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Thursday, August 21st, 2025
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Good morning, Worcester. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Over 40 retired Worcester firefighters, with more than 1,200 years of combined service, meet every three Tuesdays at Beaver Brook Park to share stories and discuss health issues—while also remembering the colleagues lost in the Cold Storage fire. The group, which began at Panera Bread before growing too large, continues to honor its long tradition and family ties in firefighting. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Mass & MetroWest is launching Paint the Town Green from September 14–20 and inviting local businesses in Worcester, Fitchburg and Marlborough to support youth mentoring by using green displays and window decals—this event does not require fundraising. Radio Worcester
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Prior Performing Arts Center at Holy Cross announced the Prior Presents series that will start on Sept. 16 with a talk by Hanif Abdurraqib and will include music, dance, puppets and lectures in the 2025-26 season. New director Jeffrey de Caen said—using his past experience—to guide eight public events that will welcome the Greater Worcester community. Telegram & Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Burncoat High School unearthed a time capsule buried in 2000 (25 years ago) on Aug. 20 as former teachers and students gathered in the cafeteria to view items like a yearbook, art drawings, a TI-Calculator and a class photo along with memorabilia of local events. Attendees shared memories of high school days and noted predictions of life in 2025. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ WPI researcher Catherine Whittington received a CAREER Award from the NSF to develop three lab models that study fibrosis in the pancreas, skin, and uterine fibroids. She will use these models over the next five years to test how hormones and forces change tissue structure (629,998 dollars in funding was provided). Worcester Polytechnic Institute
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mark Henderson said an appeals court ruling forces Worcester to pay $30M to Holden for sewer fees and urged local leaders to ask the state for help—city officials also noted the town’s ties to Ukraine and a long City Council meeting where residents complained about the new website. Radio Worcester
- ➤ An analysis finds that Worcester officials have not made needed police reforms after a federal investigation— the report compares the city's slow response with Minneapolis and warns that ignoring past issues may lead to future unrest. Local leaders are urged to consider real changes to rebuild trust and prevent further tensions. This Week In Worcester
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ At Polar Park last Wednesday evening, the Worcester Red Sox honored three new Hall of Fame members—local J.P. Ricciardi, Jarren Duran and Janet Marie Smith—inside the DCU Club as Ricciardi will get a new monument on Lucchino Lane while Duran was in New York with his team. Telegram & Gazette
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Old Goat Track Club XC Classic
10 AM - 12 PM — Waters Farm — $35-$40 entry — Experience the excitement of a 5k XC race as part of the USATF New England All Terrain Series.
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Andy Grammer Live Concert
7-11 PM — Tree House Brewing Company — Tickets required — Experience multiplatinum artist Andy Grammer as he energizes the crowd with his pop anthems.
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VentureMeets Networking Event
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Courthouse Brew Co — Free entry — Connect with local entrepreneurs and expand your professional network in Worcester.
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Dawes Concert
7 p.m. — Tree House Brewing Company — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of live music at a popular local brewery.
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Thousand Below Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Palladium — Cost not specified — Experience the atmospheric and emotional sounds of Thousand Below in an engaging live performance.
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Matt Soper: Easy Season Performance
1-5 p.m. — Janine's Frostee — Free entry — Enjoy the lush harmonies and unique renditions of popular songs from the 80s, 90s, and 00s.
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The Pike RokFest 2025
12:00 – 1:30 p.m. — Indian Ranch — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a day of tribute performances featuring classic rock hits from iconic bands.
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Dorothy Concert
7-9 p.m. — Palladium — $51 — Enjoy a last-minute concert experience with Dorothy in Worcester's vibrant music scene.
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Kaleo Concert
6:30 p.m. — Tree House Brewing Company — Resale tickets available — Enjoy an evening of live music at the Summer Stage.
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BBQ Fest
11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Daily — Wachusett Mountain Ski Area — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy barbecue delights with live music and fun activities for all ages.
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