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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: More rain Monday, flash flood warning issued
+5:30: Worcester police arrest man for armed robbery of Honey Farms
+5:30: Worcester Public Schools alumni network launched
+5:30: Dean Park Pond and Oak Island boat ramp in Shrewsbury closed
+5:30: Spencer police issue warning on stolen mail, check fraud
+5:30: Local talent headlines Bravehearts' 12 All-Star selections
+1:00: 2 women arrested after auto theft in Worcester
+1:00: Northbridge police searching for man accused of entering house (:26)
+1:00: Worcester ranked among 100 most-stressed cities in U.S.
+1:00: Route 146 crash leads to flame engulfed car, several injuries
-Worcesteria: The Bridge closes after prolonged battle to stay open
-Phantom Gourmet features Worcester restaurant (4:51)
-5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - July 12
-Vote for best ice cream spot in Taste of Massachusetts' "Game of Cones"
-Raising money for the Worcester County Food Bank, one hot dog at a time
-Fat Foot Films to begin filming new project in late July in Worcester
-Friends say comedy show a perfect way to celebrate officer Manny Familia
-Comic Lenny Clarke talks about comedy benefit for Familia family (12:19)
-Holy Cross chemistry professor blends roles as scientist and influencer to inspire students
-MBTA weekend ridership seeing post-pandemic rebound
-Chris Horton on 20 years of InCity Times and Cecelia
-This Week’s Roadwork in Worcester – Week of July 12
-Homes: A beacon for buyers priced out of Boston, Worcester is getting the buzz it deserves
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music & Live Streaming List for Monday
-Wachusett Wine & Spirits Whiskey Wednesday (27:12): Yellowstone Bourbon Barrel Pick
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): West Boylston restaurant closed for good
-Holden Board of Assessors residential cyclical inspections this week
-Shrewsbury seeking members for Affordable Housing Board of Trustees and Zoning Board of Appeals
-Business: America desperately needs 1 million more construction workers
-Danny Fantom sets example for emerging artists and Worcester citizens
-Song to Get You Through the Week: Prefab Messiahs offer two videos of "Beautiful Things"
-Music Worcester announces results of 2021 Young Artists Competition
-Bravehearts close in on league lead at All-Star Break. Home doubleheader at 10:30 a.m. Thursday on Camp Day. Buy tickets
-Free hat, ticket to Bravehearts game with vaccination card
-WooSox drop second straight at Lehigh Valley
-Bennifield throws 5 TDs in Pirates' win
-Cars: Great Savings right now at Bertera Nissan in Auburn (4:12)
-RV rentals and sales, including at Fuller RV in Boylston, are shaking up the travel industry
-National: American optimism is the highest it's been in more than 10 years
-Billionaire Richard Branson rockets to space aboard own ship (2:10)
-Health: Getting Better Together Podcast, Episode 2 (14:41)
-Animals: Cat goes absolutely everywhere with his dad (3:07)
-History: The old Union Station in Worcester
-Food: Beyond Meat launches new meat-free chicken tenders
-Shopping: Receive up to a $2,000 rebate with select purchase at Sclamo's
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 101-year-old woman gets new, larger wheelchair after calling 911 in pain
-Movies: Marvel's "Black Widow" blows past $215 million between box office and Disney+ Premier Access
-"I thought it was a dog." Meanwhile, in Plymouth, couple surprised to find pig running down road
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+5:30: Expert says "surprising amount of deaths" will occur in some areas from increased cases
+5:30: Health officials flag "small" reaction risk with Johnson & Johnson's vaccine
+1:00: Radio Worcester (8:31): Dr. Michael Hirsh talks with us about the Delta variant & vaccinations
-Supporting Worcester children amid the pandemic
-UMass Medical School researchers to evaluate treatment options for early infection
-Dr. Fauci says it's too soon to say if Americans may need vaccine booster
-Life after the 1918 flu has lessons for our post-pandemic world
-ICYMI: Vaccination site in downtown Worcester closes
-Bonus relief pay for essential workers varied widely across states during pandemic
-Register now for $1 million giveaway. Enter at vaxmillionsgiveaway.com
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:44). High of 64 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Counterfeit ticket scam leads to parents missing Worcester high school graduation
+6:00: Facing eviction, Worcester's Boston Market owner plans a rebranding instead
+6:00: Providence & Worcester train derails in Rhode Island neighborhood
+6:00: Worcester police arrest suspect in connection with shooting near University Park
+6:00: Renters find relief at Worcester legal clinic to clear their eviction records
+6:00: W.R.T.A. adds new accessible vans to paratransit fleet
+6:00: Shakira, Jason Aldeen concerts at Fenway Park abruptly canceled (:31)
+6:00: Former Holy Cross star Stacey Hochkins named USA Hockey Adult Player of the Year
+Noon: Bullet found in parking lot of Auburn Middle School; school had been dismissed
+Noon: Things to Do: James Oliver Band, M'bolo, Jay Sully and more ...
