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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Summer-like heat and humidity today
+6:00: It was supposed to be a marriage proposal at Polar Park. It didn't end well
+6:00: Worcesteria: Worcester Community United forges bonds between groups
+6:00: Police arrest 2nd man for January shooting in Webster
+6:00: Millbury neighbors voice "strong opposition" to Rice Pond Village plans
+6:00: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
+Noon: TGIF! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands for the latest specials before your weekend making plans
+Noon: Preserving Worcester Hibernian Cultural Centre's Green St. home
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - July 16
+Noon: 5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
+Noon: Adoption Option: Meet Tidbit
+Noon: Expect these 5 foods to cost more this summer
+Noon: Holden leaf and brush dropoff Saturday
-Homes: More than 75% of houses sold in Worcester in June went for more than asking price, report shows
-Worcester restaurateur didn’t back down
-Contractor details quitting job as Worcester official's fraud trial continues
-Earlier: Worcester official wore wire for FBI years before fraud indictment
-Worcester is ranked as 83rd best place to live in the U.S.
-Suspects in Worcester lifeguard stabbing too dangerous to release
-No wake order on Lake Quinsigamond is lifted
-Worcester Food Truck Throwdown and Craft Fair returns July 31
-Five Things to Do: Miss Massachusetts, Vic DiBitetto and more ...
-Only in The 016: Comedian Tony V on performing at benefit for family of fallen Worcester officer (10:58)
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music & Live Streaming List
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-NEW EPISODE of Wachusett Wine & Spirits Whiskey Wednesday (41:17): 5 Mezcals you should try
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Leicester police ask, Is this your safe?
-2 Shrewsbury ponds remain closed because of E. Coli levels
-Holy mackerel! Shrewsbury resident catches huge fish in Cape Cod Canal
-Auburn police handing out rewards to kids wearing helmets while biking
-Sutton Historical Society announces events for 2021
-Tickets are on sale for Holy Cross football at Polar Park
-Bravehearts drop two. Next home game 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Buy tickets
-Free hat, ticket to Bravehearts game with vaccination card
-WooSox fall to RailRiders, 11-3
-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
-New England: Pilot of hot air balloon falls to his death on New Hampshire-Vermont border
-Tragic: 72-year-old man drowns after falling off homemade bridge into brook in N.H.
-Animals: Mass. residents urged to take down bird feeders
-Food: Popeyes stockpiling chicken amid shortages, price hikes
-TV/Streaming: New on Disney Plus in August
-Celebrity: Amazon Alexa now features voices of Shaquille O'Neal, Melissa McCarthy
-History: Elias Howe, sewing machine inventor from Spencer, gets a little help from the Beatles
-Shopping: U.S. sues Amazon for selling dangerous products
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Young Marines in Florida surprise World War II veteran on his 93rd birthday
-Planet of the grapes: Meanwhile, in India, monkey swipes wine from liquor store, gets drunk
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: Cases this week for every city and town
+6:00: CDC leader: U.S. in "pandemic of the unvaccinated" (1:42)
-"You can’t do it alone": Battling addiction during COVID-19
-New antibody treatment center opens in Worcester (:42)
-Los Angeles County to restore indoor mask mandate for all as cases rapidly increase
-Mass. doctor addresses common vaccine myths (4:53)
-Over a quarter of COVID-19 patients still symptomatic after 6 months, study finds
-ICYMI: New mobile lab helping in fight against COVID-19 in Worcester
-Another 236 cases in Massachusetts are announced as Delta variant raises concerns of further spread
-79 fully vaccinated Mass. residents have died from breakthrough infections, data shows
-Can you travel without a vaccine card?
-Register now for $1 million giveaway. Enter at vaxmillionsgiveaway.com
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:43). High of 70 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Hudson man accused of killing grandmother with skateboard
+Noon: 10 Worcester properties near WPI listed for $9.9 million
+Noon: Worcester residents defy city chicken ban as backyard flocks grow
+Noon: When does the Jewish holiday of Passover start, end?
