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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Mostly clear, high in upper 60s in Worcester today
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-Leicester man charged with trying to murder man in bed with his daughter
-Uxbridge girl hit by truck on way to school (1:24)
-After 74 years, beloved Worcester deli closing October 16th
-Worcester man to pay $549,480 in restitution for real estate scheme
-Worcester man faces federal charges for gun possession
-21-year-old Worcester man arrested for weapons, drugs
-Worcester City Councilor Moe Bergman proposes one time bonus
-Ray Mariano: District 1 City Council race is a rock fight. Who is the best choice?
-Five Things to Do: Coco Montoya, Eddie Pepitone, "An Israeli Love Story" and more
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): What does it mean to be Bottled in Bond?
-Cannabis farmer's market coming to Worcester
-Petitions started in support of Worcester Superintendent Maureen Binienda
-Traffic advisory in Worcester for charity bike ride on Saturday
-Radio Worcester's Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Petty (12:37)
-Tribute to recently deceased court officer who spent years on the road working for legendary rock bands
-ICYMI: Worcester property owner in housing court for failure to comply with fire safety order
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): No one injured in rollover crash in Leicester
-Leicester names Michael Dupuis town's first ever full-time fire chief
-Millbury Fire Department douses Route 20 blaze overnight
-National Guard to help drive students in Wachusett District
-Open House to be held at Saint John's (:30)
-Boylston names interim police chief
-Herd of cows gets loose in Holden neighborhood. Channel 10 coverage: Loose cattle "mooing and pooing"
-Old Sturbridge Village diversity director hits the ground running
-Recycle electronics, appliances Saturday at St. Philip’s Church in Grafton
-Sports: 5 former Celtics among 18 ex-NBA players charged in health care fraud scheme
-Saint John's to play Xaverian in football October 24th at Polar Park
-Wachusett coach Mike Dubzinski approaches milestone and more Gridbits for Week 5
-Holy Cross announces updated vaccination requirements for indoor event
-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
-Business: Rockland Trust opens 3rd Worcester branch
-U.S. jobless claims fall to 326,000, first drop in 4 weeks
-Colleges: Anna Maria students protest after reports of sexual violence on campus
-Alumni in tech fields advise, encourage Clark students about career paths
-National: Man kills fiancée, leaves body in Florida Walmart parking lot, police say
-New England: Officer shot 4 times in Brockton expected to survive; suspect dead after standoff (2:45)
-Traffic stop delays delivery of organ to Children’s Hospital patient
-Health: Public health officials concerned this flu season could be worse than normal
-Animals: Woman slowly becomes best friends with anxious wild horse (4:00)
-Shopping/Deals: The best Black Friday deals we know about
-TV/Streaming: "The Crown" Season 5 will premiere on Netflix in November 2022
-New on DVD: LeBron's squad takes the court in "Space Jam" update
-Celebrity: Bobby Flay is saying "ciao" to the Food Network
-History: Worcester's Armory, Women's Club Building and North High in the 1940s
-Homes: 5 open houses in Worcester
-Food: Wendy's is turning its Frosty into a cereal
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): World War II hero recognized days before 102nd birthday
-Meanwhile, in California, emergency crews launch rescue attempt for a mannequin on cliff
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New Classifieds (Help Wanted)
-Full-time administrative assistant in healthcare office in Worcester
-First shift and second shift warehouse associates, production associate, bulk truck loader in Worcester
-Multiple opportunities open at Imperial Distributors
-Insurance - Commercial Lines Account Executive in Worcester
-Insurance - Personal Lines Customer Service Representative in Worcester
-Front Desk Receptionist in Worcester
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-About 1,600 UMass Memorial Health employees are unvaccinated
-Booster shots for Moderna and J&J, vaccines for kids: Timeline of what's next
-COVID vax booster improves immune response of chemotherapy patients
-ICYMI: Worcester mask mandate right prescription, UMass Memorial president says
-Mass. officials report 1,532 new cases, 22 additional deaths
-Mass. schools report 1,918 cases among students in last week, 330 among staff
-Colorado woman who won't get vaccinated denied kidney transplant
-Is swelling normal after getting Pfizer booster?
