Good morning, Worcester.

Whittier Farms in Sutton marked 80 years of harvests and 40 years of its Milk Store as the Whittier family continues to serve fresh produce and dairy on its 500 acres.

The farm will host an 80th birthday celebration and Fast Dog Café grand opening on Aug. 2 (with wagon-ride tours, tractor displays, and live music) to honor its long-standing commitment to local farming (with parts of the land protected by agriculture preservation restrictions).

Central Mass. business news highlights a new Big Y supermarket in Uxbridge set to soft open Oct.

2 and hold its grand opening Oct. 16 at 242 South Main St — AbbVie Inc. plans a three-story, 55,200-square-foot addition near Belmont and Plantation streets and a developer will build a four-story, 12-unit building with two affordable apartments on Crompton St. Ocean State Job Lot opened a 43,000-square-foot store in Auburn on July 9 — NU Chicken will soon open at 318 Park Ave to replace the former B.T.'s Fried Chicken & BBQ space.

A panel at the Museum of Worcester on July 15th looked back at the local poetry scene and how readings and workshops built a strong community—linking early local series to current events like the Poet’s Cauldron and Dirty Gerund Poetry Series.

The discussion showed how past gatherings helped shape the creative heartbeat of Worcester.

On Sunday, July 20, Hudson edged Northborough 3 to 2 in a Region 6 playoff at Beverly High and will face the winner of Monday's game at 7:45 p.m. while Leominster beat North County 11 to 3 to advance to a Region 1 championship at 7 p.m., and Worcester's Bravehearts defeated Norwich 6 to 4 in the Futures League when Ryan LeClair hit a two-run homer in the top of the 10th inning — the win put the team at the top of their league ahead of the All-Star break.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

2025 Backpack Giveaway & Free Haircuts

12-4 p.m. — Fuller Family Park — Free entry — Enjoy free food, haircuts, and live performances at this community-focused event.

Lehigh Valley IronPigs vs. Worcester Red Sox

1:05-2:35 p.m. — Polar Park — Ticket prices vary — Catch the thrilling action as the IronPigs face off against the Red Sox at Polar Park.