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In The News
-Latest forecast: High in the mid-50s today in Worcester, heavy rain and powerful winds coming tonight
+6:00: Arrested made after stabbing on Chandler Street in Worcester (above)
+6:00: What nearly $200 million in donations the last 4 months means for UMass Medical School
+6:00: Four things to do: ArtsWorcester college show, orchids and more
+Noon: Record high temperature of 58 degrees set in Worcester at 10:47 a.m.
+Noon: Rats!!! Poisoning rodents has long-term impact on Worcester wildlife
+Noon: 5 Things You Need To Know Today In Worcester - February 17th
+Noon: Car fire in Holden spreads to garage
-Worcester police seek missing 17-year-old
-Yesterday: Worcester police seek information on missing 14-year-old girl
-Convicted drunk driver sentenced to 2 1/2 years for crash that severed Worcester man's legs
-Millbury fire captain sentenced to jail on multiple charges of indecent assault on a child
-39-year-old Worcester man arrested for stolen vehicle
-Staffing shortage causing delays in Worcester trash pick-up
-City Councilors seek answers about huge Lake Quinsigamond sewage spill
-Worcester firefighters file federal lawsuit against companies making turnout gear
-Worcester schools offer alternative to students violating drug policy
-The last day of school in Worcester this year is now June 17th
-Lincoln Plaza Planet Fitness opens
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday
-Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whiskey Wednesday podcast (50:01): Bowman Bros and Elijah Craig
-Police civilian review board in Worcester revived after order on racism
-Blockopoly game brings Worcester streets to life
-Worcesteria: Spirit of radio lives on in community, internet stations
-First Person: Homelessness issue on display at the library
-Contemporary artists explore identity in Worcester Art Museum's "Us Them We"
-Worcester Cultural Development Officer to leave in June
-Tribute to the woman who opened the first Vietnamese Market in Worcester
-ICYMI: Frontier, Spirit airlines discuss adding Worcester flights
-Trial date set in the case of murder at O'Connor's Restaurant
-Worcester club wants your help commemorating 85th anniversary
-Worcester tavern says a final good-bye
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Officer injured in hit-and-run during arrest attempt in Fitchburg (:36)
-Related: Boylston officer expected to make full recovery
-Southbridge man faces up to 40 years in prison for cocaine possession
-300-unit apartment complex with affordable housing proposed for Snow Road in Grafton
-Sutton mother-daughter team offers yoga, mindfulness classes for children
-Paxton administrator search progresses; national group honors Malone
-Sports: Bravehearts' mural will salute fans, local businesses ... and you can be on it
-Worcester's Jamaine Ortiz takes on Nahir "Woo" Albright in main boxing event for NABF lightweight belt
-Josh McDaniels thanks Patriots organization and fans
-Enter to win a Patriots hoodie, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Celtics lose to Detroit, 112-111
-Cars: Great Savings All Month Long at Bertera Nissan! (6:05)
-Take a look at new 2022 Four Winds RV now in at Fuller RV in Boylston
-National: Florida man accused of killing brother 5 days after being released from prison
-Business: Tech company moves HQ to Worcester from Marlborough
-Retail sales surge 3.8% in January as threat of Omicron eases
-Chamber's Business After Hours tonight at Electric Haze
-Colleges: Clark professor prepares for summer field study of decreasing Arctic sea ice
-Holy Cross Board of Trustees chooses first female board chair
-TV/Streaming: Sam Waterston promises a "Law & Order" fan favorite will return
-Celebrity:Bob Saget’s family working to block release of medical records
-Food: Some Girl Scout cookie varieties are in short supply in Central and Western Mass.
-Health: Tossing and turning could predispose some to Alzheimer’s, study claims
-Shopping: Up to up to $2,000 rebate when buying select appliance combos at Sclamo's
-History: Brewer Building at Front and former Carlton streets in Worcester, 1897
-Homes: 2 open houses in Worcester worth a look
-Animals: Worcester area pets waiting to be adopted
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Market Basket worker buys groceries for customer in need
-Meanwhile, in Mississippi, inmate captured after running out of gas during escape, officials say
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-Classifieds (Help Wanted)
-Facilities Maintenance Manager at Abby's House
-Manager, Shelter Services at Abby's House
-Volunteer Coordinator at Abby's House
-Research Associate, at Worcester Regional Research Bureau
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: An estimated 73% of Americans are now immune to the Omicron. Is that enough?
-City of Worcester mask mandate will end Friday
-Worcester School Committee member says district should drop mask mandate on February 28th
-Free testing and vaccincations/boosters, 10-3 today in Downtown Worcester
-UMass Medical School researcher explains convalescent plasma’s potential as treatment
-ICYMI: Diocese of Worcester ready for potential removal of mask mandate
-Mass. officials report 1,653 new cases, 46 additional deaths with 2.9 percent positivity rate
-Has Mass. closed the racial gap for vaccinations?
-More rules fall as CDC hints at better times ahead
-Major companies, events lift mask mandates as Omicron wanes
-Pace of Americans getting boosters at all-time low, analysis finds
-More than 50 million households have received free government tests
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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