Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of August.
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🏘️ Community
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.
🚨 Crime
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.
🎭 Culture
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.
🎓 Education
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.
🏛️ Government
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.
🏈 Sports
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.
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.
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.
🎉 Worcester Events
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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.
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.
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.
Dorothy Concert
7-9 p.m. — Palladium — $51 — Enjoy a last-minute concert experience with Dorothy in Worcester's vibrant music scene.
Kaleo Concert
6:30 p.m. — Tree House Brewing Company — Resale tickets available — Enjoy an evening of live music at the Summer Stage.
Wachusett Brew Yard 0.0 Road Race
2-6 p.m. — Wachusett Brewing Company — Registration fee benefits charity — A fun non-race event supporting Boston Children's Hospital with food, drinks, and music.
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.
Trombone Shorty Live
7-11 p.m. — Tree House Brewing Company — Entry details not specified — Enjoy an electrifying performance from the renowned Trombone Shorty.
Social Friday - Urbano & Bachata Night
7-11 p.m. — 961 Restaurant — Limited tickets available — Enjoy live performances and electrifying music at Worcester's hottest Urbano & Bachata night.
Varials Live Concert
12:30-4:30 p.m. — Palladium — Tickets available — Experience a powerful performance from Varials and dive into their intense sound with live music.
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