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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:26). High of 67 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Wormtown Brewery to be sold to Jack's Abby
-Local ice cream shops open for the season
-GBH reporters raced from Worcester to Boston. What they learned (7:29). Article
-Worcester bakery closed until May 8th
-TODAY! Seventh annual Latin American Business Expo to be held at DCU Center
-TODAY! Public invited to planting for Worcester's first Miyawaki forest
-Shrewsbury Street Italian Heritage Parade Committee meeting May 6th
-Armenian Remembrance Day observed at Church of Our Savior in Worcester
-Judge rules Mass. law on "equity theft" is unconstitutional (2:12). Article
-Judge rules Turtleboy blogger can attend Karen Read murder trial
-Man arrested after crashing into Clinton home
-The Faces of Worcester: Lorna R. Ellis, Seamstress and clothing store business owner
>DINING OUT: New restaurant planned at former Zorba's Taverna on Stafford Street
-ICYMI: Passenger numbers continue to soar at Worcester Regional Airport after record 2023 year
-M.B.T.A. announces return of morning Worcester-to-Boston express train
-Isaiah Disla, 16 at time of killing, to be tried as adult in Worcester
-Worcester rentals: Forbes ranks market third-worst in U.S. Here's why
-"Goodbye Doherty!" Doherty Memorial High School Reunion (1:29)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): TODAY! Spring composting 8 to 2:30 Saturday
-Lamoureux Ford salutes the UConn Huskies (:54)
-Attorney General gives Holden until December to comply with M.B.T.A. law
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): TODAY! Arbor Day celebration Saturday in Shrewsbury
-TODAY! Drug Take Back Day Saturday in Leicester, Shrewsbury
-TODAY! Traffic advisory in Leicester for annual Earth Day cleanup Saturday
-TODAY! Townwide yard sale in Rutland 8-2 Saturday
-Chris Naff recaps his tenure on the Millbury Board of Selectmen
-Holistic health in high-stress professions: Q&A with Fitchburg officer David Gordon
-Unique bird sighting part of Birds of Rauscher program
-West Boylston police log April 15th to 21st
-Sutton Memorial Day ceremonies planned
-Clinton library project Q&A on May 9th
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
-TODAY! Midnight Motion rocks Redemption Rock taproom on Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Classical & jazz collide with Lark & Vignola in Worcester
-100FM The Pike (4:01): The Pike Breakdown Lane for April 26th
-David Macpherson: For decades, the View-Master was more than just "ancient V.R."
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: The Legacy of Maurice Bishop in Grenada
-WCCA-TV's Human Touch No. 83 (28:18): Immigration & Higher Education
-WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No. 913 (28:26): Earth Day 2024
-Manny Jae Media (37:32): Manny with Cherise Nadine, founder, Charcuterie by Cherise
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who worked at Denholm & McKay for many years
>SPORTS: Patriots select Washington receiver Ja’Lynn Polk with No. 37 pick in NFL Draft
-Patriots select offensive tackle Caedan Wallace with No. 68 pick
-Drake Maye introduced at Gillette Stadium, says he "can't wait" to play for Patriots (14:27)
-Bill Belichick let it rip at NFL Draft — and fans loved it
-Roger Goodell hints at 18-game NFL schedule, later Super Bowl
-Red Sox lose to Cubs, 7-1
-WooSox lose in Toledo, 4-3
-The 210 Awards for the Worcester Railers 2023-2024 season, Part 2
-Inaugural Spring Sizzler Pro/Am boxing event at Palladium June 1st
>CARS: Bertera has the all-star team to help you find your next Nissan car or truck (:39)
>NATIONAL: Weeks after $30 million L.A. heist, historic case remains unsolved
-Here's how to detox from your device
-Tragic: Girl opens lemonade stand to pay for mom's headstone (2:41)
>NEW ENGLAND: Billerica police officer dies after being struck by excavator
-State police lieutenant Daniel Griffin sentenced to 5 years in prison
>COLLEGES: Clark welcomes visitors from partner school in China
-Anna Maria AMCAST (30:39): Shay Savoie
-Assumption establishes scholarship program with community foundation
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The best private resort beaches in the U.S.
>BUSINESS: Mass. unemployment rate in March remained below national rate
-WPI professor and Ascend Elements co-founder to research new battery recycling tech for Boston firm
>SHOPPING: Shop these Amazon products with 50,000+ rave reviews
>HOMES: Boston’s median price for a single-family home is over $900,000
>HEALTH: Tick season is starting in Massachusetts. Here's what to know
-Ozempic allegedly causing embarrassing sexual side effect
>FOOD: Amazon debuts grocery delivery program for Prime members, SNAP recipients
>TV/STREAMING: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on demand — "Monkey Man," "Arthur the King" and more
>CELEBRITY: Victoria Beckham reunites with the Spice Girls for iconic singalong at 50th birthday party
>ANIMALS: "Vibrant and beloved ostrich" dies after swallowing zoo staffer's keys, zoo says
>HISTORY: Former Worcester police headquarters on Waldo Street, 1900
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 11 sets of twins graduating at same high school
-Meanwhile, in Whitman, 10-year-old boy gets himself stuck in chimney
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+Full-time and part-time positions at George's Coney Island
-Multiple positions with Holden D.P.W.
