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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Temperatures rise, high of 85
+6:00: Paxton rescuers use cell phone pings to find lost hiker
+6:00: 3 killed in Winthrop shooting, including suspect, after stolen truck levels building
+6:00: 5 die in hot air balloon crash in New Mexico’s largest city
+9:30: It's Saturday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+9:30: Collapsed Florida building was flagged for "major structural damage"
-Ryan Reynolds, Will Ferrell movie to film scenes next month in Worcester
-ICYMI: "Black Panther 2" to film scenes in Worcester this summer, sources say
-Worcester rapper Joyner Lucas to headline "JoynerFest 2021" at Palladium
-All the Things You Need to Do this Weekend in Worcester
-Campaign to curb Worcester youth gun violence begins Saturday
-Worcester man indicted for murder in fatal shooting in May
-Cherry Valley man arraigned for November stabbing death
-Worcester County officials trumpet program to stem opioid overdose deaths
-Abby's House building being considered for National Register
-WCCA-TV's "Worcester Election Countdown" (28:02): Guillermo Creamer
-Former home of Shack's Clothes gets a makeover
-Worcester rededicates renovated "Cousy Courts" at Crompton Park
-Summit campus in Worcester helps students on autism spectrum transition to college
-Clark professor edits award-winning encyclopedia on LGBTQ studies
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news, including columns by Ray Mariano and Winston Wiley
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music & Live Streaming List for Saturday
-New Episode of Wachusett Wine & Spirits Whiskey Wednesday (20:50): George Dickel Tennessee Whiskey
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Holden Police Citizens Academy aims to break barriers
-Music Worcester to launch inaugural summer season at Riley-Pappas Pavilion
-Festive day celebrates Krashes Field upgrades in Princeton
-Mass Pike's "most disruptive" project of summer continues this weekend
-Health: Blood test that detects more than 50 cancers now available
-Starfires bats overcome Bravehearts. Next home game 4 p.m. Sunday. Buy tickets
-Bravehearts' jersey created by fan to debut on Sunday
-WooSox drop 3rd straight to Rochester
-Contest! Enter to win 2 tickets to a WooSox home game, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Holy Cross football team happy to be working out again
-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: Police in Colorado mistakenly kill Good Samaritan who stopped active shooter
-View from air shows destruction at condo collapse in Florida (:35)
-History: Worcester Lunch Car Co.
-Animals: Adoption Option: Meet Kovi and Poppy
-Homes: $2.59 million private island for sale near Wachusett Reservoir
-TV/Streaming: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
-SEE FOR YOURSELF: Full episodes 1 and 2 of AMC series set in Worester (1:28:59)
-Celebrity: Oscars to honor Samuel L. Jackson and Danny Glover
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Local food banks each receive $500,000 donation
-Meanwhile, in Wareham, photo of fish with a funny expression is going viral
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: Did COVID-19 take your taste and smell? Here’s when they may return
+6:00: COVID-19 made a perfect storm for a deadly fungal infection in India, UMass Medical School doc says
-Worcester health leaders weigh in on Delta variant
-Worcester reports 17 new cases, will host "Vax Bus" mobile vaccine clinic July 1
-How the Worcester area compares to Massachusetts for vaccinations
-How does exercise affect your chances against COVID-19? A doctor explains
-UMass Medical School researchers find doctors’ recommendations boost vaccine acceptance
-ICYMI: Worcester groups working to vaccinate people of color
-Gov. Baker offers tickets to The Weeknd, Enrique Iglesias as incentives for getting vaccinated
-Here's when the $1 million Mass. VaxMillions lottery drawings will be held
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 47 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-State plans playground, spray deck and more at Lake Park
-Many hands, clean work on Earth Day, Working for Worcester cleanups
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-UMass Memorial Health buys Worcester Business Center (former Thom McAn building) for $14 million
-Community Healthlink workers make plea to City Council for support
-Worcester wants to pause a code to reduce emissions. Here’s why
-Worcester Mayor Joe Petty, other elected officials endorse Ed Markey for reelection
-Mass has No. 2 highest effective tax rate in U.S. What state beats it?
