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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Sunny start but clouds move in
+4:30: Leicester police fatally shoot man who repeatedly rammed doors of police station with SUV, pointed what appeared to be rifle at officers, police say
+4:30: Worcester District Attorney Joseph Early and Leicester police discuss incident (6:44)
+4:30: 2 hospitalized after crash in Holden
+4:30: Song of the Week: Ghost of the Machine takes off with 'Burkina Faso'
-16-year-old shot in Crompton Park in Worcester
-Shrewsbury policeman's killer dies in prison infirmary
-Becker College holds final commencement ceremony
-5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
-Vernon​ Hill American Legion Post 435 hosts 'Blessing of the Bikes'
-Ex-gang leader hosts cleanup, vaccination event to kick off Mental Health Awareness Month
-Edith Morgan: Police body cams for the WPD, let’s hear about it!
-Columbus Park East-West construction detour map
-Climate activists protest outside Worcester bank
-SeltzerTime Podcast #119 (53:37): Let Me Call You Back Later
-ICYMI: Retaining wall collapses on leg of construction worker in Worcester (:43)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news, including mother of man killed by Worcester police has questions, and more
-John DiPietro's "Worcester's Neighborhoods" Episode 7 (5:39): West Boylston Street
-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): SUV crashes into pole, knocks out power in Holden
-Shrewsbury seeks volunteer for Personnel Board until June 30
-Police warn of text-based scam
-Fire at Leominster condo complex leaves two dozen families homeless
-Auburn Young Scientists: ‘STEM Beginnings’ starts May 12
-Aerial video above Linwood Pond in Northbridge (2:00)
-Shopping: WooSox team store opens
-National: After death row inmate is executed, attorneys find DNA belonging to someone else
-Questions about the upcoming cicada mania? We've got answers
-Cars: Warmer Weather Means Hot Pricing at Bertera Nissan, says Mike Demers (5:05)
-Fuller RV Rental & Sales: Act now to secure your summer RV rental (10:24)
-Homes: See inside the Worcester church turned into 12 apartments and for sale for $2.1 million
-History: First Baptist Church, Worcester
-Animals: Researchers record rare video of whale behavior in Cape Cod Bay
-Celebrity: Actress Tawny Kitaen dies at 59; starred in MTV videos, ‘Bachelor Party'
-TV/Streaming: 'Jeopardy' contestant from Mass. roasted for wildly incorrect "calzone" answer
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Son makes mom's bucket list journey into documentary (2:37)
-Meanwhile, in Tennessee, man accused of hitting officers with colostomy bag while drunk
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+4:30: Dr. Fauci says wearing masks may eventually become 'seasonal'
-Obligation to attend Mass stays suspended because of COVID, Bishop McManus says
-Bishop discusses COVID vaccine
-Clark to hold vaccination clinic on May 11
-Vaccine clinic for high school students in Westborough (:24)
-ICYMI: New weekly cases in Worcester drop to lowest point since last fall as fully vaccinated population in city eclipses 30%
-Mass. officials announce 795 new cases and 8 deaths with a positivity rate of 1.3 percent
-Why some Mass. towns remain on high-risk transmission list
-CDC may roll out seasonal boosters
-Experts predict 185 million people vaccinated in U.S. by September
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:05). High of 65 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Shooting investigation shuts down highway ramp in Worcester (:26). Article
-Worcester police launch test of new light on patrol vehicles
-Worcester police want your help: Naming their new comfort dog
-What's becoming of Chip Norton's Worcester properties?
-Monday's Child: Randy, 14, an artist, enjoys sporting events, museums, trips to the zoo
-Pulse Magazine's Eat Beat for October
-Speedy’s Drive In was an iconic Worcester destination
-Worcester Animal Rescue League is in need of donations
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:25): Calls for civilian oversight amid skepticism over implementation
>POLITICS: Which candidates for mayor, City Council have raised most money?
