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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Cooler, cleaner today, high of 74
+6:00: Powerful winds damage Worcester County Sheriff's Office buildings (:33)
+6:00: MetroWest Drug Task Force arrests Worcester man
+6:00: Millbury Council on Aging director on paid leave pending results of investigation
+6:00: Eagle Lake in Holden is closed because of high bacteria levels
+6:00: Former St. Paul ace Luke Delongchamp prepares for college with Bravehearts
+6:00: Some McCormick spices recalled due to possible salmonella contamination
+Noon: St. Vincent Hospital will scale back services because of nurses strike (1:25)
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - July 28
+Noon: Last Call with Eric Nichols, exhibition producer for Exposure 2021
+Noon: "Voice" finalist Billy Gilman will headline Pet Rock Fest
+Noon: Vacancy on Worcester Public Library Board of Directors
-"It smelled a little funky": Smoke from western wildfires travels to Worcester
-2 Worcester hospitals ranked among best in the state
-Residential housing construction boom overwhelms Worcester construction businesses
-Local man acquitted in child rape case
-New pilot program in Worcester aims to expand outdoor dining
-ICYMI: Dessert bar, café opening on Worcester's Restaurant Row
-Radio Worcester (12:43): Worcester Restaurant Week 2021
-Food (brought to you by Flashfood): Less money on groceries = more for your family. Get fresh food for a fraction of the cost, and spend your savings on stuff the kids will love
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): At Oxford Market Basket, worker hoping to spread kindness helps veteran pay for groceries (2:08)
-Worcesteria: Ash Street mural pays homage to Canal District history
-Woo-Labs project seeks to strengthen city's educational opportunities outside schools
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
-Wachusett Wine & Spirits offers Rebel Bourbon from its single-barrel program
-Bright Eyes makes a stop at the Palladium
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Southbridge man wins $1 million lottery instant prize
-Multiple trees block roads in West Boylston after storm
-Farmers’ Market and Boom Box band on Thursday at Pappas in Auburn
-Shrewsbury selectmen vote to take land for Route 20 project
-Pie Town makes a delicious debut in Barre
-Charlie Coyle to headline Bravehearts' Hockey Night on Friday
-Bravehearts rained out. Next home game 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Buy tickets
-Free hat, ticket to Bravehearts game with vaccination card
-Olympic champ Biles withdraws from all-around competition a day after dropping out of team final
-At the office: Get a job offer? Here's what you can negotiate aside from your salary
-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
-Homes: Mass. mirroring national surge in home prices
-Tragic: Utah family mourns deaths of 5 relatives in 22-car pileup
-Animals: Worcester area pets waiting to be adopted: Sullivan, Camo, Robbie & more
-TV/Streaming: Here's how to get the best free trials on Apple TV+
-Celebrity: Linda Blair reveals if she will be in "Exorcist" reboot
-History: Worcester undertaker ad, 1920
-Meanwhile, in Pennsylvania, deli warns motorists with "Cop hides behind this sign" message
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: The science didn’t change, the virus did, Dr. Fauci says as CDC updates mask guidance
+6:00: Pfizer data suggests third dose of vaccine "strongly" boosts protection against Delta variant
+Noon: "Hard to believe": Hardwick health agent unable to convince residents to get vaccinated (2:01)
+Noon: Large study finds COVID-19 is linked to a substantial deficit in intelligence
-"The surge seems to be happening": COVID-19 hospitalizations spike in Worcester (2:33)
-CDC reverses indoor mask policy, saying vaccinated people and kids should wear them indoors
-"The virus doesn’t care that we’re tired of it": Doctor reacts to new mask guidance
-Upcoming vaccination clinics in Worcester
-Worcester mulls new mask guidance amid uptick in cases
-Radio Worcester (13:41): Allison Chapman of Health Choice 4 Action Massachusetts talks vaccine exemptions
-ICYMI: "We're all going to start wearing masks again": In Worcester, decreasing vaccinations a concern for some
-Mass. confirms 657 new cases, 12 more deaths
-With testing down, hard to know how much COVID is in Massachusetts
-Officials: More than 750 cases linked to Provincetown outbreak
-At the office: Employers have a legal right to mandate shots. Here's why
-State officials looking to increase vaccinations in kids ahead of school reopening (2:16)
-U.S. could see 200,000 cases a day within the next 6 weeks
-Moderna and Pfizer to expand vaccine trials for young children (:24)
-Register by Thursday for the last 4 $1 million giveaways. 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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