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Worcester
Thursday, August 28th, 2025
Good morning, Worcester. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, Aug. 26, the Worcester Advisory Committee on the Status of Women honored community leader Winifred Octave with the Woman of Consequence Award for her role in forming the Green Hill Neighborhood Association and renovating Grant Square Park. The committee also recognized local student Jailene Matias as Young Woman of Consequence for her climate leadership through work with Mass Audabon's Youth Climate Leadership Program—showcasing the Empathy in Action theme. This Week In Worcester
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A federal judge sentenced Hector Torres, 33, to seven years in prison and five years of supervised release on Tuesday for cocaine distribution charges after he pleaded guilty in May following a controlled package delivery from Puerto Rico in June 2022 — he fled arrest and was later captured. This Week In Worcester
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ EcoTarium—located at 222 Harrington St.—will launch a new permanent space travel exhibit on Sept. 13. The interactive display, supported by a NASA grant, will let visitors explore rocket building, gyroscopes, and a full-dome planetarium experience. This Week In Worcester
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Today, WPI announced it received a $12 million legacy gift from alumnus Carl Karlsson ’60 to boost faculty hiring and improve student success—part of the gift will fund special teaching roles for early career faculty. The unrestricted donation gives the college the flexibility to invest in areas of highest need. Worcester Polytechnic Institute
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday at Tower Hill Botanic Garden, over 40 people from 23 countries became U.S. citizens—Worcester resident Abhishek Ravada and community leaders stressed the importance of voting in upcoming local elections. Telegram & Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Coach Dan Curran named Cal Swanson, a sophomore transfer from Illinois, as Holy Cross' starting quarterback, and he will lead the team in the season opener against Northern Illinois at 3:30 p.m. Aug. 30. His selection came after close competition with teammate Braden Graham — a move that boosts the team's hopes to win against a strong opponent. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ Erica Vanstone, who led a major roller derby organization, has written a memoir that will be released Oct. 14. In the book — which tells the story of her journey from announcer to skater — she explains how she helped shape a sport played around the world. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ Former Shepherd Hill star Alec Lindstrom — a Boston College center who played in all three preseason games — joined the Patriots practice squad on August 27 after being released from the final roster cut. He is one of 16 players added by New England to continue his NFL career. Telegram & Gazette
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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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Family Day at Free Play Bar & Arcade
11 AM – 5 PM — Freeplay Bar Arcade — $12 admission — Enjoy a day filled with arcade games, skee ball, air hockey, and pinball with the whole family.
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