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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Saying goodbye to hero Officer Enmanuel "Manny" Familia
-"One Of A Kind," Thousands pay final respects at funeral (2:51)
-"His sacrifice is not a waste;" sea of blue bids a final farewell
-"He was the light of our family": officer's brothers honor him during funeral (8:23). Article
-Worcester residents, police from around the country line streets, Canal District
-Total coverage: Ch. 5 (1:42), T&G, Patch, Ch. 7, AP (1:07)
-Gallery (88 photos). Funeral program (8 photos). Prayer card (2 photos)
-John DiPietro: Funeral procession (9:11)
-"Rest easy, we have the watch from here": Police departments honor fallen officer on Facebook
In The News
+6:30: Worcester honors Bob Cousy with statue unveiling June 18
+6:30: Worcester's biggest park closed for 24 hours, city won't say why
+1:30: City of Worcester broke the law in keeping records secret, judge rules
+1:30: TGIF! Check Dining Out for the latest specials before your weekend making plans
+1:30: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - June 11
+1:30: All the Things You Need to Do this Weekend in Worcester
+1:30: Holy Cross adds 5 with Varsity Club Hall of Fame Class of 2021
+1:30: Artist Spotlight: Botany as art — in close detail
+1:30: Fourth of July fireworks to return to Boston, but Pops to play at Tanglewood
+1:30: New movies + shows to watch this weekend
-First look: New music hall to be built in downtown Worcester
-Emmy winner took the road that led from "Schitt's Creek" to Worcester
-$100,000 lottery winner sold on Lincoln Street in Worcester
-Development plans for Mount Carmel Church site revealed
-Family members, community come together to honor Virginia teen who drowned on vacation in Worcester
-Green Hill Park closed until Saturday
-REC summer farmers markets open June 14!
-Worcester Technical High School graduation
-Worcesteria: Nothing gets Worcester fired up like Turtleboy
-WCLOC strives to reflect world we live in with "Niceties" at BrickBox Theatre
-ICYMI: Saint Vincent Hospital ER nurse continues to work during strike
-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 Friday
-New from Wachusett Wine & Spirits (39:20): 6 rums you should try
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Southbridge shooting leads to arrest of 23-year-old man
-Centech developer wants to keep barn on Allen property in Shrewsbury
-5 Auburn residents to participate in 2021 Pan-Mass Challenge
-Passes available for Silver Lake Beach starting June 14, Grafton residents only
-"The right thing to do": Fitchburg HS grad explains generous decision to gift $40,000 scholarship to community college student
-New England: RV driver facing OUI charges after crashing into Westwood hotel
-Bravehearts' comeback falls short. Next home game 6:30 p.m. Friday. Buy tickets
-Contest! Enter to win 2 tickets to a WooSox home game, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-History: "Worcester at bat," Worcester's baseball past, from Worcester Historical Society (26:23)
-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)
-Tragic: Woman killed while cooking when bullets go through wall of Hartford home
-Animals: Dog and baby cow snuggle and chase each other around (3:05)
-Food: Starbucks is experiencing an ingredient shortage that affects 25 menu items
-Shopping: Everything seems to be getting more expensive. Here's why
-TV/Streaming: Best streaming services in 2021
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 94-year-old veteran to walk at graduation after missing his 1945 ceremony
-Meanwhile, in India, woman declared dead shows up at son's funeral
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+1:30: 103 at Mass. schools test positive in last week
-Updated cases for every city and town in Central Mass.
-Six Flags New England offering free tickets at vaccine clinic
-ICYMI: Worcester County Massachusetts vaccine rate: How many people are vaccinated?
-Mass. officials announce 85 new cases, 7 deaths with a positivity rate of .5 percent
-Vaccinetime Twitter account shuts down for good
-CDC says heart inflammation cases were higher than expected in 16- to 24-year-olds after second shot, but still rare
-Is the J&J vaccine effective against variants?
