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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Much cooler, high in upper 60s
+6:30: Worcester planning several Memorial Day in-person events
+6:30: Worcester developers see new high-profile projects attracting more interest
+6:30: Bravehearts introduce alternate jerseys that will be auctioned for charity
+1:00: Neighborhood rally this afternoon to protest fumes from business
+1:00: One hospitalized after truck crashes into tree in Holden
-Worcester's oldest house finds buyer in just 1 day
-Worcester dedicates Foley Square to Sgt. John D. Foley
-South High students hope 'Community Cupboard' pamphlet helps those in need
-Protest in Worcester sees residents stand in solidarity with Palestine
-5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - May 24
-Seven Saw Brewing helps raise funds to fight ALS
-Fire leaves Fitchburg family homeless
-Saint Vincent strike enters 12th week as both sides dig in
-ICYMI: Worcester Regional Airport misses the cut for startup airline Breeze Airways
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news, including Bill Coleman runs again, and more
-This Week’s Roadwork in Worcester – Week of May 24
-Song to Get You Through the Week: Prefab Messiahs burst 'Bubble' with Bowie homage
-John DiPietro's "Worcester's Neighborhoods" Episode 8 (16:16): Belmont Street, Shrewsbury Street and downtown
-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): Millbury Town Hall to reopen June 1
-Fitchburg man arraigned on child rape charges
-Channel 7 solves Sturbridge man's cellphone problem
-Bravehearts single-game tickets on sale
-New Contest! Enter to win 2 tickets to a WooSox home game, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Mass. Pirates stunned in home opener at DCU Center
-Boston College offers scholarship to point guard from Worcester
-New: Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whiskey Wednesday (37:31): Bourbon not from Kentucky
-Tragic: 2-year-old girl dies after being hit by SUV at Vermont campground
-National: Dunkin’ employee in Florida accused of fatally punching a 77-year-old customer
-Cars: Warmer Weather Means Hot Pricing at Bertera Nissan, says Mike Demers (5:05)
-Average U.S. price of gas jumps 8 cents per gallon to $3.10
-Fuller RV Rental & Sales: Act now to secure your summer RV rental (10:24)
-Shopping: Rebates up to $1,700 on select KitchenAid® packages at Sclamo's
-Homes: 5 new properties for sale in Worcester
-History: Main Street from Park Street, now Franklin Street, in Worcester in 1913
-TV/Streaming: HBO Max with ads to cost $9.99 per month, launch in June
-Animals: Cat gives her dad hugs all day, every day (3:36)
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Philanthropist surprises Quincy College grads with cash gift (1:50)
-Meanwhile, viral photo has people pondering if young girl got stuck in sidewalk
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:30: Radio Worcester (8:25): Dr. Hirsh talks Lifting COVID Restrictions and masks
+1:00: Allergies or COVID? How to tell the difference
+1:00: Dogs might be able to sniff out COVID-19 infections, early research suggests
-Officials: Nearly 50 percent of Massachusetts fully vaccinated
-UMass EMS chief says pandemic proves importance of emergency responders
-ICYMI: Worcester, Seven Hills offer free Lyft rides to vaccination clinics
-Mass. officials announce 287 new cases and 5 deaths with a positivity rate of .9 percent
-In-home vaccination program expands in Mass. Monday
-Pandemic has fueled eating disorder surge in teens, adults
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:20). High of 75 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Accused Shrewsbury shooter saw machete assault charges dropped last month
-Related: Fundraiser, vigil for slain Shrewsbury man to be held October 11th
-Worcester legislators accuse state of wrongdoing regarding $30 million+ Holden sewer lawsuit
-New Worcester Superintendent Brian Allen talks 1 on 1 about leading the district where he grew up
-Worcester board to review proposal for 10 housing units on Heywood Street
-Radio Worcester (11:51): WooSox president addresses homelessness near Polar Park
-Benefit Bake fundraiser at American Flatbread in Worcester on September 2nd
-How Journalism Works series kicks off September 6th at Worcester Public Library
-Smiles Four Balloons: A family’s passion turned profession
-The Worcester Guardian's Week in Review
-Powerball jackpot jumps to $1.1 billion after no winning tickets Saturday
>POLITICS: Meet the candidates: Jermoh Kamara on health, schools, community
-The016.com announces political ad packages
-WCCA-TV's Primary Candidate Forum (41:14)
>DINING OUT: Ladd’s Restaurant & Lounge in Rutland celebrates 25 years
-ICYMI: 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: Machete attack victim says suspect should have been in jail (2:46). Article
-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
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Scenes from Holden Days
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-Holden recreation fields formally opened
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Traffic stop in Auburn leads to pond rescue, gun bust
-Millbury declines to say if it fired firefighter jailed for child rape
-New signage at Shrewsbury soccer fields? It’s this Boy Scout’s service project
-More than 40 people become U.S. citizens in Tower Hill ceremony
-Oxford man charged with O.U.I. after allegedly driving 51 in 35 zone with 2 loaded guns in truck
-Some food choices at Olde Home Day
-Rutland hires help in administrator search
-Sutton High School student among recipients of local bank scholarships
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
-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 ...
