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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Heat wave on the way
+4:15: WILL BE UPDATED: Worcester officer drowns while trying to save a child at pond in Green Hill Park (2:24). Article
+Noon: TGIF! Check Dining Out for the latest specials before your weekend making plans!
+Noon: Owner of Nuestra about closing restaurant and plans for the future
+Noon: Snake left by roadside on Lincoln Street in Worcester rescued
+Noon: Worcester nonprofit plans gala fundraiser at Union Station
+9:00: Happy National Donut Day! Here's how to get a free donut from Dunkin
+9:00: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - June 4
+9:00: 5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
+9:00: WCCA-TV's "Coffee with Konnie" (29:14): Judge Mel Greenberg
-77-year-old man shot in Worcester was defending himself, daughter says (2:03). Article
-Witness describes dirt bike road rage where man, 77, was shot (1:57)
-Yesterday: 77-year-old man shot, another man injured after fight with dirt bike riders in Worcester (2:10)
-Dead sex offender ID'd as suspect in murder of Molly Bish 21 years ago (10:17). Article
-Worcester firefighter who was sick is the subject of story on harmful PFAS in firefighters gear
-Local restaurant stops offering prime rib, says recent price spike is too much
-Worcester Public Schools end of year parent/guardian surveys are available
-"Heavy Metal Parking Lot" to take over Ralph’s Rock Diner
-Last Call with Stephanie Benenson, immersive installation artist
-Reminder: Trash and recycling in Worcester will be delayed one day because of holiday
-ICYMI: Worcester investment advisor charged with fraud, misappropriating $2.8 million
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-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): Wanted man with 4 guns arrested in Auburn
-Heat wave prompts school early release days in Grafton next week
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Grafton High grads get $100 gift cards with challenge to good deeds
-Enjoy farm-fresh produce and more at the Shrewsbury Farmers Market
-Holden to flush water mains starting June 7
-State and local leaders push to preserve former Rutland Prison Camp
-Polar Beverages warehouse in Auburn sells for $35 million
-Holy Cross student operating auto detailing business to pay tuition
-At the office: Are unemployment benefits making it hard for businesses to find employees? Experts say it's unclear
-Bravehearts now 4-1 after 2-1 win in Vermont. Next home game June 8. Buy tickets
-Contest! Enter to win 2 tickets to a WooSox home game, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Enter to win 4 tickets to the Mass. Pirates, courtesy of Radio Worcester
-New: Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whiskey Wednesday (29:18): Dewar's Smooth Lineup
-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
-Health: UMass Memorial EMS chief gives advice to stay safe in heat wave
-Tragic: Teen in Idaho dies of food allergy after eating dessert at cheerleading banquet
-Food: FDA says to not eat cicadas if you have a seafood allergy
-Tribute: Former developer, one of the largest landlords in Worcester, passes away
-History: Main Street from City Hall, 1940
-Animals: Puppies are born ready to interact with people, study finds
-Meanwhile, in Brazil, Superman impersonator tries to stop bus with hand — and fails
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-Central Mass. parents call for removal of masks in schools
-Worcester State University vaccination site closes June 10
-Not a single Mass. community listed as high risk as active cases drop to 5,099
-New cases among school staffers drops to low of 13 as student cases decrease to 117
-ICYMI: Worcester doctor says there's nothing wrong with staying cautious post-pandemic
-Massachusetts looking into possibility of vaccine lottery
-Updated cases for every city and town in Central Mass.
-Some unused vaccines may expire this month
-CVS is encouraging people to get vaccinated before summer travel
-Study: Booster shots may only be needed every few years (1:18)
-Dr. Fauci says he’s cautiously optimistic U.S. will be able to vaccinate children under 12 by Thanksgiving
-Can aspirin blunt vaccine effectiveness?
-Do I need to get tested if I'm vaccinated?
