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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Nice looking Tuesday, high of 79 in Worcester
+6:00: Spraying for mosquitos in Worcester after West Nile detected
+6:00: Restaurant offers sneak peek at new dining room on Shrewsbury Street
+6:00: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - August 17th
+6:00: Jet Ski ban on Indian Lake goes into effect on Wednesday
+6:00: Nuisance plant treatment at Indian Lake on Wednesday
+6:00: Radio Worcester (17:06): City Manager Ed Augustus talks ARPA money allocation, COVID, masks, and trash
+6:00: Worcesteria: What I did on my Summer vacation …
+6:00: Janice Harvey: The week that wasn't
+6:00: Cats, dogs, pets up for adoption at Worcester area shelters
+6:00: McDonald’s is adding a sweet new treat for fall
-Demolition of Greendale Mall in Worcester begins
-$1 million scratch ticket sold at Worcester grocery store
-22-year-old man faces firearm charges after break-in report in Worcester
-A summer tradition, Worcester Hot Dog Safari is underway
-Beer and wine store OK'd for Midtown Mall
-New food vendor to open at Worcester Public Market
-Somerville developer wants Worcester's The Bridge site rezoned
-Spencer firefighter undergoing emergency surgery to remove massive brain tumor
-Food (brought to you by Flashfood): Want a week's worth of produce for just $5? Stress-free savings are just a few clicks away.
-Worcester's rental & utility assistance resource week
-Worcester schedules 3 meetings to seek input for use of federal funds
-POW! WOW! Worcester underway with artists, murals to paint in Main South
-Worcester Organ Concerts return to Mechanics Hall on August 18th
-WATCH: Sherwood Diner makes its move to Polar Park in Worcester
-See inside the renovated Worcester Public Library, with a new children’s center and entrance facing Worcester Common
-ICYMI: Worcester family escapes early morning house fire on Ferdinand Street
-WCCA-TV's "Worcester Election Countdown," Episode 15 (27:55): Meet Sean Rose, incumbent candidate
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
-Wachusett Wine & Spirits Whiskey Wednesday (30:24): Rebel Bourbon Store Pick
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): West Boylston couple creates Wild Roots plant truck
-Cat abandoned in Westborough found in McDonald's parking lot
-Shrewsbury hiring Treasurer/Collector
-Big Chief Band returns to Grafton roots at Wednesday concert
-Westborough researcher on a mission to prevent suicide
-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
-Business: WBJ announces the 40 Under Forty, Class of 2021
-At the office: Returning to your old company in a new role could be your best career move
-Shopping: Lounge chairs sold at Dollar General recalled after finger amputation, laceration reports
-Animals: 14-year-old Golden Retriever brings surprises to neighbors every day (3:43)
-Homes: See inside this 1720s Uxbridge estate listed for $800,000
-History: Poli's Theater, now Hanover Theater
-Celebrity: Johnny Depp says Hollywood is boycotting him
-TV/Streaming: "The Price Is Right" celebrates 50th season with weeklong celebration
-Movies: Ryan Reynolds says locally shot "Free Guy" sequel is a go
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Worcester court officer helps students with backpacks
-He's lovin' it! Meanwhile, in the U.K., "Big Mac rat" braves traffic for beef patties, special sauce
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: Study: Younger children more likely to spread coronavirus
-U.S. experts to recommend vaccine boosters at 8 months
-Worcester Public Schools prepares for first day of class in 2 weeks
-Radio Worcester (8:36): Dr. Michael Hirsh on the state of COVID-19, masks, Delta variant and vaccinations
-Gov. Baker "not considering" new mask guidance
-Upcoming vaccination clinics in Worcester
-Worcester State students can win prizes for full vaccine record
-Shrewsbury municipal staff now wearing masks in Town Hall
-Mass. health officials report 2,996 new cases, 6 additional deaths
-Pfizer submits data to FDA showing a booster dose works well against original coronavirus and variants
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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