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Wednesday, June 25th, 2025
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Good morning, Worcester. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A heat wave is coming and seven splash pads in Central Massachusetts will open this summer to let families cool off. Options include Cristoforo Colombo Spray Park in Worcester set to open July 1 and Davis Farmland COWabunga Splash Park in Sterling launching July 4 plus parks that offer either free play or require a fee during Memorial Day to Labor Day hours. Telegram & Gazette
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A Cold Stone Creamery store will soon join Planet Smoothie and Wetzel’s Pretzels at 531 Main St downtown where storefronts have been reworked with new signs. The five-story building — once a Filene’s and now with apartments upstairs — will host the shared space as opening dates remain unconfirmed. Telegram & Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Worcester Red Sox’s Sara Barlok and Dr. Charles Steinberg preview the WooSox Food Truck, Beer and Bev Fest at Polar Park — the event will have over 20 food trucks, over 70 craft beverages, live music and games — scheduled for Saturday from 5 to 10 p.m. Radio Worcester
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UMass Chan Medical School Chancellor Michael F. Collins announced today that he will conclude his chancellorship in July after 19 years of leading the school. He said he will remain as a faculty member — helping with a careful leadership transition — and work to protect the school’s research and educational programs. UMass Chan Medical School
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ MassWildlife said nearly 5,000 black bears now live in Massachusetts and are expanding east as they are in mating season until mid-July. Residents are urged to remove bird feeders—main attractants—and secure any livestock to keep bears from learning bad habits. Spectrum News 1
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Radio Worcester hosted a roundtable where critics questioned the city manager's media access and leadership while panelists discussed Chief Saucier’s human rights hearing and City Hall transparency issues. Radio Worcester
- ➤ The Worcester Zoning Board of Appeals on Monday denied a special permit for a 75-foot-tall billboard at 5 Norton Drive near Indian Lake after residents raised concerns that its LED lights would cause light pollution and driver distraction—board members noted that clear public input opposed the project. MassLive
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ UMass Chan scientist Dr. Nandadasa found a process that cuts a key protein into two parts which help build cilia, tiny hair-like structures on cells essential for proper function. This work may lead to new treatments for diseases such as Meckel-Gruber syndrome, Joubert syndrome and cystic kidney disease—research published in Nature Communications. UMass Chan Medical School
- ➤ Massachusetts has set up strong responsible gambling organizations to help residents gamble safely and avoid problems. The Office of Problem Gambling Services (OPGS) gives 24-hour advice and toolkits while groups like Gamblers Anonymous provide extra support. This Week In Worcester
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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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Berry Fest 2025
11 AM-4 PM — Hollis Hills Farm — Free entry — Experience two weekends of berry picking, live music, and local vendors.
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Lucius Concert
7 PM — Tree House Brewing Company — Ticket prices vary — Experience Grammy-nominated indie-pop band Lucius in an engaging live performance showcasing their new album.
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Out To Lunch Festival & Market
11 AM - 3 PM — Worcester Common — Free entry — Enjoy live music, local food, and artists at this vibrant summer festival.
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Yachtley Crew Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Indian Ranch — General Admission — Enjoy an evening with the nation’s #1 Yacht Rock Band in a picturesque setting.
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