+Noon: Splendid Torch to perform for Club 321 at Mechanics Hall
+Noon: Last Call: Anne O'Connor, historian and author
+Noon: Dunkin' giving away 1,000,001 free coffees today (:28)
-Woman shot on Millbury Street in Worcester, suspect in custody (2:10). Article
-Worcester man killed in Boston hit-and-run
-Police investigate deadly crash in Charlton (2:16). Article
-Car burned to crisp: Millbury High senior had good excuse for tardiness
-Worcester’s "A Better Life" housing program helps break generational poverty by promoting self-sufficiency
-139-unit Worcester housing project faces setback as developer requests extension
-After 10 years and $16 million raised, Creative Hub Worcester center to open in April
-Worcester councilor seeks 911 info as city faces major mental health lawsuit
-Radio Worcester (25:27): Why Sen. Robyn Kennedy says the legislature audit may face a constitutional challenge
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant closed today for private event
-ICYMI: Tractor-trailer fire on I-290 in Worcester snarls Tuesday morning commute (:35). Article
-Worcester man gets 30 years in prison for sexually exploiting 3 young girls
-Police warn of rash of "smash & grabs" at trail parking lots
-Walmart warehouse, in former Sam's Club off Route 146, closing
-Street sweeping begins in Worcester on April 6th
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Fundraiser to support staff of 122 Diner
-Message from 122 Diner after last week's crash
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Body cam video captures dramatic chase through Webster neighborhood (:46). Article
-Oxford town manager who recently resigned is suing town
-First Student, Teamsters avert looming school bus strike
-Spencer selectmen authorize Proposition 2½ override questions be placed on ballot
-Police searching for driver who allegedly caused serious 4-car crash in Clinton
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Hanover Theatre announces 7-show 2026-27 Broadway Series
-Listen Up: Good Sleepy at home base with new album
-Rush debuts new drummer at Canada’s JUNO Awards
-50 years of Steve Miller Band’s "Fly Like An Eagle" celebrated with limited-edition picture disc
>OPINION: Sarah Connell Sanders: Retired teacher Velah Mary Hazard turns 100, saw history unfold
-Tom Marino: Worcester councilor seeks 911 mental health response info
-Janice Harvey: No Kings rally at Institute Park puts age in perspective
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:13): Does Worcester’s Human Rights Commission have any real power?
-Unity Radio's Future Focus (58:58): District 2 City Councilor Robert Bilotta, District A School Committee member Molly McCullough
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who delayed her retirement into her 70s
>SPORTS: Patriots set for HBO’s "Hard Knocks" next year
-Mike Vrabel shares notable Patriots updates at NFL League Meeting
-Celtics’ best and worst first-round matchups
-Bruins beat Dallas, 6-3
-Red Sox lose to Houston, 9-2
-Bravehearts' June 3rd Baseball in Education game is sold out
-Holy Cross football 2026 season tickets on sale now
-Railers, Islanders partnership may be nearing end
-UConn wins would mean furniture jackpot at Jordan's (2:10)
-U.S. men's soccer team loses to Portugal, 2-0
>NATIONAL: Excitement builds for Artemis II mission around the moon (2:23)
-Nancy Guthrie's Arizona home left eerily untouched and in "immaculate" condition after abduction: report
-Tragic: Student killed himself after shooting teacher at top high school
>NEW ENGLAND: Housekeeper assaulted, tied up in "horrendous" home invasion (1:05)
-M.B.T.A. announces free Fridays, half‑price commuter rail passes for summer (1:06)
>COLLEGES: 4 finalists in running to take over as chancellor at UMass Medical School
-Anna Maria AMCAT Recap – Winter Edition
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 10 worst U.S. cities for seasonal allergies
-Best Amazon travel deals: Luggage, pillows, adapters, portable tech
>BUSINESS: You could be getting a bigger-than-normal refund. Here’s why (2:37)
-LPL Financial Research: Earnings likely to grow double digits again; will markets care?
-Worcester hospice care provider names new C.E.O.
>HEALTH: Diabetes warning signs and risks in women
-Hims customized weight loss plans, GLP-1 plans and meal replacements
>HOMES: Mass. home sales down more than 10% to start 2026
>FOOD: The scientific reason soda tastes better in a can
>TV/STREAMING: Yellowstone's Mo Brings Plenty floored Monica got killed off on "Marshals"
-Rip, Beth's "Yellowstone" spinoff "Dutton Ranch" gets first trailer — and a premiere date
>MOVIES: "The Housemaid" sequel with Sydney Sweeney, Kirsten Dunst gets release
>CELEBRITY: Tiger Woods breaks silence after D.U.I. arrest following car crash
-Sydney Sweeney wears sheer lingerie to the theater in sizzling Syrn video
>ANIMALS: Confused Husky puppy learns how to be a dog (3:21)
>HISTORY: Lincoln Square in Worcester, circa 1926
>GOOD NEWS: Newlywed fan wins $20,000 after hitting half-court shot
-Meanwhile, in Michigan, woman makes daring escape from cops by slipping through police car window
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