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Thursday, July 10th, 2025
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Good morning, Worcester. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 10th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Worcester Restaurant Week returns on July 28 and runs until Aug. 10, featuring 34 area restaurants offering a fixed-price three-course meal—26 from Worcester and eight from nearby towns. This Week In Worcester
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Ocean State Job Lot opened its 55th Massachusetts store on July 9 in Auburn—taking over a former Big Lots location—and the 43,000-square-foot building was remodeled from a former Toys R Us store. Telegram & Gazette
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Ryan Wilcox was indicted by a Worcester County grand jury for the murder of Mitchell Burke after his body was found in Hubbardston in January; he pleaded not guilty during arraignment and is set to appear in Superior Court on August 27 while two others face accessory charges. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ Brian Socha, a former loan officer from Brookfield, agreed to plead guilty to bank fraud after he hacked coworkers' computers more than 20 times to change his MassMutual Federal Credit Union home equity line of credit—raising it from $135,500 to $995,000 and lowering the rate from 7.25% to 1.99%—and a plea hearing has not yet been scheduled. Telegram & Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Massachusetts state senators voted unanimously on Tuesday to send a bill banning cell phones in schools to a Senate committee—saying phones distract students from learning. The measure will go to a floor vote soon. 7 News Boston
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On July 9, local baseball games saw Shrewsbury Legion beat Leominster 10 to 0 at Memorial Field as Joey Guidotti and Liam Collins combined for a three-hitter that boosted Post 397's record to 13 to 4. Other matchups had Northborough defeat Main South 6 to 3 and Hudson best Grafton 13 to 4 while some games were postponed or suspended because of rain. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ Today, local baseball and girls' basketball games are scheduled with teams competing in the Central New England Association, Futures Collegiate League, American Legion and Little League District 4 Majors for baseball and from the Auburn Recreation League for girls' basketball. Games run from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.—fans can catch action at various local venues. Telegram & Gazette
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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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Jake Owen Concert with Uncle Kracker
1-2:30 p.m. — Indian Ranch — Tickets available — Experience country hits under the sun with Jake Owen and Uncle Kracker.
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Lukas Nelson Live Performance
7-11 p.m. — Tree House Brewing Company — Tickets available — Experience the soulful sounds of GRAMMY Award-winning artist Lukas Nelson in an intimate setting.
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Flipturn Concert
7 p.m. — Tree House Brewing Company — Resale tickets available — Experience the indie rock vibes of flipturn as they perform tracks from their new album.
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