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In The News
-Latest forecast: Wetter and cooler, chances of rain throughout the day in Worcester
-Worcester man pleads guilty to striking and killing man after driving home drunk from the Blarney Stone bar
-Demolition crews finish off what's left of historic Sir Morgan's Cove in Worcester
-Former Worcester City Councilor to lead investigation into St. John's Food for the Poor Program Director
-Earlier: Worcester food pantry operator suspended over accusations of sexual coercion
-2 Worcester residents arrested for drug trafficking
-Planet Fitness renovates Webster Square location
-Fire wrecks car, burns Shrewsbury garage, other cars
-Wachusett Regional School Committee names new superintendent
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
-5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
-Five Things to Do: Brit Floyd, Inmo Yang and more ...
-Listen Up: "Voice" star Sam James has first major label release with "Going Through It"
-In his own words: Itzhak Perlman will "talk the music" in 2 Music Worcester shows
-Rosen's Roundtable No. 470 (27:58): Chief Diversity Officer/Police Cadets
-Worcesteria: The mysterious case of the disappearing community fridge
-Tribute to Bishop Harrington, who passed away 25 years ago this month
-ICYMI: Ethics Commission won’t dismiss allegations against Worcester DA and others
-Former Worcester resident, City Council candidate is trying to get his grandmother back from Russia
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Holden police arrest driver after rollover crash
-Holden police arrest man for OUI, open container
-Large blaze guts Webster restaurant (1:13)
-West Boylston cannabis dispensary to open Monday
-Carney is no longer "interim" principal at Grafton High
-Fitchburg grandfather dealt setback in push to get daughter, grandson out of Ukraine
-Former Southbridge town councilor arrested in Indiana
-Sports: At Holy Cross, Amanda Belichick is creating her own coaching legacy
-Bravehearts add 13 new Division 1 players
-Bravehearts to hold youth clinic April vacation week
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Bruins beat Winnipeg, 4-2
-Railers beat South Carolina, 3-0
-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: Despite drop in world oil prices, gas prices remain high
-6 dead in Missouri interstate pileup involving 47 vehicles, official says
-FBI warns technical and customer support fraud
-New England: March Madness begins as Mass. sports gambling is in limbo
-Mass. named most expensive state to have a baby
-Business: Greater Worcester unemployment rose to 5% in January
-Rockland Trust parent announces a 6% increase in quarterly dividend
-Colleges: UMass Medical School hosts annual Match Day event. Video (54:10)
-Worcester Planning Board gives go-ahead to new dorms at Holy Cross
-TV/Streaming: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
-Movies: New movies on VOD
-Celebrity: Pete Davidson will no longer fly to space
-Health: Excessive napping could be a sign of dementia, study finds
-Animals: WARL Adoption Option: Meet Joker
-History: Worcester 300 trivia contest, part 5: Hospital legacy
-Homes: 5 open houses planned in Worcester
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Activist injects new life into her Michigan community (2:30)
-Meanwhile, in Ohio, bodybuilding contest debuts slap fighting championship
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-119 new cases reported in Worcester in last 7 days
-Free walkup vaccinations/boosters 11-5 today at Worcester Public Library
-ICYMI: What’s in the forecast? New variants moving into Massachusetts
-Mass. reports 813 new cases, 7-day positivity rate rises slightly to 1.68%
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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