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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Protests, local and national, take center stage
+9:20: Protest in Worcester for George Floyd at 6 tonight
-Black Lives Matter marchers head to Worcester police station
-If you see only one photo from yesterday's march in Worcester, make it this one
-Video: Justice For Floyd in Worcester (3:14). Gallery (19 photos)
-Boston: Looting, violence take over after peaceful march in Boston (3:16)
-Gov. Baker condemns ‘criminal and cowardly’ looting after rough night (:53)
-Police officers across U.S. shown kneeling in solidarity, hug protesters
In Other News
+9:30: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - June 1
-Genius idea: Peppercorn's holds innovative social distancing Parking Lot Party (10 photos)
-Shrewsbury Street restaurant latest to announce reopening
-Who's open for take out or delivery? (updated)
-These Worcester restaurants have already applied for increased outside dining
-Shrewsbury firefighters battle fire, save dog on a busy day on the water
-ICYMI: Kelley Square off-ramp to become right-turn only next week
-Related: This will determine success of Kelley Square redesign
-2020 UMass Medical School class celebrated (1:58)
-Mass. ban on sale of flavored tobacco takes effect today
-Astronauts arrive at space station
-Homes (brought to you by Ross Mortgage): Shrewsbury Colonial and boutique winery up for sale for $3.35 million
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Firefighter in La. who came to see his son on duty at one of his first fires helps rescue woman
-Meanwhile, in Georgia: Turtle crashes through driver's windshield
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-72 new cases in Worcester, 4,189 total; Shrewsbury, 270 (no new cases); Millbury, 220 (as of Friday); Leicester, 137 (+3); Grafton, 84 (0); Holden, 80 (0). Next press conference: Tuesday
-ICYMI: Bloomberg News: City betting on Red Sox boon sees stadium plan stall on lockdown
-State totals: 4,257 long-term care deaths, 6,846 total, 436 in ICU, 664 new cases
-At the office: Worcester employers warm up to work-from-home option, may stay flexible after pandemic
-Global updates: Protests spark virus fears in U.S.; South Korea sees new cases
-Hit the road! RV sales see boost amid search for different vacation possibilities
-Help To Retire offering remote consultations to those nearing retirement (1:00)
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:35). High of 84 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+4:00: UMass Memorial increases planned Community Healthlink layoffs to 231
+Noon: Former UMass Medical School student and cancer survivor in seventh Pan-Mass Challenge (2:53)
+Noon: UMass Memorial Health opens convenient new family medicine facility at White City
-Worcester city manager nixes Research Bureau bid for police civilian review board
-Another pedestrian crash in Worcester renews push for safety improvements
-Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (4:59)
-Massport announces record year for Worcester Regional Airport
-City backs 4 affordable housing developments
-UMass Memorial Children’s Medical Center lands on Newsweek’s national hospital list
-Shirley company uses renewable energy to roast coffee (4:36)
-T&G This Week: It's a WoMag takeover!
>DINING OUT: Table Hoppin': Sip makes West African beverages available
-Worcester restaurant selling new merch
-ICYMI: Restaurant Depot looks to be first business at GreenTech Park, former Saint-Gobain site in Greendale
-6 months after Uxbridge Officer Stephen LaPorta killed on Route 146, no charges filed
-Waiver allows ex-Worcester schools chief to collect pension while working
-Vacant Bowker House above Main Street in Worcester? It's a dream house, soon enough
-Worcester board OKs new shopping plaza with Mediterranean and brunch restaurants
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Bagel Inn reopening today
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-Holden police introduce newest officer
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Missing Warren man with dementia found dead after 11-day search
-Worcester County Wonders: Westminster's most iconic company
-Whitney Pond Dam, deemed "significant hazard," removed in Ashburnham
-Westborough High principal leaving for new job in neighboring district
-Dudley Recreation Commission awarded $2,400 to support community events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Justin Bieber, Madonna, BTS and Shakira divide World Cup audience
-Pianist Alley May Coté Dorgan to perform benefit concert for Community Cat Connection
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam Country No. 244 (59:58): American Blonde, John Carter Cash and more
>OPINION: Hank Naughton: Utility curbs wrong move to cut energy costs
-Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (57:37): Main South Business Association
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:35): Worcester tobacco rules, express rail, downtown mall, diners & roundabouts
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who was an I.C.U. nurse for over 40 years
>SPORTS: Spain wins the World Cup by beating Argentina, 1-0
-Robert Kraft breaks silence on Mike Vrabel's troublesome offseason
-Red Sox beat Rays, 6-1, for 13th straight win
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 11-1
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox fall to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, 5-4
>NATIONAL: U.S. bombing of Iran expands as Tehran retaliates against the Gulf states
-Hero cops stop mass shooting that left 9 people critically wounded
-Tragic: Father drowned while trying to save family from river
>NEW ENGLAND: Looking ahead to the Lindsay Clancy trial (4:18)
-Matt Damon says he’s making a Karen Read movie
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 39 (35:21): The A.I. Connector: Social and Data Sciences | Rob Krueger
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): What is a pillow menu and which hotels have one?
-Disneyland fans furious after park raises prices on food and drinks
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Radio Worcester (8:46): Recognizing the signs of elder financial abuse could prevent a devastating scam
>SHOPPING: Panasonic toaster ovens recalled for shock, fire risk
>HEALTH: How to navigate health insurance prior authorization (2:12)
-What is cyclosporiasis and how can you avoid catching it?
>FOOD: Tiffany’s homestyle breakfast bake
>TV/STREAMING: Matt Damon movies on streaming to watch if you didn’t get tickets to "The Odyssey"
>MOVIES: "The Odyssey" seizes $124 million opening in box office triumph
>CELEBRITY: TIME100 Sports Gala red carpet: LeBron James, Ciara, Lindsey Vonn and more
-Julia Garner and husband Mark Foster separate after 6 years of marriage
>ANIMALS: Everyone walked past this sick cat until 1 woman stopped (5:06)
>HISTORY: Cape Cod’s "Texas Tower" was a stark reminder of the Cold War
>GOOD NEWS: Tartan Army members help Mass. girls raise money for kids with epilepsy (2:11)
-Meanwhile, in Alaska, bear enters mall on military base, poops on floor
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