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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
+6:00: Worcester has paid $4 million to settle police suits since 2010: Records
+6:00: Concrete barriers are now on the menu at this Grafton restaurant
+6:00: Shooting in Northborough
+2:00: Officials ID man shot, killed after driving SUV into Leicester police station
+2:00: Help Kalie represent Worcester as the 2021 Maxim Cover Girl
+2:00: This Week’s Roadwork in Worcester – Week of May 10
+2:00: Drone video above Wachusett Reservoir in Clinton (12:24)
-Father of 4 shot and killed on Chandler St. on Saturday worked tirelessly 'during worst of pandemic'
-Leicester police fatally shoot man who repeatedly rammed doors of police station with SUV, pointed what appeared to be rifle at officers, police say (1:55). Article
-Worcester District Attorney Joseph Early and Leicester police discuss incident (6:44)
-Additional coverage: ABC News, T&G, Channel 4 (2:02), Channel 25, Channel 7, MassLive
-Mother-daughter nurses strike at Saint Vincent Hospital
-5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - May 10
-The (unflattering) View from Providence: Polar Park is underwhelming at $160 million
-CMHA Virtual Walk for the Homeless 2021 (9:54)
-Song of the Week: Ghost of the Machine takes off with 'Burkina Faso'
-Worcester Center for Crafts forging its presence in the community
-ICYMI: Shrewsbury policeman's killer dies in prison infirmary
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news, including Abby's House, design review board, Canal District, and more
-John DiPietro's "Worcester's Neighborhoods" Episode 7 (5:39): West Boylston Street
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor's Live & Streaming Music List
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 2 hospitalized after crash in Holden
-Auburn Historical Museum unveils Winfried P. Sommerfeld photography exhibit
-4 hits for WooSox in 4-1 loss
-Bennifield powers Mass. Pirates to win
-Shopping: State will no longer require ‘senior hours’ for 60+ shoppers
-National: 7 killed in apparent murder-suicide at Colorado birthday party
-Cars: Warmer Weather Means Hot Pricing at Bertera Nissan, says Mike Demers (5:05)
-Fuller RV Rental & Sales: Act now to secure your summer RV rental (10:24)
-Homes: 5 new Worcester homes for sale
-History: Historical photograph of Bancroft Tower
-Animals: Mother duck leads ducklings through elementary school in Minnesota
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Woman spends Mother's Day dropping off gift bags to single moms in shelters
-Meanwhile, company looking to pay 5 people $1,500 each to take naps
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: Free walk-in vaccine clinic Wednesday at The Boys & Girls Club in Worcester
+6:00: Cases are falling in 30 states with a third of Americans fully vaccinated
+6:00: How much risk for unvaccinated children?
+2:00: Here's when we could see cases and deaths decrease
+2:00: It may be time to relax indoor face mask mandates, Dr. Fauci says
-Walk-ins welcome at 6 of 7 state mass vaccination sites
-Massachusetts expands reopening with more fans at stadiums, return of amusement parks, road races
-Dr. Fauci says wearing masks may eventually become 'seasonal'
-ICYMI: Clark to hold vaccination clinic on May 11
-Mass. officials announce 655 new cases and 6 deaths with a positivity rate of 1.2 percent
-Scientists worry next flu season could be a bad one
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 81 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: M.O.A.D. to host African Festival in Worcester August 1st (6:28)
+6:00: Latest "Walking Dead" premieres this weekend, with strong touch of Worcester
+6:00: Worcesteria: A tale of 2 murals at site of the former Dive Bar
+6:00: Bill Ballou on baseball
+Noon: Bus drivers want out of Worcester teachers union. Here's why
+Noon: Worcester human rights commissioner quits over police review decision
+Noon: Crazy stats from Red Sox’ miraculous 20-game turnaround
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing teen girl
-UMass Memorial increases planned Community Healthlink layoffs to 231
-Worcester’s Washington Square to be site for demolition, new apartments
-Mass. House approves carveout allowing for Worcester Red Sox players to not be subject to state wage laws
-Former UMass Medical School student and cancer survivor in seventh Pan-Mass Challenge (2:53)
-UMass Memorial Health opens convenient new family medicine facility at White City
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Radio Worcester (26:14): State Sen. Robyn Kennedy on budget, child welfare reform, housing costs, I.C.E.
