of top 25 NFL teams of last 25 years
-Caitlin Clark struggles in front of sold-out Boston Garden crowd but Fever beats Sun, 85-77
-Holy Cross Athletics (2:09): Get to know the staff — Coach Andrew Dresner
-Radio Worcester (49:59): Bluey coming to Polar Park, strategies for projects around park
>NATIONAL: Camp Mystic survivors heard screams in the dark as flood waters hit
-SpongeBob stamps are coming this summer: What to know
>TRAGIC: Child who had just beaten cancer dies in house fire
>NEW ENGLAND: Man shot during armed standoff with police (1:27)
-Moving on for Gold Star survivors: Mass. preserves annual stipend and services
>COLLEGES: Changes in institutional research at WPI
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Western Mass. resort now a 4-season playground (5:11)
>BUSINESS: Most believe A.I. helps small businesses compete with larger firms
-LPL Financial Research: Midyear stock market outlook — Path to upside clouded with uncertainty
-U.S. inflation accelerated in June as tariffs start to bite
>HOMES: This $5.5 million home was built in a former water tower
>SHOPPING: "Clueless" Barbie dolls — How to get 30th anniversary collectible
>HEALTH: New study shows vaping among teenagers is at all-time low
-Measles cases in U.S. hit 3-decade high, with nearly 1,300 cases reported
-When following a plant-based diet, food choices still matter (1:33)
>FOOD: Chicken wrap battle heats up between McDonald's, Popeyes, Taco Bell
>TV/STREAMING: Emmys nominations — See the full list of nominees
>MOVIES: Spinal Tap II: Rob Reiner on movie's cameos by Paul McCartney, Elton John
>CELEBRITY: Cher wears re-creation of her "If I Could Turn Back Time" catsuit at Dolce & Gabbana event
>ANIMALS: Sick stray cat left for dead is saved just in time (1:36)
>HISTORY: The Red Sox once played at this ballfield in Grafton
>GOOD NEWS: 5-year-old finds kidney donor after radio segment
-Meanwhile, in Michigan, pint-sized perp caught stealing cars and selling them for 30 bucks
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