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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
+6:00: Dead sex offender ID'd as suspect in murder of Molly Bish 21 years ago
+6:00: Worcester Public Schools end of year parent/guardian surveys are available
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - June 3
+Noon: Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor's Live & Streaming Music List
+Noon: "Heavy Metal Parking Lot" to take over Ralph’s Rock Diner
+Noon: Last Call with Stephanie Benenson, immersive installation artist
+Noon: Enter to win 4 tickets to the Mass. Pirates, courtesy of Radio Worcester
-77-year-old man shot, another man injured after fight with dirt bike riders in Worcester (2:10)
-Worcester investment advisor charged with fraud, misappropriating $2.8 million
-Worcester man arrested for firearm after traffic crash
-Restaurant sales are back to 2019 levels in Mass.
-Food: Celebrate National Donut Day with free donut from Dunkin'
-Worcester native Katie Benison honored as Hometown Hero for helping people with ALS
-Nurses strike at St. V's is in 13th week
-See which Worcester City Council candidates ended May with most cash
-Radio Worcester's Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Joe Petty (13:53): Memorial Day, school resource officers, parking and more
-Worcester City Council Finance Committee approves school, DPW, library budgets
-Internationally recognized scholar named inaugural dean of The Global School at WPI
-Worcester among 2021's 50 worst places for a "staycation"
-SeltzerTime Podcast #122 (56:33): Memory Lame
-First Person: "Community means to listen and to love"
-ICYMI: Worcester businesses worried Polar Park at full capacity may hurt sales, limit available parking
-Reminder: Trash and recycling in Worcester will be delayed one day because of holiday
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news, including rise in home schooling, and more
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Grafton Farmers Market returns June 16
-Water to be shut off today in Shrewsbury neighborhood
-Charlton may see a massive Amazon warehouse by 2022 that would add 1,000-plus jobs, company says
-Truck consumed by flames on Mass Pike in Millbury
-State Sen., State Rep. push legislation to preserve Rutland Prison Camp
-Bravehearts beat Nashua, 11-2. Next home game June 8. Buy tickets
-WooSox set attendance record in 18-5 loss
-Contest! Enter to win 2 tickets to a WooSox home game, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Stories of misogyny, harassment in craft beer spur reckoning
-New: Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whiskey Wednesday (29:18): Dewar's Smooth Lineup
-Shopping: 14 best early Amazon Prime Day 2021 deals to shop now
-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 open houses coming up in Worcester
-Tribute: Worcester Public Schools teacher of 34 years passes away
-History: Institute Park, Worcester, 1922
-Animals: Mama goose in Barre protects goslings, leads them to safety
-TV/Streaming: HBO Max with ads launches
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Judge in Michigan swears in a lawyer who was once a drug dealer in his courtroom
-Meanwhile, in Florida, man invokes 'stand your ground' after killing unarmed iguana
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: Can aspirin blunt vaccine effectiveness?
+Noon: Central Mass. parents call for removal of masks in schools
+Noon: Do I need to get tested if I'm vaccinated?
-Get vaccinated at Market Basket, earn a $25 gift card (:38)
-Worcester doctor says there's nothing wrong with staying cautious post-pandemic
-COVID-19 memorial in Grafton going strong over a year later
-With COVID restrictions lifted, Shrewsbury Town Hall reopens
-RMV continues many COVID-19 initiatives into June
-Free testing on Thursday in Worcester
-ICYMI: WooSox to offer 1-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccinations and free ticket to fans 18 and older during homestand
-Mass. officials announce 100 new cases and 3 deaths with a positivity rate of .7 percent
-Free beer: Latest vaccine incentive for "Month of Action"
-With availability increasing, which vaccine is best for you?
-Mixing vaccine brands is OK, Canada says
-At the office: Employees are quitting instead of giving up working from home
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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