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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Isolated thunderstorms, much less humid later in the day
+5:30: Toddler falls from second-story window in Worcester after pushing fan, police say
+5:30: Worcester to seek $1.25 million state grant for Table Talk apartments
+5:30: Police: Swerving motorist nabbed with guns, crystal meth, cocaine In Auburn
+5:30: Radio Worcester (20:46): Jermoh Kamara on her run for Worcester School Committee
+5:30: On this date in 1981: Worcester County F3 tornado
+1:00: Man faces assault charges for riding dirt bike at Worcester police (photo above)
+1:00: Table Hoppin': Dropping in on Tom’s International Deli
+1:00: YWCA in Worcester to offer free swimming lessons to children
+1:00: Janice Harvey: Recent deaths show water safety, swimming lessons are crucial
+1:00: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - June 22
+1:00: Jazz at Sunset is back in Worcester
-Witness intimidation trial of Blake Rubin, former Worcester DA candidate, underway in Worcester
-Vernon Hill snack shack broken into, vandalized once again
-Worcester man charged with ID theft to buy luxury car
-Worcester man indicted for distributing counterfeit Adderall
-Ralph’s Tavern in Worcester to accept Monopoly money as a form of payment Wednesday, June 23
-Worcester looking to roll out permanent outdoor dining program
-Shopping: See all the best deals on Amazon Prime Day
-WCCA-TV's "Daily Breaking" (26:15): Guardians of Tradition
-Worcester cracks down on illegal fireworks (2:02)
-Herbicide treatment will close Indian Lake on Thursday in Worcester
-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 Tuesday
-Wachusett Wine & Spirits Whiskey Wednesday (29:00): No Blanton's? Now what?
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Man arrested for larceny, child endangerment in Southbridge
-Schools launch Grafton IDEA, focusing on inclusion, diversity, equity, and antiracism
-No one hurt in fire at Auburn senior living facility
-Bravehearts home game at 6:30 p.m. tonight. Buy tickets
-Contest! Enter to win 2 tickets to a WooSox home game, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-LIST: 2021 summer concerts coming to the Boston area
-At the office: How do Gen-Z, Millennials feel about returning to full-time office work?
-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: 3-year-old boy drowns on his birthday while visiting family in Ohio
-New England: Traffic back to 2019 levels on Mass. roads
-History: Tower in Lake Park, Worcester
-Health: Drinking coffee of any type cuts risk for liver problems, study says
-Animals: Pregnant pig fled slaughter in England to birth 10 piglets in woods
-TV/Streaming: New on HBO and HBO Max in July
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): World’s most premature baby celebrates first birthday after beating 0% odds of surviving
-Meanwhile, off the coast of Florida, Navy's 'experimental explosion' registers a 3.9 magnitude earthquake
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+5:30: Deaths in America's nursing homes soared 32% in 2020, watchdog report says
-Worcester groups working to vaccinate people of color
-Radio Worcester (12:16): Dr. Michael Hirsh talks vaccinations and Delta variant
-Mass. doc 'cautiously optimistic' about Mass. and COVID-19 (3:13)
-Enrollment in Massachusetts Health Connector extended amid pandemic
-COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. dip below 300 a day, first time since March 2020
-Massachusetts reports 48 new cases, 5 additional deaths
-WHO says Delta is the fastest and fittest variant and will "pick off" most vulnerable
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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