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:38). High of 90 today in Worcester
-Worcester climate summary for May
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Clark University to lay off up to 30% of faculty, significantly restructure degree tracks amid financial strain
-Worcester, Cosenza reach settlement on $8 million jury award in evidence manipulation case
-Suspect in April 2024 Worcester killing, on the run for more than a year, held without bail
-3 men arrested in connection with University Park shooting in Worcester
-Worcester street renamed for boy who died in "One Chip Challenge" (2:04). Article
-Related: Video of ceremony (21:07)
-National burger chain opening first New England location in Worcester
-Central Mass. man now facing manslaughter charge in connection with brother’s shooting death
-Out to Lunch and Movies on the Common set for summer fun downtown
-Hidden waterfall flows back to life at Cascades Park in Worcester thanks to heavy spring rainfall (1:49)
-Grafton Job Corps searching for shelter for 30 homeless students
-Gerald Creamer Center Graduation (1:01:52)
-Aislinn Doyle: June 5th School Committee Meetings agenda preview
-This dog was found on Willard Ave. in Worcester
-DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): The last 24-hour diner: A Worcester staple stands alone
-ICYMI: UMass Memorial, 1,000 workers have a week to avoid strike
-Grand jury hearing evidence in death of Worcester state police trainee
-Worcester eatery seized by state because of unpaid taxes
-Worcester activist critical of city manager faces 1-year city hall ban
-Worcester father of 4-month-old deported after I.C.E. "violated his rights," attorney says
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Part of Doyle Road to be closed Wednesday
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): West Boylston override OK'd; Raj, Ashwell win for Select Board
-Governor Healey visits new Amazon fulfillment center in Charlton
-Pending Select Board vote, Shrewsbury trash bags may cost more this July
-Westborough-based hydropower firm to update its century-old facilities
-Webster man sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking
-Playground improvements are part of Grafton's long-term plan
-Blackstone Valley Tech competitors earn 46 SkillsUSA Medals
-City to Saddle Farm Trot 5K is June 21st
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Screen Time: Short film "Solus" wins big at Top Shorts Film Festival
-Sarah Connell Sanders: 3 days of "momfluencing" at Boston Calling
>OPINION: Jennifer Julien Gaskin: The art of making people uncomfortable
-Peter B-G Weller: Proposed state ed bill borders on digital surveillance
-Unity Radio's The Susanity Life (56:35): Bonnie Hope Dellerose, Renew Body Sequence
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a lifetime member of Hadassah who was married for 76 years
>SPORTS: Stefon Diggs "got the message" from Mike Vrabel after boat incident
-Red Sox lose to Angels, 4-3
-Bravehearts fall to Nashua, 4-3. Next home game: 6:30 Friday. Get tickets here
-Holy Cross announces "WooCru" as official student section name
-How Baylor Scheierman can earn larger Celtics role in second season
-Sox prospect Roman Anthony responds to backlash over Worcester laundry cart video
-WooSox beat Rochester, 6-5
-Mara leads Saint Paul back to Division 1 quarterfinals
>NATIONAL: Ukraine strikes Crimean Bridge with underwater explosives
>TRAGIC: 3 young sisters killed while visiting homeless dad, hunt is on for father
>NEW ENGLAND: Father found dead, search ongoing for missing daughter in Maine (:49). Article
-Milford student detained by I.C.E. awaiting upcoming court hearing in "terrible conditions" (3:43)
-Lawyer says Milford student in I.C.E. custody is here legally (:50). Article
-Karen Read trial (25:46): No mistrial over dog D.N.A., officer says evidence changed
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross grad Jango Janigian wants to take you on an adventure
-Decline of international students at Mass. universities having negative impact, expert says
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 tips every cruiser should follow
>BUSINESS: GBH layoffs to impact 45 employees
-LPL Financial Research: Tariffs and market volatility likely to stick
-101: Staying strong through workforce reductions
>HOMES: Heat pump demand is reaching new heights as customers seek government incentives before they disappear
>SHOPPING: Temu's daily U.S. users cut in half following end of tariff loophole
>HEALTH: How to beat the heat for better sleep
-How yoga can help improve your mental wellbeing (3:41)
>FOOD: Popeyes launches surprise new menu item to compete with McDonald’s
>TV/STREAMING: "The Four Seasons" renewed for Season 2 at Netflix
>MOVIES: 10 hot movies to see this summer
>CELEBRITY: Emmy winner Valerie Mahaffey dies at 71
>ANIMALS: Tiniest puppy grows up to be HUGE (2:44)
>GOOD NEWS: 120-mile kayak trip benefits athletes with disabilities
-Meanwhile, in Florida, loose kangaroo caught on video hopping down road
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Classifieds
>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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