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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 (:31). High of 93 today in Worcester
-2026 Farmers' Almanac forecast predicts longer winter of cold, snow
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-"This community used to be beautiful": Worcester neighbors upset about landscape business
-Chip Norton, owner of Mercantile Center, files for bankruptcy amid lawsuits, $70 million in debt
-Trial set to begin of Millbury firefighter charged with child rape
-Mural honoring slain mother and daughter to be unveiled at Worcester school
-Rapper Joyner Lucas honored with street name in Worcester
-Longtime home of Helen's Bakery to reopen as Quinsigamond Village Bakery & Cafe
-Looking for the best summer activity in Worcester County? Readers voted for this spot
-Worcester to treat Indian Lake on Thursday
-13 charged in $5 million elder fraud ring targeting Mass. seniors (1:35). Article
-Related: Elder scam that targeted Mass. seniors explained (2:05)
-Related: Uber drivers help end scam targeting hundreds of grandparents, U.S. Attorney says
-Aislinn Doyle: Thursday School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Meet the candidates: Donna Colorio seeks another city council term
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:27): Meeting law violation, preliminary election, does any of it matter
>DINING OUT: 2 Worcester restaurants make Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 (5:34)
-ICYMI: State confirms open investigation of Saint Vincent Hospital
-Bodycam footage shows Worcester police making explosive arrest
-Worcester teen charged with masturbating in Lyft vehicle
-Truck overturns under railroad bridge on Southbridge Street in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Colleagues mourn Lancaster crash victim, respected correction officer and bagpiper
-Ryan Dixon, the "Mayor of Shrewsbury," named Spirit of Shrewsbury grand marshal
-Millbury to receive over $800,000 from Chapter 90 infrastructure bill
-Sutton electrical increase through Power Choice approved
-Learn about the birds and the bees at the Sterling Fair
-Farm Days at Waters Farm and its signature apple crisp
-Paxton-area seniors headed to Maine September 17th
-Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesdays at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Music leader Tracy Kraus to receive this year's Arts Worcester Award
-Pride Worcester Pageant returns, mixing advocacy and high glamour
-Screen Time: 3 blockbuster actresses steal TerrifiCon spotlight
>OPINION: Dave Foley, Shanique Rodriguez and Cindy Rowe: Tax big biz to offset Big Beautiful Bill
-WCCA-TV's Ramona Interviews No. 241 (28:19): Angela Corey
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who was a gallivanter extraordinaire
>SPORTS: Kyle Dugger, Javon Baker among 6 Patriots training camp surprises
-Red Sox beat Astros, 14-1
-Swanson, Graham vie for starting quarterback role at Holy Cross
-Holy Cross, Athletic Solutions team up to create custom adidas apparel for Crusader student-athletes
-WooSox beat Iowa, 7-4
>NATIONAL: Overall inflation remains steady, but experts say price increases are coming (1:46)
-U.S. Steel plant explosion updates: 2 dead as investigations unfold
>TRAGIC: 29-year-old mom receives life-changing Alzheimer’s diagnosis
>NEW ENGLAND: Multiple buildings destroyed in Lawrence fire (2:33). Article
-Lyft driver accused of raping passenger after hotel pickup
>COLLEGES: WPI named to first-ever LinkedIn Top Colleges List
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 of the most famous state fairs across the U.S.
>BUSINESS: U.S. and China extend trade truce another 90 days
-LPL Financial Research: Stocks sailing smoothly through policy crosscurrents so far
-Berkshire Bank to become Beacon Bank & Trust after merger
>SHOPPING: Hand soap recalled over sepsis concerns. See where it was sold
>HOMES: Want to buy a house in Mass.? You’ll need to earn the highest amount of any state
>HEALTH: Protective tension vs. tightness: Unlock lasting mobility
-Hand, foot and mouth disease often spreads in the summer. Here's how you can prevent it (1:56)
>FOOD: Wendy’s unveils "Meal of Misfortune" for Wednesday Addams fans
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan Netflix show, "The Thursday Murder Club" (2:15)
>MOVIES: "Weapons" review: The best horror movie of the summer
>CELEBRITY: "What's Happening!!" child star Danielle Spencer dies at 60
>ANIMALS: World's Ugliest Do winner is a bulldog named Petunia
>HISTORY: Revere Beach has evolved but still endures
>GOOD NEWS: Woman finds diamond at Crater of Diamonds State Park
-Meanwhile, in Maine, man pays $20,000 zoning fine in pennies (:55)
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