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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
+6:30: Radio Worcester's Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Joe Petty (13:53): Memorial Day, school resource officers, parking and more
+6:30: Charlton may see a massive Amazon warehouse by 2022 that would add 1,000-plus jobs, company says
+6:30: Stories of misogyny, harassment in craft beer spur reckoning
+6:30: Internationally recognized scholar named inaugural dean of The Global School at WPI
+Noon: Worcester among 2021's 50 worst places for a 'staycation'
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - June 2
+Noon: First Person: 'Community means to listen and to love'
+Noon: 14 best early Amazon Prime Day 2021 deals to shop now
-Worcester businesses worried Polar Park at full capacity may hurt sales, limit available parking
-WooSox experience growing pains with nearby businesses (1:55). Article
-Man facing 7th OUI charge after Grafton crash
-Shrewsbury ranked 15th safest community in the country
-Worcester summer programs face cuts if essential positions left unfilled (1:41)
-Worcester bar reopens to one of busiest weekends in last 5 years
-ICYMI: Worcester bar with troubled past eyes move to troubled Canal District location
-Radio Worcester (14:30): City Manager Ed Augustus on Memorial Day, parking, fireworks, Board of Health, and more
-AWARE: Can Worcester taxpayers afford another aggressive budget?
-District 5 City Council candidate calls for vote of no confidence, new Board of Health
-Water shut off today for much of Piedmont Street in Worcester
-Worcester to raise Juneteenth Flag for 2021 holiday
-Indian Lake in Worcester to undergo algae treatment this week
-Neighborhood Watch Meetings in Worcester - June
-Worcesteria: Union buzz seems to be everywhere
-Milano The Great channels adversity into art
-Reminder: Trash and recycling in Worcester will be delayed one day because of holiday
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news, including high school graduations, and more
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor's Live & Streaming Music List
-New: Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whiskey Wednesday (37:31): Bourbon not from Kentucky
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Brimfield campground remembers devastation caused by deadly tornado
-Flashback: The 2011 tornado that destroyed the Village Green Campground
-Timeline: For 70 minutes, tornado carved path of destruction from West Springfield to Charlton
-Millbury town employees help Millie celebrate 90th birthday
-Repaving of North Main St. in Oakdale begins
-Battered bandstand added to Grafton Common renovations
-Man hit by commuter rail train in Fitchburg, left seriously injured
-Bravehearts are finding ways to gel quickly early this season. Next home game June 8. Buy tickets
-WooSox open homestand with 6-4 loss
-New Contest! Enter to win 2 tickets to a WooSox home game, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Radio Worcester (7:25): Liam Skiffington, Founder, WooSox Watch
-Cedar Street mansion could be new home for Worcester Railers players
-Tribute to former owner of Olympic Sport and Trophy, who recently passed away
-Shopping: Amazon Prime Day set for June 21-22
-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: 5 new houses for sale in Worcester
-History: Oread Institute, now Castle Park
-Animals: Worcester adoptable pets of the week: Simon, Fletcher & More
-Food: Chef Joey: June – and Dad’s Day – approaches!
-Movies: 9 Must-See Movies Being Released in June
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Cincinnati mother and son reunite after 42 years apart
-Meanwhile, in California, 17-year-old shoves bear to save her dogs in viral video
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:30: With COVID restrictions lifted, Shrewsbury Town Hall reopens
+6:30: Free beer: Latest vaccine incentive for "Month of Action"
+6:30: With availability increasing, which vaccine is best for you?
+Noon: Mixing vaccine brands is OK, Canada says
+Noon: RMV continues many COVID-19 initiatives into June
-WooSox to offer 1-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccinations and free ticket to fans 18 and older during homestand
-Some COVID-19 survivors now face huge medical bills, and have no idea how to pay them
-Free testing on Thursday in Worcester
-ICYMI: "We're just not there yet": Some vaccinated Mass. residents still wearing masks inside (1:45)
-Mass. officials announce 179 new cases and 12 deaths with a positivity rate of .7 percent
-As Mass. reopens, COVID continues to spread among the unvaccinated
-Places Mass. doc would still avoid as pandemic's grip loosens (3:16)
-Are we out of the woods? (4:16)
-Highly contagious India variant spreads rapidly in U.S.
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 47 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-State plans playground, spray deck and more at Lake Park
-Many hands, clean work on Earth Day, Working for Worcester cleanups
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-UMass Memorial Health buys Worcester Business Center (former Thom McAn building) for $14 million
-Community Healthlink workers make plea to City Council for support
-Worcester wants to pause a code to reduce emissions. Here’s why
-Worcester Mayor Joe Petty, other elected officials endorse Ed Markey for reelection
-Mass has No. 2 highest effective tax rate in U.S. What state beats it?