-Worcester candidate profile: Jermoh Kamara for City Councilor At-Large
-Councilor King backs research bureau call for civilian police oversight
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (46:55): City Council cell phone use becomes a campaign issue
>DINING OUT: Shrewsbury Street restaurant changes hours, opens 7 days a week
-ICYMI: Thousands pack Institute Park for Worcester's "No Kings" protest. Video (2:08:06)
-Worcester tried classical music to stop "illegal activities" in Canal District. It didn't work
-Woman arrested in Worcester wanted in Hawaii for child sex assault
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Scout's book shares epilepsy experiences
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-New fields being used as work continues
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Car fire in Charlton spreads to nearby brush early Sunday morning
-7 displaced after Fitchburg apartment fire; dog resuscitated by E.M.S.
-Item photos: In West Boylston, families invited to "touch a truck"
-School study leads West Boylston fall town meeting warrant
-Whittier Farms given grant to improve food security
-Southbridge High unveils sensory immersion room as part of the CARES program
-Ashburnham man tased and arrested in woods after prowling in driveway; oxycodone recovered
-New protein shake spot coming to Northborough
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesdays at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Legendary rock band honored at Worcester show for 25 million plays on Apple Music
-Rickie Lee Jones brings ribald remarks and finely crafted tunes to Mass.
-100 FM The Pike (16:38): Jeff Belanger, paranormal expert
>OPINION: Harold Wimmer: How 2 minutes can possibly save your life
-Richard T. Moore: State headed for perfect storm on senior care
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (2:04:27)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who worked as a missionary, pastor, and chaplain for 50 years
>SPORTS: Drake Maye brilliant despite injury scare in 31-13 rout
-Where do Patriots rank in AFC hierarchy?
-Awkward behind-the-scenes NFL footage of Jordon Hudson and Bill Belichick exposed
-Holy Cross Men's rowing wins Collegiate 8+ at Head of the Charles
-Holy Cross women’s ice hockey earns shutout victory over Dartmouth
-Bruins lose to Utah, 3-2
-Railers lose to Adirondack, 5-3
>CARS: Consumer Reports: Best cars and insurance tips for teen drivers
>NATIONAL: Government shutdown enters fourth week
-Virginia Giuffre was left bloodied and beaten by Prime Minister
-Tragic: Dad of 4, dog die when fishing boat capsizes on river
>NEW ENGLAND: Toddler dies in head-on crash involving S.U.V., work van in Taunton
-2 teens arrested in woman’s shooting in Hyannis
-Mass. Health Connector insurance costs could rise in 2026
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria Professor Jennifer Carlson to address legislative hearing on emergency management
-Radio Worcester (9:51): Q.C.C. President Luis Pedraja on Hispanic Heritage Month and free college support
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 regional U.S. specialties you need to try
-5 hotel etiquette tips you should know
>BUSINESS: Roblox, Snapchat, Fortnite, Amazon and more suffer global outages
-Sora A.I. is the hottest new social media app — and people are buying invites off eBay
>SHOPPING: Move over labubus, people are willing to pay over $10,000 for these fluffy toys
>HOMES: Beverly Hills home of billionaire from Worcester for sale for $195 million
>HEALTH: Overdose deaths in seniors see dramatic rise from deadly drug mix
-State launches campaign to boost COVID and flu vaccination rates (1:39)
>FOOD: From farm to table: Apple edition (4:52)
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix true crime doc, "Aileen: Queen of the Serial Killers" (2:03)
>MOVIES: "Black Phone 2" rules box office with $26.5 million opening
>CELEBRITY: Taylor Swift has had "no contact" with former B.F.F. Blake Lively
-Angelina Jolie makes rare comment on double mastectomy, removing ovaries
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Simon Fairfield Public Library, Douglas
>ANIMALS: Tiki the rescue dog inspires support for other animals in need (3:32)
>GOOD NEWS: Second grader thriving after life-saving leukemia treatment
-Meanwhile, in Connecticut, escaped goats become local celebrities
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