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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today:
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-Worcester to create advisory group to address youth vaccination
-ICYMI: Worcester still in midst of Omicron wave, but "cautious optimism" emerging from officials
-Omicron pressures hospital capacity, emergency services
-CDC updates mask guidance, says N95s offer "highest protection"
-Classifieds (Help Wanted)
-Group Leader for After School Program in Worcester
-Swim Instructors/Part Time in Worcester
-Collision/Auto Body Technicians at Wagner Certified Collision Center
-Case Managers, Nurses, Human Services in Worcester
-Baristas, full-time and part-time, at Fuel America on Grove Street
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In The News
-Latest weather: 4 to 6 inches of snow coming tonight
+6:00: 2-alarm fire strikes single-family home in Worcester
+6:00: Winter Parking Ban in Worcester starting at midnight
+6:00: What's open, closed on MLK Jr. Day in Worcester
-City of Worcester opening warming centers through this dangerous cold snap
-Worcester's DPW getting ready for snow
-17-year-old Worcester girl fatally shot in parking lot of Big Y on Mayfield Street Saturday morning
-Man shot outside Millbury movie theater
-Neighbor helps save people from burning home in Worcester (1:49)
-Earlier: Worcester firefighters battle 3-alarm building fire in cold, wind
-Worcester restaurateur expands footprint around his eatery for $1 million
-This program is keeping some Worcester restaurants afloat by purchasing meals and delivering them to residents who are quarantined
-Union Station improvements include pedestrian bridge
-Food Hub receiving $1 million in ARPA funds to help move to Union Station
-City accepting bids on 6 acres near Worcester Regional Airport
-5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
-Three Things to Do: Evanescence, Dirty Catechism and more ...
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Sunday
-New! Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whisky Wednesday (51:15): Show some love
-Dry January? Check out Wachusett Wine & Spirits' alcohol-free section
-St. John's Food Pantry operates 365 days to feed Worcester's needy
-Tribute to a woman who survived a double lung transplant, celebrated her 50th wedding anniversary but succumbed to COVID
-ICYMI: Judge mulling disbarment of Worcester lawyer
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Millbury police remind residents to lock cars after items stolen from parked cars
-Sports: Bills blow out Patriots. Complete coverage
-Enter to win a Patriots hoodie, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-25 Crusaders earn Phil Steele All-Patriot League honors, Dobbs named 2nd team All-American
-Bruins beat Predators, 4-3
-Railers beat Royals, 2-1
-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: Hostages safe after standoff inside Texas synagogue; captor dead
-Tsunami waves create seaside spectacle on California coast
-New England: Amtrak conductor dies after falling from train in R.I., police say
-Massachusetts is getting over $1 billion to improve highway bridges
-Homes: See inside $1 million Worcester mansion built in 2003
-Business: Labor council picket of The Reactory development enters 5th month
-Is 25% the new 20%? How much to tip in a post-pandemic world
-Facebook and Google accused of "secret deal" to carve up ad empire
-Shopping: Dollar Tree fanatics protest new $1.25 prices
-Health: MS may be caused by "kissing disease" virus: scientists says
-TV/Streaming: Netflix hikes subscription prices
-Movies: "Scream" overtakes "Spider-Man" at the box office
-Celebrity: 10 rising stars poised to conquer Hollywood in 2022
-History: Former YMCA and library in Worcester
-Animals: Stray dog asks man to save her babies (3:41)
-Food: These are the grocery items you should have in stock before a winter storm
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Worcester woman given car after 23 years without one
-Meanwhile, this town requires residents to remove their appendix before moving in
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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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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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