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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: High of 88, possibility of strong thunderstorms
+1:00: It's Saturday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+1:00: Councilor warns of possible redistricting tweaks
+1:00: Foley brothers retiring from Worcester Diocese
-Worcester honors Bob Cousy with statue outside DCU Center
*Total coverage: Channel 4 (:57); Channel 5 (1:12); Channel 7, Channel 10; T&G; Spectrum News 1, College of the Holy Cross
*Video (1:33:31). Gallery (18 photos)
*Why is Cousy known as "Houdini of the Hardwood?" Check this out (14:02)
-More trouble for Wormtown Brewery as former employees consider legal action
-Motorcycle crash in Grafton cemetery leaves rider hurt
-5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
-Worcester delays sidewalk project following public outcry regarding tree removal
-Worcester police and fire to address use of illegal fireworks in city
-Mulcahy Field renovations expected to be completed by end of summer
-Veterans Inc. hosts 16th annual Stand Down to support veterans, families
-Worcester's Main South awarded $60,000 for wayfinding, storefront upgrades
-Clive McFarlane (WoostaChat): Self-reliance in communities of color
-WICN to hold vinyl record sale 9 a.m.-2 p.m. today
-Artist Spotlight: Doreen Connors
-Bridge repair to limit traffic on Mass Pike next 8 weekends
-ICYMI: Worcester police seek assistance locating 2 missing teens
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news, including columns by Ray Mariano, Winston Wiley, and more
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music & Live Streaming List for Saturday
-New for Father's Day: Roses for Father's Day, by Wachusett Wine and Spirits (37:50)
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Beer garden opens at Houlden Farm in North Grafton
-Group of residents open an anti-racism library in Shrewsbury
-Drone video: Over Dorothy Pond in Millbury (3:29)
-Drone video: Sunset over Clinton (:31)
-Bravehearts extent win streak. Next home game at 6:30 p.m. Saturday. Buy tickets
-Contest! Enter to win 2 tickets to a WooSox home game, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Worcester gymnast excited about a shot at the Olympic stage
-Mass. Pirates lineman signs NFL contract with Chargers
-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: Mass. has "terrifying" blood shortage not seen for decades, officials say
-National: Federal holiday pressures companies to give Juneteenth off
-History: Painting of Elm Park, early 1900s
-Food: REC Worcester's farmers market is back for the summer
-Shopping: Amazon Prime Day starts soon. These are the top deals so far
-TV/Streaming: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
-Health: Poor sleep linked to dementia and early death, study finds
-Celebrity: "SNL" stars recall "awful" fight between Bill Murray and Chevy Chase
-Animals: Humongous prehistoric rhino was the biggest land mammal to walk the Earth
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Fundraiser started for Oklahoma man who walks 17 miles for work
-Meanwhile, at Waffle House, fantasy football loser sentenced to 24 hours of eating waffles
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-Worcester reports 30 new infections, announces vaccine site at Mercantile Center will close July 2
-ICYMI: Updated cases for every city and town in Central Mass.
-U.S. reaches milestone of 300 million vaccine shots in 150 days
-The U.S. must vaccinate most of the country by winter to avoid more variants, expert says
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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.
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>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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