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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Damp and cool this week
+6:00: Saturday double-shooting in Worcester caught on video, authorities say
+6:00: WBJ wins 11 New England journalism awards, honoring economic, diversity, design and podcast work
+6:00: Worcesteria: Sam James talks 'Voice,' Tik Tok and upcoming Hanover show
+6:00: Patriots legend Julian Edelman retires
+11:30: George Clooney arrives in Worcester to direct movie at old Commerce High School
+11:30: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - April 12
+11:30: Men's golfer Juan Suan named Crusader of the Week
-21-year-old Worcester woman killed in rollover crash on Route 9 in Northborough (:16)
-Motorcyclist dies in Sunday morning crash in Leicester
-Rollover crash on Gold Star Boulevard in Worcester
-5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - April 12
-Worcester city employee salaries for 2020. Spectrum News 1. Top 500 list: This Week in Worcester
-25-year-old man accused of shooting 2 men during fight in Worcester
-Restaurant opening second West Boylston location
-Former head of bus drivers’ union at WRTA fired for giving news interview while driving
-Worcester Public Schools meetings this week, by Track Novick, Worcester School Committee (5:57)
-You can book Worcester's Sam James for a virtual performance
-Song to Get You Through the Week: Molly-Jane Gain delivers raw 'What You Never Had'
-The band plays on as the Worcester State University Jazz Ensemble
-ICYMI: Polar Park builder admits giving city inaccurate reports
-See all the day's Worcester news
-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): Holden tax override off for this year
-Leicester waitress works last shift before starting basic training
-2 area women start new wine truck business during pandemic
-A unique opportunity to hike with goats
-Vehicle inspections expected to resume on April 17
-Reports: Boston Bruins trade for forward Taylor Hall
-Enter to win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Tragic: Toddler fatally shoots baby brother in Texas
-National: Man shot, killed during Minnesota traffic stop sparks unrest
-Food: USDA issues alert for more than 211,000 pounds of raw ground turkey
-Video: View the Boston skyline from Worcester over 50 miles away (:26)
-Homes: 5 new homes for sale in Worcester
-TV/Streaming: Netflix signs new deal to stream Sony films after theatrical window
-Cars: Swing into spring with huge savings and selection at Bertera Nissan (6:47)
-Health: Alzheimer’s Association to host virtual community forum for Worcester residents
-Shopping: Score 45% off must-have HP products during spring sale
-Fuller RV Rental & Sales: Act now to secure your summer RV rental (10:24)
-History: Lower Front Street in Worcester long ago
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Worcester Islamic Center distributes food to the community
-Meanwhile, in North Carolina, former Walmart employee drives into store after getting fired
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: Drive-through vaccination clinic in Holden next week
+6:00: Valley Tech students assist at Uxbridge vaccination clinic
+6:00: Gov. Baker: Mass. to reach 2 million people fully vaccinated (1:09)
+6:00: Free testing in Worcester on Thursday
+11:30: Radio Worcester (10:25): Dr. Michael Hirsh talks vaccines, variants and the state of COVID
+11:30: Dr. Finberg of UMass Medical School explains latest reports about vaccines
+11:30: Baker, Polito to tour Worcester vaccination site today
+11:30: 16 percent of parents consider holding child back a grade, poll shows
-When should you get the vaccine if you have had COVID-19?
-ICYMI: Why are more Massachusetts children coming down with COVID?