+Noon: Traditional food and music on tap at Middle Eastern Festival
+Noon: "American Idol" winner David Cook to headline annual Pet Rock Fest
+Noon: Summer@Music Worcester returns with 3 different concerts
+Noon: Worcester students eye "Origin" as part of ArtsWorcester Future Arts Workers
+Noon: Joann Fabrics officially closed in Shrewsbury
-Police investigating death of college student in Worcester
-Work begins on $120 million downtown Worcester housing development
-Worcester police investigate gunfire at University Park; person treated for wounds
-Vandal leaves offensive messages on sign outside Worcester middle school
-Heralded Worcester school faces possible closure as state Senate cuts its funding
-Worcester clothing brand Cosmic Unicornz to find permanent home
-Fitness in the Parks Summer Series kickoff Friday
-Administration seeking to close 2 Central Mass. Job Corps centers as part of elimination of program nationwide
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief for May
-Doherty Memorial High School graduation (1:37:57)
-Worcester Public Schools' Ask the Superintendent (22:10): Vision of a learner with Belmont Street School
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:22): Fallout from the State of the City protest
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Lobster Rolls (5:17)
-ICYMI: Workers threaten to strike at UMass Memorial Health
-Firm to study solutions to I-290 divide in Worcester
-18-unit apartment complex planned on site of old 3-decker in Worcester
-Worcester wants to reclaim its manufacturing leadership, but tariffs may stand in the way
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): May & June Senior Center events
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-Holden police welcome new officer
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Vandals destroy Leominster Little League fields (2:23). Article
-In Shrewsbury Center, a new gathering place for the Jewish community
-High school productions up for TAMY awards
-Clinton student-athletes receive honors from coaches
-West Boylston police log May 19th to 25th
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Creative and creepy: Mike Mars talks about a life in film, music and horror
-On self-titled debit album, Sunday Junkie sets stage for musicians' next chapter
-The Big E announces Train as 2025 headliner. See schedule, ticket info
>OPINION: Nicole Bell: Cassie Ventura's story deserves to end in justice
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: Open letter to Councilor Bergman
-WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No. 928 (27:59): Maureen Schwab
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (47:50)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former Worcester Fire Chief Geoffrey Gardell
>SPORTS: Stefon Diggs' boat party causes stir as he misses Patriots O.T.A.s
-Patriots O.T.A. takeaways: Drake Maye improves, but offense still a step behind
-Bravehearts win season opener, 9-7
-What to know before Bravehearts Opening Day
-Bravehearts Opening Night giveaway. Next home game: 6:30 Friday. Get tickets here
-Red Sox lose to Brewers, 6-5
-Holy Cross men’s soccer names 2025 team captains
-Jeopardy! highlights WooSox player's unique and clever nickname
-WooSox beat RailRiders, 5-4
>NATIONAL: D.O.G.E. can access sensitive Treasury payment systems, judge rules
-3 city-killing asteroids could strike Earth within weeks
>TRAGIC: Man dies in crash while giving daughter driving lesson: Reports
>NEW ENGLAND: Missing U.N.H. student found dead
-Karen Read trial analysis (21:23): Courtroom showdown after prosecution's crash finale
>COLLEGES: Voice artist and Holy Cross class of 1968 alum James Conlan
-Assumption president says colleges must "take a hard look" at themselves
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Weekend getaway in Connecticut
>BUSINESS: Market Basket C.E.O. Arthur T. Demoulas placed on leave amid new allegations (2:23). Article
-LPL Financial Research: Can earnings catch up to this stock market rally?
-Take W.B.J.'s 2025 Midyear Economic Forecast survey
>SHOPPING: Walmart uses hidden barcodes to avoid "skip scanning"
>HEALTH: Weight loss in middle age offers long-term health benefits
-Skin cancer prevention: What you may not know about sunscreen, health (2:10)
>FOOD: How 1 ingredient transformed McDonald's Egg McMuffin
>TV/STREAMING: Until Friday, Peacock streaming deal for just $25 for a year
>MOVIES: Is "Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning" really the end? Tom Cruise may have revealed answer
>CELEBRITY: Brad Pitt speaks out on finalizing Angelina Jolie divorce after 8 years
>ANIMALS: Courageous puppy fights off pack of coyotes in 45-minute battle, heart-stopping video shows
>HISTORY: Worcester Heritage Society snapshots: 1870s Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Winchester 8-year-old recognized for fundraising success
-Meanwhile, in Florida, trapper wrestles alligator on highway median
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-Worcester Area Director (part-time), Matthew 25
+Multiple positions, Nancy Chang Restaurant
+Police officers, town of Leicester
-Part-time bartender, Patsie Dugan's
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