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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 (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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