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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Heat index approaches 100 today
+6:00: Widow of Officer Manny Familia talks of the drowning and his commitment to serve Worcester (:54). Article
+6:00: Full video: Officer Familia’s wife speaks (4:05)
+6:00: Days before school starts, Leicester Middle School is unusable
+6:00: Artist Spotlight: Amber Tortorelli
+Noon: Five Things to Do: Josh Turner, Bring Your Own Improv, Memory Lame and more ...
+Noon: Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday
+Noon: Joyner Lucas set for first hometown show in years with Joyner Fest
+Noon: "Black Panther" movie chase unfolds in Worcester
+Noon: Southborough singer Storm Large's journey ends on "America's Got Talent"
-Worcester woman remembered as teen mentor as killer sentenced to 6 years
-No charges in Oxford daycare fire that seriously burned toddler
-Family of Officer Familia developing the "Manny Tube" for police vehicles
-Worcester businessman David Brunelle named Chairman of Berkshire Bank
-Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival returns to Worcester Common August 28th
-Check out the highlights from this year's Taste of Shrewsbury Street
-Traffic advisory for downtown Worcester during filming of movie
-Worcester residents get $25 your utility bill balance at Out to Lunch Thursday on the Common
-5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - August 26th
-ICYMI: First look inside Torrey Lofts, Worcester's newest apartments
-School Committee candidate calls for a new superintendent; superintendent suggests candidate "coached"
-Worcester Tech freshmen get ready for first full year since 6th grade
-5 questions for Richard Cipro, Worcester District 1 City Council candidate
-Forum to be held for District 5 City Council candidates
-Bill Shaner: "They shouldn't be in health care but they are"
-Earlier: St. Vincent Hospital adding replacement nurses at "a rapid pace"
-Marc Martel brings the Ultimate Queen Celebration Show to Indian Ranch
-Last Call with Worcester Pride organizer Al Green
-Spinstatz Showcase comes to Worcester in "Love & Hip Hop edition"
-Northlands calls it a summer with Lee Brice the final show of the season August 29th
-New Episode: Wachusett Wine & Spirits Whiskey Wednesday (40:33): Orgeat Syrup — What do I do with it?
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Auburn farmers market resumes Thursday
-West Boylston football makes call for motivational help from Marines
-Mosquito spraying on Shrewsbury High School campus
-Shrewsbury patrols to focus on impaired driving through September
-Meet the new staffers for Millbury Public Schools
-Southborough's Storm Large makes "America's Got Talent" quarterfinals
-Arrest made in Virginia for murder of Milford man
-The 210 Awards for the Worcester Bravehearts 2021 season
-Boston Globe: Massachusetts Pirates offer fans fun, affordable, winning indoor football
-WooSox beat Buffalo, 9-4
-Enter to win 2 tickets to a WooSox game, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-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
-Colleges: WPI names ambassador its first Distinguished Statesman in Residence
-UMass Medical School doctor lands $1.7 million grant
-Business: UMass Medical School named one of the best employers in Massachusetts
-Mass. biopharma industry swells with Worcester topping charts, says report
-New England: Man arrested after leading officers on wild chase in stolen Amazon van, police say
-Animals: 110 kittens and cats rescued from Louisiana looking for homes in Mass.
-Shopping: Shop the 21 best deals in Ulta's 21 Days of Beauty
-Food: Mass. company recalling chicken salad, dips due to contamination concerns
-Dunkin', Harpoon release 3 new fall beer flavors
-Homes: 5 open houses for you in Worcester
-History: Baseball game at the Oval in Worcester
-TV/Streaming: What’s leaving Netflix in September
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Florida restaurant customer leaves staff a $10,000 tip
-Meanwhile, in Florida, home for sale has a giant tree through the middle of it
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: Diocese of Worcester allowing parents to decide if students should wear masks
+6:00: What to know about Mass. school mask mandate exceptions
+6:00: Leominster woman, Conway student are winners of state’s final "Mass VaxMillions" giveaway
-Worcester teachers union in support of vaccine mandate for teachers, masks in schools
-School committee member proposes outdoor lunches as safety measure
-Hanover Theatre will require masks and proof of vaccination or negative test at least through Thanksgiving
-J&J says its booster shot generated a promising immune response in early trials
-Universal masking for Shrewsbury students while indoors
-WBJ Panel: Nonprofits find silver linings after surviving the pandemic
-FLEXcon mobilized to help the front lines
-Pediatric hospitalizations surge to highest on record as doctors brace for more
-Bodies stacked to the ceiling as surge creates backlog at funeral homes, crematories
-NIH director: Children 5-11 may be eligible for vaccine by end of year
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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