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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Another beauty today
+1:30: Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music & Live Streaming List for Thursday
+1:30: Worcester police seek assistance locating 2 missing teens
+1:30: UMass Medical School division shifting 500 employees to remote work
+1:30: John DiPietro: Vax Express rolls into Worcester (1:54)
+1:30: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - June 17
+1:30: Last call with Andrew Ahern, outgoing hub coordinator for Sunrise Worcester
+1:30: On this date in 2001: Father's Day tornado hits Princeton
+1:30: 5 things to do with Marylou Ferrante & Robin O'Herin, Steve Sweeney and more
+1:30: Friends of the Shrewsbury Library announce 2021 annual scholarship recipient
+1:30: Heather Bish on the next chapter in her life, search for Molly's killer
-"My entire life was in that car": Man's car ditched in Lake Quinsigamond after being stolen while he's at WooSox game
-Worcester man charged for chasing neighbors with knife
-Clinton police search leads to counterfeit Adderall made with meth
-Investigation underway after woman's body pulled from river in Athol
-Esquire magazine names the wings from this area restaurant the best in the state
-Worcester radio DJ loses bet, becomes "Turtle Boy" for a day
-Dozens of trees in Worcester will be removed to make room for new roads, sidewalks
-Worcester resident petitions for better sidewalks
-Worcester schools planning ahead to address learning gaps
-New Worcester County Jail intake building to serve as model for state
-Study finds Massachusetts 2nd best state to live in
-Worcester water, sewer rates set to rise in July
-Coes Pond in Worcester to be treated for weeds; no swimming
-Listen Up: Danson not happy on engaging 'Ever After'
-Abbie Cotto set for first full-length local show
-ICYMI: Worcester eyes city's next Big Dig
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-New episode! Wachusett Wine & Spirits Whiskey Wednesday (29:00): No Blanton's? Now what?
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Holden appoints Dellecese to Wachusett Regional School Committee
-Millbury Youth Camp to host yard sale
-Sutton signs 3-year contracts with police and Teamsters
-Chamber of Commerce Facebook Live 360 Pivot (8:54): AIS
-Bravehearts top Lake Monsters. Home game at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Buy tickets
-WooSox' 7-game win streak snapped
-Red Sox ace Chris Sale's progress continues at Polar Park
-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)
-New England: State Police Lieutenant struck by tractor-trailer on I-495
-National: Congress approves bill to make Juneteenth a federal holiday. What is Juneteenth?
-Tragic: Firefighter called to car wreck finds daughter, 21, dead: report
-History: George Frisbie Hoar
-Food: Wegmans says customers' personal information may have been compromised
-TV/Streaming: Coming to Hulu in July; Coming to Disney+
-Animals: 60 kittens arrive in Massachusetts need new homes
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Cincinnati mother and son reunite after 42 years apart
-Meanwhile, in Idaho, dog ejected from vehicle in crash found herding sheep
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+4:30: OK to take pain relievers after vaccination?
-Vax Express coming to Union Station 10-2 Thursday, $25 grocery store gift cards to be given out with vaccination
-30,000 people vaccinated, 60,000 tested at Worcester’s Mercantile Center
-More than 500 breakthrough infections reported in Mass. in under 3 weeks
-ICYMI: Gov. Charlie Baker announces 'VaxMillions' giveaway for vaccinated residents (2:51)
-56 new cases, 4 additional deaths reported in Massachusetts
-Many vaccine holdouts in Massachusetts live south of Boston
-Study: 1 of 4 people who had COVID sought treatment for medical issues at least a month after infection
-Pandemic leaves some looking to repair or replace friendships, researchers find
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:05). High of 65 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Shooting investigation shuts down highway ramp in Worcester (:26). Article
-Worcester police launch test of new light on patrol vehicles
-Worcester police want your help: Naming their new comfort dog
-What's becoming of Chip Norton's Worcester properties?
-Monday's Child: Randy, 14, an artist, enjoys sporting events, museums, trips to the zoo
-Pulse Magazine's Eat Beat for October
-Speedy’s Drive In was an iconic Worcester destination
-Worcester Animal Rescue League is in need of donations
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:25): Calls for civilian oversight amid skepticism over implementation
>POLITICS: Which candidates for mayor, City Council have raised most money?
