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In The News
-Latest forecast: Quick moving snow squalls possible this afternoon
-Driver flees after hitting and killing man in wheelchair in Worcester, police say
-Joint investigation leads to arrest of Worcester-area gun trafficker
-Worcester police arrest 3 for selling drugs in Main South
-Man in custody after hitting Boylston police officer with car in Fitchburg while evading arrest (:25)
-Local churches welcome Afghan family
-Auburn restaurant sold for $1.4 million to Asian cuisine restaurateur
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
-Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whiskey Wednesday podcast (50:01): Bowman Bros and Elijah Craig
-Worcesteria: Of children, mask mandates and figure skating ...
-Monster Jam at DCU Center for the first time since the pandemic (:17)
-5 Great Ways to Spend Presidents Day Weekend in Worcester
-Legendary "CATS" returns to Worcester for some new memories
-Tribute to a woman who worked at Saint Vincent for more than 30 years
-ICYMI: Arrested made after daytime stabbing on Chandler Street in Worcester
-Phantom Gourmet visits Northborough restaurant (4:00)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Holden aims to keep recreation fee hikes low
-Shrewsbury introduces 2 new police officers
-Rice Pond Village project in Millbury could come back as a 40B
-Tree House Brewing purchases more than 45 acres in Charlton
-Westborough developer proposes 300-unit housing project in Grafton
-Founder of Westborough medical firm honored for ACL implant
-Sports: Bravehearts sign 14 local players for 2022
-Bravehearts' mural will salute fans, local businesses ... and you can be on it
-MLB cancels spring games through March 4 because of lockout
-Holy Cross celebrating National Girls and Women in Sports Day today
-Enter to win a Patriots hoodie, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Railers win in Utah, 4-1
-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: Middle-school children fall prey to fatal fentanyl overdoses
-Kim Potter sentenced to 2 years in Daunte Wright killing
-Tragic: Grandmother dies in fire trying to save her 4 grandchildren
-New England: Paul McCartney coming to Boston in June
-New Hampshire seeing alarming spike in overdoses
-Athol man charged with assaulting officers at U.S. Capitol
-Business: Black business owners in Worcester describe hurdles to success
-Virtual job fair Saturday to fill 300 positions at Polar Park (8:39)
-Wings Over Worcester owners buy $1.7 million medical office
-Colleges: WPI tabs provost to be interim president
-TV/Streaming: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
-Movies: New movies on VOD
-Celebrity: "General Hospital" actress who went missing in California found dead
-Food: FDA warns parents not to use 3 brands of powdered infant formula
-Shopping: 15 Best Buy President's Day sales and deals
-Homes: The 10 most affordable home sales in Worcester County from February 7th to 12th
-Animals: Adoption Option: Meet Pickle
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Florida police officer donates kidney to complete stranger
-Meanwhile, in London, tens of thousands watch live as planes get blown around while trying to land at Heathrow amid 122 mph winds
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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)
-Worcester's 7-day positive rate hits lowest since November
-Worcester giving away college scholarship, other prizes in push to increase vaccination rate among kids
-Free vaccincations/boosters 11-5 today at Worcester Public Library
-UMass Medical School students aid in testing for Afghan refugees
-ICYMI: City of Worcester mask mandate is over
-Mask requirement will remain in Worcester Public Schools through at least March 7
-Mass. officials report 1,983 new cases, 47 additional deaths
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
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>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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