-Tree House Brewing looks to move into old “Cheers” bar in Boston (2:11). Article
-11-year-old to represent Wachusett Equestrian Team at national competition (3:01)
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review: stretch code clash, Tech High surge, marathon spirit
>FAITH: New bishop for Episcopal Diocese of Western Mass., which includes Worcester
-Why churches are closing amid a Catholic comeback
>DINING OUT: Specials at Worcester-area restaurants for the cost-conscious diner
-ICYMI: Driver arrested in crash that killed 10-year-old Webster girl (:30). Article
-Brother of 4-year-old who fell 7 stories in Worcester says child is expected to make full recovery
-Worcester half marathon planned for 2027 return
-Worcester Caribbean American Carnival canceled for 2026. Here’s why
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Friday Night Lights go viral: AJ Greene brings YouTube buzz to Wachusett
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
-Absentee ballot information for town election
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Company that runs Oxford transfer station fined $20,000
-Rutland public safety hangs on outcome of Prop. 2½ override vote
-No open burning in Shrewsbury tomorrow
-Homeless man arrested for stealing beef jerky, chili and Snickers from Leominster Walmart
-Charlton selectmen approve dispatcher hire, recognize 26-year D.P.W. veteran
-Brookfield Select Board vote fails; questions emerge over use of Vice Chair title
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Author Jose Enrique Delmonte Soñé, Alton Brown and more
-Quench your "Jurassic Quest" at dinosaur-themed park
-Acclaimed guitarist Aaron Larget-Caplan to give free concert to celebrate the the nation's 250th in Southbridge
-Celebrate Patriots’ Day at these popular events
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1367 (30:00): Rob Bellamy, Theo Lawrence and more
>OPINION: Ray Mariano: The assault on women's rights in America
-Brian Nelson Laurel cartoon on Worcester April school vacation
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 489 (26:37): Eric Alper, MD
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:54): 5 big issues Worcester is talking about right now
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former owner of Edgemere Diner and Route 20 Pizza
>SPORTS: NFL not investigating Mike Vrabel's behavior with reporter Dianna Russini
-Russini mounts daring rescue of elderly man, dog
-Celtics-76ers predictions roundup
-Bruins-Sabres predictions roundup
-Red Sox lose to Detroit, 4-1
-Dodgers reportedly plan to call up Millbury's Ryan Ward
-Holy Cross women's lacrosse team knocks off No. 17 Loyola, 14-9
-Holy Cross men's rowing posts 3 wins on Senior Day
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Nashville, 2-1
-Railers beat Thunder, 3-2
>NATIONAL: Iran says it has closed Strait of Hormuz again
-Mom of 3 accused of helping husband run prostitution ring catering to cops out of family home
-Tragic: 4 teens arrested for allegedly kidnapping former classmate, torturing him over girlfriend dispute
>NEW ENGLAND: Paul Revere's midnight ride is reenacted (2:39)
-Fatal Lexington police shooting under investigation
-Mass. high school employee found dead amid investigation into "sexualized" TikTok video
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross freshman Trevor Smith explores passion for photography
-From marine science to the M.I.S.E. Program: A S.T.E.M. educator’s journey
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 U.S. tourist attractions with the longest lines
-Do you really have to check out of a hotel?
>BUSINESS: How North Carolina beat Mass. on jobs
-How does average hourly pay in Mass. compare to other states? See data
-Magic retirement number hits $1.46 million — half of Americans unprepared
>HEALTH: Can your zip code impact your heart health? (2:38)
-Doctors link air pollution to sinus infections and chronic congestion (2:23). Article
>SHOPPING: Bissell recalls 1.7 million steam cleaners over burn risk
>TV/STREAMING: Bravo pauses "The Real Housewives of Miami" amid low ratings
>MOVIES: "Violent Night 2" trailer introduces Kristen Bell as Mrs. Claus
>CELEBRITY: Christina Applegate hospitalized amid M.S. battle: Report
-Natalie Portman is pregnant with baby No. 3, her first with partner Tanguy Destable
>ANIMALS: Cat cries for hours under dumpster. What happened next (2:00)
>HISTORY: 20 years later: How Mass. health care reform changed access
>GOOD NEWS: How a 10-year-old boy's birthday wish demonstrates acceptance and love (2:33)
-Meanwhile, in San Francisco, sea lion wanders inland to neighborhood
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