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In The News
-Latest weather: Showers end by late morning, partial clearing this afternoon
+6:15: Ryan Reynolds, Will Ferrell movie to film scenes next month in Worcester
+6:15: Worcester rapper Joyner Lucas to headline "JoynerFest 2021" at Palladium
+6:15: All the Things You Need to Do this Weekend in Worcester
+6:15: Worcester man indicted for murder in fatal shooting in May
+6:15: Cherry Valley man arraigned for November stabbing death
+6:15: Worcester County officials trumpet program to stem opioid overdose deaths
+6:15: WCCA-TV's "Worcester Election Countdown" (28:02): Guillermo Creamer
+6:15: Mass Pike's "most disruptive" project of summer continues this weekend
+6:15: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
+11:30: TGIF! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands for the latest specials before your weekend making plans
+11:30: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - June 25
+11:30: Former home of Shack's Clothes gets a makeover
+11:30: Campaign to curb Worcester youth gun violence begins Saturday
+11:30: Summit campus in Worcester helps students on autism spectrum transition to college
+11:30: SEE FOR YOURSELF: Full episodes 1 and 2 of AMC series set in Worester (1:28:59)
+11:30: Adoption Option: Meet Kovi and Poppy
+11:30: Clark professor edits award-winning encyclopedia on LGBTQ studies
-"Black Panther 2" to film scenes in Worcester this summer, sources say
-Jon Hamm will be in Worcester next week as crews film "Confess, Fletch"on Suffolk Street
-"So loud and scary": Car slams into Miss Worcester Diner (1:38)
-Authorities identify Oxford couple killed in apparent murder-suicide
-Worcester lawyers found not guilty of trying to keep key witness in human trafficking case away from court
-Main South "Back to Business" event 2-6 p.m. today
-The Midtown Mall project making progress
-WATCH: Special Worcester parade for patients at UMass Memorial's Children’s Medical Center (7:26)
-Teachers show support with a cherry on top for striking St. Vincent nurses
-Shrewsbury High mascot to remain Colonials (1:26). Article
-Limited tickets remain for Saturday's 90s party at Peppercorn's Outdoor Oasis
-Five Things to do: 'Kenny Scharf,' 'Baggage Check' and more ...
-WY Summer Symphony Festival Orchestra performs Friday at SAC Park
-Worcester gets $1.3 million for infrastructure improvements for The Reactory
-WBJ awarded as a top business journal, honored for coverage of Polar Park and women in the workplace
-Holy Cross professor: The Olympics should find a permanent home
-Worcester City Manager Ed Augustus on the Radio Worcester Network (15:29)
-Worcester police recruits training for challenges that lie ahead
-Worcester Public Library says its renovations are no joke
-Burncoat Dance Team wins 7th state title
-ICYMI: Starbucks opening at former Friendly's restaurant in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-New Episode of Wachusett Wine & Spirits Whiskey Wednesday (20:50): George Dickel Tennessee Whiskey
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Molly Bish's mother reacts to suspect ID in daughter's murder
-Judge issues injunction to shut down events at Millbury's Care Factory
-WorcShop faces hurdles in move to Leicester
-Demolition contractor fined $67,250 for asbestos violation at former Rox’s Nightclub in Oxford
-Health: Spurred by pandemic, UMass Memorial plans hospital-at-home program
-Errors and ejections can’t stop Bravehearts' wild comeback win. Homestand continues at 6:30 p.m. Friday. Buy tickets
-WooSox drop another in Rochester, 13-5
-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)
-RV rentals and sales, including at Fuller RV in Boylston, are shaking up the travel industry
-National: Nearly 100 remain unaccounted for after deadly building collapse near Miami
-Tragic: Ohio man killed his entire family and then himself on Father's Day
-History: City of Worcester begins preserving historic City Hall portraits
-Food: Dunkin’ rolling out array of new iced drinks, bringing back popular coffee flavor
-Animals: Watch this black bear in Sterling snack on bird feeder
-Homes: 170-square-foot cottage on Cape Cod selling for $350,000
-TV/Streaming: Conan O'Brien ends late-night show with snark, gratitude
-Celebrity: Britney Spears asks judge to free her from conservatorship
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Worcester-area volunteers fight food insecurity with Lasagna Love
-Meanwhile, in suburban Los Angeles, 40 cows escape slaughterhouse, take to the streets
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:15: How the Worcester area compares to Massachusetts for vaccinations
+6:15: How does exercise affect your chances against COVID-19? A doctor explains
+11:30: UMass Medical School researchers find doctors’ recommendations boost vaccine acceptance
-Worcester groups working to vaccinate people of color
-Updated cases for every city and town in Central Mass.
-Vaccine equity clinics continue to reach most affected communities
-ICYMI: Mass. doctor says vaccine benefits far outweigh 'rare risk' of heart inflammation
-For nearly a month, there have been no "high risk" Mass. communities as active infections fall to 1,636
-COVID-19 long hauler from Mass. who spent 56 days in medically induced coma urges people to get vaccinated
-More than 1 in 10 people have missed their second dose of vaccine
-In pandemic, drug overdose deaths soar among Black Americans
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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.
-Caffeinated coffees are mostly free of toxins, with a few exceptions
>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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