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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Sunshine under smoky skies, high in low 80s
+6:30: Police: All suspects connected to Worcester shooting in custody
+6:30: Shore Park Beach closed because of health advisory
+6:30: D’Errico’s Market expanding to new location in Sturbridge
+6:30: Worcesteria: Ryan Reynolds should shoot "Deadpool 3" in Worcester
+6:30: Chamber Exchange (10:24): Jennifer Hernandez, GEM Marketing Solutions
+6:30: Janice Harvey: Long-delayed trip to D.C. proves an emotional experience
+6:30: With COVID limits lifted, Worcester theater, music venues going live
+6:30: Holy Cross basketball tickets now on sale
+10:00: No one seriously hurt in 3-car crash in Auburn
+10:00: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - July 20
+10:00: Worcester City Council Agenda Preview: July 20
-Grave mistake in Worcester cemetery leaves murder victims buried in wrong plots (3:20). Article
-Email shows former Worcester official asked for developer to sign for reimbursement on work not done
-Law enforcement seeks information on missing Worcester teen
-Worcester jeweler is building his reputation making custom pieces for Joyner Lucas, NFL players and other celebrities
-228-unit apartment building breaks ground today across from Polar Park
-Worcester reveals plan for using $110 million federal stimulus grant
-Local homeowners, water repair companies deal with record breaking rainfall
-Central Mass. native combines science and art to battle climate change
-WCCA-TV's "Worcester Election Countdown" No. 11 (28:46): Meet Moe Bergman, At-Large City Councilor
-"Right Tree, Right Place" to remove 11 trees in Worcester
-Bill Shaner: The Bridge is dead; long live The Bridge
-ICYMI: A village of tiny homes will offer permanent housing for Worcester’s homeless population
-Tribute to 35-year-old Worcester "wife, daughter, sister, and friend" who passed away after surgery
-Only in The 016: Comedian Tony V on performing at benefit for family of fallen Worcester officer (10:58)
-Stormy weather stalls Greater Worcester Opera's "Classic Broadway" show
-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
-Wachusett Wine & Spirits Whiskey Wednesday (41:17): 5 Mezcals you should try
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): West Brookfield police officer saves 3 people from home struck by lightning (2:05)
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Trucking company leaving Sutton, moving to Auburn
-WATCH: Lightning strike sends Uxbridge family scrambling indoors
-Dean Park and Gauch Park ponds in Shrewsbury remain closed
-Millbury discusses future of building that housed Care Factory
-State of emergency in Orange after flooding (2:28)
-LakePharma of Worcester sold to Albany firm
-GWCF revises pandemic, racial equity grants to focus on nonprofit effectiveness
-Bravehearts' next home game 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Buy tickets
-Free hat, ticket to Bravehearts game with vaccination card
-WooSox listen, move George's Coney Island to main concourse
-Pirates shake first-place Rattlers, 68-44
-Jesse Burkett 10U All-Stars are softball state champs
-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
-At the office: Program at QCC helps older adults train for manufacturing jobs
-National: Monstrous wildfire in Oregon is now a third the size of Rhode Island
-Smoke from western wildfires could create hazy skies in Mass.
-New England: Mass. House preparing to vote on sports betting
-Mass. store clerk tries to hijack lottery customer’s winning scratch ticket
-Food: Subway launches a website to share the "truth" about its tuna
-Health: Worcester launches 15-week fitness series at city parks
-Animals: Cuddliest duck ever is obsessed with giant dog (3:07)
-TV/Streaming: CNN to debut new streaming service in early 2022
-Movies: Ryan Reynolds, Will Ferrell filming this week at Mechanics Hall
-Celebrity: Halle Berry spotted filming movie in Plainville
-History: The Chutes at White City
-Shopping: Target’s teacher discount is back until end of July
-Homes: Video tour of Burncoat Street home for sale (4:43)
-Meanwhile, in California, video captures car flying through power lines, crashing on road
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:30: Don’t be fooled into letting your guard down against COVID, U.S. Surgeon General says
-Only 60% of Worcester is vaccinated, causing concern in the community
-Mass. doctor on growing number of cases (3:09)
-Provincetown officials issue new mask advisory in light of outbreak
-Massachusetts schools to keep current fall plan amid pediatrics group call for universal masking
-ICYMI: Here’s what vaccinated people need to know as case counts rise
-717 new cases, 4 deaths in latest Mass. report
-Fully vaccinated Americans will be able to enter Canada again on Aug. 9
-"Breakthrough" cases after vaccines are rare and expected. What you need to know
-WHO officials: We could have COVID under control next year "we we’re really lucky"
-What are symptoms for those who are vaccinated?