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:05). High of 20 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Suspects in fatal shooting on Dorchester Street in Worcester caught in Fitchburg
-Worcester reports fewer shootings in 2024, despite jump in homicides
-What nurses say must improve at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester
-5 townhouse units planned for Austin Street in Worcester
-Why so many Mass. breweries are closing (and what you can do about it)
-Worcester Community Housing Resources taps established executive as new leader
-Holiday travel rush continues (2:08). Article
-Worcester forum explores M.C.A.S. results and educational equity
-Worcester wants input on where to put new trash/recycling bins
-Radio Worcester (24:05): Worcester Police Union leaders respond to D.O.J. report
-Earlier: Boston Globe: Federal lawsuits lay out D.O.J. allegations against Worcester police
-Radio Worcester (17:50): Mayor Petty addresses City Council meeting amid heated debate
-Radio Worcester (19:13): City Manager Batista addresses D.O.J. report, legal strategy
>FAITH: Holy Cross professor — At Hanukkah, a celebration of eternal light − from desert tabernacle to synagogues today
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Unique Eateries (5:13)
-ICYMI: Midday snow delivers string of crashes in Central Mass.
-Woman struck by a car in crosswalk in Worcester
-At court hearing, 2 different pictures of fatal Worcester shooting
-Worcester D.P.W. chief Robert L. Moylan Jr. to end interim stint
-Worcester's Union Station listed among 6 of the Most Beautiful Amtrak Stations in America
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo — Fantastic freshmen on varsity sports teams
-Christmas Greetings from Everyone At Lamoureux Ford (:49)
-Mountview Middle School honor roll
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Southbridge day care worker admits to abusing child (2:01)
-Barre ambulance and Verizon utility truck collide on Route 62
-Botched drug deal at Leominster group home ends with arrest of 2 women
-Rutland police to hold car seat check-up on Monday
-Auburn wants feedback on possible regionalization of 911 services
-Shrewsbury Select Board updates (:35)
-Grafton Middle School teachers honored for "Promising Practices"
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Candlelight tours, wrestling and holiday choral music
-Spotify's Top 10 most-streamed holiday tracks of all time revealed
-At Holy Cross, "Sojourners" captures the immigrant experience in 1970s America
>OPINION: Tom Marino: 9 years of Public Safety Committee ignoring police discipline
-Laura McCarthy-Ha: Simplifying gift-giving in a big family
-Laurelle Farrell: Lessons in a hair style…bangs
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 211 (28:23): Sports, Sports, Sports!
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to an "accomplished and admired singer/ songwriter/ musician" born in Worcester
>SPORTS: Patriots fans will love Josh Allen’s take on Drake Maye’s future
-Van Pelt doubles down on not calling Maye runs after criticism
-NFL Week 16 schedule, TV and announcers
-Celtics beat Bulls, 123-98
-Bruins beat Sabres, 3-1
-Rickey Henderson, Baseball Hall of Famer and league's all-time stolen bases leader, dies at 65
-Railers beat Maine, 5-1
>NATIONAL: 2 Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in apparent "friendly fire" incident
-Grandparent caregiving declines amid pandemic changes
-Tragic: Grandmother, 80, dies after getting trapped in Sleep Number bed for 2 days: lawsuit
>NEW ENGLAND: State police say Friday's storm caused 200 crashes across state (:22)
-Hypothermic hiker rescued by helicopter in White Mountains (:27)
>COLLEGES: Assumption Professor Cinzia Pica named Visiting Scholar at Harvard
-Anna Maria AMCAST (50:10): Holiday Movies 2.0
-Clark professor gives lecture on what it means to be a feminist in wartime
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Waldorf-Astoria insists hotel will reopen in spring
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Financial planning for parents’ assisted living
>HOMES: Tips for moving
>SHOPPING: Cozy gifts your mom will love this holiday season (4:04)
-Holiday gift ideas from unique local businesses across Mass. (4:58)
>HEALTH: Expert explains possible risks, benefits of raw milk (2:49)
-Dr. Todd Ellerin on vaccines and their impact on children (3:40)
>FOOD: Taco Bell unveils new menu item
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix doc, "Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action" (2:21)
>MOVIES: "Barbie 2" in early stages with Greta Gerwig returning to write
>CELEBRITY: James Kennedy arrested for domestic violence weeks after getting fired from "Vanderpump Rules"
>HISTORY: City Hospital, circa 1907
>ANIMALS: Dog becomes mama to a litter of tiny rescue kittens (1:42)
>GOOD NEWS: Man with a rare tumor was told he had months to live. Now, he's cancer-free
-Meanwhile, Mariah Carey fans get into a wild fight at Christmas concert: "On the naughty list"
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