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Thursday, July 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Worcester. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Girl Scouts’ 'Fork It Over' will take place August 5 at the AC Hotel in Worcester + local chefs will create sweet and savory dishes using Girl Scout cookie ingredients as organizers preview the fundraiser. Guests will sample food, vote for their favorites + receive a cookbook to support efforts to make Girl Scouting accessible and affordable for more girls. Radio Worcester
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, July 15, Massachusetts celebrities received six Emmy nominations after a ceremony at the Wolf Theatre in North Hollywood—with nominees including Ayo Edebiri from Dorchester, Uzo Aduba of Boston, Bill Burr from Canton, Conan O'Brien of Brookline, and Meghann Fahy from Longmeadow. The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards will air live on Sept. 14. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ The Shawna Shea Film Festival started on July 16 and will continue through July 19 in Worcester, with events held at Studio 50 at WICN and the Hilton Garden Inn—tickets are $10 and winners in its screenplay competition will receive awards on July 19. The festival honors Shawna Shea after her tragic passing and seeks volunteers among college and high school students. This Week In Worcester
- ➤ This week will bring several events as the Pike Hair Fest takes place at Indian Ranch in Webster on July 19 with tribute bands and Eddie Trunk hosting, and New York hip‐hop acts LouGotCash, Bay Swag and Cash Cobain perform at The Palladium that day. Other events include a free concert by The Chain at Powder Mill Park on July 20 as part of Spencer Parks Recreation Commission’s Summer Concert Series, the Poets Cauldron open mic at The White Room on July 20, a Salute to Disney at Institute Park on July 20 — which will move to July 27 if rain falls — and ArtsWorcester’s Thirteenth Annual One exhibit opening on July 25 featuring over 200 works. Telegram & Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Massachusetts lawmakers are considering two bills (H.647 and S.360) that would delay school start times so middle and high school students can get more sleep; H.647 would set middle schools at 8 a.m. and high schools at 8:30 a.m., while S.360 would shift them to 8:30 a.m. and 9 a.m., with both plans set for the 2028 school year. Many students in districts with later start times (like Newton) report feeling less tired in the mornings. Telegram & Gazette
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Davis Farmland in Sterling welcomed nine baby Ossabaw Island hogs, a rare breed with fewer than 200 in the country — manager Nicky Sacco said the litter will be named after superheroes. Telegram & Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Worcester city council voted 8—2 to let the city manager work with community partners to study creative grocery store ideas after a proposal for a grocery store run by the city raised private sector concerns. The move comes after two local store closures and would have the city act solely as a landlord without its workers managing the operation. MassLive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Worcester Bravehearts build strong rivalries by facing the same five teams every week in the Futures Collegiate Baseball League. Today they play at home, will return on Saturday, and host an All-Star game next Tuesday + a Home Run Derby next Monday at Fitton Field. Spectrum News 1
- ➤ Less than a month after winning a state championship, Millbury High sophomore Ryan Nikiforow helped lead a Central Mass team to win the Bay State Games, a three-day tournament held in Malden from July 7 to 9, by pitching the final two innings in a game won with a 10 to 1 score. The team finished with five wins, no loss and one tie and allowed only 11 runs in six games—earning their second gold medal in 43 years and demonstrating strong teamwork among players from 13 high schools. Telegram & Gazette
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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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Drive By Truckers Live Concert
6-10 p.m. — Tree House Brewing Company — Check the event page for ticket prices — Enjoy an evening with the Southern rock legends performing live.
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