Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Franklin Arias returns to WooSox after name popped up in trade rumors WORCESTER — While Craig Breslow traded his club’s current top two pitching prospects and a former top infield prospect ahead of the MLB trade deadline on Monday, the Red Sox chief baseball officer did not ship out his organization’s No. 1 prospect.

WORCESTER — Peace Choir Worcester made its debut on Aug. 6, 2025, as part of "Cranes and Chorus: A Communal Call for Nuclear Disarmament" held at Regatta Point State Park and organized by the Center for Nonviolent Solutions. The event marked the 80th anniversary of the dropping of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima on Aug. 6, 1945, and also on Nagasaki on Aug. 9, 1945, during World War II.

State police say drunk truck driver crashed into cruiser at Sturbridge barracks STURBRIDGE — A tractor-trailer driver was charged with drunken driving after his rig struck a parked state police cruiser at the Sturbridge barracks, according to state police. Troopers arrested Timothy Dorsey, 50, of Pensacola, Florida, in the parking lot the evening of Monday, Aug. 3. The cruiser was unoccupied. The impact pushed the cruiser onto a curb and into a light pole, according to state police.

The recommended product is the Vacation Sun Belt Sampler, which features four different sun care items. • This sampler includes SPF 30 baby oil, SPF 50 face mist, SPF 30 lotion, and an after-sun gel. Summer may be winding down, but Reese Witherspoon is doing her part to keep the season's vibrant, sunshine-drenched energy alive, even sharing her official vacation packing list that's chock-full of tons of great travel essentials.

UXBRIDGE – Newton-based McGovern Automotive Group recently bought the historic Rivulet Mill complex, adding to its automobile dealership and repair empire. On July 13, McGovern Auto Group purchased the property at 44 Rivulet St. for $3.3 million, according to the Worcester Registry of Deeds records online. The 131,000-square-foot facility will provide double the production space for McGovern MHQ’s truck equipment operations, located at a leased site in Oxford.

Nationwide pharmacy chain Walgreens has continued to close stores across the U.S. in 2026. The company has been struggling financially due to a decrease in customer demand and declining drug reimbursement rates for prescriptions. After posting billions of dollars in losses, Walgreens announced plans in 2024 to slash 1,200 underperforming stores. Several Massachusetts locations have closed since. This week, business magazine Inc.

WORCESTER – Gov. Maura T. Healey made a stop in Worcester to tout her administration's work to lower skyrocketing health care costs. Healey toured Worcester State University's nursing program Tuesday, Aug. 4, with U.S. Rep. James P. McGovern, Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll and other dignitaries. The visit came one day after a working group formed by Healey released a dozen recommendations to lower costs, including more investments in nursing education.

The Amerisleep AS3 mattress is a premium memory foam option that offers good value for its comfort, pressure relief, and support. • While the AS3 provides excellent motion isolation for couples, it offers only average cooling performance and edge support. • Amerisleep offers a 100-night trial period and a 20-year warranty for its mattresses. In a crowded market of memory foam mattresses, finding “the one” can feel a bit overwhelming.

Democratic Socialist Francesca Hong, a leading candidate for Wisconsin governor, previously raised the idea of canceling Thanksgiving in a 2020 social media post. MADISON, WI – A Wisconsin candidate for governor appeared to leave the door open to the idea of canceling Thanksgiving in a nationally televised interview.

The Blackstone 1971 Original 17-Inch Omnivore Tabletop Griddle is currently on sale for $90 on Amazon. • This portable griddle is designed for activities like camping, tailgating, and hunting. • Key features include a 267 sq. in. cooking surface, an H-style gas burner for even heat, and a rear grease management system. • The griddle has received numerous five-star reviews from customers on Amazon.