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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 (:36). High of 44 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Auburn celebrates Robert Goddard centennial today; Monday's events moved to today
-Related: Updated parking and shuttle service for Goddard centennial events
-Related: The 100th anniversary of the first liquid-fueled rocket launch
-Related: Worcester celebrates Goddard’s rocket launch centennial
-Related: Breaking barriers a century after Goddard's rocket launch
-Related: WPI to honor rocket pioneer Goddard with campus centennial
-Related: Telling the story of Robert and Esther Goddard 100 years later
-Related: From Worcester to the stars: Goddard at 100
-No March Madness in Worcester. Why doesn’t NCAA Tournament come here anymore?
-Worcester's proud Irish culture
-Radio Worcester (14:01): Everything you need to know about Worcester’s St. Patrick’s Parade
-Whiskey Lounge a new destination in Worcester's nightlife
-"Food, Clothing, Love": Mustard Seed an indispensable resource
-South High's Apricot Journal earns First Class Distinction at REALM Awards
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review: Rockets, council fights and March traditions
>DINING OUT: Where to get corned beef on St. Patrick's Day
-ICYMI: Worcester reverend accused of fraud dodges his own lawyer, ordered to appear in court
-Argument in apartment preceded Spencer shooting, court documents show
-Police seek info on shooting at Webster apartment complex that left man injured
-Area man left puppies in cold car to flee from Boston police, D.A. says
-Worcester retirement system C.E.O. abused public funds: Report
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Nominations open for Holden Women's Club Person of the Year
-Opioid Listening Session Saturday
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Vacancies on town boards and commissions
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): What it’s like to stay the night at one of the "most haunted" places in Mass.
-Phenology Walk at Dean Park in Shrewsbury today
-No trespassing at housing complex, Southbridge landlord tells councilor
-Rutland police arrest Worcester man with stolen car, fentanyl and outstanding warrant
-Leominster woman arrested for walking into path of bus and traffic outside Home Depot
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Perreoland, The Combination, SW!NG OUT and more ...
-Jimmy Cash brings Wormtown to The Wilbur once more
-Sammy Hagar says he'll never reunite with bandmate Alex Van Halen despite reconciling with Eddie
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: What to expect when you're expecting a family game night
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: An open letter to the women who built the world anyway
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:26): Development, costs and city projects
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (27:20): Worcester development, Ticketmaster settlement and major stories
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who worked at Saint John's High School for 38 years
>SPORTS: Patriots roster reset: Time to get Drake Maye’s tight end of the future?
-U.S. survives Canada scare to advance to World Baseball Classic semifinal
-Bruins on pace to get lottery pick in NHL Draft from Maple Leafs
-Holy Cross men’s hockey falls to Bentley in overtime in Game 1 of Atlantic Hockey semifinals
-Holy Cross women’s basketball to host Patriot League championship on Sunday
>NATIONAL: Charges dropped against teens after a prank left a teacher dead
-Young people are embracing "grandma hobbies"
-Tragic: Bus driver ran over elderly man while asleep at the wheel on Christmas Day
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. launches portal to report misconduct by federal agents
-Man shot and killed by police after carjacking (1:41)
-18-year-old accused of killing Danvers woman in "random" attack, police say
>COLLEGES: Q.C.C. joins statewide apprenticeship degree program
-Anna Maria AMCast Oscar predictions
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 mountain towns accessible only by cable car
-Princess Cruises quietly hikes daily service charge — drawing backlash from passengers
>BUSINESS: Reused passwords are putting millions at risk, expert warns (2:18)
-Why the A.I. headshot market is booming (2:21)
>HOMES: Budget-friendly ways to refresh your home
>HEALTH: Intimate partner violence can cause lasting brain damage (3:23). Article
>FOOD: McDonald's will soon offer value items for $3 or less: Here's what you can get
>TV/STREAMING: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming: "The Testament of Ann Lee" and more
-50 years ago, the 1976 Oscars featured the greatest lineup of Best Picture nominees of all time
>CELEBRITY: Harrison Ford, 83, makes rare sex confession in playful new interview
-Kacey Musgraves finally reveals what led to Miranda Lambert feud
>ANIMALS: Rescued baby goat loves riding on her sheep friend's back (1:44)
>HISTORY: A Day in the Life Of Worcester, May 3rd, 1989 (30:12)
>GOOD NEWS: 78-year-old DoorDash driver goes viral as kind strangers raise $500,000 to help him retire
-Meanwhile, in New York, Mario Day event in draws 270 people dressed as Mario
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