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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
+1:00: Man riding stolen dirt bike recklessly in Worcester busted for drugs
+1:00: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - April 27
+1:00: Northborough residents frustrated with truck traffic using local streets
+1:00: Activism shows comedian Serenity Jones' serious side
-Son charged with killing his mother, 71, in Worcester; proceedings delayed with son in hospital
-Saint Vincent nurses reject Tenet offer
-History: 1790 copy of Worcester Gazette to be auctioned. Copy of same issue fetched $68,750 in 2014
-Worcester parking fees, fines to rise under City Manager's proposal
-Fundraising begins for Shrewsbury Street Italian Heritage Parade in October
-Becker's Worcester campus could reinvent itself as housing
-WPI will be the new home of MassDigi
-Worcester Public Schools holding public forum Tuesday to answer questions as district returns to in-person learning
-Greater Worcester Opera virtually back on stage with livestreamed musical
-Construction closes 2 I-290 ramps overnight this Week
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-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): Temporary water service disruption in parts of Shrewsbury today
-Volunteers needed for Shrewsbury Senior Center reopening
-Road work continues in center of Millbury
-Millbury assistant fire chief retires after 42 years of service
-West Boylston, Sterling fire departments tackle brush fire
-Deerfest in Rutland caught on camera (3:47)
-Q&A: Worcester entrepreneur expanding to the Cape
-WBJ News Editor Grant Welker leaving to join Boston Business Journal
-Chamber of Commerce Facebook Live: 360 Pivot (6:59): Gong Cha Worcester, Southbridge Street
-Worcesteria: A skeptic's tour of Polar Park
-Cam Meyer named Crusader of the Week
-Enter to win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-New England: Census finds Mass. population grew, state retains 9 seats in House
-Cars: Swing into spring with huge savings and selection at Bertera Nissan (6:47)
-Homes: 5 new Worcester properties for sale
-Shopping: Prepaid Visa up to $420 when you bundle LG Wash Tower at Sclamo's
-Food: Dunkin’ is adding a new plant-based milk to menus
-Fuller RV Rental & Sales: Act now to secure your summer RV rental (10:24)
-Animals: Adorable therapy dog pushes puppy brother around in scooter
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Brothers meet in North Carolina after nearly 60 years apart
-Meanwhile, in Florida, woman riding with her daughter hit in the head by flying turtle
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+1:00: Outdoor mask mandate to be eased; bars and amusement parks reopening in May; road races to return
+1:00: Vaccination appointments available Thursday morning and afternoon
+1:00: New Holy Cross course will examine the science and politics of pandemics
-Mass. expecting 4,000 doses of Johnson & Johnson vaccine this week
-Radio Worcester (8:39): Dr. Michael Hirsh on COVID-19 & vaccinations - Good news, but stay vigilant
-Free testing in Worcester on Thursday
-Walk-in mobile vaccination clinics this week in Worcester
-Worcester State to require that students vaccinate
-Vaccination clinics for Holden residents 18 and over on May 3 and 4
-At-home COVID-19 testing system proves to be an important tool for Northborough-Southborough regional
-Mass. officials announce 812 new cases and 12 deaths with a positivity rate of 1.7 percent
-Gov. Baker: 99 percent of Bay Staters follow through with second dose
-Blood banks phase out collecting convalescent plasma, but fear a blood shortage
-At the office: Are empty desks and Purell enough to return to the office?
-Dr. Fauci says U.S. should see a turning point ‘within a few weeks’
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:35). High of 81 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Environmental groups launch boycott of Polar Beverages
-New lead detective hopes to solve Molly Bish case, as murder hits 26 years
-Rutland disables social media comments amid tension, staff cuts
-Worcester parents demand money for books rather than iPads in schools
-Worcester outpatient rehab center opens on Elm Street
-2 from Worcester charged among 15 in federal benefit fraud sweep
-Free bus service to Worcester airport extended
-Worcester County Wonders: The survival of the Sir Vival
-Man convicted of killing Trooper George Hanna denied parole (:29)
-Radio Worcester (22:58): Thrive Support & Advocacy celebrates awards & growth
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review
>FAITH: Former mechanic to be ordained a priest
>DINING OUT: Airport Seafood & Grille ready for takeoff in Southbridge
-The 30 best ice cream shops in Massachusetts, ranked
-ICYMI: Child hospitalized after falling out of second-story window in Worcester (:14). Article
-Local family loses mother, daughter less than 2 weeks apart
-Worcester couple’s sex trafficking conviction in doubt after judge’s gift to victim revealed
-Worcester considers eliminating parking minimums to make way for more housing
-Missing pet tortoise returns to Worcester home after 3-day A.W.O.L.
