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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 (:31). High of 93 today in Worcester
-2026 Farmers' Almanac forecast predicts longer winter of cold, snow
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-"This community used to be beautiful": Worcester neighbors upset about landscape business
-Chip Norton, owner of Mercantile Center, files for bankruptcy amid lawsuits, $70 million in debt
-Trial set to begin of Millbury firefighter charged with child rape
-Mural honoring slain mother and daughter to be unveiled at Worcester school
-Rapper Joyner Lucas honored with street name in Worcester
-Longtime home of Helen's Bakery to reopen as Quinsigamond Village Bakery & Cafe
-Looking for the best summer activity in Worcester County? Readers voted for this spot
-Worcester to treat Indian Lake on Thursday
-13 charged in $5 million elder fraud ring targeting Mass. seniors (1:35). Article
-Related: Elder scam that targeted Mass. seniors explained (2:05)
-Related: Uber drivers help end scam targeting hundreds of grandparents, U.S. Attorney says
-Aislinn Doyle: Thursday School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Meet the candidates: Donna Colorio seeks another city council term
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:27): Meeting law violation, preliminary election, does any of it matter
>DINING OUT: 2 Worcester restaurants make Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 (5:34)
-ICYMI: State confirms open investigation of Saint Vincent Hospital
-Bodycam footage shows Worcester police making explosive arrest
-Worcester teen charged with masturbating in Lyft vehicle
-Truck overturns under railroad bridge on Southbridge Street in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Colleagues mourn Lancaster crash victim, respected correction officer and bagpiper
-Ryan Dixon, the "Mayor of Shrewsbury," named Spirit of Shrewsbury grand marshal
-Millbury to receive over $800,000 from Chapter 90 infrastructure bill
-Sutton electrical increase through Power Choice approved
-Learn about the birds and the bees at the Sterling Fair
-Farm Days at Waters Farm and its signature apple crisp
-Paxton-area seniors headed to Maine September 17th
-Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesdays at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Music leader Tracy Kraus to receive this year's Arts Worcester Award
-Pride Worcester Pageant returns, mixing advocacy and high glamour
-Screen Time: 3 blockbuster actresses steal TerrifiCon spotlight
>OPINION: Dave Foley, Shanique Rodriguez and Cindy Rowe: Tax big biz to offset Big Beautiful Bill
-WCCA-TV's Ramona Interviews No. 241 (28:19): Angela Corey
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who was a gallivanter extraordinaire
>SPORTS: Kyle Dugger, Javon Baker among 6 Patriots training camp surprises
-Red Sox beat Astros, 14-1
-Swanson, Graham vie for starting quarterback role at Holy Cross
-Holy Cross, Athletic Solutions team up to create custom adidas apparel for Crusader student-athletes
-WooSox beat Iowa, 7-4
>NATIONAL: Overall inflation remains steady, but experts say price increases are coming (1:46)
-U.S. Steel plant explosion updates: 2 dead as investigations unfold
>TRAGIC: 29-year-old mom receives life-changing Alzheimer’s diagnosis
>NEW ENGLAND: Multiple buildings destroyed in Lawrence fire (2:33). Article
-Lyft driver accused of raping passenger after hotel pickup
>COLLEGES: WPI named to first-ever LinkedIn Top Colleges List
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 of the most famous state fairs across the U.S.
>BUSINESS: U.S. and China extend trade truce another 90 days
-LPL Financial Research: Stocks sailing smoothly through policy crosscurrents so far
-Berkshire Bank to become Beacon Bank & Trust after merger
>SHOPPING: Hand soap recalled over sepsis concerns. See where it was sold
>HOMES: Want to buy a house in Mass.? You’ll need to earn the highest amount of any state
>HEALTH: Protective tension vs. tightness: Unlock lasting mobility
-Hand, foot and mouth disease often spreads in the summer. Here's how you can prevent it (1:56)
>FOOD: Wendy’s unveils "Meal of Misfortune" for Wednesday Addams fans
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan Netflix show, "The Thursday Murder Club" (2:15)
>MOVIES: "Weapons" review: The best horror movie of the summer
>CELEBRITY: "What's Happening!!" child star Danielle Spencer dies at 60
>ANIMALS: World's Ugliest Do winner is a bulldog named Petunia
>HISTORY: Revere Beach has evolved but still endures
>GOOD NEWS: Woman finds diamond at Crater of Diamonds State Park
-Meanwhile, in Maine, man pays $20,000 zoning fine in pennies (:55)
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