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In The News
-Latest forecast: Chilly start, high of 30 today in Worcester
+6:00: Dominatrix sentenced to life in prison in Ashburnham treehouse murder
+6:00: Man sentenced to prison for starting fire that claimed life of Worcester firefighter
+6:00: Worcester police confiscate large amounts of heroin, fentanyl
+6:00: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - March 4th
+6:00: Guns, drugs found stashed in ceiling of Millbury Tractor Supply Co. restroom just tip of case against Rhode Island man
+6:00: 3 hospitalized after Fitchburg triple-decker engulfed in flames, smoke (1:48)
+6:00: See the March menus for local specialty doughnut shops
+6:00: 5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
+6:00: Tony Award-winning "CATS" returns to Worcester
-43-year-old man found dead outside Worcester elementary school
-Worcester police, homeless outreach teams making progress in Lincoln Plaza "disaster" area
-Spencer man indicted on child pornography charges
-Former Spencer man caught with near-kilo of cocaine outside storage facility sentenced
-Fundraiser aids family of Worcester man killed in car crash
-Taste of Ukraine being served up at a Worcester bakery
-Homes: 5 new Worcester homes for sale
-Colleges: Holy Cross announces $11 million gift
-HC professor: Invasion has Kremlin battling for hearts and minds at home
-Former prisoners from Worcester strive for "progress, not perfection"
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
-Radio Worcester (14:11): Robyn Kennedy on her run for State Senate
-Councilor Bergman proposes 24/7 pothole hotline for Worcester residents
-Rosen's Roundtable No. 468 (27:50): Dismantling Structural Racism
-Rosalie Tirella: Worcester's homeless crisis
-Ray Mariano: Plan for more large-scale public housing is a serious mistake
-Poetry Town: "Elm Park in Winter"
-Return to "Nightmare Alley" — The tumultuous life of Worcester starlet Helen Walker
-Five Things to Do: Don White, Zero 9:36 and more ...
-Tribute to lifetime member of the Brown Square Civic Club
-ICYMI: Amazon store in Millbury, opened in December, to close
-Special needs teen accused of attacking staffer at Worcester school facing charges
-Peabody home decor company expands into Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury Rotary Club to install community fridge near Senior Center
-4 finalists named in Sterling town administrator search
-Sterling concerned by Wachusett figures, lack of playground funds
-Princeton Democratic Town Committee call to caucus
-Rutland lands Master Plan grant
-Sports: Holy Cross women's basketball coach Maureen Magarity has Crusaders savoring Patriot League title
-Worcester Bravehearts to bring back Worcester Tornadoes for one night
-NEW: Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Celtics beat Grizzlies, 120-107
-NEW: Cars: March to Bertera Nissan for great values! (7:57)
-Take a look at new 2022 Four Winds RV now in at Fuller RV in Boylston
-National/International: Fire at Ukraine nuclear plant extinguished
-19 children hurt as SUV smashes into California preschool
-Tragic: Man dies in freak accident before finding out he won piece of huge lottery jackpot
-New England: Baker orders contracts with Russian companies canceled
-Section of iconic oceanside Newport cliff walk collapses
-DEA issues warning after pills containing fentanyl seized in New England
-Business: Worcester well on its way to becoming industry hub, leader
-Here are the companies that have cut ties with Russia over the Ukraine invasion
-TV/Streaming: You can watch the Netflix Marvel shows on Disney+ starting March 16th
-Celebrity: New Kids on the Block, Salt-N-Pepa, En Vogue re-create ’80s videos
-Animals: Dog found on roadside — now he loves to run on beach (3:28)
-Food: Friendly’s first fast-casual cafe opens in Massachusetts
-Health: Vaping raises risk of diabetes, John Hopkins researchers say
-History: Union Depot, prior to Union Station, in Worcester
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Doorbell video catches good Samaritan helping woman after fall
-Meanwhile, in Denver, cat reunited with owner after being found hidden in recliner donated to thrift store
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-Appointment Setter - B2B Telemarketing
-New Business Development at Absolute Robot
-Recovery High School Van Driver
-CDL Driver at Jeff D. Helgerson Excavating & Septic
-Content Marketing Specialist at GEM Marketing Solutions
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-Worcester teachers’ union calls for choice regarding school mask mandates
-Free vaccinations/boosters available noon-3 today in Downtown Worcester
-ICYMI: Here are the current mask policies at Worcester area colleges
-Mass. officials report 1,067 new cases, 27 additional deaths
-Long COVID less likely for those who are fully vaccinated, new study says
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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>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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