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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: High of 88, possibility of strong thunderstorms
+1:00: It's Saturday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+1:00: Councilor warns of possible redistricting tweaks
+1:00: Foley brothers retiring from Worcester Diocese
-Worcester honors Bob Cousy with statue outside DCU Center
*Total coverage: Channel 4 (:57); Channel 5 (1:12); Channel 7, Channel 10; T&G; Spectrum News 1, College of the Holy Cross
*Video (1:33:31). Gallery (18 photos)
*Why is Cousy known as "Houdini of the Hardwood?" Check this out (14:02)
-More trouble for Wormtown Brewery as former employees consider legal action
-Motorcycle crash in Grafton cemetery leaves rider hurt
-5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
-Worcester delays sidewalk project following public outcry regarding tree removal
-Worcester police and fire to address use of illegal fireworks in city
-Mulcahy Field renovations expected to be completed by end of summer
-Veterans Inc. hosts 16th annual Stand Down to support veterans, families
-Worcester's Main South awarded $60,000 for wayfinding, storefront upgrades
-Clive McFarlane (WoostaChat): Self-reliance in communities of color
-WICN to hold vinyl record sale 9 a.m.-2 p.m. today
-Artist Spotlight: Doreen Connors
-Bridge repair to limit traffic on Mass Pike next 8 weekends
-ICYMI: Worcester police seek assistance locating 2 missing teens
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news, including columns by Ray Mariano, Winston Wiley, and more
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music & Live Streaming List for Saturday
-New for Father's Day: Roses for Father's Day, by Wachusett Wine and Spirits (37:50)
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Beer garden opens at Houlden Farm in North Grafton
-Group of residents open an anti-racism library in Shrewsbury
-Drone video: Over Dorothy Pond in Millbury (3:29)
-Drone video: Sunset over Clinton (:31)
-Bravehearts extent win streak. Next home game at 6:30 p.m. Saturday. Buy tickets
-Contest! Enter to win 2 tickets to a WooSox home game, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Worcester gymnast excited about a shot at the Olympic stage
-Mass. Pirates lineman signs NFL contract with Chargers
-Cars: Get a worry free car for summer vacation at Bertera Nissan (4:47)
-Fuller RV Rental & Sales: Act now to secure your summer RV rental (10:24)
-New England: Mass. has "terrifying" blood shortage not seen for decades, officials say
-National: Federal holiday pressures companies to give Juneteenth off
-History: Painting of Elm Park, early 1900s
-Food: REC Worcester's farmers market is back for the summer
-Shopping: Amazon Prime Day starts soon. These are the top deals so far
-TV/Streaming: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
-Health: Poor sleep linked to dementia and early death, study finds
-Celebrity: "SNL" stars recall "awful" fight between Bill Murray and Chevy Chase
-Animals: Humongous prehistoric rhino was the biggest land mammal to walk the Earth
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Fundraiser started for Oklahoma man who walks 17 miles for work
-Meanwhile, at Waffle House, fantasy football loser sentenced to 24 hours of eating waffles
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-Worcester reports 30 new infections, announces vaccine site at Mercantile Center will close July 2
-ICYMI: Updated cases for every city and town in Central Mass.
-U.S. reaches milestone of 300 million vaccine shots in 150 days
-The U.S. must vaccinate most of the country by winter to avoid more variants, expert says
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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