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Thursday, June 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Worcester. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of June.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Curator Birgit Straehle opened the 'Room of Wonders: A Worcester Wunderkammer' at the Cantor Art Gallery at Holy Cross, bringing together works from about 30 local creatives that range from handcrafted instruments to video installations—available free to the public during summer hours until July 17. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ Mystic Bowie's Talking Dreads performed reggae-infused Talking Heads songs at the kick-off of the Out to Lunch Festival and Farmers Market on the Worcester Common yesterday—drawing a lively crowd despite drizzly weather. The weekly festival runs every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. through August 20 to feature local businesses, artists, food trucks and vendors. Telegram & Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Worcester City Council approved a nearly $1 billion operating budget for fiscal 2026—about $947.9 million—with additional funds for safer firefighter gear and a plan to separate the Parks Department from Public Works. The budget also sets aside nearly $159 million in borrowing for projects like a new fire station and school feasibility studies, with the new budget taking effect on July 1. MassLive
- ➤ Worcester City Council met Tuesday, June 17 to review safety measures for public officials and to consider amending a report on handling threats amid recent protests — councilors discussed past harassment, debated a plan to restrict public comments to residents, and approved the 2026 budget while deferring votes on both orders to a future meeting. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell said Tuesday, June 17, that 55 attorneys general signed onto a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family, which will provide Massachusetts up to $105 million pending court approval of Purdue’s bankruptcy plan—first payments are scheduled for early 2026—and funds will aid recovery efforts for the opioid crisis. This Week In Worcester
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Charlton native Julia Ford, a former Bentley captain, is rising in the 3x3 basketball coaching ranks as she now works at Grand Canyon University and helped lead a USA Basketball 3x3 team to a win in May—she will serve as head coach for the Nations League Tournament team in Chile in July. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ The 2024-25 Central Mass High School Sports Awards program will honor spring sports nominees and announce winners from the fall and winter seasons at the DCU Center in Worcester on June 25—featuring former Bruins goalie Andrew Raycroft as the guest speaker—while Lundgren Honda supports the live show. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ At Polar Park on Wednesday, rehabbing pitchers Tanner Houck and Max Scherzer competed in a Triple-A matchup as Houck pitched just over one inning using 32 pitches while allowing two hits and one earned run and Scherzer pitched 4⅓ innings, allowing one hit and striking out eight. Houck plans to pitch again on June 24—he recovers from a right flexor pronator strain as he works to return to the major leagues. Telegram & Gazette
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WLL&S Annual Night at the WooSox
6:45-9:30 p.m. — Polar Park — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a thrilling WooSox game followed by vibrant fireworks powered by Unibank.
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Corey McLane Acoustic Performance
6-10 p.m. — Quarter Keg Pub — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of acoustic rock covers spanning classic to grunge genres.
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Lets Sing Taylor - A Live Band Experience
1-2:30 p.m. — Indian Ranch — General Admission — Experience the ultimate tribute to Taylor Swift's music with a lively live band performance.
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Learn how to sing 4 part harmony for free this summer!
Ladies, come join Women of Note for 6 weeks of singing. Mondays, June 23-August 4th. You will learn to sing 2 songs and hopefully have some fun along the way. No singing experience necessary, although we love to welcome women who have experience in acapella harmonies. RSVP on our website please.
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VentureMeets Business Networking Night
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Courthouse Brew Co — Free entry — Connect with local entrepreneurs and explore new ideas in a relaxed brewery setting.
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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
5:00-6:30 p.m. — Polar Park — Ticket prices vary — Catch the Syracuse Mets take on the Worcester Red Sox in this exciting matchup.
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Little River Band Concert
1-5 p.m. — Indian Ranch — General Admission may apply — Experience classic tunes from the iconic Little River Band in a beautiful outdoor setting.
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Alex Hernandez & Kike Sax Live
6:30 PM — Garage Lounge 158 — Ticketed event — Experience an evening of vibrant music with Alex Hernandez and Kike Sax.
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Hot Night in the City
Dusk till late — Worcester Center For Crafts — Free entry — Experience vibrant craft creation with live music, food trucks, and hands-on demonstrations.
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