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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Rain, snow forecast tonight into tomorrow
+7:00: Pay-by-plate parking goes live in Canal District April 20
+7:00: Worcesteria: Everybody's talking about Polar Park
+7:00: WCCA-TV's 'Daily Breaking' (27:22): Ann Gibbons-Smith, Rev. John Madden & Kevin O’Sullivan, 36th Annual Walk for the Homeless
+7:00: Weekly unemployment claims in state declined last week
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - April 15
+Noon: Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor's Live & Streaming Music List
+Noon: Homes: How closing dates can impact Massachusetts winning home bids (3:11)
+Noon: Animals: WARL Adoption Option: Meet Aries
+Noon: Worcester ranked among 20 best cities to get stoned in U.S.
-Worcester man beaten to death at treatment facility
-Elderly woman in Worcester shot in the face with a paintball, 2 arrested (1:09)
-Northborough man gets more than 8 years in prison for fraud schemes targeting elderly
-Local billionaire's net worth nearly doubled in 2020
-Worcester teacher releases children's book, 'Andy the Anchor'
-Worcester Fire Dept., Red Cross install free smoke alarms
-Worcester to settle School Committee election discrimination suit
-Worcester Chamber Music Society's 'Horizons' concert April 25
-stART on the Street cancels 2021 festival
-Worcester plans to install 13 new electric vehicle stations downtown
-Radio Worcester Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Petty (16:21): Voting equity, J&J vaccine pause and development
-ICYMI: Central figure in disappearance of Worcester’s Sabrina Hatheway shot in street violence
-See all the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Music will return to Reunion Tap & Table in Grafton
-Electronics recycling and household items donation drop-off in Shrewsbury this weekend
-Lilac Hedge Farm still dealing with impacts of last summer's drought
-Fur Friends, Town of Auburn announce new dog park grand opening
-Extended voter registration hours April 20 in Holden
-Park Place Technologies completes move to Westborough
-Radio Worcester (15:31): Fidelity Bank CEO Ed Manzi and Menkiti Group Founder & CEO Bo Menkiti talk Worcester Development
-At the office: Here's the most annoying workplace behavior in Massachusetts
-Registration remains open for WBJ’s Shecession webinar
-Chamber of Commerce Live 360 Pivot (8:49): EcoTarium
-Last Call with Eric Swedberg of Artistic Soapstone Incorporated
-Holy Cross men’s, women’s lacrosse cancel remainder of 2021 season
-Enter to win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Cars: Swing into spring with huge savings and selection at Bertera Nissan (6:47)
-Homes: 4 Worcester open houses to scope out
-Video: Big sky over Wachusett Reservoir (1:02)
-Animals: Watch these small dogs chase trespassing bear out of California home
-Fuller RV Rental & Sales: Act now to secure your summer RV rental (10:24)
-History: Original Associated Press report of Lincoln’s assassination from April 14, 1865
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Dedham boy honored with parade after helping save mother's life (2:02)
-Meanwhile, in Tennessee, woman tries to use a $1 million bill at a dollar store
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+7:00: Can we breathe easy after getting the vaccine? Holy Cross Biology Professor and Virologist weighs in
+7:00: Mass. officials announce 1,884 new cases and 5 deaths with a positivity rate of 2.3 percent
+7:00: Pfizer CEO says third vaccine dose likely needed within 12 months
+7:00: Experts weigh in on whether ‘herd immunity’ is possible
+Noon: I got the J&J vaccine; should I be worried?
+Noon: 'Fraud Alert' issued for COVID funeral reimbursement scams
-Mobile vaccination clinic held for grocery store workers
-As local schools return full-time, mental health issues are addressed
-Worcester to continue equity clinics with switch to Pfizer vaccine
-UMass Med students are helping translate vaccine info to Spanish, Portuguese
-About 1.7 million Mass. residents become eligible for vaccine on Monday (1:52)
-Free testing in Worcester on Thursday
-Vaccine clinic in Rutland adjusting after Johnson & Johnson pause
-ICYMI: Grafton family displays more than 17,000 flags for Massachusetts COVID victims (2:04)
-Mass. officials announce 2,004 new cases and 14 deaths with a positivity rate of 2.4 percent
-1.7 million people to become eligible for vaccines next week in Massachusetts
-‘It may take several weeks’ for newly eligible residents to book vaccine appointment, Gov. Baker says
-You can reduce your risk of severe COVID with regular activity, a study says. Here's how
-Couch potatoes more than twice as likely to die from COVID: study
-Moderna says new data shows its vaccine is more than 90% effective 6 months after second shot
-How to ask someone if they’ve been vaccinated without making things awkward
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 47 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-State plans playground, spray deck and more at Lake Park
-Many hands, clean work on Earth Day, Working for Worcester cleanups
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-UMass Memorial Health buys Worcester Business Center (former Thom McAn building) for $14 million
-Community Healthlink workers make plea to City Council for support
-Worcester wants to pause a code to reduce emissions. Here’s why
-Worcester Mayor Joe Petty, other elected officials endorse Ed Markey for reelection
-Mass has No. 2 highest effective tax rate in U.S. What state beats it?
