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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
+7:00: Worcester man held after allegedly stabbing girlfriend in neck with crack pipe in Shrewsbury
+7:00: 24-year-old Worcester man arrested for home invasion
+7:00: It’s Worcester Week on Streetsblog MASS
+7:00: 3 Worcester colleges make list of 25 best in Mass.
+7:00: Gaps seen in Worcester students returning to classrooms full-time
+7:00: Worcester Public Schools Superintendent’s Artist of the Week
+7:00: Secret menu at Dunkin' decoded? (1:08)
+7:00: WooSox release Opening Day roster
+Noon: UMass Medical School graduation to be held June 6 at Worcester State
+Noon: 2 cars broken into over the weekend at Trout Brook in Holden
-Mass. Pirates officials, players from Worcester were inside Wisconsin restaurant during double murder Saturday
-Pirates co-owner Jawad Yatim describes casino shooting (:40)
-Pirates fall to Green Bay Blizzard, 40-36, on late touchdown
-Man, 31, stabbed in Main South during daytime
-Motorcyclist seriously injured in head-on crash in Charlton
-Progress made in negotiations between striking nurses, St. V's
-Local man starts booming one-man bread business
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-Here's the favorite Mother's Day brunch menu item in Mass.
-Forget something? Worcester restaurant gives patrons 2 weeks to claim about 2 dozen jackets, sweatshirts left there
-Song to Get You Through the Week: My Silent Bravery delivers 'Bigger' pop anthem
-Student entrepreneur earns top award at 2021 Ureka Challenge
-ICYMI: Becker College will lay off 329 people when it closes at the end of June
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news, including Worcester superintendent defends 'successful' school policing model, Free bus service advocates urge continued service, and more
-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): Shrewsbury 5th grader honored for assisting accident victim
-Fitchburg man killed in crash following lengthy wrong way drive
-Fuller RV Rental and Sales has opening for carpenters and cleaners
-Cars: Swing into spring with huge savings and selection at Bertera Nissan (6:47)
-Tragic: Texas man killed by swarming bees while mowing lawn
-National: Couple breaks out of assisted living facility by military Morse Code training
-Homes: The 5 newest homes to hit the market in Worcester
-Food: McDonald's is giving away McFlurries to everyone who thought the spoon was a straw
-Fuller RV Rental & Sales: Act now to secure your summer RV rental (10:24)
-Animals: Creepy video shows hundreds of birds invading California home
-History: WCCA's 'Hidden Treaures' (28:18): Mark Rubin, 'The Knife Guy'
-TV/Streaming: The 10 best new shows on Netflix in May
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Jogger with dog offers comfort to grieving child during father's funeral (2:34)
-Meanwhile, in New York, man busted trying to smuggle inside hair curlers 35 birds intended for singing contest
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+7:00: Massachusetts will 'soon' allow walk-ins at mass vaccination sites
+7:00: Not reaching herd immunity by the fall could have dire consequences, medical expert says
+Noon: Gov. Baker: 4 Of 7 mass vaccination sites will close by the end of June (1:39)
+Noon: Free testing in Worcester this week
-Worcester K-8 students return to full-time, in-person learning on Monday (1:19)
-Equity clinics continue outreach to fight hesitancy in Worcester
-Mass. officials announce 786 new cases and 4 deaths with a positivity rate of 1.5 percent
-Can the vaccine make me test positive?
-Pharmacy chains have wasted hundreds of thousands of vaccine doses
-At the office: Sales for business attire are up as people head back to the office
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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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