-Mass. officials announce 1,831 new cases and 8 deaths with a positivity rate of 2.2 percent
-Avoid 4th wave if 'everyone does their part,' doctor says (1:19)
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:20). High of 75 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Accused Shrewsbury shooter saw machete assault charges dropped last month
-Related: Fundraiser, vigil for slain Shrewsbury man to be held October 11th
-Worcester legislators accuse state of wrongdoing regarding $30 million+ Holden sewer lawsuit
-New Worcester Superintendent Brian Allen talks 1 on 1 about leading the district where he grew up
-Worcester board to review proposal for 10 housing units on Heywood Street
-Radio Worcester (11:51): WooSox president addresses homelessness near Polar Park
-Benefit Bake fundraiser at American Flatbread in Worcester on September 2nd
-How Journalism Works series kicks off September 6th at Worcester Public Library
-Smiles Four Balloons: A family’s passion turned profession
-The Worcester Guardian's Week in Review
-Powerball jackpot jumps to $1.1 billion after no winning tickets Saturday
>POLITICS: Meet the candidates: Jermoh Kamara on health, schools, community
-The016.com announces political ad packages
-WCCA-TV's Primary Candidate Forum (41:14)
>DINING OUT: Ladd’s Restaurant & Lounge in Rutland celebrates 25 years
-ICYMI: 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: Machete attack victim says suspect should have been in jail (2:46). Article
-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
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Scenes from Holden Days
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-Holden recreation fields formally opened
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Traffic stop in Auburn leads to pond rescue, gun bust
-Millbury declines to say if it fired firefighter jailed for child rape
-New signage at Shrewsbury soccer fields? It’s this Boy Scout’s service project
-More than 40 people become U.S. citizens in Tower Hill ceremony
-Oxford man charged with O.U.I. after allegedly driving 51 in 35 zone with 2 loaded guns in truck
-Some food choices at Olde Home Day
-Rutland hires help in administrator search
-Sutton High School student among recipients of local bank scholarships
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
-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 ...
-Nine Inch Nails hits home hard with fans at TD Garden
-Lady Gaga at MTV Video Music Awards: Here's everything to know
-Ariana Falk new executive director as Worcester Chamber Music Society enters 20th season
>OPINION: Laurel: Backyard physics at play in Worcester
-Shaun Connolly: Back to school tips & tricks
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local man who was a truck driver for over 40 years
>SPORTS: Elijah Ponder might be best-kept secret of Patriots’ rookie class
-Patriots better than past years, but depth issues remain (10:15)
-Holy Cross football edged by Northern Illinois, 19-17
-Christian Ross remains model of consistency, compassion and hard work for Holy Cross football
-Boston College routs Fordham, 66-10
-Red Sox lose to Pirates, 10-3
-WooSox lose to Durham, 7-2
-Shrewsbury's Altomare, Westborough's Pano enjoy playing with LPGA in Norton
>CARS: Ford recalls more than 355,000 trucks over instrument panel issue
>NATIONAL: Social Security whistleblower resigns
-ChatGPT gave instructions on how to bomb arenas, make anthrax and illegal drugs, alarmed researchers reveal
-Bones found during manhunt for fugitive dad over murders of his 3 daughters
>TRAGIC: Pregnant teen shot in head during road rage
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read speaks out, hints at possible lawsuit in interview (1:50)
-Business owner says mom in N.H. murder-suicide stole over $600,000 from company (1:59)
>COLLEGES: Clark's Elyse Semerdjian receives prestigious book award
-What Mass. schools are saying about immigration enforcement as students return (2:49). Article
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Planning a foliage tour? Reader's Digest says Berkshire town is stunning
>BUSINESS: Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy again
-C.C.C. reaches $43,000 settlement with whistleblower, adding to $1.1 million spent on legal and employment issues
>SHOPPING: Back to school shopping deals at Goodwill, secondhand shops
>HOMES: HGTV named the best garden in Mass. It's not the one you're thinking of
>HEALTH: TikTok's viral "6-6-6" walking routine burns fat without grueling workouts
-Medicare program to use A.I. for pre-approval of medical procedures
>FOOD: Elizabeth Chirico: Best coffee spots with kids in tow
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for Season 13 of "The Great British Baking Show" (1:50)
>MOVIES: Drive-in movie theaters saw a surge during the pandemic. Are they sticking around?
>CELEBRITY: Kevin Costner "casually" seeing billionaire’s ex-wife after divorce
-Charlize Theron, 49, raves about having sex with 26-year-old
>ANIMALS: "Very aggressive" shelter dog turns into the sweetest girl (2:05)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Sever Street School, 9 Sever St., Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: 9-year-old boy opens a "compliment stand" to boost people's self esteem (2:20)
-Meanwhile, in Idaho, watch man take 96 wet sponge hits to the face in a minute
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