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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Tropical Storm Fred remnants bringing heavy rain
+6:00: Kayaker spotted on flooded Worcester street (:40)
+6:00: Severe thunderstorm brings flooding to Worcester region (4:41)
+6:00: Worcester courthouse closed because of flooding
+6:00: Crompton Park pool closed until further notice
+6:00: Storm damage in Clinton may have been cause by tornado (2:26)
+6:00: Nurses agree to Tenet’s staffing offer, still no agreement
+6:00: Spencer firefighter continuing recovery at home following emergency surgery to remove massive brain tumor
+Noon: Flash flooding inundates cars in Worcester (:51)
+Noon: 4 rescued from cars submerged on Route 20 in Worcester
+Noon: Flash Flooding in and around Worcester
+Noon: Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - August 19th
+Noon: Five things to do: 'Princess Bride,' Messiah sing-along and more ...
+Noon: Bill Shaner: The gentrification of The Bridge begins
+Noon: First City Council candidate takes the WRTA Challenge
+Noon: Today's Auburn concert and farmer’s market canceled
+Noon: Foreigner is touring again, with a trip to Indian Ranch August 26th
+Noon: Bravehearts pay tribute to their greatest fan on what would have been her 63rd birthday
-It's easy for police to seize money. Worcester's District Attorney makes it hard for people to get their money back
-Delta returning to Worcester Airport with daily flights to New York
-TSA preparing for reopening airport
-2021 Taste of Shrewsbury Street less than a week away
-"Black Panther" could be latest flick to take in the Worcester movie scene
-Former Doherty High star traded to Green Bay Packers
-Out to Lunch festival scheduled for Thursday on Worcester Common postponed a week
-St. Vincent nurses' strike at 164 days, weeks after Tenet offer
-Worcester ended fiscal 2021 in good financial shape, report says
-Radio Worcester Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Joe Petty (13:06): Afghan refugees, distracted driving and ARPA money
-ICYMI: Two Chefs Italian Restaurant to open in Worcester
-Wachusett Wine & Spirits Whiskey Wednesday (30:24): Rebel Bourbon Store Pick
-Last Call with Heleen van't Spijker, member of the Association of Women in Science
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Motorcyclist pinned under truck in West Boylston, hospitalized
-Consultant offers ideas to revitalize Shrewsbury Town Center
-New Shrewsbury Summer Festival comes to town Sunday
-Celebration is in full flower Saturday at Community Harvest Project
-South Grafton’s Polish National Home may soon be for sale
-Worcester Bravehearts franchise records set in 2021
-Bravehearts encouraged by sellout crowd in finale
-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: Amazon surpasses Walmart in customer spending, report says
-These are the jobs that stores are having the hardest time filling
-Colleges: QCC announces 2 Super Saturday registration events
-National: SNAP benefits get permanent 25% boost starting Oct. 1
-Tragic: Retired 911 dispatcher's last call was his father's death
-Health: Simple aspirin could play important role in fighting breast cancer
-Food: Hostess hamburger, hot dog buns recalled due to potential contamination risk
-Animals: Adorable baby sloth born at Stone Zoo holds "nice and tight to mom"
-Shopping: 10 great last minute back to school deals on Amazon you can get right now
-Homes: Worcester houses, condos continue high sales in July
-History: Lincoln Park boat landing and theater
-TV/Streaming: New on Disney Plus in September
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Mom dresses in cow costume to help guard kids crossing the street
-Meanwhile, in Australia, woman comes face-to-face with 10-foot python in supermarket
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: Diocese of Worcester remains undecided about its mask policy in schools
+6:00: Big Worcester music festival will require proof of vaccination
+6:00: 81% support school mask mandate in Massachusetts, poll finds
+Noon: Lowell teacher, Rockland student 4th VaxMillions winners
-Gov. Baker "seriously considering" vaccine mandate for state workers
-Small business owner calls on Gov. Baker to reissue statewide indoor mask mandate
-Gov. Baker disappointed by lack of guidance on boosters
-Here are the guidelines for Worcester Public Schools students this fall
-Child cases are steadily increasing. But with schools opening, expert warns this is just the beginning
-Health officials call for booster shots. Here's when they could be available
-ICYMI: U.S. to urge booster shots 8 months after vaccination (1:30)
-Mass. doctor on why protection from vaccines is declining (3:08)
-Upcoming vaccination clinics in Worcester
-States with low vaccination rates have 4 times higher hospitalization numbers, data says
-How long should I wait to get flu shot after vaccine?
