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Wednesday, June 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Worcester. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of June.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ At the Worcester Chamber of Commerce women's leadership conference held June 12 at the DCU Center, women from finance, healthcare, public service and education gathered to network and discuss how tech tools may both help and reinforce bias in the workplace. Speakers and local leaders shared their experiences—highlighting that challenging old stereotypes is key to advancing leadership. Telegram & Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Studio Theatre Worcester will present the play At the Wedding at the Worcester Academy Performance Center from June 20 to 29. The comedy follows Carlo as she crashes her ex's wedding—audience members will enjoy immersive seating and dress-up Fridays to join the fun. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ Tomorrow, Worcester will celebrate Juneteenth with a flag raising ceremony at the YWCA Central Massachusetts at 10 a.m. and free admissions at the Worcester Art Museum and Old Sturbridge Village, while a Black Heritage Juneteenth Festival in Institute Park on June 21 will feature live music and historical talks — uniting the community around its shared history. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ Billboard-charting singer Rachael Sage will perform at Electric Haze on June 22, debuting songs from her forthcoming album Canopy + she will be joined by her band The Sequins and co-billing acts Kristen Ford, Carissa Johnson and Sarah Donner as the show kicks off at 6:00 p.m. Radio Worcester
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Juneteenth is on Thursday and many services in Central Mass will operate with special hours. Mail delivery is halted, banks and government offices are closed (including the DMV) and Worcester trash pickup is delayed, though most stores, restaurants, liquor stores and commuter rail will run as usual. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ Dozens of Westover Job Corps students graduated on Tuesday at Elms College, and state lawmakers including Senator Jake Oliveira, Representative Ashe, and Representative Arriaga warned that planned closures could leave nearly 250 residential students without training opportunities. A U.S. District Court ruling has blocked the Department of Labor's plans—legislators stress that halting the program would cut a vital lifeline—while they urge Congress to protect this free job training resource. Spectrum News 1
- ➤ Protests halted Worcester City Council meetings, and a local roundtable debated free speech, public impact, council divisions, City Hall security changes and ideas to improve city services. Radio Worcester
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Mosquitoes trapped in Shrewsbury tested positive for West Nile virus—an unusually early detection this season—when a sample collected on June 13 prompted state officials to urge residents to use EPA-registered repellent even though no human or animal cases have been reported. Telegram & Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ After Rafael Devers was traded to the Giants, fans at Polar Park in Worcester voiced split opinions—one group calling it a money-saving move while another saying it was a needed change—for the Boston Red Sox. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ Today on the Worcester Red Sox Show, Dr. Charles Steinberg said Roman Anthony joined the Boston Red Sox while the WooSox built a nine-game win streak with young players such as 'The Password' and Blaze Jordan—he urged fans to attend the coming homestand with peanut free nights. Radio Worcester
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4-6 p.m. — Greater Good Imperial Brewing Company — Ticket prices vary — Float paint on water and create your own wearable art while enjoying a variety of beers.
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WLL&S Annual Night at the WooSox
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Corey McLane Acoustic Performance
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Worcester County Amateur Championship
36-hole tournament — Jun 28-29 — Wachusett Country Club — Registration required — Compete in a thrilling amateur golf showcase in the heart of Worcester County.
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Syracuse Mets at Worcester Red Sox
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Little River Band Concert
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