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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Worcester is the 2nd snowiest city in U.S. this Winter
+5:00: George Clooney, maybe Ben Affleck, due to film scenes of 'The Tender Bar' in downtown Worcester
+5:00: Leicester police warn of door-to-door fundraising scam
+5:00: Man and woman arrested for shoplifting, drugs in Westborough
+5:00: Enter drawing to win a WooSox jersey
+5:00: Janice Harvey: Andrew Noone joins pantheon of local authors with 'Bathsheba Spooner'
+Noon: Northborough nurse charged with stealing drugs from a dementia patient
+Noon: Worcester man, a former State Police Association of Mass. president accused of fraud, wants multiple charges dropped
+Noon: Guillermo Creamer Jr. enters Worcester City Council race
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester – April 6
+Noon: Buy one, get one free on Amtrak roomettes from Worcester
+Noon: Artist Spotlight: Lily O’Brien
-Worcester resident wins $10 million after buying instant ticket at Popcorn Market
-Police find evidence of gunfire on Chandler Street
-Woman arrested in connection with Gates Street stabbing in Worcester
-Millbury: Teen's drinking leads to charges against father, grandfather, uncle
-Downtown Worcester Beer Garden to reopen next Tuesday
-Worcester launches outdoor dining grant program website
-Boston Globe: After years of struggle at Becker College, the pandemic was one hurdle too many
-Worcester developer on a mission to revitalize city's architectural gems
-Worcester charter school relocating to former St. Mary's
-Former officer cites racism at Worcester Police Department
-New commuter rail schedule in effect: Here's what you need to know
-Worcesteria: John L. Foley not running for re-election to School Committee
-Learn 10 Free Ways to Market Your Small Business from GEM Marketing Solutions
-RMV says vehicle inspection program down through Tuesday
-WCCA-TV's 'Daily Breaking' (32:14): Edith Morgan, Host, 'Senior Speak'
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor's Live & Streaming Music List
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Lancaster roller rink closes after more than 40 years (1:42)
-The loss of Becker College could have big impact on Leicester
-Tractor trailer hits bridge on Route 9 in Westborough
-Construction this morning in Western States in Holden
-323-acre Rutland property sold by EcoTarium
-Fitchburg woman sentenced for theft of public funds
-ICYMI: Flames tear through Leicester home (:18)
-Holy Cross men's hockey coach resigns
-Holy Cross to add new video board at Fitton Field
-Enter to win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-New England: Massachusetts collects $3 billion in tax revenue in March, exceeding state projections again
-Tragic: Family sues after California man dies in taco eating contest
-National: 2 Texas brothers kill 4 family members then themselves, cops say
-Cars: Swing into spring with huge savings and selection at Bertera Nissan (6:47)
-Fuller RV Rental & Sales: Act now to secure your summer RV rental (10:24)
-Food: McDonald’s has a sweet new treat
-Homes: The 5 newest homes to hit the market in Worcester
-Animals: Bear population in Central Mass. growing at a fast pace
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Organ recipients, loved ones commemorate National Donate Life Month in Worcester
-Meanwhile, in Fall River, Lizzie Borden murder house sells for $2 million, turned into Bed & Breakfast
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+Noon: President moving vaccine eligibility date to April 19
-UMass CEO: Safety of school kids a safe bet for parents
-Worcester announces equity vaccine mobile clinic at YMCA on Saturday
-Radio Worcester (11:17): Dr. Michael Hirsh talks vaccinations vs. variants as we hit April
-Mass. leads nation in cases of Brazil variant
-Free testing this week in Worcester
-Mass. officials announce 2,912 new cases, 43 deaths, 7-day positivity rate holds at 2.4 percent after Easter Sunday
-The final insult: Some dying of COVID while awaiting vaccine
-'Double mutant' COVID strain emerges in California
-Some COVID-19 long haulers say symptoms improved after getting vaccine
-Dr. Fauci predicts packed movie theaters by late fall
-Meanwhile, in Nevada, woman threatens to shoot husband because he got vaccine
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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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