-Kitchen help at deadhorse hill
-Food runner at White Eagle
-Bussers, Food Runners & Hostesses at Holden diner
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In The News
>WEATHER: High of 71 today in Worcester (3:36)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+4:00: As Robert Stoddard slept, thieves made off with 9 valuable paintings, including recovered Avercamp
+4:00: Related: Stolen Dutch master painting back in Worcester after nearly 47 years — to be shown at Worcester Art Museum
+4:00: Man arrested after pursuit through Worcester Common
+4:00: WPI lays off 24 employees, citing rising costs and federal uncertainty
+4:00: Radio Worcester (9:25): At airport, 44 acre solar farm planned and American Eagle flights return
+4:00: Holy Cross baseball falls to North Carolina in NCAA regional tourney opener
+4:00: 210 Sports' Friday 4: Handshakes, USA Hockey, Touch the trophy, and Wienie racing
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: Table Hoppin': Bella Pizzeria brings Brazilian pizza to Worcester
+Noon: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand — "Fight or Flight," "The King of Kings" and more
-Counterfeit ticket scam leads to parents missing Worcester high school graduation
-Related: Worcester Technical High School graduation (1:23:13)
-Facing eviction, Worcester's Boston Market owner plans a rebranding instead
-Worcester police arrest suspect in connection with shooting near University Park
-D.O.J. retracts investigations of 8 police departments. What about Worcester?
-Renters find relief at Worcester legal clinic to clear their eviction records
-Providence & Worcester train derails in Rhode Island neighborhood
-W.R.T.A. adds new accessible vans to paratransit fleet
-Bullet found in parking lot of Auburn Middle School; school had been dismissed
-Traditional food and music on tap at Middle Eastern Festival
-100 FM The Pike (9:38): Middle Eastern Festival
-Mass. Attorney General issues guidance on rights during I.C.E. enforcement
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:00): Banned from City Hall — The boundaries of protest
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:22): Fallout from the State of the City protest
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Red Lobster menu changes — Under $20, hush puppies, Happy Hour deals
-ICYMI: Police investigating death of college student in Worcester
-Work begins on $120 million downtown Worcester housing development
-Vandal leaves offensive messages on sign outside Worcester middle school
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): June Among Friends senior newsletter
-Jazzed Up Duo 5:30 to 8:30 Saturday at Val's
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-May & June Senior Center events
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Joann Fabrics officially closes in Shrewsbury
-Join the inaugural Shrewsbury Pride 5K Run/Walk
-Struggling Quabbin Reservoir towns make public appeal for more state funding
-James Ettamarna, Christine Watkins will join Sutton Select Board
-West Boylston ballot features races, override
-New senior center director introduced in West Boylston
-Clinton Select Board restricts recycling center to residents only amid surge of use by outsiders
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: James Oliver Band, M'bolo, Jay Sully and more ...
-Shakira, Jason Aldean, Brooks & Dunn concerts at Fenway Park canceled after sources say staging fell apart (3:44). Article
-"American Idol" winner David Cook to headline annual Pet Rock Fest
-Summer@Music Worcester returns with 3 different concerts
-Worcester students eye "Origin" as part of ArtsWorcester Future Arts Workers
-WCCA-TV's Mayor's Forum No. 53 (28:26): Dr. Tasia Cerezo, Meryl's Safe Haven
-Unity Radio's Cannabis 101 (31:48)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who expanded his family's trucking business
>SPORTS: TODAY! What to know before Bravehearts Home Opener
-Bravehearts Opening Night giveaway. Next home game: 6:30 Today. Get tickets here
-Bravehearts fall to Starfires, 10-6
-Vrabel's vibes, Drake Maye's relationship with Josh McDaniels (6:47)
-Jordon Hudson's raunchy sexual innuendo from viral Bill Belichick getaway revealed
-Holy Cross baseball to face No. 1 North Carolina in Chapel Hill Regional
-Related: Crusaders celebrate resilient journey to NCAA Tournament
-WooSox beat RailRiders, 3-2
>CARS: Ford recalls more than 1 million vehicles due to rearview camera issue
>NATIONAL: Blatten, Switzerland buried following glacier collapse (2:13). Photos
-4-year-old Mexican girl faces deportation amid medical crisis
>TRAGIC: Teen dies from playing social media "tackle game"
>NEW ENGLAND: Major traffic trouble on the Mass. Pike begins today (2:07). Article
-Around 40 people arrested during I.C.E. operations on Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard
-Karen Read trial (21:07): The prosecution rested its case — our experts grade it
>COLLEGES: Celebrate the Holy Cross Class of 2025
-WPI graduate commencement (:27)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): What American tourists should know about "terrorism" threat in Italy
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. nonprofits snag portion of $6.7 million for small business training
-LPL Financial Research: Can earnings catch up to this stock market rally?
-Most employees would invite family or a friend on a work trip
>SHOPPING: Shoppers are exploiting retail return policies
>HEALTH: Mental health organizations in Mass. struggle with federal funding cuts (:57)
-Doctor on Hepatitis A after exposure warning issued at Mass. eatery (3:10)
>FOOD: Coke or Pepsi? Best-selling sodas in America in 2024 revealed
>TV/STREAMING: Worcester plays strong supporting role in episode of "The Walking Dead"
>MOVIES: Trailer for new Pete Davidson horror movie, "The Home" (1:58)
>CELEBRITY: Sarah Silverman reveals A-lister who saved her after "SNL" firing
>ANIMALS: Lonely puppy who wasn't moving slowly comes back to life (1:44)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Burke Square, Main and Ripley streets, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Woman's gas stop turns into 6-figure lottery win
-Meanwhile, in Utah, 7-year-old boy drove his little sister to get McDonald's
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>HELP WANTED
+Multiple positions, Nancy Chang Restaurant
+Police officers, town of Leicester
-Worcester Area Director (part-time), Matthew 25
-Part-time bartender, Patsie Dugan's
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