-Tree House Brewing looks to move into old “Cheers” bar in Boston (2:11). Article
-11-year-old to represent Wachusett Equestrian Team at national competition (3:01)
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review: stretch code clash, Tech High surge, marathon spirit
>FAITH: New bishop for Episcopal Diocese of Western Mass., which includes Worcester
-Why churches are closing amid a Catholic comeback
>DINING OUT: Specials at Worcester-area restaurants for the cost-conscious diner
-ICYMI: Driver arrested in crash that killed 10-year-old Webster girl (:30). Article
-Brother of 4-year-old who fell 7 stories in Worcester says child is expected to make full recovery
-Worcester half marathon planned for 2027 return
-Worcester Caribbean American Carnival canceled for 2026. Here’s why
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Friday Night Lights go viral: AJ Greene brings YouTube buzz to Wachusett
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
-Absentee ballot information for town election
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Company that runs Oxford transfer station fined $20,000
-Rutland public safety hangs on outcome of Prop. 2½ override vote
-No open burning in Shrewsbury tomorrow
-Homeless man arrested for stealing beef jerky, chili and Snickers from Leominster Walmart
-Charlton selectmen approve dispatcher hire, recognize 26-year D.P.W. veteran
-Brookfield Select Board vote fails; questions emerge over use of Vice Chair title
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Author Jose Enrique Delmonte Soñé, Alton Brown and more
-Quench your "Jurassic Quest" at dinosaur-themed park
-Acclaimed guitarist Aaron Larget-Caplan to give free concert to celebrate the the nation's 250th in Southbridge
-Celebrate Patriots’ Day at these popular events
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1367 (30:00): Rob Bellamy, Theo Lawrence and more
>OPINION: Ray Mariano: The assault on women's rights in America
-Brian Nelson Laurel cartoon on Worcester April school vacation
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 489 (26:37): Eric Alper, MD
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:54): 5 big issues Worcester is talking about right now
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former owner of Edgemere Diner and Route 20 Pizza
>SPORTS: NFL not investigating Mike Vrabel's behavior with reporter Dianna Russini
-Russini mounts daring rescue of elderly man, dog
-Celtics-76ers predictions roundup
-Bruins-Sabres predictions roundup
-Red Sox lose to Detroit, 4-1
-Dodgers reportedly plan to call up Millbury's Ryan Ward
-Holy Cross women's lacrosse team knocks off No. 17 Loyola, 14-9
-Holy Cross men's rowing posts 3 wins on Senior Day
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Nashville, 2-1
-Railers beat Thunder, 3-2
>NATIONAL: Iran says it has closed Strait of Hormuz again
-Mom of 3 accused of helping husband run prostitution ring catering to cops out of family home
-Tragic: 4 teens arrested for allegedly kidnapping former classmate, torturing him over girlfriend dispute
>NEW ENGLAND: Paul Revere's midnight ride is reenacted (2:39)
-Fatal Lexington police shooting under investigation
-Mass. high school employee found dead amid investigation into "sexualized" TikTok video
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross freshman Trevor Smith explores passion for photography
-From marine science to the M.I.S.E. Program: A S.T.E.M. educator’s journey
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 U.S. tourist attractions with the longest lines
-Do you really have to check out of a hotel?
>BUSINESS: How North Carolina beat Mass. on jobs
-How does average hourly pay in Mass. compare to other states? See data
-Magic retirement number hits $1.46 million — half of Americans unprepared
>HEALTH: Can your zip code impact your heart health? (2:38)
-Doctors link air pollution to sinus infections and chronic congestion (2:23). Article
>SHOPPING: Bissell recalls 1.7 million steam cleaners over burn risk
>TV/STREAMING: Bravo pauses "The Real Housewives of Miami" amid low ratings
>MOVIES: "Violent Night 2" trailer introduces Kristen Bell as Mrs. Claus
>CELEBRITY: Christina Applegate hospitalized amid M.S. battle: Report
-Natalie Portman is pregnant with baby No. 3, her first with partner Tanguy Destable
>ANIMALS: Cat cries for hours under dumpster. What happened next (2:00)
>HISTORY: 20 years later: How Mass. health care reform changed access
>GOOD NEWS: How a 10-year-old boy's birthday wish demonstrates acceptance and love (2:33)
-Meanwhile, in San Francisco, sea lion wanders inland to neighborhood
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