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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
+5:00: Showcase Cinemas North in Worcester closed permanently
+5:00: Worcester schools send students home early due to heat (2:05)
+5:00: Central Mass. companies struggle to hire new employees as recovery picks up
+5:00: Radio Worcester (11:32): Worcester Public Market founder Allen Fletcher talks Canal District parking & business woes
+5:00: Central Mass. Jazz Fest on June 14
+Noon: Children's lemonade stand raises money for family of fallen Worcester officer (:23)
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - June 7
+Noon: Burncoat High replacement retry, accumulating agenda items fill Tuesday council agenda
+Noon: Worcester's Forest Quaglia is rounding out his film résumé
+Noon: Worcester theater company kicks off in-person performances
+Noon: Worcester ranked in top 25 cities for LGBTQ singles
+Noon: What’s black and white and on the moove? Introducing The Mooving Cow
-Worcester schools planning early releases Monday, Tuesday because of extreme heat
-Hero Worcester Officer, teen on vacation drown at Green Hill Park
*Members of Worcester police attend playoff baseball game for son of fallen officer Enmanuel "Manny" Familia (2:02). Article
*Familia family honored by Worcester Red Sox
*Services announced for Officer Familia
*Online fundraisers for families of Officer Familia and 14-year-old Troy Love
*Donations for family of fallen Worcester officer also being accepted through police department credit union
-Increased law enforcement presence on Lake Quinsigamond this week
-UMass Medical School holds graduation
-This Week’s Roadwork in Worcester – Week of June 7
-I-290 overnight ramp closings this week
-Learn about Worcester's new public Dual Language School
-Rosen's Roundtable #443 (28:01): A Civilian Review Board?
-Worcester Election Countdown #6 (24:38): Jermain Johnson - School Committee
-ArtsWorcester, El Salón team up for Downtown Block Party June 12
-Poetry Town: "Wormtown to Woo"
-ICYMI: Worcester police ask for assistance in case of 7 stolen packages
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music & Live Streaming List for Monday
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Auburn Summer Concert Series returns to Pappas July 8
-Bravehearts lose to Nashua. Next home game Tuesday. Buy tickets
-Contest! Enter to win 2 tickets to a WooSox home game, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Mass. Pirates win at DCU Center, 42-37
-Sunday Sports with Tiffany Williams (1:01:10): Manny Alvarado, Papee Paye And WooSox President Charles Steinberg
-New: Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whiskey Wednesday (29:18): Dewar's Smooth Lineup
-Cars: Get a worry free car for summer vacation at Bertera Nissan (4:47)
-Fuller RV Rental & Sales: Act now to secure your summer RV rental (10:24)
-Homes: 5 new houses for sale in Worcester
-Tragic: 4 children, 2 adults die in wrong-way crash on Kentucky highway
-Celebrity: Clarence Williams III, ‘The Mod Squad's' Linc, dies at 81
-Movies: Here's a look at what's coming to theaters in the next few weeks
-History: Former Worcester Post Office, currently U.S. Court House
-Animals: Worcester Animal Rescue League virtual adoption fair on Saturday
-Meanwhile, in North Carolina, bandits break into elementary school, steal 89 packages of Pop-Tarts, 42 cheese sticks
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+5:00: 6 questions with a UMass Medical School doctor running COVID vaccine trials on kids
+Noon: Radio Worcester (10:21): Dr. Michael Hirsh talks COVID, vaccinations and heat
-Worcester school vaccinations continue as cases fall
-ICYMI: QCC to hold second Moderna vaccine clinic on Tuesday
-Mass. officials announce 126 new cases, 4 deaths with a positivity rate of .6 percent
-Here's a breakdown of all the information on your vaccination card
-Transplant recipients look to third shot for COVID-19 protection
-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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