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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Lingering showers clear out late this morning, high in upper 70s
-"Selfless" and "genuine": Worcester Police Officer Iggy Garcia dies after battle with stage 4 pancreatic cancer
-Ford family raises awareness during Suicide Prevention Month
-Puerto Rican restaurant in Worcester closes
-ICYMI: Historic Worcester diner sold to former Boston deli owner
-Worcester man found guilty of cocaine distribution
-Man barely misses getting hit by car crashing through Fitchburg home
-Tradition is back at Spencer Fair
-Labor Day 2021: What's open, what's closed
-Five Things to Do: Geoff Tate, High Command and more ...
-Homes: 5 new houses for sale in Worcester
-Tribute to Worcester-born businessman who owns one of the state's oldest companies and recently passed away
-The Telegram & Gazette did not print an edition today
-Rosalie Tirella: Canal District future, past
-Worcester City Council District 5 candidate forum planned ahead of preliminary election
-Additional community input sessions for ARPA funds scheduled in districts 2, 5
-Sad Summer Fest 2021 far from a bummer at Palladium
-New England Symphony Orchestra returns to Mechanics Hall
-Worcester Arts Council’s grant applications open through October 15th
-Two Steps At A Time (22:38): Walking Through Vibrant Worcester Massachusetts
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday
-Reminder: Trash collection delayed a day because of Labor Day
-Wachusett Wine & Spirits Whiskey Wednesday (40:33): Orgeat Syrup — What do I do with it?
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Residents join Shrewsbury Affordable Housing Board of Trustees
-Worcester wraps up series with win
-Enter to win 2 tickets to a WooSox game, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Cars: Lots of great high line cars at Bertera like BMW and Infinity (5:00)
-Cars: It's still summer at Bertera Nissan (3:03)
-RV rentals and sales, including at Fuller RV in Boylston, are shaking up the travel industry
-Business: Do we need humans for that job? Automation booms after COVID
-The Reactory Summit biomanufacturing and life sciences conference postponed to April 6
-National: Search continues for man whose arm was torn off by alligator
-Ex-Marine accused of killing 4 people, including infant
-New England: Visiting 9/11 memorials throughout Massachusetts
-Colleges: Changes bring surprising positives for community colleges this fall, QCC president says
-WPI researchers try to help disrupt wildlife trafficking
-Animals: Hungry bears raid evacuated Lake Tahoe homes
-Shopping: Best Buy Labor Day sale has deals on TVs, appliances, more
-TV/Streaming: Fall TV Preview, the 30 best new and returning shows to watch
-History: Worcester High School, 1871
-Celebrity: "Grace Under Fire" star Brett Butler opens up about going broke, her GoFundMe page
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): People pull a terrified horse out of a frozen creek (5:50)
-Meanwhile, in Canton, man reels in weird, invasive fanged fish
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-ICYMI: City mandates masks in all schools in Worcester, requires employers to report positive tests
-15 Miami-Dade educators die from COVID-19 in 10 days
-Health officials "keeping a very close eye" on Mu variant
-We'll likely need 3 doses of vaccine for full protection, Dr. Fauci says
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:38). High of 90 today in Worcester
-Worcester climate summary for May
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Clark University to lay off up to 30% of faculty, significantly restructure degree tracks amid financial strain
-Worcester, Cosenza reach settlement on $8 million jury award in evidence manipulation case
-Suspect in April 2024 Worcester killing, on the run for more than a year, held without bail
-3 men arrested in connection with University Park shooting in Worcester
-Worcester street renamed for boy who died in "One Chip Challenge" (2:04). Article
-Related: Video of ceremony (21:07)
-National burger chain opening first New England location in Worcester
-Central Mass. man now facing manslaughter charge in connection with brother’s shooting death
