Good morning, Worcester.

Mayfield Street (from Parker to Chandler streets) is renamed Doug Hannam Way in honor of longtime Little League fixture Doug Hannam, with the change taking effect at 5 p.m. today.

The renaming honors his 55-year legacy with the league.

At a 350,000 sqft Westborough warehouse (on the former AstraZeneca site), Amazon Robotics builds and tests up to 1,000 robots each day that serve Amazon warehouses worldwide, with 500 employees ensuring each machine lasts for 10 years.

The Clam Box will reopen today after staff and owner mourned employee Michael Earl, who died in a scooter crash near the restaurant - a 12-foot lighthouse replica will be added to the patio to honor him.

Several national restaurant chains in Massachusetts now operate just one location, with Blaze Pizza in Cambridge, Long John Silver’s and Pei Wei in Boston, and Checkers in Worcester since Feb.

10, 2026. White Castle also offers slider vending machines at Logan Airport (all terminals) despite having no restaurant presence.

Massachusetts lawmakers introduced a bill to expand menopause care (including public education programs and workplace accommodations) by establishing a 19-member commission that will report its findings by Dec.

31 while the measure sits in the committee on Health Care Financing. The move follows a national trend to support women.

WPI researchers led by assistant professor Jiawei Yang developed a modular system to customize hydrogel implants for better adhesion and reduced immune response.

The coatings let implants match the stiffness of various tissues + the work was detailed in Science Advances.

On Wednesday, Jun. 24, Shrewsbury beat Hudson 7-5 in an American Legion game as Milford and Leominster secured wins; on Thursday, Jun.

25, local teams played in additional matchups with games scheduled at venues (Blackstone Valley Tech, Bowditch Field, Fitton Field, and others) across the region.

Brayan Bello made progress in his third start with Worcester’s WooSox when he pitched a strong first inning during his Polar Park debut on Thursday (trending in the right direction) despite a 3-2 loss to the Toledo Mud Hens.

Team officials said the improvement could boost his effort to return to the Red Sox.

Worcester Railers staffer Tim Foley won the ECHL Joe Babik Award for Media/PR Director of the Year earlier this week, recognizing his work in media relations & community outreach as he helped coordinate the team's new affiliation with the St. Louis Blues.

Worcester native Aaron Nkrumah signed an Exhibit-10 contract with the Denver Nuggets on Friday, June 25 and will compete for a two-way roster spot after a standout season spanning Worcester State and Tennessee State — a significant milestone in his basketball journey.

Former Red Sox player and current WooSox hitting advisor Rich Gedman joined Tommy Cassell on his podcast Cassell’s Corner at Polar Park, where he shared memories of the 1986 season and his local Canal District upbringing (including a tale of cleaning his dad’s bowling ball) for Worcester fans.

Toledo Mud Hens vs. Worcester Red Sox

4:05-8:05 p.m. — Polar Park — Ticket pricing varies — Experience an exciting minor league baseball showdown with local flair.

Jewish Heritage Day at the WooSox

1:05 – 2:05 PM — Polar Park — Tickets from $17 — Celebrate Jewish culture while enjoying a thrilling match between the Worcester Red Sox and Toledo Mud Hens.

Milford's Independence Day Fireworks Celebration

8 p.m. — Plains Park — Free entry — Celebrate Independence Day with live music, food vendors, and a stunning fireworks finale.

Worcester Fourth of July Fireworks

9:30 PM — East Park — Free entry — Celebrate Independence Day with a spectacular fireworks display and community festivities.

WooSox Town Takeover Night

6:45-9:45 p.m. — Polar Park — Every ticket purchased supports a local organization — Experience Shrewsbury’s Town Takeover while cheering on the WooSox.

Summer Event Series: Insect Day

10 a.m. – 5 p.m. — EcoTarium — Admission included — Celebrate Insect Day with hands-on activities, educational programs, and encounters with local caterpillar species.

Nashua Silver Knights vs. Worcester Bravehearts

6:30-9:30 p.m. — Fitton Field — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an exciting baseball matchup featuring local teams in a vibrant community atmosphere.

Perreoland Live Show

8-11 p.m. — Palladium — Tickets start at $90 — Experience an unforgettable live performance from Perreoland in Worcester.

The Warped Tour Band Tribute

5:30-8:30 p.m. — Off The Rails — $ — Experience a night of nostalgia with tributes to Green Day and Blink 182.

Miss Fairchild Concert

8-11 p.m. — Off The Rails — Ticketed event — Enjoy an evening of live music with Miss Fairchild in Worcester.