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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
+7:30: WPD investigates individuals throwing fireworks at others
+7:30: Industrial oven to blame for 5-alarm blaze that ripped through Clinton factory
+7:30: Commuter rail busing to Boston from Framingham to continue through Monday
+7:30: Southborough officer stabbed at police HQ
+7:30: Radio Worcester (12:05): Bravehearts GM Dave Peterson talks 2020 Season
+7:30: National: 8-year-old, her mother and her grandfather found dead in N.J. swimming pool
+11:50: No injuries reported after drive-by shooting in Worcester
+11:50: Christopher Columbus Statue in Worcester doused with red paint. Video (:20)
+11:50: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - June 23
+11:50: Think about the dogs, people: Firework barrages no fun for pet-owners
+11:50: Radio Worcester (10:48): City Manager Ed Augustus -- Bravehearts, police funding & economic recovery
+11:50: Mass. sales tax holiday set
-Auburn foster mom to be arraigned in death of 2-year-old girl, injury of second child
-Dinner break: As restaurants reopen indoor dining, Grafton Hill restaurant closes for dinner until August
-Restaurants finally open for indoor dining
-Ch. 5's Wake Up Call from Worcester Youth Center (:59)
-Recreation spots are opening up and Worcester is hiring for summer jobs
-Worcester youth group joins effort to build youth vote
-Juneteenth holiday in Worcester sought
-Worcesteria: 'This is goodbye'
-Radio Worcester (22:21): Bill Shaner talks about going independent
-ICYMI: 100 highest paid City of Worcester employees
-This Week's Roadwork in Worcester - Week of June 22
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Holden library begins curbside service
-1 seriously injured in 3-vehicle crash on Route 20 in Charlton
-Cars: Bertera Nissan simplifies sales and service
-Homes (brought to you by Ross Mortgage): 4 new house listings in Worcester
-TV: ‘Hamilton’ movie trailer released ahead of July 3 Disney+ premiere
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): New arrival’s timing is Father’s Day bonus for Grafton dad
-Meanwhile, Florida man, 54, tells police his name is 'Michael Corleone'
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+7:30: Over 2,000 Mass. teachers, educators get layoff notices, union says
+7:30: Massachusetts reports 16 new deaths, 229 new cases
+7:30: Dr. Fauci: Next few weeks critical to tamping down virus spikes
+7:30: Over 8.7 million cases in U.S. went undetected in March: study
+7:30: Worcester is among 26 cities calling on state to preserve school funding budget
-The Clap is Back: Worcester Bravehearts to play this summer, 18 home games planned
-MLB planning to have 60-game season under two conditions
-Nelson Place School offered as polling place instead of The Willows at Worcester
-Local aid level-funded for July and August
-Parent group calls for Mass. schools to reopen at full capacity
-ICYMI: Nursing homes struggle as staff choose unemployment checks over paychecks
-Bye $600 jobless benefit, eviction reprieve, cash for small firms
-Massachusetts reports 149 new cases and 17 more deaths
-Death toll at Holyoke Soldiers’ Home increases to 97
-Surging U.S. virus cases raise fear that progress is slipping
-U.S. taxpayers are funding six vaccines. Here’s how they work
-Help To Retire offering remote consultations to those nearing retirement (1:00)
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:39). High of 40 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester police S.W.A.T. team arrests man after armed domestic incident on Lawnfair Street
-Real estate developer Chip Norton sued by creditor who claims he owes $1 million
-Federal judge forces Worcester pastor Encarnacion into bankruptcy
-R.F.K. Jr. demands Dunkin', Starbucks prove drinks are "safe" (1:51). Article
-Radio Worcester (10:45): Vendors sought for Out to Lunch summer series on the Common
-Aislinn Doyle: March 5th School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester considers cutting school busing distance to 1.5 miles
-Updated Worcester trash and recycling schedule through March 9th
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (5:05)
-ICYMI: Auburn police seek missing woman last seen in Florida over a month ago
-What you need to know: Worcester St. Patrick’s Parade ready to step off
-A.G. confirms lawsuit to follow Holden Town Meeting vote on housing law
-Holy Cross students keep community fed with fridge program (1:32)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Debate over homework load continues at W.R.H.S.
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Wachusett Echo: The rewards and realities of A.P. classes at Wachusett
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): D.A. says foul play suspected after human remains found in Shirley
-Grafton Select Board approves increase to pay-as-you-throw bag fees
-Good deed by Gardner D.P.W. raises eyebrows on City Council
-$1 million lottery winner in Shrewsbury eyes investment, home buy
-Spencer selectmen hear more about FY'27 budget
-Police logs from Shrewsbury, Northborough and Westborough
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Grace Givertz in the spotlight for Club 321 at Mechanics Hall
-Listen Up: Worcester's Many Kids Take Meds debuts new singles
-Discovering King Tut's Tomb exhibit coming to Boston (1:54)
>OPINION: Last Call: Rosa Fernandez, community health leader
-Tracey Faraday: Self-care station for your 2 a.m. feedings
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:00): Worcester police staffing crisis and $35 million Holden sewer lawsuit loss
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to past president of the Worcester Rotary Club
>SPORTS: Patriots to release Stefon Diggs in cost-saving move: Reports
-Mike Vrabel sparks A.J. Brown-to-Patriots trade speculation with latest comments
-Celtics lose to Hornets, 118-89 (2:04). Article
-Holy Cross women’s basketball completes 12-point fourth-quarter comeback against B.U.; secures No. 2 seed in Patriot League tournament
-Holy Cross women's hockey coach Katie Lachapelle named Hockey East Coach of the Year
-Holy Cross men’s basketball travels to No. 2 Lehigh for Patriot League quarterfinals
-South girls' hoops star Madison Leighton balances court, class, crisis
>NATIONAL: Iran launches new wave of attacks on Israeli and U.S. bases
-Father who gave gun to alleged school shooter is convicted of murder
-Tragic: Husband fatally shot wife and himself at hospital moments after welcoming their first child
>NEW ENGLAND: Providence diocese abuse report exposes decades of cover up
-Cash box with $1,000 stolen from Girl Scouts selling cookies in New Hampshire
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Expedia's most affordable U.S. and abroad destinations for 2026
-The ultimate guide to solo travel confidence
>BUSINESS: 21 Attorneys General demand action from GoFundMe
-LPL Financial Research: How LPL Research thinks about dividends
-How long will it take to pay off your credit card?
>HOMES: Tips for snow and ice removal around your home
>HEALTH: Rates of rectal cancer rising, particularly among young people (1:59)
>FOOD: KFC revives beloved '90s menu item—but fans say something's missing
>TV/STREAMING: What is “Netflix After Dark”? Is the N.S.F.W. streaming category real?
>MOVIES: Trailer for "Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man" (2:40)
>CELEBRITY: All the celebrities at Paris Fashion Week March
-Christina Applegate dumped Brad Pitt for '80s rocker: memoir
>ANIMALS: Orange cat outsmarts his entire household (1:52)
>HISTORY: Worcester County Wonders: The Worcester woman who refused to pay taxes
>GOOD NEWS: Years-old lottery numbers finally earn woman a $100,000 prize
-Meanwhile, world's smallest arcade machine is only .98 inch tall
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