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In The News
-Latest weather: Sunny, high of 70 to 75 today in Worcester
-"We could've been back to work by now": Day of solidarity for striking nurses at St. V's
-Affordable housing advocates in Worcester want innovation, action
-Rosalie Tirella: Worcester’s homeless scattered throughout the city because city has no PIP
-Construction on Crompton Park Skatepark will begin in next few weeks
-City tests out device to map road conditions, assess potholes at Hope Cemetery
-ICYMI: Worcester's newest apartments set to open in 125-year-old downtown building. Top price: $3,600 per month
-Breen's Cafe steak and cheese trending after flurry of Facebook posts
-Central Mass restaurants face paper, plastic and food shortages
-5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
-Five Things to Do: Tyra Penn, Clock Out and more ...
-Homes: See the latest 5 foreclosed homes in Worcester
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Sunday
-Here's what Worcester's 2021 municipal election ballot will look like
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-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Clinton has been quietly evolving
-Channel 5's "Chronicle" visits the Wachusett Reservoir dam
-Man wanted for breaking into Sturbridge gas station, stealing money
-Northborough nonprofit helping kids gain access to books
-Marlborough land near industrial developments sells for $2.1 million
-Blackstone Valley Tech Practical Nursing program ranked #3 in Massachusetts
-Sports: Here's what Bill Belichick thinks about former Assumption star Deonte Harris (4:32)
-Former Assumption player Brian Kelly became the winningest coach in Notre Dame history
-Holy Cross football romps to 45-15 victory over Monmouth
-Worcester Country Club makes the cut as Sports Illustrated unveils all-time Ryder Cup rankings
-WooSox beat Rochester, 3-1
-Grand Finale for WooSox ’21 at Polar Park
-Enter to win a Patriots hoodie courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Cars: It's still summer at Bertera Nissan (3:03)
-RV rentals and sales, including at Fuller RV in Boylston, are shaking up the travel industry
-National: At least 3 people are dead after an Amtrak train derailed in Montana
-New England: Man struck, killed by truck on Cape Cod
-Tragic: Mom, 2-year-old child fall to their deaths at San Diego's Petco Park
-Business: APDerm opening 31st location, in Worcester
-Food: Nearly 223,000 pounds of ready-to-eat salad products recalled
-Massachusetts ranks 10th in study of most caffeinated states
-Colleges: New podcast examines how Clarkies have persevered in a COVID world
-UMass Medical School Research-Based Career Fair is September 29th
-Animals: Guy tries to befriend a stray cat for over a year (3:16)
-Shopping/Deals: Groupon for "Escape To Margaritaville" at the Hanover
-TV/Streaming: New on Disney+ in October
-Movies: Here's the old but new cast of the Soprano's movie "The Many Saints of Newark" (3:12)
-Celebrity: Celeb chef and Clark grad Padma Lakshmi responds to "Top Chef" criticisms after production begins in Texas
-History: $3 bill from Worcester County Bank
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Woman with fitting name feeds linemen after hurricane (2:58)
-Meanwhile, in Maine, woman wanting to spend more time with boyfriend calls in bomb threats to his workplace, officials say
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-Mass. health officials announce how eligible residents can access Pfizer booster shots
-ICYMI: Some Worcester parents shocked only 40% of middle school students got vaccine
-Parent group criticizes lack of "consistent" approach to COVID in Mass. schools
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 56 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester Art Museum discrimination lawsuit has been dismissed
-Worcester Housing Authority looking to relocate Lakeside residents
-Worcester pastor commemorates the 109th anniversary of Armenian Genocide
-Worcester Facebook groups support the local community with resources
-Worcester woman arrested after multi-agency investigation
-New Worcester Police Department gun unit targets repeat offenders, strengthens penalties
-Central Mass. unemployment rates drop in March
-First Worcester Miyawaki forest planting targets library lot
