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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Happy first day of summer!
-4:25: Who's open for patio dining, take out or delivery? (updated)
-WoMag reporter resigns, says last two columns critical of city not published, starts newsletter
-First look at Water Street's newest eatery (6:18)
-5 great ways to spend your weekend in Worcester
-AWARE: Six City Councilors voted against giving ratepayers a break
-Rosen's Roundtable #405 (28:24): Police in schools
-Worcester City Councilor wants reconsideration of budget vote
-Task force created to address ‘alarming’ increase of illegal fireworks in Worcester
-Man who Worcester police disarmed ordered to be held without bail
-Earlier: Worcester Police sergeant disarms active shooting suspect
-Worcester Public Library: How to log books in WPL's Online Reading Challenge (3:07)
-Worcester Public Library: How to share reviews in WPL's Online Reading Challenge (2:26)
-Holden Police push back on criticism of Facebook posts
-Marches and rallies to mark Juneteenth in Massachusetts
-Cars: Bertera Nissan simplifies sales and service
-Homes (brought to you by Ross Mortgage): 4 new open houses in Worcester
-Fall TV schedule takes shape with cancellations, renewals and additions
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Sheriff's deputy saves baby from choking during protest
-Meanwhile, in Idaho, sheriff kiddingly issues felony warrant for Mother Nature after a foot of snow falls on June 17
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-Worcester ranks in top 10 nationally poised for economic recovery
-STEP 2 OF PHASE 2 (indoor dining, nail salons, etc.) BEGINS MONDAY. Related video (2:38)
-Worcester playgrounds to open June 20
-Mechanics Hall to remain closed until at least October
-The 50 Mass. cities and towns with highest rates
-Mass. reports 228 new cases, 30 more deaths
-Florida breaks another record for new cases
-Spikes bring states, cities back to the table to discuss protection measures
-Nursing homes represent more than 1 in 4 COVID-19 deaths
-Help To Retire offering remote consultations to those nearing retirement (1:00)
-Summer vacationers weigh testing, quarantine or staying home
-No cruises sailing out of U.S. ports until at least Sept. 15
-MLB closes all 30 spring training camps for coronavirus cleaning
-Health: Blood plasma a 'promising' treatment, study says
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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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