-Out to Lunch and Movies on the Common set for summer fun downtown
-Hidden waterfall flows back to life at Cascades Park in Worcester thanks to heavy spring rainfall (1:49)
-Grafton Job Corps searching for shelter for 30 homeless students
-Gerald Creamer Center Graduation (1:01:52)
-Aislinn Doyle: June 5th School Committee Meetings agenda preview
-This dog was found on Willard Ave. in Worcester
-DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): The last 24-hour diner: A Worcester staple stands alone
-ICYMI: UMass Memorial, 1,000 workers have a week to avoid strike
-Grand jury hearing evidence in death of Worcester state police trainee
-Worcester eatery seized by state because of unpaid taxes
-Worcester activist critical of city manager faces 1-year city hall ban
-Worcester father of 4-month-old deported after I.C.E. "violated his rights," attorney says
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Part of Doyle Road to be closed Wednesday
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): West Boylston override OK'd; Raj, Ashwell win for Select Board
-Governor Healey visits new Amazon fulfillment center in Charlton
-Pending Select Board vote, Shrewsbury trash bags may cost more this July
-Westborough-based hydropower firm to update its century-old facilities
-Webster man sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking
-Playground improvements are part of Grafton's long-term plan
-Blackstone Valley Tech competitors earn 46 SkillsUSA Medals
-City to Saddle Farm Trot 5K is June 21st
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Screen Time: Short film "Solus" wins big at Top Shorts Film Festival
-Sarah Connell Sanders: 3 days of "momfluencing" at Boston Calling
>OPINION: Jennifer Julien Gaskin: The art of making people uncomfortable
-Peter B-G Weller: Proposed state ed bill borders on digital surveillance
-Unity Radio's The Susanity Life (56:35): Bonnie Hope Dellerose, Renew Body Sequence
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a lifetime member of Hadassah who was married for 76 years
>SPORTS: Stefon Diggs "got the message" from Mike Vrabel after boat incident
-Red Sox lose to Angels, 4-3
-Bravehearts fall to Nashua, 4-3. Next home game: 6:30 Friday. Get tickets here
-Holy Cross announces "WooCru" as official student section name
-How Baylor Scheierman can earn larger Celtics role in second season
-Sox prospect Roman Anthony responds to backlash over Worcester laundry cart video
-WooSox beat Rochester, 6-5
-Mara leads Saint Paul back to Division 1 quarterfinals
>NATIONAL: Ukraine strikes Crimean Bridge with underwater explosives
>TRAGIC: 3 young sisters killed while visiting homeless dad, hunt is on for father
>NEW ENGLAND: Father found dead, search ongoing for missing daughter in Maine (:49). Article
-Milford student detained by I.C.E. awaiting upcoming court hearing in "terrible conditions" (3:43)
-Lawyer says Milford student in I.C.E. custody is here legally (:50). Article
-Karen Read trial (25:46): No mistrial over dog D.N.A., officer says evidence changed
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross grad Jango Janigian wants to take you on an adventure
-Decline of international students at Mass. universities having negative impact, expert says
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 tips every cruiser should follow
>BUSINESS: GBH layoffs to impact 45 employees
-LPL Financial Research: Tariffs and market volatility likely to stick
-101: Staying strong through workforce reductions
>HOMES: Heat pump demand is reaching new heights as customers seek government incentives before they disappear
>SHOPPING: Temu's daily U.S. users cut in half following end of tariff loophole
>HEALTH: How to beat the heat for better sleep
-How yoga can help improve your mental wellbeing (3:41)
>FOOD: Popeyes launches surprise new menu item to compete with McDonald’s
>TV/STREAMING: "The Four Seasons" renewed for Season 2 at Netflix
>MOVIES: 10 hot movies to see this summer
>CELEBRITY: Emmy winner Valerie Mahaffey dies at 71
>ANIMALS: Tiniest puppy grows up to be HUGE (2:44)
>GOOD NEWS: 120-mile kayak trip benefits athletes with disabilities
-Meanwhile, in Florida, loose kangaroo caught on video hopping down road
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