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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
+6:00: Dead sex offender ID'd as suspect in murder of Molly Bish 21 years ago
+6:00: Worcester Public Schools end of year parent/guardian surveys are available
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - June 3
+Noon: Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor's Live & Streaming Music List
+Noon: "Heavy Metal Parking Lot" to take over Ralph’s Rock Diner
+Noon: Last Call with Stephanie Benenson, immersive installation artist
+Noon: Enter to win 4 tickets to the Mass. Pirates, courtesy of Radio Worcester
-77-year-old man shot, another man injured after fight with dirt bike riders in Worcester (2:10)
-Worcester investment advisor charged with fraud, misappropriating $2.8 million
-Worcester man arrested for firearm after traffic crash
-Restaurant sales are back to 2019 levels in Mass.
-Food: Celebrate National Donut Day with free donut from Dunkin'
-Worcester native Katie Benison honored as Hometown Hero for helping people with ALS
-Nurses strike at St. V's is in 13th week
-See which Worcester City Council candidates ended May with most cash
-Radio Worcester's Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Joe Petty (13:53): Memorial Day, school resource officers, parking and more
-Worcester City Council Finance Committee approves school, DPW, library budgets
-Internationally recognized scholar named inaugural dean of The Global School at WPI
-Worcester among 2021's 50 worst places for a "staycation"
-SeltzerTime Podcast #122 (56:33): Memory Lame
-First Person: "Community means to listen and to love"
-ICYMI: Worcester businesses worried Polar Park at full capacity may hurt sales, limit available parking
-Reminder: Trash and recycling in Worcester will be delayed one day because of holiday
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news, including rise in home schooling, and more
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Grafton Farmers Market returns June 16
-Water to be shut off today in Shrewsbury neighborhood
-Charlton may see a massive Amazon warehouse by 2022 that would add 1,000-plus jobs, company says
-Truck consumed by flames on Mass Pike in Millbury
-State Sen., State Rep. push legislation to preserve Rutland Prison Camp
-Bravehearts beat Nashua, 11-2. Next home game June 8. Buy tickets
-WooSox set attendance record in 18-5 loss
-Contest! Enter to win 2 tickets to a WooSox home game, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Stories of misogyny, harassment in craft beer spur reckoning
-New: Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whiskey Wednesday (29:18): Dewar's Smooth Lineup
-Shopping: 14 best early Amazon Prime Day 2021 deals to shop now
-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 open houses coming up in Worcester
-Tribute: Worcester Public Schools teacher of 34 years passes away
-History: Institute Park, Worcester, 1922
-Animals: Mama goose in Barre protects goslings, leads them to safety
-TV/Streaming: HBO Max with ads launches
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Judge in Michigan swears in a lawyer who was once a drug dealer in his courtroom
-Meanwhile, in Florida, man invokes 'stand your ground' after killing unarmed iguana
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: Can aspirin blunt vaccine effectiveness?
+Noon: Central Mass. parents call for removal of masks in schools
+Noon: Do I need to get tested if I'm vaccinated?
-Get vaccinated at Market Basket, earn a $25 gift card (:38)
-Worcester doctor says there's nothing wrong with staying cautious post-pandemic
-COVID-19 memorial in Grafton going strong over a year later
-With COVID restrictions lifted, Shrewsbury Town Hall reopens
-RMV continues many COVID-19 initiatives into June
-Free testing on Thursday in Worcester
-ICYMI: WooSox to offer 1-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccinations and free ticket to fans 18 and older during homestand
-Mass. officials announce 100 new cases and 3 deaths with a positivity rate of .7 percent
-Free beer: Latest vaccine incentive for "Month of Action"
-With availability increasing, which vaccine is best for you?
-Mixing vaccine brands is OK, Canada says
-At the office: Employees are quitting instead of giving up working from home
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:43). High of 70 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Hudson man accused of killing grandmother with skateboard
+Noon: 10 Worcester properties near WPI listed for $9.9 million
+Noon: Worcester residents defy city chicken ban as backyard flocks grow
+Noon: When does the Jewish holiday of Passover start, end?
