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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Hurricane could hit New England for 1st time in 30 years
+Noon: TGIF! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands for the latest specials before your weekend making plans
+Noon: Downtown Worcester traffic advisory from 2 p.m to 10 p.m.
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - August 20th
+Noon: Canal District eatery celebrates first anniversary
+Noon: 6 movies filmed in Worcester this year, more on the way
+Noon: Worcester considering Urban Forestry commission
+Noon: WRTA schedule changes on 4 popular routes take effect next week
+Noon: Man struck by train in Uxbridge
+Noon: Clark professors’ film earns Gold Remi award at WorldFest
-Deal to end nurses strike falls apart after hospital refuses to allow employees to return to their previous positions
-Near Polar Park, ATV driver charged with reckless driving after arriving WooSox fans put "in danger of injury"
-Kayaker spotted on flooded Worcester street (:40)
-Severe thunderstorm brings flooding to Worcester region (4:41)
-Worcester courthouse closed because of flooding
-Crompton Park pool closed until further notice
-Worcester teachers' salary slightly below state average, well above U.S.
-Worcester club cancels outdoor concerts amid neighborhood complaints
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
-Five things to do: 'Princess Bride,' Messiah sing-along and more ...
-Foreigner is touring again, with a trip to Indian Ranch August 26th
-Bill Shaner: The gentrification of The Bridge begins
-First City Council candidate takes the WRTA Challenge
-ICYMI: It's easy for police to seize money. Worcester's District Attorney makes it hard for people to get their money back
-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): Look! Actual pictures of "Dexter" in Grafton
-Princeton library booked for Stephen King film "Salem's Lot"
-Dean Park in Shrewsbury closed; Jordan Pond open
-Rutland chief reviews pandemic crime stats
-Spencer firefighter continuing recovery at home following emergency surgery to remove massive brain tumor
-Bravehearts pay tribute to their greatest fan on what would have been her 63rd birthday
-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: WuXi Biologics approved for expansion of $60 million Worcester facility at The Reactory
-Gov. Baker proposes $1 billion unemployment insurance fund cut to unburden employers
-National: Indiana factory shooting leaves 2 women dead
-Western U.S. drought threatens hydropower from dams (1:47)
-New England: N.H. mother facing charges after 1-year-old ODs on methadone
-Health: How to lose weight in middle age without blaming metabolism
-Food: Dunkin’ offering discounted coffees to celebrate start of Patriots season
-Animals: When puppies fly! Photographer captures "floating" pooches
-Shopping: Toys R Us is coming to more than 400 Macy's stores next year
-Homes: Burned-out Northern Calif. home lists for $850,000
-History: Central Exchange and Bay State House, Worcester
-TV/Streaming: New on Hulu in September
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Thrift store returns 146-year-old marriage certificate to great-granddaughter
-Meanwhile, in Utah, birthday party guest jumps on alligator's back after it bit its trainer and wouldn't let go
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-Testing picks up at downtown Worcester clinic
-Diocese of Worcester remains undecided about its mask policy in schools
-Poll shows broad support in Mass. for statewide school mask mandate
-Gov. Baker mandates vaccines for 44,000 state employees (2:00)
-Big Worcester music festival will require proof of vaccination
-Updated numbers for every Worcester County city and town
-81% support school mask mandate in Massachusetts, poll finds
-Upcoming vaccination clinics in Worcester
-ICYMI: Small business owner calls on Gov. Baker to reissue statewide indoor mask mandate
-Mass. health officials report 1,373 new cases, 4 additional deaths
-Antibody treatments are "not the path out of this pandemic," even if they work, doctor says
-Do I need a booster shot if I had COVID and am vaccinated?
-"These children are innocent human beings:" A children's hospital overwhelmed by surge
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 47 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-State plans playground, spray deck and more at Lake Park
-Many hands, clean work on Earth Day, Working for Worcester cleanups
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-UMass Memorial Health buys Worcester Business Center (former Thom McAn building) for $14 million
-Community Healthlink workers make plea to City Council for support
-Worcester wants to pause a code to reduce emissions. Here’s why
-Worcester Mayor Joe Petty, other elected officials endorse Ed Markey for reelection
-Mass has No. 2 highest effective tax rate in U.S. What state beats it?
