🌱 Off-Duty Worcester Police Officer Found Dead, Woman Sought

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In today's newsletter:

• Off-duty Worcester officer's death sparks urgent search for woman
• Second fox put down after Worcester dog attack report
• More parking coming to Worcester Regional Airport as flyers increase

Also on today's calendar: The Best Flippin' Card Show Polar Park and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Carol B.!

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Clouds and sunshine, with a high of 83 and low of 66 degrees.
• Thursday: Chance of a p.m. shower, temps: high: 81, low: 62.
• Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 82 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Off-Duty Worcester Police Officer Found Dead, Woman Sought — Worcester residents are reeling after an off-duty city police officer was found dead, with authorities now searching for a woman connected to the case as the investigation intensifies locally. (Worcester Patch)
   

2. Second Worcester Fox Euthanized After Resident Reports Attack On Dogs — After a Worcester resident reported their dogs were attacked, officials euthanized a second fox in the city, raising fresh concerns about wildlife safety and potential rabies risks for local pet owners. (Worcester Patch)
   

3. Worcester Airport Adding Nearly 200 Parking Spaces As Passenger Traffic Climbs — Worcester residents flying out of Worcester Regional Airport can expect nearly 200 new parking spaces as growing passenger traffic pushes the city facility to expand capacity and convenience for local travelers. (Worcester Patch)
   

4. Worcester Pool To Remain Open Longer This Summer — Worcester families get an extra week at Crompton Park Pool, while city beaches and spray parks follow staggered closing dates that shape late-summer swimming options across Worcester neighborhoods. (Worcester Patch)
   

5. Worcester Schools Weigh Expansion Of Full-Day Preschool — Worcester Public Schools is weighing another expansion of full-day preschool and possible boundary changes, with community forums this fall shaping a plan for 2027-28. (Worcester Patch)
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Worcester

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 22
• The Best Flippin' Card Show Polar Park →
  Polar Park, 100 Madison St, Worcester
  9:00 am
• Mediterranean Festival →
  St Mary's Syriac Orthodox, 1 Industrial Dr, Shrewsbury
  12:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
• August 2026 Auditions →
  325 Main St, Worcester
  3:30 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday August 19
• Digitizing Family Photos, Slides, or Converting VHS Tapes
  Worcester Public Library Main Library - Digital Studio
  5:30 pm
Friday August 21
• The 9th Annual Jazz+ Live featuring The Love Dogs →
  The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts, 2 Southbridge St, Worcester
  6:00 pm
Saturday August 22
• Mill to Meadow →
  3 Paul Clancy Wy, Worcester
  2:00 pm
Friday August 28
• The Sixties Show →
  The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts, 2 Southbridge St, Worcester
  7:00 pm
• Patty Larkin →
  Worcester BrickBox Theater, 20 Franklin St, Worcester
  7:30 pm
• A Spectacular Night of Blues featuring Hometown Blues Queen Joanna Connor plus special performance b →
  Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St, Worcester
  8:00 pm
Saturday August 29
• Family Fun Day at Big Blue Shrewsbury →
  Big Blue Swim School
  12:00 pm
• Killers of Kill Tony →
  The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts, 2 Southbridge St, Worcester
  7:00 pm
Friday September 4
• Emo Night Brooklyn →
  Palladium, 261 Main St, Worcester
  8:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• We found a lost ginger cat tonight 8/17.
  It has a collar but no nametag. We're in the Forest Grove neighborhood. Please message me if you recognize this cat. (Nextdoor Forest Grove)
• *Penny update*
  Penny continues to melt our hearts. Today she took it upon herself to come down and meet our two rabbits, the two she had spent months watching from… (Nextdoor Columbus Park)

• Legends Global posted a job opening for Building Cleaner in Worcester. Apply here.
• Big Y posted a job opening for Custodian in Worcester. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Worcester here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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