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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 (:23). High of 75 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing girl
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing 14-year-old
-Shrewsbury shooting victim ID'd as Kevin Doherty, 56; suspect arraigned
-Related: New details revealed in deadly shooting of Shrewsbury dad (3:03)
-Related: Suspect’s criminal history includes machete attack, fights
-Related: Machete attack victim says suspect should have been in jail (2:46). Article
-Related: Suspect who allegedly killed Shrewsbury father is held without bail (2:32)
-Earlier: Shrewsbury father shot to death after walking 6-year-old child to school (2:58). Article
-Firefighters battle blaze at scrap metal site in Worcester
-Webster woman in court after allegedly causing bomb scare at convenience store (:32). Article
-Worcester motorcyclist killed in crash with tractor-trailer remembered
-Goodbye trash, and pounds: City D.P.W. crews make clean sweep of streets
-Spotted lanternfly detected in 13 Worcester County cities and towns: How to stop the spread
>POLITICS: Meet the candidates: Jermoh Kamara on health, schools, community
-The016.com announces political ad packages
-WCCA-TV's WCCA-TV Primary Candidate Forum (41:14)
>DINING OUT: New Worcester Mediterranean restaurant announces official opening date
-ICYMI: Worcester man charged with killing his toddler son in Ohio ordered held without bail
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing 14-year-old
-Traffic delays after tractor-trailer gets stuck under bridge in Worcester
-State Police recruit from Worcester died from blunt force injuries, family attorney says (2:21). Article
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden recreation fields formally opened
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-September Among Friends senior newsletter
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): It’s the Spencer Fair!
-It's the first year at the new David Prouty High. Here's what it looks like
-Dudley man arrested after shoving officer during intoxicated dispute at home
-Man charged after crashing into pole and tearing through yards in West Boylston
-Sample ballot for September 8th Paxton vote
-Leominster residents urge council to reverse Orchard Hill zoning to block apartment project
-D.J. or band needed for Rutland Sock Hop
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
-Jazzed Up Trio at Pinecroft Dairy 5 p.m. Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Chainsmokers at Breakaway Festival, KC and the Sunshine Band and more ...
-"Whirlwind": Worcester fans raise money for movie about cycling legend Major Taylor
-King Richard's Faire opens new location in Carver for 44th season
-Design a bookmark for this Worcester Public Library contest
>OPINION: Stacey Kenneally: Finding our way — Wins with my sensory child
-First Person: In matters of faith, Joe Fusco Jr. looks for "returns"
-WCCA-TV's What It’s Worth No. 478 (28:59): Movie Reviewers
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to nurse who worked at UMass Memorial for 33 years
>SPORTS: Patriots release veteran safety Jabrill Peppers in surprise move
-Patriots unveil new alternate uniform for Week 13 game vs. Jets
-Red Sox lose to Pirates, 4-2
-Red Sox release Walker Buehler to end $21 million debacle
-WooSox lose to Durham, 5-3
-Worcester Academy basketball legend joins athlete advisory board for Boston Legacy FC
>NATIONAL: Middle schoolers shielded younger students using buddy system during school shooting
-Radio Worcester (13:19): McGovern warns of capital militarization, vows to reintroduce Epstein files amendment
>TRAGIC: Bullfighter gored to death in shocking arena attack in Portugal (2:01)
>NEW ENGLAND: State Police enforcing Move Over law over Labor Day weekend
-I.C.E. has arrested more noncriminals than criminals in Mass. this year: See stats
>COLLEGES: Assumption welcomes its newest Hounds
-WPI biomedical engineering professor receives $630,000 grant for fibrosis study
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 8 of the world's biggest natural arches
>BUSINESS: New inflation data factors into the Fed's interest rates decision
-LPL Financial Research: Grand ideas at the Grand Tetons
-Can a resolution be reached at Market Basket next week? (17:15)
>SHOPPING: Wayfair Labor Day sale | Save up to 80%
>HEALTH: CVS restricts COVID shots in 3 states, including Mass.
-Caffeinated coffees are mostly free of toxins, with a few exceptions
>FOOD: Kellogg's becomes first company to sign binding agreement removing toxic dyes from cereals
>TV/STREAMING: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES:New movies on streaming: "Together," and more
>CELEBRITY: Bruce Willis' wife reveals his "scary" symptoms pre-dementia diagnosis
-Idris Elba admits he's never watched "The Wire"
>ANIMALS: Dumped neglected dog learns to be a puppy again (1:49)
>HISTORY: What is gerrymandering? You can trace its history back to Mass.
>GOOD NEWS: Needham girl's book about cancer journey features police pup who escorted her home
-Meanwhile, Bermuda Triangle mystery solved? This scientist’s theory is making big waves (4:53)
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