-Nine Inch Nails hits home hard with fans at TD Garden
-Lady Gaga at MTV Video Music Awards: Here's everything to know
-Ariana Falk new executive director as Worcester Chamber Music Society enters 20th season
>OPINION: Laurel: Backyard physics at play in Worcester
-Shaun Connolly: Back to school tips & tricks
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local man who was a truck driver for over 40 years
>SPORTS: Elijah Ponder might be best-kept secret of Patriots’ rookie class
-Patriots better than past years, but depth issues remain (10:15)
-Holy Cross football edged by Northern Illinois, 19-17
-Christian Ross remains model of consistency, compassion and hard work for Holy Cross football
-Boston College routs Fordham, 66-10
-Red Sox lose to Pirates, 10-3
-WooSox lose to Durham, 7-2
-Shrewsbury's Altomare, Westborough's Pano enjoy playing with LPGA in Norton
>CARS: Ford recalls more than 355,000 trucks over instrument panel issue
>NATIONAL: Social Security whistleblower resigns
-ChatGPT gave instructions on how to bomb arenas, make anthrax and illegal drugs, alarmed researchers reveal
-Bones found during manhunt for fugitive dad over murders of his 3 daughters
>TRAGIC: Pregnant teen shot in head during road rage
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read speaks out, hints at possible lawsuit in interview (1:50)
-Business owner says mom in N.H. murder-suicide stole over $600,000 from company (1:59)
>COLLEGES: Clark's Elyse Semerdjian receives prestigious book award
-What Mass. schools are saying about immigration enforcement as students return (2:49). Article
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Planning a foliage tour? Reader's Digest says Berkshire town is stunning
>BUSINESS: Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy again
-C.C.C. reaches $43,000 settlement with whistleblower, adding to $1.1 million spent on legal and employment issues
>SHOPPING: Back to school shopping deals at Goodwill, secondhand shops
>HOMES: HGTV named the best garden in Mass. It's not the one you're thinking of
>HEALTH: TikTok's viral "6-6-6" walking routine burns fat without grueling workouts
-Medicare program to use A.I. for pre-approval of medical procedures
>FOOD: Elizabeth Chirico: Best coffee spots with kids in tow
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for Season 13 of "The Great British Baking Show" (1:50)
>MOVIES: Drive-in movie theaters saw a surge during the pandemic. Are they sticking around?
>CELEBRITY: Kevin Costner "casually" seeing billionaire’s ex-wife after divorce
-Charlize Theron, 49, raves about having sex with 26-year-old
>ANIMALS: "Very aggressive" shelter dog turns into the sweetest girl (2:05)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Sever Street School, 9 Sever St., Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: 9-year-old boy opens a "compliment stand" to boost people's self esteem (2:20)
-Meanwhile, in Idaho, watch man take 96 wet sponge hits to the face in a minute
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