Good morning, Worcester.

After turning 75, Bishop Robert J.

McManus filed his retirement papers with Pope Leo XIV and will serve until his resignation is accepted. He plans to move into a suite at the Cathedral of St. Paul when his retirement is approved + he will remain in Worcester.

WooServes, run by United Way of Central Massachusetts, pairs 87 local teens with projects that fight food insecurity.

Teens planted carrots at Community Harvest Project on July 8 in Grafton and will help distribute produce Friday at the El Buen Samaritano Food Program.

Gummy manufacturer Sky Nutro will move its headquarters (from Southbridge) to Milford, investing $12 million to add 120 jobs in the area.

Fans in Worcester can enjoy a summer of fireworks with displays planned after games at Polar Park and Fitton Field on July 10 and 24, as well as shows on July 11, Aug.

7, Aug. 14, Aug. 28, and at Old Sturbridge Village on Aug. 15; the schedule will expand.

WPI and Tennessee State University researchers will launch a collaborative seed funding program funded by John T.

Mollen (former WPI trustee) that provides $20,000 one-year grants to four teams to plan projects in food safety, agriculture, quantum sensing, and sustainable buildings.

Former Worcester school superintendent Maureen Binienda was named interim leader for the Blackstone-Millville Regional School District for the 2026/2027 school year as the district searches for a permanent candidate.

With 46 years in education, she will guide new high school construction & support early literacy programs.

On Tuesday night, officers rescued a rain-soaked red-tailed hawk found immobile at a resident's door and transported it to Raptor Tales (a Shrewsbury wildlife rehab center) where it is now recovering after treatment.

Worcester-based Archstone Financial expanded outside Massachusetts for the first time by acquiring Vermont-based GateHouse Financial Advisors, which now operates under the Archstone name, announced Monday.

Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

On Wednesday, July 8, 2026, summer baseball games featured American Legion matchups with Northbridge at Vernon Hill (5:30 p.m.), Framingham at Main South, and Grafton at Milford (7 p.m.), while Bravehearts in the Futures Collegiate League played at Lowell; schedules may have changed due to weather.

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.

Comedy Night with Christine Hurley

Doors 6:30 PM — Samuel Slater's Restaurant — Tickets required — Enjoy a night of laughs with top comedians Christine Hurley and James Dorsey.

Ekoh Concert

7-10 p.m. — Palladium — Tickets from $47 — Experience the electrifying live performance of hip-hop artist Ekoh.

Worcester Red Sox vs. Lehigh Valley IronPigs

12:05-1:05 p.m. — Polar Park — $40-$50 — Reserve your parking now for a thrilling game between rivals at Polar Park.