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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 (1:07). High of 23 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester Public Schools will have 2-hour delay on Wednesday, January 22nd
-Worcester Public Schools will deny immigration agents access without criminal warrants signed by a federal judge
-Worcester residents battle leaky pipes and cold temps; warming centers open (1:47). Article
-Related: City of Worcester opens warming centers Wednesday
-Worcester man charged with murder in death of former employee (:25). Article
-"Do better or step aside": Supporters rally for nonbinary Worcester city councilor
-Firm managing 2,700+ Central Mass. apartments facing second federal lawsuit over rents
-5 Worcester men arrested for fentanyl trafficking
-2 men in stolen car arrested on drug charges in Worcester
-Worcester County High School Club offers bowling to local high schoolers
-Trash & recycling pickup delayed by a day in Worcester
-Aislinn Doyle: A road map for improving literacy in Worcester. Part 2 of Worcester’s Literacy "Crisis"
-Related: Worcester's Literacy "Crisis" (Part 1)
-Radio Worcester (14:30): City Manager Eric Batista addresses allegations of transphobia
-Radio Worcester (16:49): District 3 City Councilor George Russell announces retirement, addresses council controversy
>DINING OUT: Worcester Restaurant Week will be back from February 24th through March 9th
-ICYMI: Worcester digs out from snow before cold sets in (2:10)
-Report, video show how Assumption "To Catch a Predator" case escalated
-King's teaching a reminder of conflict, unity at Worcester breakfast
-Worcester food hub fast-tracked to Union Station via fed, state funds
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden the town, like the Harvard chapel, takes name from London banker
-Longtime customer salutes Lamoureux Ford (3:53)
-Holden Fire Department C.P.R. training February 2nd
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Sutton swears in new police chief
-Hundreds pay respects to Auburn man killed in Vermont car crash
-Ernest Sawyer, owner of Northborough candlepin center for 70+ years, dies at 96
-Uxbridge School Committee names interim super after O.U.I. arrest (2:09)
-Woman with suspended license fails to stop for police, is released, then rearrested 2 days later
-Shrewsbury police and fire departments team up for Child Safety Day February 1st
-Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Recap of Central Mass. Mom's Sip & Shop and Candle Making Workshop at Flock & Flourish
>SHOWTIME: Listen Up: OK Go, Carlos Odria and Between the Waves offer new music
-Central Mass. Jewish Film Fest is back with 3 "outstanding" movies
-WCCA-TV wins award for production of Mechanics Hall concert
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (57:16): Jose Vargas Zapata
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to area man who passed away on his 57th birthday
>SPORTS: Josh McDaniels expected to be named Patriots offensive coordinator
-Ichiro leads 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame class
-Crusaders record 3.40 G.P.A. during Fall semester
-Holy Cross' Abby Hornung named to Women’s Goalie of the Year Award Watch List
-Holy Cross men's basketball and women's basketball to face Army
>NATIONAL: Radio Worcester (16:39): Rich Rubino discusses unprecedented inaugural speech
-Historic snow amounts are falling in Florida, Louisiana and Texas as a once-in-a-generation storm hits
-Tragic: Fire chief shot, killed after helping drivers who hit deer
>NEW ENGLAND: Border Patrol agent killed at Vermont-Canada border mourned
-Footprints in snow help police solve vandalism spree during storm
>COLLEGES: Nichols student Pablo Arnau Beltran makes shoes that are good for the soul
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 fascinating abandoned airports around the world
>BUSINESS: 10 Things I know about ... Estate planning
-LPL Financial Research: Q4 earnings preview — Mix of solid growth and policy uncertainty
-Cash App ordered to pay $175 million for weak security, feds say
>SHOPPING: Revolve sale — Save on Norma Kamali, Veja sneakers, Marc Jacobs
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, January 12th to 18th
>HEALTH: Ways to fight recent spike in viral infections (2:40). Article
-Fiber could help protect you against infections: Research (1:05)
>FOOD: New-style ham and cheese
>TV/STREAMING: Survey reveals best TV shows and movies of 2024
>MOVIES: Trailer for new John Malkovich, Ayo Edebiri horror movie, "Opus"
>CELEBRITY: "Wicked" star Cynthia Erivo named Harvard's Hasty Pudding Woman of Year
-Award-winning actress Dame Joan Plowright, wife of Laurence Olivier, dies at 95
>HISTORY: Worcester's Isaiah Thomas — legendary patriot, printer, collector
>ANIMALS: Guy who rescued duckling from pool still gets visits (1:44)
>GOOD NEWS: Wellesley man grateful to first responders who saved self, dog from icy lake
-Meanwhile, Florida's 7-foot-9 center meets Shaq in epic video
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+Full-time firefighter/paramedics, Town of West Boylston
-Multiple positions, Holden D.P.W.
-Part-time maintenance position, Canal District bar/restaurant
-Hosts, wait staff & bussers, Worcester restaurant
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