-Sturbridge's Robin Lataille still hoping for second kidney transplant after being taken off the list
-Radio Worcester (16:55): Mayor Petty discusses Worcester Public Schools, M.B.T.A. boost and Heart to Hub express
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (45:58): City violence and upcoming State of the City address
-ICYMI: Planned Downtown Worcester restaurant may lose licenses
-See Worcester job, income, population changes over 30 years
-Judge orders prosecutor to turn over documents in Turtleboy case
-Ride-share drivers rally in Worcester to support contractor work, benefits
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Attorney General gives Holden until December to comply with M.B.T.A. law
-Lamoureux Ford salutes the UConn Huskies (:54)
-Wachusett names new principal
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Northbridge company settles wage violations for $190,000
-Sutton Historical Society to host presentation on metal detecting
-Community Harvest Project Plantapalooza begins May 2nd
-Houghton hosts Community Reading Day
-Nashoba opens some slots for School Choice
-Will Harper harvests F.F.A. Agribusiness award
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Singer Cara Brindisi wants to talk
-TODAY! "Beyond the Frames: A Musical Celebration" set for Mechanics Hall
-Screen Time: Remembering Clinton's Bewitching star, Agnes Moorehead
-Gardening Central Mass.: Spring ephemerals a great start to the season
-Sarah Connell Sanders: A few spring things to fling yourself into family fun
-Last Call: Fred Gerhard, poet
-Manny Jae Media (28:06): Manny and City Manager Eric Batista
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 200 (27:20): Peter Panagiotou, Pay It Forward Card Shows
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 32 (28:51): Sidnee Cox, Part 2
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime area lawyer
>SPORTS: Bruins beat Toronto, 4-2
-Celtics lose to Miami, 111-101
-Red Sox beat Cleveland, 8-0
-Bill Belichick joining ESPN's "Monday Night Football with Peyton and Eli"
-Holy Cross 'Sader Stories (31:03): Get to know field hockey coach Lindsay Jackson
-'Saders in 60 (1:00)
-The “210 Awards” for the Worcester Railers 2023-2024 season (Part 1)
>CARS: Bertera has the all-star team to help you find your next Nissan car or truck (:39)
-Hyundai recalls Genesis vehicles for crash risk
>NATIONAL: Fluoride being removed from water systems in more U.S. communities
-Universal Studios tram accident injures 15
-Tragic: Tourist plunges to her death into active volcano while posing for photo
>NEW ENGLAND: Final jury seated in Karen Read murder trial (2:01)
-State revenues are up from last year, but budget concerns linger
>COLLEGES: WPI shows introverts how to succeed in college, work
-Anna Maria AMCAST (28:35): Revive, a recovery community outreach program
-Deadline for Mass. students to get college aid moved amid F.A.F.S.A. problems
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The calmest cities in the world
>BUSINESS: The number of Americans applying for jobless benefits holds steady
-LPL Research: The ever-changing market narrative
-Mass. surpasses $6 billion in cannabis sales as unofficial 4/20 holiday breaks singe-day sale record
>SHOPPING: Birch Alley leaves Canal District, moves to Manchaug
>HOMES: Climbing prices, declining sales of Central Mass. homes largely continue in March
>HEALTH: Does working out before bed affect sleep? Experts explain
-3.6 million Medicare enrollees may now be eligible for Wegovy coverage
>FOOD: Public health alert for ground beef over possible E. coli contamination
>TV/STREAMING: "The Office" follow-up will star Domhnall Gleeson and "White Lotus" star Sabrina Impacciatore: Report
>MOVIES: Toy Story 5, next Star Wars movie set release dates
>CELEBRITY: Morgan Wallen breaks silence on Nashville arrest: "I'm not proud of my behavior"
>ANIMALS: Heartbroken dog reunited with her puppies after fiend abandons mom, sells babies in parking lot
>HISTORY: Former Post Office in Worcester
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Drummer celebrates 100th birthday playing with his band (:47)
-Meanwhile, in Scotland, reported armed man at train station was "Star Wars" stormtrooper
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