-Tree House Brewing looks to move into old “Cheers” bar in Boston (2:11). Article
-11-year-old to represent Wachusett Equestrian Team at national competition (3:01)
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review: stretch code clash, Tech High surge, marathon spirit
>FAITH: New bishop for Episcopal Diocese of Western Mass., which includes Worcester
-Why churches are closing amid a Catholic comeback
>DINING OUT: Specials at Worcester-area restaurants for the cost-conscious diner
-ICYMI: Driver arrested in crash that killed 10-year-old Webster girl (:30). Article
-Brother of 4-year-old who fell 7 stories in Worcester says child is expected to make full recovery
-Worcester half marathon planned for 2027 return
-Worcester Caribbean American Carnival canceled for 2026. Here’s why
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Friday Night Lights go viral: AJ Greene brings YouTube buzz to Wachusett
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
-Absentee ballot information for town election
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Company that runs Oxford transfer station fined $20,000
-Rutland public safety hangs on outcome of Prop. 2½ override vote
-No open burning in Shrewsbury tomorrow
-Homeless man arrested for stealing beef jerky, chili and Snickers from Leominster Walmart
-Charlton selectmen approve dispatcher hire, recognize 26-year D.P.W. veteran
-Brookfield Select Board vote fails; questions emerge over use of Vice Chair title
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Author Jose Enrique Delmonte Soñé, Alton Brown and more
-Quench your "Jurassic Quest" at dinosaur-themed park
-Acclaimed guitarist Aaron Larget-Caplan to give free concert to celebrate the the nation's 250th in Southbridge
-Celebrate Patriots’ Day at these popular events
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1367 (30:00): Rob Bellamy, Theo Lawrence and more
>OPINION: Ray Mariano: The assault on women's rights in America
-Brian Nelson Laurel cartoon on Worcester April school vacation
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 489 (26:37): Eric Alper, MD
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:54): 5 big issues Worcester is talking about right now
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former owner of Edgemere Diner and Route 20 Pizza
>SPORTS: NFL not investigating Mike Vrabel's behavior with reporter Dianna Russini
-Russini mounts daring rescue of elderly man, dog
-Celtics-76ers predictions roundup
-Bruins-Sabres predictions roundup
-Red Sox lose to Detroit, 4-1
-Dodgers reportedly plan to call up Millbury's Ryan Ward
-Holy Cross women's lacrosse team knocks off No. 17 Loyola, 14-9
-Holy Cross men's rowing posts 3 wins on Senior Day
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Nashville, 2-1
-Railers beat Thunder, 3-2
>NATIONAL: Iran says it has closed Strait of Hormuz again
-Mom of 3 accused of helping husband run prostitution ring catering to cops out of family home
-Tragic: 4 teens arrested for allegedly kidnapping former classmate, torturing him over girlfriend dispute
>NEW ENGLAND: Paul Revere's midnight ride is reenacted (2:39)
-Fatal Lexington police shooting under investigation
-Mass. high school employee found dead amid investigation into "sexualized" TikTok video
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross freshman Trevor Smith explores passion for photography
-From marine science to the M.I.S.E. Program: A S.T.E.M. educator’s journey
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 U.S. tourist attractions with the longest lines
-Do you really have to check out of a hotel?
>BUSINESS: How North Carolina beat Mass. on jobs
-How does average hourly pay in Mass. compare to other states? See data
-Magic retirement number hits $1.46 million — half of Americans unprepared
>HEALTH: Can your zip code impact your heart health? (2:38)
-Doctors link air pollution to sinus infections and chronic congestion (2:23). Article
>SHOPPING: Bissell recalls 1.7 million steam cleaners over burn risk
>TV/STREAMING: Bravo pauses "The Real Housewives of Miami" amid low ratings
>MOVIES: "Violent Night 2" trailer introduces Kristen Bell as Mrs. Claus
>CELEBRITY: Christina Applegate hospitalized amid M.S. battle: Report
-Natalie Portman is pregnant with baby No. 3, her first with partner Tanguy Destable
>ANIMALS: Cat cries for hours under dumpster. What happened next (2:00)
>HISTORY: 20 years later: How Mass. health care reform changed access
>GOOD NEWS: How a 10-year-old boy's birthday wish demonstrates acceptance and love (2:33)
-Meanwhile, in San Francisco, sea lion wanders inland to neighborhood
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