-$1 million lottery ticket sold in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden Bandstand Concert Series 6 to 8 Sunday
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-July Among Friends senior newsletter
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Lost dog found in Leicester
-Oakham battery storage facility gets state OK. Residents call it a "nightmare"
-100 FM The Pike (9:21): Westborough officer Ashlyn Mercier crowned Miss Mass.
-"Armed person in crisis" expected to face charges after discharging firearms from Princeton residence
-Southbridge keeps last call at 2 a.m., rejects state's 3 a.m. bar pilot
-Cumberland Farms in Blackstone sells $1 million winning ticket
-From petroleum to pollinators: Oxford project moves forward
-Closing West Brookfield Elementary School graduates its final class
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
-Jazzed Up (Duo) Saturday at Val's in Holden
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Blues with JC Smith, Colonail Charlton, Out to Lunch ...
-Pulse Magazine Weekend Guide (:25)
-See Studio Theater Worcester's "Superhero" this weekend
-Explore, create & connect at the Worcester Center for Crafts
>OPINION: WCCA-TV's Close To Home No. 604 (29:07)
-100 FM The Pike (18:54): Ask The City Manager: Scots, swans and cleaning up the city
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:13): Housing, rent control and Worcester's future
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a reading specialist for the Worcester Public Schools
>SPORTS: Patriots quarterbacks coach Ashton Grant helps motivate Fitchburg football team
-Ranking the 25 most important Patriots for 2026: Nos. 5 through 1
-Worcester's Aaron Nkrumah joins Denver Nuggets
-2 teams emerging as Jaylen Brown trade rumors swirl
-Team U.S.A remains in high spirits despite falling to Türkiye
-Red Sox beat Yankees, 6-1
-Bravehearts beat Lowell, 4-2
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox fall to Toledo, 13-1
>NATIONAL: Grandmother may be "involved" in deaths of grandchildren: Police
-America's 10 friendliest states
-Tragic: Army veteran suffers vicious road-rage attack as he claims suspect thought he was driving too slow
>NEW ENGLAND: Man allegedly stabbed father 20 times in daytime murder at park (1:04)
-Former Mass. orthopedic surgeon sentenced to prison for rape (2:13)
-Another resignation, criminal referral tied to Mass. D.O.T. overtime scandal (1:40)
>COLLEGES: What student loan borrowers need to know before switching from the S.A.V.E. Plan
-WPI researchers develop system to customize hydrogel implants
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The strange item now banned by Southwest Airlines
-This helpful hack saves on airport parking fees
>BUSINESS: How much water does A.I. really use?
-Local bank adds Sutton C.P.A. and entrepreneur to board of directors
-Business name disputes in Massachusetts
>SHOPPING: How scammers are using fake shopping websites to trick you (2:13)
>HOMES: 3 common laundry habits that may be wearing out your clothes
>HEALTH: 18 kids’ undiagnosable diseases solved by A.I.: "Total game changer"
>FOOD: Elevate your sips and snacks this summer (4:00)
>TV/STREAMING: What to watch this weekend: Top movies on Netflix and best shows on HBO
-Teaser for new Netflix series with Will Ferrell, "The Hawk" (1:44)
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming: "Tuner," "Power Ballad" and more
>CELEBRITY: Is Taylor Swift getting married in Rhode Island? Every clue becomes a wedding rumor in small beach town (:21). Article
-"Lilo & Stitch" actress Daveigh Chase reportedly had millions in residuals at time of death
>ANIMALS: Couple realizes coyote following them isn't what it seems (4:00)
>HISTORY: Black patriots finally get their place in history (3:15)
>GOOD NEWS: Conjoined twins separated after 19 months see each other for first time
-Meanwhile, filmmakers claim they've caught America's Loch Ness Monster on video: "My eyes were popping out"
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