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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
+6:00: Pistol stolen in 2015 Worcester Army Reserve Center break tied to Boston robbery
+6:00: Worcesteria: A few suggestions for Worcester Monopoly
+6:00: Radio Worcester (16:00): Worcester City Manager Ed Augustus talks about Officer Familia, vaccinations and Cultivate
+6:00: Worcester leaf & yard waste drop off site on Chandler Street will be closed on Wednesday
+Noon: Nurses strike at Saint Vincent Hospital hits 100 days (1:19). Article
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - June 15
+Noon: From Radio Worcester, enter for a chance to win tickets to Van Halen tribute show at Indian Lake
+Noon: Southborough singer hoping to show her chops on "America's Got Talent"
+Noon: Charlton father-daughter bakery offers Father's Day craft beer cakes
-Popular Worcester diner is for sale
-Police arrest man for break-in at The Banner on Green Street in Worcester
-Driver in fatal Worcester wreck charged with motor vehicle homicide while under the influence
-Worcester police investigate weekend shooting of 16-year-old boy
-Worcester police arrest 2 for break-in, credit card fraud
-Worcester version of Monopoly will be released this fall
-Saint Vincent nurses strike puts new emphasis on health staffing shortages
-Councilor Moe Bergman files order in support of pension for family of fallen Worcester officer
-Clive McFarlane: A community's true values
-City Councilor calls for more safety measures at lakes and ponds
-Worcester graduation videos: Burncoat (2:05:16); Worcester Technical High School (1:37:10), Gerald Creamer Center (50:29)
-QCC to build $25 million facility
-3 local businesses approved for state incentive program
-This Week’s Roadwork in Worcester – Week of June 14
-4 Worcester I-290 ramps closing for construction this week
-Take the Arts Council funding survey, enter to win Bose earbuds
-ICYMI: Worcester Restaurant Week returning Aug. 2-14
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news, including Worcester's new recycling bins, and more
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music & Live Streaming List for Tuesday
-New from Wachusett Wine & Spirits (39:20): 6 rums you should try
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Town of Millbury asks judge to shut down rogue venue
-Auburn police searching for owners of dogs found running along highway
-Family tragedy leads to life jacket loan station at Lake Singletary
-Indian Ranch hosts Flag Day cruise for veterans on Indian Princess
-Small fire departments are struggling to recruit volunteers
-Public hearing on Shrewsbury mascot June 16
-Leominster man sentenced to 10 to 12 years for manslaughter
-Bravehearts next home game 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Buy tickets
-Contest! Enter to win 2 tickets to a WooSox home game, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-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)
-Shopping: Shop early Prime Day deals on Amazon Echo, Alexa and Kindle
-New England: Wedding planners slammed by demand after pandemic (2:06)
-History: John C. MacInnes Company building
-Homes: Worcester area home prices up recently
-Food: Butcher explains why prices continue to rise on meats, seafood
-TV/Streaming: Best live TV streaming services in 2021
-Animals: Woman adopts grandparents' grumpy cat (3:57)
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 9-year-old N.H. girl shaves head to raise money for kids with cancer
-Meanwhile, in Florida, town mistakenly sells its water tower
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+Noon: Gov. Charlie Baker announces 'VaxMillions' giveaway for vaccinated residents (2:51)
-Ceremony recognizes volunteers as Worcester’s large-scale vaccination site closes its doors
-Study finds Novavax vaccine about 90% effective
-ICYMI: UMass Medical School cardiology experts report link between mild heart problem, COVID vaccine
-Massachusetts' State of Emergency ends Tuesday
-Experts warn variants could pose issues for years if U.S. doesn't get more people vaccinated
-How to spot new Delta variant symptoms
-Meanwhile, in the Philippines, government offering free cow to those who get vaccinated
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:39). High of 40 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester police S.W.A.T. team arrests man after armed domestic incident on Lawnfair Street
-Real estate developer Chip Norton sued by creditor who claims he owes $1 million
-Federal judge forces Worcester pastor Encarnacion into bankruptcy
-R.F.K. Jr. demands Dunkin', Starbucks prove drinks are "safe" (1:51). Article
-Radio Worcester (10:45): Vendors sought for Out to Lunch summer series on the Common
-Aislinn Doyle: March 5th School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester considers cutting school busing distance to 1.5 miles
-Updated Worcester trash and recycling schedule through March 9th
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (5:05)
-ICYMI: Auburn police seek missing woman last seen in Florida over a month ago
-What you need to know: Worcester St. Patrick’s Parade ready to step off
-A.G. confirms lawsuit to follow Holden Town Meeting vote on housing law
-Holy Cross students keep community fed with fridge program (1:32)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Debate over homework load continues at W.R.H.S.
