Here's what happening in The 016 Tuesday, May 18

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  Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today

  In The News

  -Latest weather: Summer warmth, high of 79

  +7:00: 25-year-old Worcester man arrested for breaking and entering

  +7:00: Dozens of ambulances at UMass Memorial for National EMS Week Convoy of Champions

  +7:00: Radio Worcester (13:55): City Manager Ed Augustus talks Polar Park Opening, Civilian Review Board, and trash & recycling

  +7:00: WCCA-TV's "Daily Breaking" (31:36): Gary Vecchio and Gary Rosen, co-hosts, "Worcester Election Countdown"

  +7:00: Boston Globe: Why is there snow in Grafton? Ask the ‘Dexter’ film crew

  +7:00: Ryeligh Modig of Spencer says "the best is yet to come" after "The Voice"

  +7:00: Celebrity: Actor Charles Grodin, known for "Midnight Run" and "Heartbreak Kid," dead at 86

  +7:00: Animals: Worcester pets up for adoption: Meet Jj, Saphara, Laya & more

  -JetBlue to announce its future in Worcester next week

  -Feds bust Worcester man for allegedly trying to scam bank out of $1 million

  -Market leader buys Worcester company for $16 million

  -Driver in fatal Florida crash settles suit against Holy Cross

  -5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - May 18

  -Supporters rally in favor of no fare on WRTA

  -The Peach Truck is coming to Worcester this summer

  -Who's running for Worcester City Council and School Committee

  -ICYMI: Boy on bike injured after crash with car in Worcester

  -Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor's Live & Streaming Music List 

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news, including Black WPI student claims school "railroaded" him; and more 

  -John DiPietro's "Worcester's Neighborhoods" Episode 8 (16:16): Belmont Street, Shrewsbury Street and downtown

  -The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Vigil for Paxton teen Tyler Trudell, who tragically passed away last week

  -Small fire forces Sturbridge restaurant to close temporarily

  -Brilla Coffee brews up new store in Holden

  -Mayo PTA fundraiser at Papa Gino's in Holden on Wednesday

  -Physical therapy practice opens Shrewsbury location

  -54 local organizations award scholarships to Grafton High’s Class of 2021 

  -Bravehearts single-game tickets on sale

  -Holy Cross to play Colgate in football Oct. 23 at Polar Park

  -HC coach Chesney says game can reintroduce Worcester to Holy Cross football

  -Gabe Piepergerdes named Crusader of the Week

  -New Contest! Enter to win 2 tickets to a WooSox home game, courtesy of North End Motor Sales 

  -Take WBJ's mid-year economic survey and be entered to win 1 of 4 $50 restaurant gift cards

  -Child tax credit payments go out July 15: How much will you get and who is eligible?

  -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)

  -Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whiskey Wednesday (27:00): Ezra Brooks Bourbon

  -History: Timothy Bigelow monument in Worcester 

  -Food: Burger King is bringing back this fan-favorite menu item

  -Health: Women can get free Dunkin' coffee when they get mammograms

  -Homes: Video tour of 3-bedroom home on Webster Lake for sale (3:09) 

  -TV/Streaming: New on Disney Plus in June

  -Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 95-year-old West Virginia man just became the oldest organ donor in U.S. history 

  -Animals: Close up view of hawk on top of building in Massachusetts (:33)

  -Meanwhile, in Woburn, video shows woman heave iced coffee at Dunkin employee

  Coronavirus (COVID-19)

  +12:30: Janice Harvey: Confused about mask guidelines? Ask an expert

  +12:30: How should parents with children younger than 12 use the CDC's new mask guidelines?

  -Gov. Baker to lift COVID restrictions, mask mandate on May 29 (3:50)

  -Read Massachusetts' updated reopening plans, mask guidance

  -Worcester to keep outdoor dining program in place

  -Gov. Baker says businesses can still set restrictions (1:12)

  -Shopping: These stores are no longer requiring masks for fully vaccinated customers

  -Radio Worcester (5:52): Dr. Michael Hirsh talks COVID, vaccines and masks (May 17)

  -Worcesteria: A moment of joy and peace after vaccination

  -North High students return to school for first time this year

  -Worcester philanthropist Dr. Satya Mitra is sending aid to India and needs your help

  -Vacation planning with a COVID-19 safety mindset 

  -ICYMI: State makes it easier for employers to get vaccines to workers (:52)

  -Mass. officials announce 281 new cases and 19 deaths with a positivity rate of 1 percent

  -Why are kids ages 12-15 getting the same vaccine dose as adults?

  -Can patient who received J&J vaccine get Pfizer, Moderna ones too? (3:28)

  -At the office: Business travel has disappeared. Will it ever come back?

  -WHO says pandemic is far from over despite high vaccination rates in some countries

  -Variant from India appears to be spreading in the U.S. 

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