-Tree House Brewing looks to move into old “Cheers” bar in Boston (2:11). Article
-11-year-old to represent Wachusett Equestrian Team at national competition (3:01)
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review: stretch code clash, Tech High surge, marathon spirit
>FAITH: New bishop for Episcopal Diocese of Western Mass., which includes Worcester
-Why churches are closing amid a Catholic comeback
>DINING OUT: Specials at Worcester-area restaurants for the cost-conscious diner
-ICYMI: Driver arrested in crash that killed 10-year-old Webster girl (:30). Article
-Brother of 4-year-old who fell 7 stories in Worcester says child is expected to make full recovery
-Worcester half marathon planned for 2027 return
-Worcester Caribbean American Carnival canceled for 2026. Here’s why
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Friday Night Lights go viral: AJ Greene brings YouTube buzz to Wachusett
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
-Absentee ballot information for town election
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Company that runs Oxford transfer station fined $20,000
-Rutland public safety hangs on outcome of Prop. 2½ override vote
-No open burning in Shrewsbury tomorrow
-Homeless man arrested for stealing beef jerky, chili and Snickers from Leominster Walmart
-Charlton selectmen approve dispatcher hire, recognize 26-year D.P.W. veteran
-Brookfield Select Board vote fails; questions emerge over use of Vice Chair title
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Author Jose Enrique Delmonte Soñé, Alton Brown and more
-Quench your "Jurassic Quest" at dinosaur-themed park
-Acclaimed guitarist Aaron Larget-Caplan to give free concert to celebrate the the nation's 250th in Southbridge
-Celebrate Patriots’ Day at these popular events
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1367 (30:00): Rob Bellamy, Theo Lawrence and more
>OPINION: Ray Mariano: The assault on women's rights in America
-Brian Nelson Laurel cartoon on Worcester April school vacation
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 489 (26:37): Eric Alper, MD
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:54): 5 big issues Worcester is talking about right now
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former owner of Edgemere Diner and Route 20 Pizza
>SPORTS: NFL not investigating Mike Vrabel's behavior with reporter Dianna Russini
-Russini mounts daring rescue of elderly man, dog
-Celtics-76ers predictions roundup
-Bruins-Sabres predictions roundup
-Red Sox lose to Detroit, 4-1
-Dodgers reportedly plan to call up Millbury's Ryan Ward
-Holy Cross women's lacrosse team knocks off No. 17 Loyola, 14-9
-Holy Cross men's rowing posts 3 wins on Senior Day
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Nashville, 2-1
-Railers beat Thunder, 3-2
>NATIONAL: Iran says it has closed Strait of Hormuz again
-Mom of 3 accused of helping husband run prostitution ring catering to cops out of family home
-Tragic: 4 teens arrested for allegedly kidnapping former classmate, torturing him over girlfriend dispute
>NEW ENGLAND: Paul Revere's midnight ride is reenacted (2:39)
-Fatal Lexington police shooting under investigation
-Mass. high school employee found dead amid investigation into "sexualized" TikTok video
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross freshman Trevor Smith explores passion for photography
-From marine science to the M.I.S.E. Program: A S.T.E.M. educator’s journey
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 U.S. tourist attractions with the longest lines
-Do you really have to check out of a hotel?
>BUSINESS: How North Carolina beat Mass. on jobs
-How does average hourly pay in Mass. compare to other states? See data
-Magic retirement number hits $1.46 million — half of Americans unprepared
>HEALTH: Can your zip code impact your heart health? (2:38)
-Doctors link air pollution to sinus infections and chronic congestion (2:23). Article
>SHOPPING: Bissell recalls 1.7 million steam cleaners over burn risk
>TV/STREAMING: Bravo pauses "The Real Housewives of Miami" amid low ratings
>MOVIES: "Violent Night 2" trailer introduces Kristen Bell as Mrs. Claus
>CELEBRITY: Christina Applegate hospitalized amid M.S. battle: Report
-Natalie Portman is pregnant with baby No. 3, her first with partner Tanguy Destable
>ANIMALS: Cat cries for hours under dumpster. What happened next (2:00)
>HISTORY: 20 years later: How Mass. health care reform changed access
>GOOD NEWS: How a 10-year-old boy's birthday wish demonstrates acceptance and love (2:33)
-Meanwhile, in San Francisco, sea lion wanders inland to neighborhood
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