-Register now for $1 million giveaway. Enter at vaxmillionsgiveaway.com
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 70 today in Worcester
-Mass. could see warmer, wetter winter, National Weather Service says
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: How Worcester residents can sign up for 2027 health plans
+Noon: Gov. Healey sets 60% school breakfast goal; Worcester schools averaged 37.6%
+Noon: Early voting update: Nearly 10,000 ballots cast so far in Worcester
+Noon: Worcester man's Halloween display raises money for charity (2:57)
-Asbestos discovery closes Worcester Head Start facility
-Kelley Square and Mill Street were redesigned. Are they safer today?
-Worcester Human Rights Commission to review police policies, homeless encampment proposal
-Where is Aaron Pennington? Fugitive search enters third year (2:22)
-Max German of Shrewsbury a finalist in "Voice of Logan" contest
-Westborough police chief on leave following an incident in Shrewsbury (:20). Article
-Parents recall Uxbridge Officer LaPorta as community honors him
-Earlier: D.A.: Investigation into death of Uxbridge officer results in no charges
-Worcester County Wonders: The Phantom of the Palladium
-In historic company: Women of Worcester's past, present honored in new mural
-College closures derail students’ plans, leaving some unsure when they’ll return
>DINING OUT: Avvio Ristorante wins early buzz with home-made pasta and tasty pizzas
-Large audience, low price: Give your restaurant's social media a boost on The 016
-Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (5:02)
-ICYMI: Anna Maria weighs giving interested buyers more time after auction cancellation
-Worcester Homeowner Summit set for November 7th at DCU Center
-Worcester police, D.E.A. find fentanyl in Clover Street raid
-Worcester police seize 38 guns, ghost gun frames
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN: This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Wachusett Teacher Spotlight: Brian Lux
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Community Advocate Hometown Helper: Bernice Gero, animal advocate
-Warrant issued for man who broke into ex-girlfriend’s home in Barre while she was asleep
-Coolidge Elementary School's hidden staircase evokes Shrewsbury memories from decades past
-Meadows Montessori excited to open in Westborough
-New warehouse plans before Westborough Planning Board
-New Northborough fire chief says he has felt "truly welcomed" by town officials, community
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Gateway Players in Southbridge to hold auditions for "The Lifespan of a Fact"
-Dudley's first poetry slam brings community to the Fun Zone Playground wooded stage
-100 FM The Pike (20:41): Ken Casey from Dropkick Murphys on music as a force for change
>OPINION: Tommy Dorfman: Ticket prices are out of control. Gov. Healey’s bill will make them worse
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 510 (28:21): City clerks & state election
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown reacts to W.P.D. internal investigation in Toomey case (24:59)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native who was a lauded poet
>SPORTS: NESN and NESN+ to broadcast select Holy Cross contests
-Railers lose to Maine, 3-1
-Radio Worcester (15:13): Worcester Railers celebrate 1,000 wins for city hockey
>NATIONAL: Christa Pike's executioners given ominous warning before botched lethal injection: court docs
-Devastated mom recalls horror of toddler being pronounced dead, before he's discovered alive in morgue
-Tragic: Nurse dies after shrimp allergy during honeymoon
>NEW ENGLAND: Sandra Birchmore's therapist back on the stand Monday (:59)
-Woman charged with manslaughter in 4-year-old daughter's fentanyl death (:22)
-Over 130 residents evacuated from Lexington nursing home (2:25)
>POLITICS: What does the Governor's Council do? Worcester candidates weigh in
-What is Mass. ballot Question 7? (8:52)
-Full debate on Mass. ballot Question 7 (29:03)
>COLLEGES: Clark campus conversation, McGovern visit examine America’s past and present
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Airbnb making changes to guest cleaning requirements (1:39)
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-U.S credit card debt is on the rise. Here's how to keep yourself out of credit card debt
-Small businesses need to leverage home field advantage with S.E.O.
>SHOPPING: How inflation is hitting all parts of Halloween celebration (1:59)
>HOMES: The surprising places to never charge your phone, safety experts say
>HEALTH: "Circadian" depression may be the reason why you can't sleep
-How walking regularly can protect your brain for years to come (6:18)
>FOOD: Ina Garten reveals unique ingredient she uses in eggs
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for "Lupin: Part 4" on Netflix (2:30)
>MOVIES: The craziest horror villains compilation (42:09)
>CELEBRITY: "Office Space" star Richard Riehle dies at 78
-Kurt Cobain's death investigation takes new turn over cop's shocking claim casting doubt on suicide
>ANIMALS: Hound gets caught breaking all her friends out of daycare (1:54)
>HISTORY: The Old Yarmouth Inn on the Cape is still going strong after 330 years
>GOOD NEWS: Veteran sees brother face-to-face for first time in 40 years
-Meanwhile, in England, escaped emu wins wrestling match in middle of road
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