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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Another pleasant day, high of 79 in Worcester
-Police seek at-risk 40-year-old man in Worcester
-"Here as long as it takes': Community activists march, rally with striking Saint Vincent nurses
-Clear skies, full bellies as Worcester Food Truck Throwdown returns to Beaver Brook Park
-Hotels, travel industry making a recovery in Central Massachusetts
-Zero tolerance for violence towards lifeguards in Worcester, city says
-New scam has folks paying fee, showing up at Worcester County Jail gate for DNA testing
-Want to feel like a kid? The School Yahd Bar will help you do that
-5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
-Food (brought to you by Flashfood): Less money on groceries = more for your family. Get fresh food for a fraction of the cost, and spend your savings on stuff the kids will love
-LIFT opens new, 15-bed shelter for women leaving sex work
-Gov. Baker assures "programs in place" as eviction moratorium ends
-Earlier: "A time bomb ticking": An estimated 12,765 rental households in Worcester County are behind in rent as eviction moratorium comes to an end
-Here’s every restaurant offering 3 meals for $25.21 at Worcester Restaurant Week
-ICYMI: Worcester restaurant's move to Shrewsbury Street is delayed
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Sunday
-Wachusett Wine & Spirits offers Rebel Bourbon from its single-barrel program
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Westborough’s Hollywood Salvage has movie memorabilia you can own (2:38)
-Investigation underway after bus gets stuck while making turn in Charlton
-Hardwick's Lone Birch Blossoms offers pick-your-own bouquet at field of flowers
-4 homers not enough for Bravehearts. Next home game 4 p.m. today. Buy tickets
-Holden's LJ Keevan more than holds his own in Bravehearts' bullpen
-Free hat, ticket to Bravehearts game with vaccination card
-Full house watches Chris Sale win in WooSox' 4-2 victory
-Mass. Pirates now 8-3 after win over Spokane in double overtime
-Former Doherty star talks about goals for NFL training camp
-Former St. John's star Ron Darling in Mets' Hall of Fame
-At the office: Worker pay rises strongly as businesses fight to fill jobs
-Cars: Great Savings right now at Bertera Nissan in Auburn (4:12)
-RV rentals and sales, including at Fuller RV in Boylston, are shaking up the travel industry
-Homes: 5 Worcester foreclosures up for sale
-Health: More exercise could help your sleep problems, according to new research
-Animals: MSPCA, Northeast Animal Shelter waive adoption fees for small pets this weekend
-Shopping: Supply shortages continue. Here's the latest list of things that are hard to find
-History: Worcester State Hospital: 1833-Present (55:06)
-TV/Streaming: A new Mary Tyler Moore documentary is coming to TV
-Celebrity: Dolly Parton supported black neighborhood with Whitney Houston royalties
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): North Carolina Walmart cashier sings to customers to uplift them
-Meanwhile, in Thailand, monkey gangs return to terrorize streets
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-“This is a tricky virus": Dr. Robert Finberg on breakthrough cases and ongoing clinical trials at UMass Medical School
-Some fully vaccinated should wear masks indoors, Mass. DPH says
-Upcoming vaccination clinics in Worcester
-For some, pandemic presented opportunities for city employment
-ICYMI: Worcester sees more than 100 new cases in a week for first time since May
-Am I going to need a booster shot?
-Florida breaks record with more than 21,000 new cases
-Surge amongst the unvaccinated just beginning, experts warn
-Some hospitals seeing record numbers of children with COVID-19
-Tragic: In 5 days, Florida woman loses her mother, grandmother and fiancé to COVID-19
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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