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In The News
-Latest forecast: Wind gusts 45-50 mph today in Worcester, high in mid-50s
+6:00: Worcester man found dead in Paxton may have been murdered, DA says
+6:00: Remembrance ceremony held for fire victims in Worcester, 3 names to be added to memorial (1:44)
+6:00: Worcester city manager responds to NAACP pulling out of anniversary celebration
+Noon: Radio Worcester (13:17): Worcester NAACP President Fred Taylor on the departure of Chief Diversity Officer Stephanie Williams
-NAACP slams city administration over recent high-profile departure
+Noon: WBJ names the 2022 Business Leaders of the Year
+Noon: WBJ inducts the Class of 2022 into its Hall of Fame
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - March 7th
-Man's body found in Paxton woods
-Law firm announces return to downtown Worcester office for first time since December fire
-Food: Here is Worcester's newest food truck
-ICYMI: Former Worcester city manager battles with FedEx
-These Central Mass. companies received the most complaints to the Attorney General
-Worcester is largest U.S. city without a movie theater
-Worcester students to participate in masterclass with Broadway star
-Free concert showcases musical talent of Worcester's youth
-Museum of Russian Icons displays a Ukrainian piece in solidarity
-WoMag's Song to Get You Through the Week: "Heavenly Father" by Jafet Muzic
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday
-Rosen's Roundtable No. 467 (28:04): Going Maskless
-Main South CDC building lease-to-own storefronts in Worcester
-Worcester City Council asked to lay groundwork for police cadet program
-Worcester County had 8th-lowest rate of gun deaths among "large" counties in 2020
-Worcester Public Schools to expand access to free college classes for high school students
-Victoria Waterman: We must continue telling HERstory which is our story
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Oxford police post photo of "person of interest" in theft from Walgreen's
-Fire chief revives 2 cats rescued from house fire in Sterling
-SWAT team subdues armed man in North Grafton
-Rutland couple thought they were just hiring a Realtor, they were signing a 40-year contract called "Homeowner Benefit Agreement"
-Town of Shrewsbury Scholarship applications are due March 10th
-Auburn Rec and Culture hosting craft fair April 10th
-Homes: 5 new houses for sale in Worcester
-Sports: Holy Cross women's basketball prepares for postseason
-NEW: Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Celtics beat Brooklyn, 126-120
-Railers fall for 2nd straight day, 5-3
-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: Netflix, TikTok block services in Russia
-Already claimed Social Security? There are still ways you may be able to increase your retirement benefits
-Tragic: 11-year-old girl dies after falling under school bus
-New England: Vermont police continue investigation into 36-car pileup
-Business:400 Family Dollar stores closed after a rat infestation. It's part of a troubling pattern
-Colleges: Clark MBA and professor find opportunity in burgeoning cannabis industry
-12 Clark student entrepreneurs won prizes ranging from $550-$2,000
-TV/Streaming: Phoebe Waller-Bridge sets "Fleabag" follow-up at Prime Video
-Movies: "The Batman" earns $128 million at box office in year's biggest opening weekend
-Celebrity: "Good Times" actor Johnny Brown dies at 84
-Health: A common eye disease you can take steps to prevent
-History: Chase Building on Front Street in Worcester, 1911
-Animals: Rat poisons are killing New England eagles and owls. How you can help save them
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): New mobile home delivered to widower who lost home to fire
-Meanwhile, these huge, invasive parachuting spiders will begin to cover the entire East Coast, experts say
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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)
+6:00: Here's where COVID risk is highest and lowest in New England
+6:00: Worcester County reported 638 new cases last week
+Noon: Radio Worcester (6:57): Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh on COVID and masks in schools
-Some still wary about removing masks in Worcester schools
-Free walk-up testing and vaccination/booster clinic 11-4 today in Downtown Worcester
-ICYMI: New cases in Worcester at lowest rate since mid-August
-Death toll nears 6 million as pandemic enters its 3rd year
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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