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In The News
-Latest weather: 1-2 inches of snow today in Worcester area, followed by slight icing
-Tentative agreement to end strike at Saint Vincent Hospital
-Total coverage: WBJ, T&G, MassLive, Bill Shaner, This Week in Worcester, Boston Globe, Boston Herald, Channel 4 (2:17), Channel 5, Channel 7, NECN, Patch
-UMass Memorial doctor admits to illegally prescribing opioids, pays $115,000
-Worcester man wins $1 million lottery prize ... again
-Schools in Central Mass. see drop in attendance amid school threats on TikTok, Snapchat
-Worcester License Commission warns of increased date rape drug use
-ICYMI: Worcester native arrested for trying to pass secrets to Russia
-15 underage patrons found drinking at Worcester bar
-48-unit Worcester complex sells for $6.6 million, to become luxury apartments
-5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
-Five Things to Do: Nellie McKay, "A Christmas Celtic Sojourn" and more ...
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
-Joyner Lucas's latest video (3:46): "My Escape"
-Watching the city change: Turning 65 after a lifetime of living in Worcester
-Artist Spotlight: Michael O'Connor
-Tribute to longtime electrician who spent 2 years as a POW in World War II
-NEW: Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Top 20 Whiskies of 2021, Nos. 11-20
-Worcesteria: Not dreaming of a White Christmas, not like the ones we used to know
-Ray Mariano: Allowing noncitizens the right to vote in local elections is a bad idea
-Liaison officers program to return to Worcester schools in January
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Santa's trip to Holden postponed until Sunday
-Santa to ride through West Boylston on fire truck today
-Today's weather forces cancellation of Santa's visit to Grafton
-Dudley fire captain placed on administrative leave
-$100,000 Mass Cash winner sold in North Brookfield
-Shrewsbury receives funds to establish food bank
-Sports: Total coverage: Patriots take on Indianapolis in prime time tonight
-Enter to win a Patriots hoodie, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Holy Cross football signs Jack Savage through Team Impact
-Worcester Bravehearts' "Jake's Fast Fifty," Episode 4 (4:49)
-Cars: Happy Holidays from Bertera Nissan (2:04)
-Take a look at new 2022 Four Winds RV now in at Fuller RV in Boylston
-Business: How COVID shook up the labor market
-Mass. is the only state whose unemployment rate went up in November
-Colleges: FSU student reinterprets sustainable fashion
-National: 3 dead after firetruck crashes into Kansas City building
-Tornado victim, 9, photographed minutes before storm killed her
-New England: Man charged with killing ex-wife, setting her home on fire (1:43)
-Tragic: Bodies found in N.H., Maine were couple sheltering from storm, investigators say
-Shopping/Deals: Holiday gift guide to support Black and Latinx business owners in Massachusetts
-Food: Massive pork recall expanded due to Listeria scare
-Homes: 5 new houses for sale in Worcester
-TV/Streaming: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
-Movies: New movies on demand
-Celebrity: Bruce Springsteen reportedly sells his music catalog worth hundreds of millions of dollars
-Animals: Adoption Option: Meet Georgia
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Secret Santa gives out $100 bills to strangers in need (2:47)
-Meanwhile, in South Carolina, wild hogs wreak havoc on community
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-City of Worcester to give home test to anyone who receives vaccination or booster Saturday
-Rapid test kits distributed in Worcester (1:59)
-No plan for Worcester students to return to remote learning after holiday break
-A COVID "viral blizzard" is about to hit the U.S., expert says
-Latest hospital capacity in Worcester area
-NFL postpones 3 games because of surge
-CDC recommends Pfizer and Moderna over Johnson & Johnson
-ICYMI: High demand for booster shots as Christmas nears (1:38)
-Mass. officials report more than 6,000 new cases, 45 additional deaths as positivity rate climbs
-Dr. Fauci says a redefinition of fully vaccinated is "on the table"
-Study shows reinfection 5 times more likely with Omicron
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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