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In The News
+7:00: Man, 65, fatally stabbed in back of livery vehicle, Worcester police say
+7:00: Back at bargaining table, striking nurses and St. Vincent Hospital try to hammer out agreement
+7:00: Five Things to Do: Orlando Baxter, Cara Brindisi and more!
+7:00: Sutton police ask for assistance in IDing 2 people
+7:00: SeltzerTime Podcast #118 (30:34): DoughBoyz: Feed the Movement
+Noon: City, Chamber cancel Fourth of July fireworks
+Noon: No cause of death yet in case of mother and daughter found in Shrewsbury in March
+Noon: Happy Cinco de Mayo!! Check Dining Out for latest specials and more
+Noon: Last Call with Eleanor Gilmore and Joyce Mandell, Jane Week Organizers
+Noon: Eyes in the Street: I survived Worcester’s new Kelley Square
+Noon: Dancehall artist Graffy covers Justin Bieber in video
+Noon: WPI works to turn toxic sewage sludge into renewable energy
+9:00: One hospitalized, 6 displaced after Leominster fire
+9:00: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - May 5
+9:00: Home heating assistance deadline extended to May 28 in Worcester area
+9:00: Worcester named a Tree City USA for 35th year in a row
-Feds want $2 million from developer who swindled city of Worcester
-First look: Here's the design of the 13-story building planned for Canal District (14 images)
-Related: Former Sir Morgan's Cove in Worcester facing wrecking ball this week
-Related: City owns parcels under proposed 13-story mixed-use building
-Saint Vincent Hospital nurses to present proposal to Tenet in negotiations Wednesday on 59th day of strike
-Worcester's committee to address jet ski use on Indian Lake
-Ch. 5's 'Chronicle': Collaborating to bring the culture of Worcester to the public
-Ch. 5's 'Chronicle': Recently opened Worcester Public Market houses 36 vendors
-Ch. 5's 'Chronicle': Worcester is one of the top 10 cities in the country poised to recover stronger post-pandemic
-Ch. 5's 'Chronicle': Welcoming the Woo Sox
-Radio Worcester (16:20): City Manager Ed Augustus talks Polar Park parking, fare-free WRTA, police body cams, COVID and more
-Food: Table Talk Pies is giving away free snack-size pies to educators
-Clark alumna’s $6 million gift will foster music education at Clark and in Main South
-Dudley man faces federal charges for unemployment fraud
-Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (4:33)
-ICYMI: Worcester company in hot water years after Ch. 4's I-Team exposed heating oil problems (2:56). Article
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news, including City Councilor urges faster implementation of police body cameras, Lake Quinsigamond buoys 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 voters approve Prop 2 1/2 override
-Shrewsbury seeks federal funding for Route 20 safety improvements
-Holden's Gale Free Library beneficiary of $1.3 million gift
-Father speaks out after son was injured, truck totaled when wheel came flying over median in Lancaster
-Lundgren brothers, owners of Honda dealership, sell Auburn site for $1.9 million
-Former Red’s Farm Stand property in Westborough sells for $6.1 million
-$100,000 lottery winner sold in Westborough on Monday night
-New plan plots a course for cross-state trail through Central Mass.
-Worcester Red Sox drop season opener
-How to watch, listen to Worcester Red Sox Games
-Holy Cross names new men's hockey coach
-Fuller RV Rental and Sales has opening for carpenters and cleaners
-Cars: Warmer Weather Means Hot Pricing at Bertera Nissan, says Mike Demers (5:05)
-Tragic: Human remains found in 2 bears suspected in Colorado attack
-Homes: Kitchen of Worcester Victorian oozes traditional charm after a major makeover
-Fuller RV Rental & Sales: Act now to secure your summer RV rental (10:24)
-Animals: Adopt a pet from Worcester area shelters: New pets added this week
-History: The demolished Plymouth Congregational Church
-TV/Streaming: Watch all 6 episodes on Netflix's 'Amend: The Fight for America' documentary for free for a limited time
-Celebrity: How Holy Cross grad Ann Dowd finds the humanity in 'Handmaids Tale' villain
-Shopping: Save $200 on select Maytag appliances during Seize the May sale at Sclamo's
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Officers in New York buy homeless man socks instead of arresting him for shoplifting
-Meanwhile, online, McDonald’s customers in frenzy over “disgusting” “terrible” Chick 'N' Cheese burger available overseas
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+7:00: Walk-ins will be welcome at most mass vaccination sites in Massachusetts (1:32)
+Noon: CVS now accepting walk-ins for vaccinations; ‘No appointment necessary’
+Noon: Over 500 appointments available tomorrow at Worcester State
+Noon: Pfizer to seek Emergency Use Authorization for its vaccine for kids 2 To 11
-With supply of vaccines outweighing demand, Worcester sites opening to walk-ins
-This week's walk-up vaccination times, sites
-UMass starts process of dismantling DCU Center field hospital
-WPI researchers says medicinal herb may impede COVID from replicating
-Walmart offering walk-in vaccination appointments at its 48 Massachusetts pharmacies
-Frustrated by COVID canceling prom, Grafton High parents organize their own
-ICYMI: Free testing in Worcester this week
-Mass. officials announce 718 new cases and 5 deaths with a positivity rate of 1.6 percent
-Pandemic anxiety is changing our dreams, local experts say
-Independence Day, indeed: President aims for vaccinating 70% of adult Americans by July 4
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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.
-Caffeinated coffees are mostly free of toxins, with a few exceptions
>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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