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:23). High of 75 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing girl
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing 14-year-old
-Shrewsbury shooting victim ID'd as Kevin Doherty, 56; suspect arraigned
-Related: New details revealed in deadly shooting of Shrewsbury dad (3:03)
-Related: Suspect’s criminal history includes machete attack, fights
-Related: Machete attack victim says suspect should have been in jail (2:46). Article
-Related: Suspect who allegedly killed Shrewsbury father is held without bail (2:32)
-Earlier: Shrewsbury father shot to death after walking 6-year-old child to school (2:58). Article
-Firefighters battle blaze at scrap metal site in Worcester
-Webster woman in court after allegedly causing bomb scare at convenience store (:32). Article
-Worcester motorcyclist killed in crash with tractor-trailer remembered
-Goodbye trash, and pounds: City D.P.W. crews make clean sweep of streets
-Spotted lanternfly detected in 13 Worcester County cities and towns: How to stop the spread
>POLITICS: Meet the candidates: Jermoh Kamara on health, schools, community
-The016.com announces political ad packages
-WCCA-TV's WCCA-TV Primary Candidate Forum (41:14)
>DINING OUT: New Worcester Mediterranean restaurant announces official opening date
-ICYMI: Worcester man charged with killing his toddler son in Ohio ordered held without bail
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing 14-year-old
-Traffic delays after tractor-trailer gets stuck under bridge in Worcester
-State Police recruit from Worcester died from blunt force injuries, family attorney says (2:21). Article
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden recreation fields formally opened
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-September Among Friends senior newsletter
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): It’s the Spencer Fair!
-It's the first year at the new David Prouty High. Here's what it looks like
-Dudley man arrested after shoving officer during intoxicated dispute at home
-Man charged after crashing into pole and tearing through yards in West Boylston
-Sample ballot for September 8th Paxton vote
-Leominster residents urge council to reverse Orchard Hill zoning to block apartment project
-D.J. or band needed for Rutland Sock Hop
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
-Jazzed Up Trio at Pinecroft Dairy 5 p.m. Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Chainsmokers at Breakaway Festival, KC and the Sunshine Band and more ...
-"Whirlwind": Worcester fans raise money for movie about cycling legend Major Taylor
-King Richard's Faire opens new location in Carver for 44th season
-Design a bookmark for this Worcester Public Library contest
>OPINION: Stacey Kenneally: Finding our way — Wins with my sensory child
-First Person: In matters of faith, Joe Fusco Jr. looks for "returns"
-WCCA-TV's What It’s Worth No. 478 (28:59): Movie Reviewers
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to nurse who worked at UMass Memorial for 33 years
>SPORTS: Patriots release veteran safety Jabrill Peppers in surprise move
-Patriots unveil new alternate uniform for Week 13 game vs. Jets
-Red Sox lose to Pirates, 4-2
-Red Sox release Walker Buehler to end $21 million debacle
-WooSox lose to Durham, 5-3
-Worcester Academy basketball legend joins athlete advisory board for Boston Legacy FC
>NATIONAL: Middle schoolers shielded younger students using buddy system during school shooting
-Radio Worcester (13:19): McGovern warns of capital militarization, vows to reintroduce Epstein files amendment
>TRAGIC: Bullfighter gored to death in shocking arena attack in Portugal (2:01)
>NEW ENGLAND: State Police enforcing Move Over law over Labor Day weekend
-I.C.E. has arrested more noncriminals than criminals in Mass. this year: See stats
>COLLEGES: Assumption welcomes its newest Hounds
-WPI biomedical engineering professor receives $630,000 grant for fibrosis study
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 8 of the world's biggest natural arches
>BUSINESS: New inflation data factors into the Fed's interest rates decision
-LPL Financial Research: Grand ideas at the Grand Tetons
-Can a resolution be reached at Market Basket next week? (17:15)
>SHOPPING: Wayfair Labor Day sale | Save up to 80%
>HEALTH: CVS restricts COVID shots in 3 states, including Mass.
-Caffeinated coffees are mostly free of toxins, with a few exceptions
>FOOD: Kellogg's becomes first company to sign binding agreement removing toxic dyes from cereals
>TV/STREAMING: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES:New movies on streaming: "Together," and more
>CELEBRITY: Bruce Willis' wife reveals his "scary" symptoms pre-dementia diagnosis
-Idris Elba admits he's never watched "The Wire"
>ANIMALS: Dumped neglected dog learns to be a puppy again (1:49)
>HISTORY: What is gerrymandering? You can trace its history back to Mass.
>GOOD NEWS: Needham girl's book about cancer journey features police pup who escorted her home
-Meanwhile, Bermuda Triangle mystery solved? This scientist’s theory is making big waves (4:53)
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