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Wachusett Echo: The rewards and realities of A.P. classes at Wachusett
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): D.A. says foul play suspected after human remains found in Shirley
-Grafton Select Board approves increase to pay-as-you-throw bag fees
-Good deed by Gardner D.P.W. raises eyebrows on City Council
-$1 million lottery winner in Shrewsbury eyes investment, home buy
-Spencer selectmen hear more about FY'27 budget
-Police logs from Shrewsbury, Northborough and Westborough
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Grace Givertz in the spotlight for Club 321 at Mechanics Hall
-Listen Up: Worcester's Many Kids Take Meds debuts new singles
-Discovering King Tut's Tomb exhibit coming to Boston (1:54)
>OPINION: Last Call: Rosa Fernandez, community health leader
-Tracey Faraday: Self-care station for your 2 a.m. feedings
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:00): Worcester police staffing crisis and $35 million Holden sewer lawsuit loss
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to past president of the Worcester Rotary Club
>SPORTS: Patriots to release Stefon Diggs in cost-saving move: Reports
-Mike Vrabel sparks A.J. Brown-to-Patriots trade speculation with latest comments
-Celtics lose to Hornets, 118-89 (2:04). Article
-Holy Cross women’s basketball completes 12-point fourth-quarter comeback against B.U.; secures No. 2 seed in Patriot League tournament
-Holy Cross women's hockey coach Katie Lachapelle named Hockey East Coach of the Year
-Holy Cross men’s basketball travels to No. 2 Lehigh for Patriot League quarterfinals
-South girls' hoops star Madison Leighton balances court, class, crisis
>NATIONAL: Iran launches new wave of attacks on Israeli and U.S. bases
-Father who gave gun to alleged school shooter is convicted of murder
-Tragic: Husband fatally shot wife and himself at hospital moments after welcoming their first child
>NEW ENGLAND: Providence diocese abuse report exposes decades of cover up
-Cash box with $1,000 stolen from Girl Scouts selling cookies in New Hampshire
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Expedia's most affordable U.S. and abroad destinations for 2026
-The ultimate guide to solo travel confidence
>BUSINESS: 21 Attorneys General demand action from GoFundMe
-LPL Financial Research: How LPL Research thinks about dividends
-How long will it take to pay off your credit card?
>HOMES: Tips for snow and ice removal around your home
>HEALTH: Rates of rectal cancer rising, particularly among young people (1:59)
>FOOD: KFC revives beloved '90s menu item—but fans say something's missing
>TV/STREAMING: What is “Netflix After Dark”? Is the N.S.F.W. streaming category real?
>MOVIES: Trailer for "Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man" (2:40)
>CELEBRITY: All the celebrities at Paris Fashion Week March
-Christina Applegate dumped Brad Pitt for '80s rocker: memoir
>ANIMALS: Orange cat outsmarts his entire household (1:52)
>HISTORY: Worcester County Wonders: The Worcester woman who refused to pay taxes
>GOOD NEWS: Years-old lottery numbers finally earn woman a $100,000 prize
-Meanwhile, world's smallest arcade machine is only .98 inch tall
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