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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Tropical Storm Fred remnants bringing heavy rain
+6:00: Kayaker spotted on flooded Worcester street (:40)
+6:00: Severe thunderstorm brings flooding to Worcester region (4:41)
+6:00: Worcester courthouse closed because of flooding
+6:00: Crompton Park pool closed until further notice
+6:00: Storm damage in Clinton may have been cause by tornado (2:26)
+6:00: Nurses agree to Tenet’s staffing offer, still no agreement
+6:00: Spencer firefighter continuing recovery at home following emergency surgery to remove massive brain tumor
+Noon: Flash flooding inundates cars in Worcester (:51)
+Noon: 4 rescued from cars submerged on Route 20 in Worcester
+Noon: Flash Flooding in and around Worcester
+Noon: Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - August 19th
+Noon: Five things to do: 'Princess Bride,' Messiah sing-along and more ...
+Noon: Bill Shaner: The gentrification of The Bridge begins
+Noon: First City Council candidate takes the WRTA Challenge
+Noon: Today's Auburn concert and farmer’s market canceled
+Noon: Foreigner is touring again, with a trip to Indian Ranch August 26th
+Noon: Bravehearts pay tribute to their greatest fan on what would have been her 63rd birthday
-It's easy for police to seize money. Worcester's District Attorney makes it hard for people to get their money back
-Delta returning to Worcester Airport with daily flights to New York
-TSA preparing for reopening airport
-2021 Taste of Shrewsbury Street less than a week away
-"Black Panther" could be latest flick to take in the Worcester movie scene
-Former Doherty High star traded to Green Bay Packers
-Out to Lunch festival scheduled for Thursday on Worcester Common postponed a week
-St. Vincent nurses' strike at 164 days, weeks after Tenet offer
-Worcester ended fiscal 2021 in good financial shape, report says
-Radio Worcester Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Joe Petty (13:06): Afghan refugees, distracted driving and ARPA money
-ICYMI: Two Chefs Italian Restaurant to open in Worcester
-Wachusett Wine & Spirits Whiskey Wednesday (30:24): Rebel Bourbon Store Pick
-Last Call with Heleen van't Spijker, member of the Association of Women in Science
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Motorcyclist pinned under truck in West Boylston, hospitalized
-Consultant offers ideas to revitalize Shrewsbury Town Center
-New Shrewsbury Summer Festival comes to town Sunday
-Celebration is in full flower Saturday at Community Harvest Project
-South Grafton’s Polish National Home may soon be for sale
-Worcester Bravehearts franchise records set in 2021
-Bravehearts encouraged by sellout crowd in finale
-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: Amazon surpasses Walmart in customer spending, report says
-These are the jobs that stores are having the hardest time filling
-Colleges: QCC announces 2 Super Saturday registration events
-National: SNAP benefits get permanent 25% boost starting Oct. 1
-Tragic: Retired 911 dispatcher's last call was his father's death
-Health: Simple aspirin could play important role in fighting breast cancer
-Food: Hostess hamburger, hot dog buns recalled due to potential contamination risk
-Animals: Adorable baby sloth born at Stone Zoo holds "nice and tight to mom"
-Shopping: 10 great last minute back to school deals on Amazon you can get right now
-Homes: Worcester houses, condos continue high sales in July
-History: Lincoln Park boat landing and theater
-TV/Streaming: New on Disney Plus in September
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Mom dresses in cow costume to help guard kids crossing the street
-Meanwhile, in Australia, woman comes face-to-face with 10-foot python in supermarket
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: Diocese of Worcester remains undecided about its mask policy in schools
+6:00: Big Worcester music festival will require proof of vaccination
+6:00: 81% support school mask mandate in Massachusetts, poll finds
+Noon: Lowell teacher, Rockland student 4th VaxMillions winners
-Gov. Baker "seriously considering" vaccine mandate for state workers
-Small business owner calls on Gov. Baker to reissue statewide indoor mask mandate
-Gov. Baker disappointed by lack of guidance on boosters
-Here are the guidelines for Worcester Public Schools students this fall
-Child cases are steadily increasing. But with schools opening, expert warns this is just the beginning
-Health officials call for booster shots. Here's when they could be available
-ICYMI: U.S. to urge booster shots 8 months after vaccination (1:30)
-Mass. doctor on why protection from vaccines is declining (3:08)
-Upcoming vaccination clinics in Worcester
-States with low vaccination rates have 4 times higher hospitalization numbers, data says
-How long should I wait to get flu shot after vaccine?
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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