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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
+4:00: Gory details emerge in case against Worcester man accused of murdering his mother
+4:00: Video from April 23 2-alarm fire in Worcester (9:58)
+4:00: Leicester police warn of Eversource scam
+4:00: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - April 28
+4:00: WCCA-TV's 'Daily Breaking' (21:47): Tim MacMillan, We Are Firefighters With Parkinson’s Disease
+4:00: Radio Worcester's Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Petty (15:37): Reopening, return to school, parking and Polar Park
+4:00: Table Talk Pies celebrates National Blueberry Pie Day
+4:00: Mass. Pirates single-game tickets now on sale
+4:00: Five Things to Do: Refugee artisans, music at Indian Ranch and more
+4:00: Last Call with Johnny Bui, author of 'Who’s Doing It'
-Here are the latest Worcester restaurants and bars that want outdoor dining
-Overnight: Man shot during home invasion in Dudley (:37)
-Man riding stolen dirt bike recklessly in Worcester busted for drugs
-St. Vincent says it 'will not concede' to nurse staffing demand
-YMCA of Central Massachusetts delivers 1 millionth meal
-Activism shows comedian Serenity Jones' serious side
-Fundraising begins for Shrewsbury Street Italian Heritage Parade in October
-Radio Worcester (15:15): City Manager Ed Augustus talks MassDigi, development, COVID, and Grafton Street police shooting
-SeltzerTime Podcast #116 (39:56): Go Where the Story Takes You, with Kevin Koczwara
-Tribute to man who ran downtown Worcester eatery for over 45 years
-WPS Superintendent’s Artist of the Week: Alisson Sinecio-Cruz
-$10 of free groceries for new Worcester customers. Save money and square off against food waste with Flashfood - now at Stop Shop!
-ICYMI: Son charged with killing his mother, 71, in Worcester; proceedings delayed with son in hospital
-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): Northborough residents frustrated with truck traffic using local streets
-Grafton seniors enjoy Bingo from the comfort of their own… cars?
-Auburn Fire Rescue battles brush fire along Route 20
-Northborough/Southborough School Committee to vote on Tomahawks mascot
-Radio Worcester (10:55): MassDiGi partners with WPI with Founder & Executive Director Timothy Loew
-Bravehearts begin 2021 season on May 26, with full schedule
-One-on-one with Crusaders' freshman quarterback Matt Sluka
-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: Video tour of home for sale in Beaver Brook neighborhood (:50)
-Tragic: Woman on date killed by man who jumped from parking garage in California
-National: Video shows Colorado officer laughing about violent arrest of woman, 73, with dementia
-TV/Streaming: Netflix summer movie schedule
-Fuller RV Rental & Sales: Act now to secure your summer RV rental (10:24)
-Animals: Retired K-9 drug dog in Australia has hilarious cocaine flashback
-History: Keeping the gaslights lit in Worcester (2:44)
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Pennsylvania police officer saves 9-day-old baby after she stopped breathing
-Meanwhile, in Utah, watch as dog joins track meet relay race, wins
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+4:00: Mass. ER visits fell 55% during pandemic
-Mass. to lift mask restrictions; all limitations lifted on Aug. 1
-WooSox can now have 2,377 fans at Opening Day, per Gov. Baker's order
-Vaccination appointments available Thursday morning and afternoon in Worcester
-All high school students need to be back in-person by May 17
-Worcester schools preparing for full return of in-person learning
-Free testing in Worcester on Thursday
-Walk-in mobile vaccination clinics this week in Worcester
-Grafton Middle School students head back to school Wednesday
-New Holy Cross course will examine the science and politics of pandemics
-Mass. officials announce 825 new cases and 4 deaths with a positivity rate of 1.7 percent
-Hospital visitation restrictions won’t be eased just yet
-The number of fully vaccinated people has outpaced those with just one dose, CDC says
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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.
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>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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