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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Another scorcher
+5:30: Worcester schools planning early releases because of extreme heat
+5:30: Members of Worcester police attend Little League game for son of fallen officer Manny Familia
+5:30: Services announced for Officer Familia
+5:30: Increased law enforcement presence on Lake Quinsigamond this week
+5:30: Pirates win at DCU Center, 42-37
+5:30: 5 new houses for sale in Worcester
+5:30: Poetry Town: "Wormtown to Woo"
-Hero Worcester Officer, teen on vacation drown at Green Hill Park
*Procession honors Officer Enmanuel “Manny” Familia (1:36). Article
*Officer Familia remembered as selfless hero
*Online fundraisers for Officer Familia and 14-year-old Troy Love
*"This is the worst nightmare": Gov. Baker reacts
*Tribute: Officer Familia's obituary
*A message from Worcester Police Chief Sargent
*ICYMI: "I'm sorry that he died saving my brother." 14-year-old Troy Love, on vacation from Virginia, was trying to swim across the pond, his brother says
-Firefighter hurt, 9 displaced after 3-alarm fire in Worcester
-Worcester police ask for assistance in case of 7 stolen packages
-Amid the pandemic these restaurants in Worcester actually expanded
-Heather Bish: "It's time that we know what happened" in Molly's murder
-Molly Bish murder suspect’s family demands Worcester DA provide proof
-Worcester gets free community fridge No. 4
-As nurses trike, Saint Vincent names new chief nursing officer
-WCCA-TV's "Coffee with Konnie" (29:14): Judge Mel Greenberg
-WCCA-TV's "This is Worcester" (28:24): TV personality Tommy Colletta, Worcester businessman & City Council candidate Peter Stefan
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news, including city looking at former Becker College property, and more
-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): Rolling Rally will disrupt traffic in Holden, Paxton, Rutland, Princeton and Sterling
-Grafton Town Meeting adopts Indigenous People’s Day, recognizes Juneteenth
-Police plan for busy summer months
-New Dollar General opens in Northbridge
-Bravehearts split doubleheader. Next home game June 8. Buy tickets
-Worcester Red Sox dominated at home, 18-1
-Contest! Enter to win 2 tickets to a WooSox home game, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Holy Cross announces beer and wine sales pilot program at Fitton Field, Hart Center
-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: For $2 million, you can buy the farm in Hubbardston
-Health: FDA approves obesity drug that helped people cut weight by 15%
-Tragic: 18-year-old in Mississippi shot and killed hours after her high school graduation
-History: D-Day spirit of remembrance lives on, despite the pandemic
-Animals: Father swan carries babies on back days after mother died in Boston
-Meanwhile, in Tennessee, watch as black bear gets trapped inside parked car
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-QCC to hold second Moderna vaccine clinic on Tuesday
-ICYMI: Are you ready to go maskless indoors? What 7 epidemiologists are doing
-Mass. officials announce 216 new cases, 4 deaths with a positivity rate of .6 percent
-Gov. Baker: Nearly 4 million Mass. residents vaccinated
-New England's success against COVID-19 could be a model
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 95-year-olds get married after COVID courtship (2:26)
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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