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:41). High of 95 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Court docs reveal disturbing new details behind viral video involving ex-Southbridge McDonald’s manager (2:21). Article
-Cost to fix Worcester police station put at $20 million over 3 years\
-Tiny home village for homeless seniors breaks ground in Worcester
-Emergency closes Worcester restaurant until Friday
-Railers owner buys Pulse Magazine, CM Pride Magazine
-Worcester State nursing program welcomes first group of Anna Maria nursing students
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Aislinn Doyle: Thursday's School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester organizations get $425,000 for affordable housing efforts
-Back-to-back national honors spotlight Worcester Public Library’s evolving role
-Radio Worcester (23:08): Worcester City Manager Eric Batista discusses city’s first-ever $1 billion budget
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant makes Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Small Plates (5:56)
-ICYMI: Worcester police honor fallen officers, former chief Gary Gemme
-Assumption graduates 304 students at DCU Center
-Anna Maria College closing comes as disappointment for Molly Bish's family (2:17). Article
-Area woman admits forging 84 checks worth over $110,000
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police holding second annual Cruiser Cup Golf Tournament June 12th
-Wachusett Echo: Internship and employment at the school bank
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Tree crash leaves Southbridge home uninhabitable
-Westborough police continues to investigate shots fired on Research Drive
-Man with spiked-bat, drugs arrested in Leominster after 911 report of impaired driver
-Seeing double: Shrewsbury High School graduating class boasts 17 sets of twins
-Dudley candidates' night to be held June 8th
-Webster Town Meeting approves budget, drone bylaw, Pine View Liquors petition
-Shrewsbury teachers no longer need COVID vaccine
-Blackstone Valley Regional named distinguished school
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Radio Worcester (19:15): Greater Worcester Opera brings “1776” to Central Mass.
-WCCA-TV's Chris's Corner No. 23 (28:52): Meatball, Part 1
>OPINION: Ann Artuso: Depression in motherhood
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: Why Puerto Rico still doesn’t receive S.N.A.P. benefits
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. No. 164 (29:35): The Museum of Worcester
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:08): Viral McDonald’s video, city budget hearings and public safety concerns
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former UMass Medical School professor and Physician of the Year
>SPORTS: Tom Brady takes dig at Bill Belichick during Georgetown commencement speech
-Jason Varitek's wife takes shot at Red Sox G.M. after coaching ouster
-Red Sox beat Royals, 3-1
-Bravehearts release 2026 season promotion schedule
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Holy Cross Varsity Club announces 2026 class in Athletic Hall of Fame
-Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 32
>CARS: Gas prices climbing— What frustrated drivers can expect next (4:12)
>NATIONAL: San Diego mosque shooting: 3 men killed, suspects found dead (1:37)
-American who was on doomed cruise reveals what it's like under 42-day hantavirus quarantine
-Tragic: Toddler crushed to death by antique dresser as she climbed it to reach a toy
>NEW ENGLAND: Pilot dies in small plane crash in Rhode Island (:52)
-Pipe bomb found in Mass. pond, police investigating (1:12)
-Video shows Good Samaritans rushing to pull 2 people from car following rollover on I-495
>COLLEGES: Worcester State Cheer scores at national championships
-Clark honors Worcester student, staff members for inclusion and equity work
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 top trending U.S. summer destinations
-The first thing you should do in a hotel room
>BUSINESS: Banks find ways to finance nonprofits, despite their lending and revenue challenges
-LPL Financial Research: Energy shock expected to hit prices harder than the economy
>HOMES: Homes are older than ever—but local permitting systems could slow down essential renovations
>HEALTH: Discussing ebola outbreak with infectious disease specialist (3:14)
-What no one tells you about egg freezing
>FOOD: Daily Dish: Oven-roasted turkey parmesan over spaghetti
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Jennifer Lopez movie on Netflix, "Office Romance" (2:42)
>MOVIES: Trailer for Steven Spielberg's new movie, "Disclosure Day" (2:38)
>CELEBRITY: Carrie Underwood rejected L.A. glamour to live on Tennessee farm
-William Daniels, 99, and wife Bonnie Bartlett, 96, detail "rules" of "open marriage"
>ANIMALS: Playful puppy from local shelter looking for active family (3:09)
>HISTORY: Inside the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum art heist
>GOOD NEWS: School principal retires, but returns as a handyman (2:34)
-Meanwhile, Pope Leo does "6-7" hand motion at the Vatican
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