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In The News
-Latest forecast: High over 50 today in Worcester, but 6 inches or more of snow possible Friday
-UPDATED: Police ID 21-year-old Grafton man who died after crashing car into ocean off Falmouth beach
+6:00: Worcester man attempts to break into tiger enclosure at Franklin Park Zoo
+6:00: 3 minors, 2 men arrested when guns found during Worcester traffic stop
+6:00: 18 things to do near Worcester during school vacation
+6:00: Mayor Joe Petty: Affordable house is key to the city's future
+6:00: A 3-course meal for $28.22 during Worcester Restaurant Week
+6:00: Central Mass. entrepreneurialism soared to new heights in 2021
+6:00: Holden police warn residents to lock cars at night
+6:00: McDonald’s brings back Shamrock Shake
-Fly from Worcester to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico: Here's How
-Popular Worcester bar announces reopening
-X-Golf Worcester taking tee times for March 1st opening
-5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - February 21st
-Fun by the dozen around Worcester County for February school vacation
-What's open and closed on Presidents Day
-Trash and recycling pickup in Worcester delayed a day this week because of holiday
-Chamber study: Just 6% of the city’s housing stock is condominiums
-Homes: 5 new houses for sale in Worcester
-19-year-old Worcester man busted for gun, crack
-Tax deal illustrates job creation, environmental concern balance
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday
-JFK Library and Museum hosting free virtual Presidents Day activities
-New exhibition in Worcester highlights art and identity
-Ladies Night Out Worcester returns in April
-Song to Get You Through the Week: Hard Target scores direct hit with "Lost Cause"
-Tribute to a member of the 2019 Worcester Tech championship basketball team
-ICYMI: 45-year sentence for man caught by mother of Worcester boy he sought to molest
-Driver flees after hitting and killing man in wheelchair in Worcester, police say
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 3-hospitalized after Spencer freight train crash (:17)
-Nipmuc Water Ski Club holds 2nd annual ice fishing tournament
-Leicester Police Log February 10th to 16th
-Winter weather impacts area snow removal budgets
-Sports: Worcester fighter Jamaine Ortiz improves to 15-0-1 with win in main event
-Pirates re-sign offensive lineman Marquis Lucas
-Enter to win a Patriots hoodie, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Bravehearts' mural will salute fans, local businesses ... and you can be on it
-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: Warning for Chrome, Firefox, Edge users to prepare for update
-Rents reach "insane" levels across U.S. with no end in sight
-Tragic: Girl, 9, drowns after hair gets caught in pool drain
-New England: Kingston woman killed after fire started by dropped candle
-Business: Chamber Exchange newspaper February 2022
-Employees are leaving their jobs in record numbers; But where are they going?
-Berkshire Hathaway's Munger says crypto is like a "venereal disease"
-TV/Streaming: New on Disney Plus in March
-Movies: Here's the first trailer for "Elvis" biopic coming this year (3:16)
-Celebrity: Kelly Clarkson is officially changing her name post-divorce
-Food: These 10 foods can help you look and feel younger, experts say
-Shopping: Amazon Prime's price is now higher for new customers
-Health: How temperature swings can affect your health
-Animals: Cat has a transformation of a lifetime and couldn't be more grateful (3:33)
-History: When jazz happened here; the birth of the music in Worcester
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): N.H. woman who gave birth while in coma meets 2-month-old son for first time
-Meanwhile, in Winnipeg, woman writes her obituary as an application to heaven complete with resume
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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)
-Special school vacation week vaccination/booster clinic 11-7 today at Central Community Branch YMCA at 766 Main Street in Worcester
-Worcester giving away college scholarship, other prizes in push to increase vaccination rate among kids
-Downtown Worcester testing and vaccination site closed for the holiday
-ICYMI: Worcester's vaccination rate increased just 9 percent during period of mask mandate
-A 4th shot might be recommended this fall
-Queen Elizabeth II tests positive and has mild symptoms
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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