+Noon: Splendid Torch to perform for Club 321 at Mechanics Hall
+Noon: Last Call: Anne O'Connor, historian and author
+Noon: Dunkin' giving away 1,000,001 free coffees today (:28)
-Woman shot on Millbury Street in Worcester, suspect in custody (2:10). Article
-Worcester man killed in Boston hit-and-run
-Police investigate deadly crash in Charlton (2:16). Article
-Car burned to crisp: Millbury High senior had good excuse for tardiness
-Worcester’s "A Better Life" housing program helps break generational poverty by promoting self-sufficiency
-139-unit Worcester housing project faces setback as developer requests extension
-After 10 years and $16 million raised, Creative Hub Worcester center to open in April
-Worcester councilor seeks 911 info as city faces major mental health lawsuit
-Radio Worcester (25:27): Why Sen. Robyn Kennedy says the legislature audit may face a constitutional challenge
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant closed today for private event
-ICYMI: Tractor-trailer fire on I-290 in Worcester snarls Tuesday morning commute (:35). Article
-Worcester man gets 30 years in prison for sexually exploiting 3 young girls
-Police warn of rash of "smash & grabs" at trail parking lots
-Walmart warehouse, in former Sam's Club off Route 146, closing
-Street sweeping begins in Worcester on April 6th
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Fundraiser to support staff of 122 Diner
-Message from 122 Diner after last week's crash
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Body cam video captures dramatic chase through Webster neighborhood (:46). Article
-Oxford town manager who recently resigned is suing town
-First Student, Teamsters avert looming school bus strike
-Spencer selectmen authorize Proposition 2½ override questions be placed on ballot
-Police searching for driver who allegedly caused serious 4-car crash in Clinton
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Hanover Theatre announces 7-show 2026-27 Broadway Series
-Listen Up: Good Sleepy at home base with new album
-Rush debuts new drummer at Canada’s JUNO Awards
-50 years of Steve Miller Band’s "Fly Like An Eagle" celebrated with limited-edition picture disc
>OPINION: Sarah Connell Sanders: Retired teacher Velah Mary Hazard turns 100, saw history unfold
-Tom Marino: Worcester councilor seeks 911 mental health response info
-Janice Harvey: No Kings rally at Institute Park puts age in perspective
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:13): Does Worcester’s Human Rights Commission have any real power?
-Unity Radio's Future Focus (58:58): District 2 City Councilor Robert Bilotta, District A School Committee member Molly McCullough
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who delayed her retirement into her 70s
>SPORTS: Patriots set for HBO’s "Hard Knocks" next year
-Mike Vrabel shares notable Patriots updates at NFL League Meeting
-Celtics’ best and worst first-round matchups
-Bruins beat Dallas, 6-3
-Red Sox lose to Houston, 9-2
-Bravehearts' June 3rd Baseball in Education game is sold out
-Holy Cross football 2026 season tickets on sale now
-Railers, Islanders partnership may be nearing end
-UConn wins would mean furniture jackpot at Jordan's (2:10)
-U.S. men's soccer team loses to Portugal, 2-0
>NATIONAL: Excitement builds for Artemis II mission around the moon (2:23)
-Nancy Guthrie's Arizona home left eerily untouched and in "immaculate" condition after abduction: report
-Tragic: Student killed himself after shooting teacher at top high school
>NEW ENGLAND: Housekeeper assaulted, tied up in "horrendous" home invasion (1:05)
-M.B.T.A. announces free Fridays, half‑price commuter rail passes for summer (1:06)
>COLLEGES: 4 finalists in running to take over as chancellor at UMass Medical School
-Anna Maria AMCAT Recap – Winter Edition
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 10 worst U.S. cities for seasonal allergies
-Best Amazon travel deals: Luggage, pillows, adapters, portable tech
>BUSINESS: You could be getting a bigger-than-normal refund. Here’s why (2:37)
-LPL Financial Research: Earnings likely to grow double digits again; will markets care?
-Worcester hospice care provider names new C.E.O.
>HEALTH: Diabetes warning signs and risks in women
-Hims customized weight loss plans, GLP-1 plans and meal replacements
>HOMES: Mass. home sales down more than 10% to start 2026
>FOOD: The scientific reason soda tastes better in a can
>TV/STREAMING: Yellowstone's Mo Brings Plenty floored Monica got killed off on "Marshals"
-Rip, Beth's "Yellowstone" spinoff "Dutton Ranch" gets first trailer — and a premiere date
>MOVIES: "The Housemaid" sequel with Sydney Sweeney, Kirsten Dunst gets release
>CELEBRITY: Tiger Woods breaks silence after D.U.I. arrest following car crash
-Sydney Sweeney wears sheer lingerie to the theater in sizzling Syrn video
>ANIMALS: Confused Husky puppy learns how to be a dog (3:21)
>HISTORY: Lincoln Square in Worcester, circa 1926
>GOOD NEWS: Newlywed fan wins $20,000 after hitting half-court shot
-Meanwhile, in Michigan, woman makes daring escape from cops by slipping through police car window
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