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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 (1:27). High of 48 today in Worcester
-How much total snow is Massachusetts forecast to get this winter? (6:11). Article
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Neighbors shocked after woman killed in Worcester shooting; man also injured (1:46). Article
-Earlier: Woman dead, man injured in Worcester shooting (:59). Article
+Noon: Sarah Connell Sanders: "Compassionate care" is front and center at UMass' Maternity Center
+Noon: Stolen stained-glass window returned to Worcester Art Museum
+Noon: Magic of "The Nutcracker" ballet is returning to Worcester
+Noon: Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making weekend plans
+Noon: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
-John Piccolo, popular Worcester restaurant owner, charged in City Hall attack
-Earlier: Activist sprayed with paint outside City Council meeting; suspect is Worcester restaurateur (2:10). Article
-Tensions boil over as Worcester board grills developer over Polar Park project delays
-Earlier: Worcester councilors frustrated by stalled plans for development around Polar Park
-To meet housing crisis, report finds Gateway Cities need twice as much construction
-Former District 1 City Councilor Sean Rose announces at-large run
-18 months after surprise inspection, Community Healthlink not back to normal operations
-76 become new citizens at naturalization ceremony in Worcester
-Losses mourned, lives celebrated at emotional Transgender Day of Remembrance ceremony
-Mass. says some police officers have been bypassing required training (3:06). Article
-Earlier: Worcester probing 27 officers state says fast-forwarded mandatory online training
-Worcester County Wonders: Shrewsbury woman rescues raptors one feather at a time
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:35): Breaking down the Polar Park deficit
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:19): Polar Park, tax rolls and deportation debate
>DINING OUT: Brazillian Burguer to open at former Shrewsbury Street donut shop
-ICYMI: Worcester-area Stop & Shop inventory limited after cyberattack
-David Crowley, part of family that runs Wachusett Mountain, dies at 69
-Man in late 60s, 2 cats killed in early morning condo fire in Leominster
-Charles Luster, co-founder of Uncommonwealth Group, running for Worcester City Council
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden tax rate drops, bills rise
-Long-term employees make it fun to own a car or truck from Lamoureux Ford (3:50)
-Wachusett Echo Teacher Profile: Chelsea Blasco
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury seeks plow drivers for winter season
-Grafton tax rate down, values up for fiscal 2025
-Board approves single tax rate for all types of property for Sutton
-The Item's calendar of events
-Clinton E.L.P.A.C. hosts holiday family potluck
-2 Berlin firefighters graduate from academy
-Nashoba Class of 2004 to hold 20-year reunion on November 29th
-Organization gets federal grant for new grocery store in Winchendon
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Five Things to Do: African Talent, "Songs of the Season," and more
-Fractal Tribe art collective set to bring light to holiday festival
-Hunting phantoms, talking puppets bring humor to stage Friday and Saturday
-Jim & Val bring Second Saturdays to Apple Tree Arts
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1354 (28:06): Mark Henderson, Founder, The 016
-39th annual meeting of the Worcester Regional Research Bureau (54:58)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who was a longtime kindergarten teacher
>SPORTS: Boston Celtics visit the White House (12:33)
-Patriots owner Robert Kraft snubbed again in Hall of Fame bid (2:22). Article
-Bruins beat Utah, 1-0
-2004 Boston Red Sox ring and World Series trophy owned by Larry Lucchino featured in upcoming auction
-Joe Nugent steps up for Crusaders men's basketball team
-Holy Cross women’s basketball announces 3 signings
-Check out the schedule for upcoming road races in Central Mass.
>NATIONAL: Are future Social Security benefits in peril?
-Up to 20 human skulls found in New Mexico home
-Tragic: Missing boy with autism found dead
>NEW ENGLAND: Worker injured during "supermove" in medically induced coma with third-degree burns
>COLLEGES: Assumption names new chief financial officer
-Worcester State Magazine’s special 150th anniversary issue hits the stands, goes live online
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 of the most beautiful places to visit in the Pacific Northwest
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. unemployment rates remain higher than 2023
-LPL Financial Research: Trade, tariffs and inflation
-Unity Radio's L.A.B.O. News (57:40)
>HOMES: What $350,000 can buy you in Worcester County, November 10th to 16th
>SHOPPING: Amazon Haul — What to know about Amazon's new discount store
>HEALTH: Health officials track increases in whooping cough, pneumonia (2:31)
-A few hours of activity a week can lower your risk of A-fib (:58)
>FOOD: How to stay safe during foodborne illness outbreaks (2:16)
>TV/STREAMING: "Jeopardy" contestant’s heart-wrenching interview leaves Ken Jennings speechless
>MOVIES: Matthew McConaughey reveals why he turned down $15 million role
>CELEBRITY: Jussie Smollett’s conviction in 2019 attack on himself is overturned
>HISTORY: Founded in Boston, Staples ushered in era of office supply superstores
>ANIMALS: Cyclist finds puppy in the middle of nowhere (2:08)
>GOOD NEWS: Man discovers owner of his favorite bakery is his birth mother
-Meanwhile, in Miami, woman delivers baby at airport in American Airlines ticketing area
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