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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: High of 71 today in Worcester (3:36)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+4:00: As Robert Stoddard slept, thieves made off with 9 valuable paintings, including recovered Avercamp
+4:00: Related: Stolen Dutch master painting back in Worcester after nearly 47 years — to be shown at Worcester Art Museum
+4:00: Man arrested after pursuit through Worcester Common
+4:00: WPI lays off 24 employees, citing rising costs and federal uncertainty
+4:00: Radio Worcester (9:25): At airport, 44 acre solar farm planned and American Eagle flights return
+4:00: Holy Cross baseball falls to North Carolina in NCAA regional tourney opener
+4:00: 210 Sports' Friday 4: Handshakes, USA Hockey, Touch the trophy, and Wienie racing
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: Table Hoppin': Bella Pizzeria brings Brazilian pizza to Worcester
+Noon: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand — "Fight or Flight," "The King of Kings" and more
-Counterfeit ticket scam leads to parents missing Worcester high school graduation
-Related: Worcester Technical High School graduation (1:23:13)
-Facing eviction, Worcester's Boston Market owner plans a rebranding instead
-Worcester police arrest suspect in connection with shooting near University Park
-D.O.J. retracts investigations of 8 police departments. What about Worcester?
-Renters find relief at Worcester legal clinic to clear their eviction records
-Providence & Worcester train derails in Rhode Island neighborhood
-W.R.T.A. adds new accessible vans to paratransit fleet
-Bullet found in parking lot of Auburn Middle School; school had been dismissed
-Traditional food and music on tap at Middle Eastern Festival
-100 FM The Pike (9:38): Middle Eastern Festival
-Mass. Attorney General issues guidance on rights during I.C.E. enforcement
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:00): Banned from City Hall — The boundaries of protest
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:22): Fallout from the State of the City protest
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Red Lobster menu changes — Under $20, hush puppies, Happy Hour deals
-ICYMI: Police investigating death of college student in Worcester
-Work begins on $120 million downtown Worcester housing development
-Vandal leaves offensive messages on sign outside Worcester middle school
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): June Among Friends senior newsletter
-Jazzed Up Duo 5:30 to 8:30 Saturday at Val's
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-May & June Senior Center events
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Joann Fabrics officially closes in Shrewsbury
-Join the inaugural Shrewsbury Pride 5K Run/Walk
-Struggling Quabbin Reservoir towns make public appeal for more state funding
-James Ettamarna, Christine Watkins will join Sutton Select Board
-West Boylston ballot features races, override
-New senior center director introduced in West Boylston
-Clinton Select Board restricts recycling center to residents only amid surge of use by outsiders
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: James Oliver Band, M'bolo, Jay Sully and more ...
-Shakira, Jason Aldean, Brooks & Dunn concerts at Fenway Park canceled after sources say staging fell apart (3:44). Article
-"American Idol" winner David Cook to headline annual Pet Rock Fest
-Summer@Music Worcester returns with 3 different concerts
-Worcester students eye "Origin" as part of ArtsWorcester Future Arts Workers
-WCCA-TV's Mayor's Forum No. 53 (28:26): Dr. Tasia Cerezo, Meryl's Safe Haven
-Unity Radio's Cannabis 101 (31:48)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who expanded his family's trucking business
>SPORTS: TODAY! What to know before Bravehearts Home Opener
-Bravehearts Opening Night giveaway. Next home game: 6:30 Today. Get tickets here
-Bravehearts fall to Starfires, 10-6
-Vrabel's vibes, Drake Maye's relationship with Josh McDaniels (6:47)
-Jordon Hudson's raunchy sexual innuendo from viral Bill Belichick getaway revealed
-Holy Cross baseball to face No. 1 North Carolina in Chapel Hill Regional
-Related: Crusaders celebrate resilient journey to NCAA Tournament
-WooSox beat RailRiders, 3-2
>CARS: Ford recalls more than 1 million vehicles due to rearview camera issue
>NATIONAL: Blatten, Switzerland buried following glacier collapse (2:13). Photos
-4-year-old Mexican girl faces deportation amid medical crisis
>TRAGIC: Teen dies from playing social media "tackle game"
>NEW ENGLAND: Major traffic trouble on the Mass. Pike begins today (2:07). Article
-Around 40 people arrested during I.C.E. operations on Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard
-Karen Read trial (21:07): The prosecution rested its case — our experts grade it
>COLLEGES: Celebrate the Holy Cross Class of 2025
-WPI graduate commencement (:27)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): What American tourists should know about "terrorism" threat in Italy
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. nonprofits snag portion of $6.7 million for small business training
-LPL Financial Research: Can earnings catch up to this stock market rally?
-Most employees would invite family or a friend on a work trip
>SHOPPING: Shoppers are exploiting retail return policies
>HEALTH: Mental health organizations in Mass. struggle with federal funding cuts (:57)
-Doctor on Hepatitis A after exposure warning issued at Mass. eatery (3:10)
>FOOD: Coke or Pepsi? Best-selling sodas in America in 2024 revealed
>TV/STREAMING: Worcester plays strong supporting role in episode of "The Walking Dead"
>MOVIES: Trailer for new Pete Davidson horror movie, "The Home" (1:58)
>CELEBRITY: Sarah Silverman reveals A-lister who saved her after "SNL" firing
>ANIMALS: Lonely puppy who wasn't moving slowly comes back to life (1:44)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Burke Square, Main and Ripley streets, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Woman's gas stop turns into 6-figure lottery win
-Meanwhile, in Utah, 7-year-old boy drove his little sister to get McDonald's
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