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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Video: Worcester woman accuses officer of abusing K-9, police claim training technique
-Worcester Police: Stolen motorcycle, gun recovered during traffic stop
-5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
-Introducing The Hoppy Meal, the local adult take that includes a toy, of course
-UMass Memorial LifeFlight receives new helicopter
-Piecing the puzzle of Worcester's 2021 budget
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury reopens one pond, closes another
-Leicester unveils 'Tarentino Memorial Park' in honor of fallen officer
-'I'm never going back' police call in backup to arrest suspect in attempted murder
-ICYMI: Weird animal spotted in Webster yard has residents on edge
-The Mayor’s Live Music & Live Streaming List for Sunday, by Jay Berman
-Worcester Historical Museum to host one-woman show on Worcester's Frances Perkins
-First-place Bravehearts shut out Starfires
-Food: 3 smoker-style recipes for beer can chicken
-Cars: Bertera Nissan offers many brands of pre-owned cars (7:35)
-Homes: 5 open houses to scope in Worcester
-Shopping: Local malls could be transformed as part of deal with Amazon
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): UMass Medical student delivers baby on her birthday
-Video: Sunrise over Wachusett Reservoir (:16)
-Meanwhile, in California, bear cubs escape heatwave in kiddie pool
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-Local Catholic schools now have waiting lists
-St. John's High announces reopening plan
-Fighting COVID-19 on Worcester's front
-Among city's COVID-19 fatalities, a mother fondly remembered
-School Committee wants more available testing for schools
-Clark professor: U.S. economy is reliant on consumer spending – can it survive a pandemic?
-Mass. reports 366 new confirmed cases, 14 additional deaths
-Possible spread via youth hockey players under investigation
-Bruins goalie Tuuka Rasks bows out of Stanley Cup Playoffs; B's win anyway
-Over 900 health care workers have died from coronavirus. New database tells their stories
-Worried about your financial health? Here's who can help
-Mouthwash might be able to kill coronavirus — but it isn’t a cure
-Commute & Travel (brought to you by Fuller RV Rental & Sales): Make this Labor Day weekend special by renting An RV
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:37). High of 62 today in Worcester
-How a "super" El Niño could impact weather in Mass. (2:43). Article
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-New England’s Unsolved: Is a serial killer responsible for deaths of several Worcester women?
-Open Sky confirms failed talks as Community Healthlink’s future remains uncertain
-Popular Worcester bakery seeks to add third location. Here’s where
-Foreclosed Worcester housing sites could see more units under new owner
-These were the top 10 taxpayers in Worcester last fiscal year
-City Manager Batista shares insight into his $1 billion spending plan for Worcester
-Attorney General fines contractor $220,000 at redevelopment of The Bridge community center
-Worcester joins federal lawsuit over P.F.A.S. in firefighting gear
-W.R.T.A. remains fare-free through June 2027
-The Village Worcester to celebrate 5 years with rooted & rising event
-Central Mass. native Jill Lepore wins Pulitzer Prize in History
-Apple TV's "Widow's Bay" has scenes shot at Vincent's
-Worcester is ending 3 special education programs amid cash woes
-Gov. Maura Healey announces major investment in Worcester Tech H.V.A.C. and plumbing programs
-Mass. social media restrictions for children gain support from Worcester residents
-20 Mass. educators recognized in annual awards ceremony
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
>DINING OUT: Mother's Day plans? Check Dining Out
-Worcester restaurant to hold ravioli-making class May 17th
-ICYMI: Worcester man brutally killed near Times Square in New York City, police say
-Fourth State Police trooper arraigned in death of Enrique Delgado-Garcia of Worcester (2:30). Article
-Suspect nabbed after $2,000 scratch ticket theft in Worcester
-Longtime pizza shop owner, former Worcester high school sports star charged in sex sting
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police participating in Click It or Ticket program
-NEW: Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-Wachusett Echo: Keeping the beat without the march
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Webster man arrested on 22 charges, including attempted murder and kidnapping
-Southbridge man arrested on child sexual abuse charges
-3-alarm fire heavily damages Southbridge home
-Woman arrested for breaking into Leominster car dealership after threatening woman with rock
-Westminster residents with contaminated wells still waiting for relief
-Questions raised after Charlton Coalition health agent denies food truck permit tied to neighboring farm
-Bay Path students shine nationally as house project hits snag
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-Jazzed Up at Uxlocale (Trio) on Friday and at Val's (Duo) on Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Plant swap at library, "Fins and Feathers" at bookstore
-Reality TV star bringing live show to Worcester
-From crafts to queens, no need for the same-old Mother's Day
-The Mark Marquis Group is set to perform at Bull Run Restaurant
-Pride Art Show and Celebration calls for artists & contributors; contact organizers by May 9th
>OPINION: First Person: Suzanne Graham Anderson says, "You belong in every room"
-WCCA-TV's Intern Interviews No. 100 (5:36): Downtown Worcester B.I.D.
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1409 (23:51): Deb Hall, YWCA Wall of Women Mural
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (49:44): Worcester’s billion-dollar budget sparks debate
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who was a biochemist in Worcester for 38 years
>SPORTS: Dianna Russini makes Mike Vrabel decision in bombshell plan to handle scandal
-Pats introduce first round pick Caleb Lomu at rookie mini camp (1:08)
-Jaylen Brown tells Stephen A. Smith to retire after warning Celtics star to be "quiet"
-Red Sox lose to Tampa Bay, 8-4
-Holy Cross star Taylor Cantelon signs pro hockey contract in Sweden
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, 10-8
>CARS: Tesla recalls more than 218,000 vehicles over rearview image issue that poses crash risk
>NATIONAL: Surgeon's shocking excuse for removing the wrong organ from patient, killing him
-Holy Cross graduate Clarence Thomas becomes second longest-serving justice in Supreme Court history
-Tragic: Teen boy, woman killed in shooting by 18-year-old over soccer game dispute
>NEW ENGLAND: Video shows driver going wrong way before fatal crash (7:26)
-Very loud phase of Sagamore Bridge replacement project beginning
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross Commencement speaker William Stafford is choosing success
-American Academy of Arts and Sciences honors renowned mycologist David Hibbett of Clark
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): This airport has never lost a single bag
-The mistake most travelers make every time they land abroad
>BUSINESS: Federal court rules against new global tariffs
-LPL Financial Research: A.I. wave continues to power technology earnings boom
-iPhone owners could get up to $95 from Apple settlement. Here's what to know
-Mass. business prices, latest penny rounding policy
>HOMES: How many homes are getting built in Worcester?
>HEALTH: What to know about hantavirus (3:09)
-Key reason why hantavirus won't turn into a COVID pandemic, according to leading health expert
>SHOPPING: Mother's day gift ideas for kids
>FOOD: Popular Italian food brand accused of "tomato fraud" in new lawsuit
-Chipotle C.E.O. slammed for claiming customers can "ask" for free extra food
>TV/STREAMING: Did "The Bear" just kill off Cousin Richie before Season 5?
>MOVIES: Trailer for Christopher Nolan epic, "The Odyssey" (2:32)
>CELEBRITY: Goldie Hawn reacts to "beef" with Meryl Streep on "Death Becomes Her" set
-Hayden Panettiere comes out as bisexual, details "scary" experience dating women
>ANIMALS: 100-pound deaf dog becomes perfect nanny to tiny beagle pups (2:48)
>HISTORY: Tuckerman Hall, former Women's Club, circa 1914
>GOOD NEWS: Man's first-ever lottery ticket earns $50,000 prize
-Meanwhile, in Colorado, bear caught napping in window well of home
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