-Worcester candidate profile: Jermoh Kamara for City Councilor At-Large
-Councilor King backs research bureau call for civilian police oversight
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (46:55): City Council cell phone use becomes a campaign issue
>DINING OUT: Shrewsbury Street restaurant changes hours, opens 7 days a week
-ICYMI: Thousands pack Institute Park for Worcester's "No Kings" protest. Video (2:08:06)
-Worcester tried classical music to stop "illegal activities" in Canal District. It didn't work
-Woman arrested in Worcester wanted in Hawaii for child sex assault
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Scout's book shares epilepsy experiences
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-New fields being used as work continues
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Car fire in Charlton spreads to nearby brush early Sunday morning
-7 displaced after Fitchburg apartment fire; dog resuscitated by E.M.S.
-Item photos: In West Boylston, families invited to "touch a truck"
-School study leads West Boylston fall town meeting warrant
-Whittier Farms given grant to improve food security
-Southbridge High unveils sensory immersion room as part of the CARES program
-Ashburnham man tased and arrested in woods after prowling in driveway; oxycodone recovered
-New protein shake spot coming to Northborough
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesdays at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Legendary rock band honored at Worcester show for 25 million plays on Apple Music
-Rickie Lee Jones brings ribald remarks and finely crafted tunes to Mass.
-100 FM The Pike (16:38): Jeff Belanger, paranormal expert
>OPINION: Harold Wimmer: How 2 minutes can possibly save your life
-Richard T. Moore: State headed for perfect storm on senior care
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (2:04:27)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who worked as a missionary, pastor, and chaplain for 50 years
>SPORTS: Drake Maye brilliant despite injury scare in 31-13 rout
-Where do Patriots rank in AFC hierarchy?
-Awkward behind-the-scenes NFL footage of Jordon Hudson and Bill Belichick exposed
-Holy Cross Men's rowing wins Collegiate 8+ at Head of the Charles
-Holy Cross women’s ice hockey earns shutout victory over Dartmouth
-Bruins lose to Utah, 3-2
-Railers lose to Adirondack, 5-3
>CARS: Consumer Reports: Best cars and insurance tips for teen drivers
>NATIONAL: Government shutdown enters fourth week
-Virginia Giuffre was left bloodied and beaten by Prime Minister
-Tragic: Dad of 4, dog die when fishing boat capsizes on river
>NEW ENGLAND: Toddler dies in head-on crash involving S.U.V., work van in Taunton
-2 teens arrested in woman’s shooting in Hyannis
-Mass. Health Connector insurance costs could rise in 2026
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria Professor Jennifer Carlson to address legislative hearing on emergency management
-Radio Worcester (9:51): Q.C.C. President Luis Pedraja on Hispanic Heritage Month and free college support
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 regional U.S. specialties you need to try
-5 hotel etiquette tips you should know
>BUSINESS: Roblox, Snapchat, Fortnite, Amazon and more suffer global outages
-Sora A.I. is the hottest new social media app — and people are buying invites off eBay
>SHOPPING: Move over labubus, people are willing to pay over $10,000 for these fluffy toys
>HOMES: Beverly Hills home of billionaire from Worcester for sale for $195 million
>HEALTH: Overdose deaths in seniors see dramatic rise from deadly drug mix
-State launches campaign to boost COVID and flu vaccination rates (1:39)
>FOOD: From farm to table: Apple edition (4:52)
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix true crime doc, "Aileen: Queen of the Serial Killers" (2:03)
>MOVIES: "Black Phone 2" rules box office with $26.5 million opening
>CELEBRITY: Taylor Swift has had "no contact" with former B.F.F. Blake Lively
-Angelina Jolie makes rare comment on double mastectomy, removing ovaries
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Simon Fairfield Public Library, Douglas
>ANIMALS: Tiki the rescue dog inspires support for other animals in need (3:32)
>GOOD NEWS: Second grader thriving after life-saving leukemia treatment
-Meanwhile, in Connecticut, escaped goats become local celebrities
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