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Friday, June 27th, 2025
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Good morning, Worcester. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Worcester Animal Rescue League teamed with MSPCA-Angell to accept stray animals from the police in early July after pausing new intakes due to capacity issues; walk-in adoptions restarted on June 23 and the new partnership aims to restructure shelter operations + set clearer roles with local Animal Control for better reunification outcomes. MassLive
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Filmmaker Gyani Pradhan Wong Ah Sui will hold a fundraiser in Worcester on June 30 at the White Room to support production of the experimental short film Wither and Bloom. The event runs from 6 to 8 p.m. and aims to raise about $500 to $750 as part of an $11,000 crowdfunding campaign — it will feature short film screenings and a raffle — offering prizes from local businesses. Telegram & Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Worcester Police Department announced it is developing a new plan to improve public communication during ICE operations—this follow-up comes after the May 8 arrest of 40-year-old Brazilian Rosane Ferreira-De Oliveira on Eureka Street. The plan will guide police actions in future operations. MassLive
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Assistant professor Angela Incollingo Rodriguez from WPI studied if using smartphones during meals changes eating habits by enrolling 118 students in a taste test. The study showed that while participants ate more with television, using a phone did not increase food intake & raised new questions about memory and eating. Worcester Polytechnic Institute
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ At PNC Field on Thursday, the Worcester Red Sox lost 4-2 to the RailRiders as Vaughn Grissom led with two hits and two RBI—Kristian Campbell made his first base debut and scored on a sacrifice fly—and the team fell to 41-36 on the season. The series resumes today at 6:35 p.m. MassLive
- ➤ On Wednesday night at the DCU Center, the 2024-25 Central Mass High School Sports Awards show honored over 300 local athletes with top awards for players, coaches, and teams—while former Boston Bruins goalie Andrew Raycroft served as guest speaker. Telegram & Gazette
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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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Berry Festival at Hollis Hills Farm
11 AM-4 PM — Hollis Hills Farm — Free entry — Delight in berry picking, ice cream, and local vendors for a fruity family experience.
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