Did you know that the "dog days of Summer" run from July 3-August 11? The star Sirius, part of the constellation Canis Major, is in the same region of the sky as the sun. The Romans believed the bright star gave off heat.
With temperatures forecast to remain in the mid-90s to 100 degrees and heat indexes around 110 degrees through Saturday, Worcester County Emergency Services officials urge residents to exercise caution and check on elderly and vulnerable neighbors.
Public facilities that are air conditioned and open to the public during normal business hours for those seeking to escape the heat, include the following: