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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
-Latest weather: Oppressive heat and humidity continues today
+6:30: Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival returns to Worcester Common August 28th
+6:30: Traffic advisory for downtown Worcester during filming of movie
+6:30: Southborough's Storm Large makes "America's Got Talent" quarterfinals
+6:30: Arrest made in Virginia for murder of Milford man
+6:30: Massachusetts company recalling chicken salad, dips due to contamination concerns
+Noon: School Committee candidate calls for a new superintendent; superintendent suggests candidate "coached"
+Noon: Worcester residents get $25 your utility bill balance at Out to Lunch Thursday on the Common
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - August 25th
+Noon: Marc Martel brings the Ultimate Queen Celebration Show to Indian Ranch
+Noon: Last Call with Worcester Pride organizer Al Green
-First look inside Torrey Lofts, Worcester's newest apartments
-Small fire temporarily closes restaurant at Shoppes at Blackstone Valley
-St. Vincent Hospital adding replacement nurses at "a rapid pace"
-Residents voice concerns on how ARPA funding will be spent in Worcester
-Public safety training at Worcester Regional Airport on Wednesday
-Worcester residents offer input on police body cameras at District 5 forum
-Wednesday is the last day to register to vote in Worcester's preliminary election
-Loose stretcher rolls down Grafton Hill (:50)
-WCCA-TV's Worcester Election Countdown (28:54): Meet Candy Mero-Carlson, incumbent candidate for City Council District 2
-Radio Worcester (19:30): Worcester City Manager Ed Augustus talks vaccine requirements, ARPA money & Police Body Cams
-ICYMI: Farmers’ Almanac predicts cold, snowy winter for New England with "whopper" of a storm
-Tribute to prominent Worcester philanthropist Jean McDonough, who passed away Sunday
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
-Spinstatz Showcase comes to Worcester in "Love & Hip Hop edition"
-Northlands calls it a summer with Lee Brice the final show of the season August 29th
-New Episode: Wachusett Wine & Spirits Whiskey Wednesday (40:33): Orgeat Syrup — What do I do with it?
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Man's tribute to flight attendants killed on 9/11 comes to Central Mass.
-Grafton starts the school year with 20 new teachers
-St. Mary’s School in Shrewsbury gets new principal
-Southbridge students, teachers wear masks on first day back in classroom
-Millbury Public Schools welcomes new faculty and staff members
-Channel 5 features Holden chocolatier (2:17)
-Victim ID'd in apparent killing in Shirley
-WooSox beat Buffalo, 4-2
-Enter to win 2 tickets to a WooSox game, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Holy Cross football team has target on their backs
-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
-Colleges: WPI physicist publishes work on treating eye tumors
-Business: Worcester company reports $14.4 million loss
-Walmart to launch delivery service for other businesses
-Tragic: Man dies saving 2 kids from rough waters on Lake Michigan
-New England: Man rescued after falling into salt pile in New Hampshire
-Health: Medical experts suggest getting the flu shot early this year
-Animals: Worcester area pets who need a home: Cats, rabbits and more
-Shopping: 10 fun Amazon buys under $20 to brighten your day
-Food: Starbucks' pumpkin spice latte is back
-History: The armory at Grove and Salisbury streets in Worcester
-Celebrity: Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts dies at 80
-Flashback: Rolling Stones at Worcester Airport in 1981
-TV/Streaming: New on Amazon Prime Video in September
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 13-year-old brain cancer survivor delivering smiles to families at hospital
-Meanwhile, in Connecticut, bear makes off with Amazon package from porch
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-Worcester drafting policy requiring city employees to get vaccinated, undergo weekly testing
-Board of Education to allow statewide school mask mandate
-CDC study shows vaccines reduce risk of Delta variant infection by two-thirds
-Dr. Fauci: Early use of monoclonal antibodies can reduce hospitalization, death
-Dr. Fauci explains when the U.S. could get COVID-19 under control if enough people get vaccinated
-ICYMI: Worcester County cases increased by 929 this week
-Vaccination clinic to be held at Spencer Fair Labor Day weekend
-Mass. DPH reports 3,098 new breakthrough cases, 7 more deaths among vaccinated residents
-Too late: Potential VaxMillions winner missed their chance
-CVS requires pharmacists, nurses to get vaccine
-Some people are getting vaccinated in secret to avoid backlash
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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