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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-UMass Memorial pleads with staff to help run testing sites
-"Worst surge that we've had": UMass Memorial CEO fills in a testing site amid unprecedented surge (2:26)
-Urgent call for help at Worcester vaccine site
-CNN visits UMass Memorial (4:23)
-Free, walkup vax, booster clinic today at Worcester Public Library
-UMass Memorial Medical Center tightens visitor restrictions, expands inpatient beds
-Police and fire staffing rosters suffer amid surge, but services not interrupted
-Hanover Theatre show postponed because of COVID
-Worcester Public Library programming goes virtual
-Shrewsbury Town Hall now appointment-only until January 28th
-ICYMI: Worcester City Hall City appointment-only through the end of January
-Mass. officials report more than 26,000 new cases, 23% positivity rate as hospitalizations top 2,600
-Mass. is on the verge of firing a partially vaccinated state worker who sought medical waiver after suffering allergic reaction to first shot
-Ray Mariano: Why we don’t need to live in fear of the coronavirus in Worcester
-Hospitalizations skyrocket in kids too young for shots
-How do I know if I have a cold, the flu or COVID?
-Tribute to owner of Worcester barbershop who died after a 3-week battle with COVID
In The News
-Latest weather: Weather advisory for possible freezing rain tomorrow
+6:00: 10 displaced following house fire in Worcester
-Trash collection in Worcester disrupted during yesterday's storm, to continue today
-Worcester police seek to identify suspect in theft case
-23-year-old Spencer man pulled from burning car after driving off overpass in Marlborough, officials said
-Table Talk Pies bakes last pie at Kelley Square headquarters
-Restaurateur O'Connor recalls path from Ireland to Worcester
-Former Chester Terrace in Worcester now named in honor of Lt. Jason Menard
-5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
-Five Things to Do: Method Man and Redman, the Albert Lee Band and more ....
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
-Artist Spotlight: Elizabeth Harrell
-NEW! Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whiskey Wednesday (1:08:04): Amanda Beckwith from Virginia Distillery
-"Are you OK" is the most important question we can ask each other right now
-Radio Worcester (12:51): Mike O'Brien on redeveloping of the former Boys Club at Lincoln Square
-St. Vincent Hospital paid Worcester $4.1 million for police detail during nurses' strike
-UMass Memorial Health, National Guard, police honor 73-year-old former Air Force fighter pilot
-ICYMI: Report: Group looking to buy WooSox, offered more than $50 million
-2 suspects tried to run down Auburn officer in Home Depot parking lot, police say
-Shrewsbury Street restaurant closed for 2 days because of lack of staff
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Rollover crash with injuries in Westborough
-Town of Shrewsbury holding snowman contest this weekend
-Holden residents clean up after first snowstorm of the season
-Holden holding Christmas Tree chipping sessions today and next Saturday
-Twice as Nice Thrift Store hosts grand opening Saturday in Auburn
-Grafton Cable TV seeks wanna-be TV producers for training class
-Museum of Russian Icons in Clinton appoints three new board members
-Fitchburg man in child rape case held without bail after son dies in care
-Sports: Holy Cross men top Lafayette
-Enter to win a Patriots hoodie, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Remember Barry Parenteau, former Holy Cross swimming coach
-CYC basketball begins this week
-Cars: This is the best month to buy at car at Bertera Nissan (5:21)
-Take a look at new 2022 Four Winds RV now in at Fuller RV in Boylston
-National: Ahmaud Arbery killers get life in prison; no parole for father, son
-Tragic: 5 children in Des Moines lose their father in accident months after losing their mother
-Business: U.S. sees December job boost to close out 2021
-Homes: The 5 newest homes for sale in Worcester
-History: Trip down Memory Lane, shopping at the mall in the 1980s (5:57)
-Shopping: What's next for supply chains after the holiday rush
-Food: Recall issued for frozen pizza products
-TV/Streaming: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
-Movies: New movies on demand
-Celebrity: Sidney Poitier, Oscar-winning actor and Hollywood’s first Black movie star, dies at 94
-Related: Tributes pour in. His life in photos
-Animals: This beagle is proof you can always love again (3:09)
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Hudson woman in desperate need of kidney finds match in Target parking lot
-Meanwhile, in Pennsylvania, police find a live deer in car’s trunk during traffic stop
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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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