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (4:59)
-Worcester bistro closed until August 3rd
-Worcester bakery closed until August 5th
-ICYMI: Worcester city manager nixes Research Bureau bid for police civilian review board
-Another pedestrian crash in Worcester renews push for safety improvements
-Massport announces record year for Worcester Regional Airport
-City backs 4 affordable housing developments
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Senior Center closed through the end of July
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Victor Catacchio has been making cars look like new for 43 years
-Leominster man arrested after police find him passed out behind the wheel with fentanyl
-Crews install modular bridge spanning French River between Dudley and Webster
-Road closure today and tomorrow in Shrewsbury
-Spencer Summer Concert Series returns to Powder Mill Park
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: EcoTarium honors U.N. environmental leader with its highest conservation award
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1385 (30:00): Gina Alice, Captains of Entropy and more
>OPINION: Tom Marino: When Worcester chose the bailout over the Constitution
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. 168 (29:48): Ed Gardella, Part 2
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (37:57): I.C.E. shooting in Maine, claims on election integrity
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester business owner who passed away at 44
>SPORTS: Drake Maye-A.J. Brown connection among storylines to watch as training camp opens (11:25)
-Red Sox beat Rays, 6-5, for 14th straight win
-'Sader Stories (2:20): Kaitlyn Flanagan, Crusader of the Year
-7 Bravehearts heading to Futures League All-Star Game (1:29)
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts enter All-Star break in the thick of playoff chase
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>CARS: Best used cars for teen drivers, according to Consumer Reports
>NATIONAL: 3 more U.S. servicemembers killed in war in Iran (2:03)
-Disney World guest, 54, died on iconic ride after suffering heart emergency
-Tragic: 5 die after people jump into river trying to save someone in the water
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (1:27): Jury selection resumes after 5 seated
-Pamela Smart seeks new trial for 1990 murder of husband (3:22)
-Teacher and coach charged with O.U.I. and child endangerment
>COLLEGES: Clark's century-old Economic Geography sees jump in citation rankings
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 5 most expensive states to visit in 2026
-This Conn. amusement park was named most affordable in the U.S. (1:01)
>BUSINESS: Shrewsbury commercial landscaper acquired by New Jersey firm
-LPL Financial Research: China holds keys to post-war oil prices
-Shocking amount of Gen Z employees pretend to be productive at work: survey
>SHOPPING: Dollar Tree installs price scanners for surprising reason
>HOMES: Consumer Reports: Guest WiFi network can boost privacy, speed
>HEALTH: Humanoid robots complete historic surgery
-How many cups of coffee are safe to drink per day? (1:53)
>FOOD: Cyclospora outbreak: Taylor Farms test update, food safety (7:52)
-Mass. lettuce farm says its crop safe amid cyclospora fears (1:49). Article
>TV/STREAMING: Shocked Geena Davis addresses Netflix canceling "The Boroughs"
>MOVIES: "The Odyssey" reviews roundup: What critics are saying
>CELEBRITY: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s pals reveal new wedding details
-Brenda Fricker, "My Left Foot" Oscar-winning actress, dies at 81
>ANIMALS: Stray orange cat chooses his family and fits right in (1:44)
>HISTORY: These discoveries reshaped what historians knew about America's Founding Fathers
>GOOD NEWS: Cape Cod farm offers 20 years of opportunity for adults with disabilities (1:33). Article
-Meanwhile, in Idaho, man balances 195 rolls of toilet paper on his head for 30 seconds
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