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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
+12:50: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester – June 25
+12:50: Cute video: Young aviator tries to 'land' large passenger jets at Worcester Regional Airport (6:52)
-Car smashes head-on into Grove Street home in Worcester
-Video captures fireworks strike near Worcester homes in Beaver Brook Area
-Closed since April, this Shrewsbury Street institution is reopening Friday
-Tribute to Worcester woman who passed away the night of her 100th birthday after birthday celebration
-Worcester DA Joe Early accused of violating ethics law in report-altering scandal (:39)
-Time's up: Deadlines passes for City Council special meeting, budget will pass with increase to police funding
-City Councilor Gary Rosen wants to go out on 'right side' of police issue
-Worcester Police Chief issues statement on calls to defund department
-ICYMI: Photos: Worcester Police cruiser vandalized in City Hall garage (Warning: language)
-Worcester looks to Framingham for ideas amid defund police debate
-Nicole Apostola: Worcester Police Service Aides in the 1970s
-Konnie Lukes: Don't let Polar Park prevent Worcester from funding essential services
-Worcester City Councilor Rivera calls for removal of Christopher Columbus statue
-What you need to know about Worcester’s virtual Fourth of July celebration
-Poll: Most Mass. residents support Black Lives Matter movement, split on police budget cuts
-Cars: Bertera Nissan simplifies sales and service
-Worcester Bravehearts 'Behind the Bravehearts' (29:53): Former Shrewsbury Legion Post 397 and soon-to-be BC Eagle pitcher John West
-Homes (brought to you by Ross Mortgage): A-frame houses see a massive surge in popularity
-Health: New cancer drug might stop tumors in their tracks
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 5 Worcester students get scholarships from MBTA operator
-Meanwhile, in Scotland, new photo reignites speculation over Loch Ness Monster
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+12:50: Worcester residents strong supporters of Gov. Baker, but remain cautious about eating out, using public transportation as city reopens, poll shows
+12:50: State releases guidelines to get students back into classrooms this fall
+12:50: Feds sent $1.4B in stimulus checks to more than 1 million dead people
+12:50: These 25 Bay State communities have the most cases (:42)
+12:50: Mass. among 4 states on track to contain coronavirus
+12:50: Nearly 30,000 people filed for unemployment in Mass. last week
+12:50: U.S. workers file 1.48 million jobless claims, crisis total tops 47M
-Worcester teenagers craft catchy anthem for coronavirus era
-Central Mass. city and town COVID-19 cases
-WCCA-TV's 'Daily Breaking' (26:26): Kathy Gagne, Executive Director, Mechanics Hall
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Flags at Grafton home salute all Mass. COVID-19 deaths
-Keep it up! Mass. has lowest transmission rate in U.S., data shows
-Poll: Mass. residents are split on whether it’s safe to send children back to school
-Mass. reports 48 new deaths, 172 new cases
-Craft beer could have fallen apart. Instead, it came together
-Can too much hand sanitizer harm your immune system? (3:05)
-Restaurant menus are getting smaller. Here’s what some big chains are dropping
-BLM protests have not led to a spike in cases, study says
-Florida breaks daily record with over 5,500 new cases
-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 (:32). High of 65 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Victim of fatal crash in Shrewsbury was member of U.S. Army, friends say
+6:00: The Worcester farmers market is returning, and moving to a familiar location
+6:00: Worcester seeks to host Ghana World Cup fans, despite Providence base
+6:00: Worcester County Wonders: Worcester's oldest theater plans a rebirth
+6:00: Worcesteria: Remembering the best fictional Worcester Centrum show
+6:00: Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 22
+Noon: Becoming Robert Goddard: A rocketeer rooted in Worcester
+Noon: Worcester nonprofits share $500,000 grant pool
+Noon: At St. Mary’s Fish Fry, over 1,000 guests eat over 500 pounds of haddock
-Firefighters battle blaze in apartment building in Worcester
-Worcester jury convicts man of child rape
-Millbury woman home from Middle East after 40-hour journey (2:02)
-Green Hill Park is the "crown jewel" of Worcester
-City of Worcester opens applications for Green Hill Park Community Garden Plots
-Worcester nonprofit rebrands as Your Access Advocates amid 50th anniversary
-City Council weighs development, police headquarters, World Cup
>DINING OUT: Castle lets you dine with a 40-foot dragon and race go-karts (1:28)
-ICYMI: The Shops at Blackstone Valley to expand with 2 new buildings
-Woman admits stealing $220K from Worcester rest home, residents
-Massachusetts’ best-kept country music secret is this Worcester honky tonk bar
-When is the last day of school in Central Mass.? See town-by-town map
-Worcester looking into installing 5 air quality sensors
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Wachusett Echo: Where community meets craft: How local businesses lift our schools
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Dilapidated footbridge on popular Shrewsbury trail will be replaced
-Officials discuss expansion, allocation of Westborough Wastewater Treatment Plant
-Templeton police arrest woman for violating restraining order by revving engine, yelling outside ex-boyfriend's home
-Health Foundation of Central Mass. invests additional $400,000 in Southbridge CARES
-Westborough completes redistricting; 114 students to switch elementary schools
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: "Burnin' down the house"
-WICN Brian Barlow Concert Series featuring Shawnn Monteiro and her trio March 27th
>OPINION: Rosalie Tirella: Finally home!
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who passed away at age 99
>SPORTS: Celtics beat Cavaliers, 109-98
-Bruins lose to Penguins, 5-4
-Ty Law talks Christian Gonzalez’s contract, Bill Belichick negotiations and more
-Stockfish scores overtime winner to send Holy Cross men's hockey to Atlantic Hockey semifinals
-Holy Cross women’s basketball hosts Colgate in Patriot League quarterfinals on Monday
-Railers lose to Trois-Rivieres in shootout, 4-3
>NATIONAL: Terrorism investigated in U.S. embassy explosion in Oslo
-Iran confirms Russia’s helping "in many different directions" in its war with U.S., Israel
-Mom who vanished 24 years ago says she left family because of "domestic issues"
-Tragic: Beloved elderly couple of 70 years died holding hands after tragic car crash
>NEW ENGLAND: Taunton rallies around families who lost everything during massive house explosion
>COLLEGES: Clarkies awarded at American Mock Trial Association Regional Tournament
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): When to book flights for the best deals
-Is Basic Economy a good deal? Here's what to consider
>BUSINESS: Japan's Nikkei 225 share index falls more than 7% as oil soars to $114 a barrel
-Energy from bricks, and more chemistry tricks: Julio D’Arcy’s lab is a happy place of experimentation
>HOMES: Can solar panels lower your utility bill in the winter? (1:37)
>HEALTH: Women's Health Myths: Doctor warns against believing claims about testosterone
>FOOD: Scientists pinpoint why resisting a donut can feel impossible — even when you're full
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix doc, "The Dinosaurs" (2:01)
>MOVIES: Jason Biggs gives "American Pie 5" update: "Nostalgia is big right now"
>CELEBRITY: Woodstock legend Country Joe McDonald dies at 84
-Eric Dane's widow, Rebecca Gayheart, moves late actor's belongings out of Johnny Depp's home
>ANIMALS: Woman adopts handicapped senior cat for the sweetest reason (2:28)
>HISTORY: LIFE magazine photo, 1931: "Light Standard on Park Ave south of Highland St."
>GOOD NEWS: Officer recognized for saving 1-year-old boy who nearly drowned
-Meanwhile, in Scotland, couple walking their dogs make stunning 2,000-year-old discovery on a beach
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