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In The News
-Latest weather: Windy, high in the upper 40s today in Worcester
+6:00: Worcester City Manger Ed Augustus to step down May 31st
+6:00: Latest pets up for adoption in the Worcester area
+Noon: Diversity in Worcester is an "extracurricular activity", outgoing chief diversity officer said
+Noon: Radio Worcester (17:21): City Manager Ed Augustus on the chief diversity officer, the Denholm, COVID and the Tercentennial
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - March 22nd
+Noon: Composer and Clark University professor John Aylward explores the "Celestial"
+Noon: Janice Harvey: Mammogram scare underscores exam's importance
+Noon: The Instagram scam that hijacks your account
-Police investigate a series of business break-ins in Worcester
-$100,000 Mass Cash winner sold in Worcester
-Peter Stefan, humanitarian Worcester mortician, dies at age 85
-Leominster mourns Worcester State grad and newlywed who died in Norway crash (1:46)
-Worcester officials speak out about St. John's abuse allegations
-Earlier: Former Worcester City Councilor to lead investigation into St. John's Food for the Poor Program Director
-Police data shows ShotSpotter's level of impact in Worcester
-How do you replace a college president? 8 Central Mass. colleges are finding out
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
-Song to Get You Through the Week: Ashley Deyj comes out swinging on "Higher"
-Redemption Rock Brewing and Worcester Historical Museum ringing in the city’s anniversaries with 3 new beers
-Don Landgren: Passengers stranded on JetBlue plane at Worcester Regional Airport
-City Council Preview for March 22nd: New reservoir land, city employee health plans
-ICYMI: Infiltrating Worcester's inner circle
-UMass resident physicians: Residency is broken. We're unionizing to fix it
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury police arrest 2 on drug charges
-American Legion Post in Sutton celebrates 75 years
-Arson Watch offers reward for Wind Tiki Webster restaurant fire
-Police investigating fatal stabbing in Fitchburg
-Fitchburg man, formerly in spotlight over racist graffiti claim, arraigned on shooting charge
-Grafton Boy Scouts plan bottle and can drive
-Sports: Will Spangenberg named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
-Time running out to have photo of yourself, family, and/or pets to be featured on a 90-foot mural at Bravehearts game
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Celtics beat Oklahoma City, 132-123
-Bruins beat Montreal, 3-2, in overtime
-Worcester Hockey Alumni highlights, week 22
-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: Ukraine retakes key Kyiv suburb; battle for Mariupol rages
-At least 8 were killed and more than 50 hurt in 8 mass shootings across the country last weekend
-Tragic: Holocaust survivor killed by Russians in Kharkiv
-New England: Man falls up to 50 feet into underground water storage tank in Monson
-Marine stabbed to death outside Boston bar, bouncer arrested
-5-year-old alerts parents to fire at New Hampshire farm (:23)
-Business: President warns U.S. companies of potential Russian cyberattacks
-Meeting 2022 with optimism: Post-COVID conferences returning
-COVID long-hauler provides calm restoration with 2 new spas
-Best summer jobs for teens in 2022, plus expert tips
-Shopping: Best-selling Amazon products of 2022: 90 top finds
-Colleges: Holy Cross endowment pushes past $1 billion. Here's how much money area colleges have
-TV/Streaming: New on Hulu in April
-Movies: Amy Schumer wants Volodymyr Zelenskyy to appear at the Academy Awards
-Celebrity: Tom Hanks photobombs bridal party
-Health: Symptoms of spring allergies you shouldn’t ignore
-Food: McDonald’s bringing back Szechuan sauce for limited time this month
-Animals: Labrador scared to leave crate learns how to be puppy (3:17)
-History: Worcester 300 trivia contest, part 6: Competing hardware stores
-Homes: U.S. home prices increased by 15% in February compared to a year ago
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Ukrainian "Let It Go" girl performs for thousands in Poland
-Meanwhile, in Florida, Burger King employee shoots customer who threw mayo at her
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+Parking Attendant (Hiring Bonus!!) in Worcester
-Payroll Specialist at WPI
-Events Planner at WPI
-Accounting Clerk at WPI
-Changeover/Set Up Laborer at DCU Center
-Housekeeper/Custodian at DCU Center
-Concession Stand Worker at DCU Center
-Security/Usher/Ticket Taker at DCU Center
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: Johnson & Johnson vaccine shows promising long-term durability
+6:00: Scientists search for a test to measure immunity
-Demand for vaccines waning in Worcester as medical leaders continue to push for higher vaccination rates
-Radio Worcester (4:10): Worcester Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh on COVID and the BA.2 subvariant
-ICYMI: No free testing or vaccination/boosters today in Downtown Worcester
-Mass. reports 1,693 new cases over 3 days, 7 additional deaths
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:27). High of 48 today in Worcester
-How much total snow is Massachusetts forecast to get this winter? (6:11). Article
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Neighbors shocked after woman killed in Worcester shooting; man also injured (1:46). Article
-Earlier: Woman dead, man injured in Worcester shooting (:59). Article
+Noon: Sarah Connell Sanders: "Compassionate care" is front and center at UMass' Maternity Center
+Noon: Stolen stained-glass window returned to Worcester Art Museum
+Noon: Magic of "The Nutcracker" ballet is returning to Worcester
+Noon: Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making weekend plans
+Noon: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
-John Piccolo, popular Worcester restaurant owner, charged in City Hall attack
-Earlier: Activist sprayed with paint outside City Council meeting; suspect is Worcester restaurateur (2:10). Article
-Tensions boil over as Worcester board grills developer over Polar Park project delays
-Earlier: Worcester councilors frustrated by stalled plans for development around Polar Park
-To meet housing crisis, report finds Gateway Cities need twice as much construction
-Former District 1 City Councilor Sean Rose announces at-large run
-18 months after surprise inspection, Community Healthlink not back to normal operations
-76 become new citizens at naturalization ceremony in Worcester
-Losses mourned, lives celebrated at emotional Transgender Day of Remembrance ceremony
-Mass. says some police officers have been bypassing required training (3:06). Article
-Earlier: Worcester probing 27 officers state says fast-forwarded mandatory online training
-Worcester County Wonders: Shrewsbury woman rescues raptors one feather at a time
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:35): Breaking down the Polar Park deficit
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:19): Polar Park, tax rolls and deportation debate
>DINING OUT: Brazillian Burguer to open at former Shrewsbury Street donut shop
-ICYMI: Worcester-area Stop & Shop inventory limited after cyberattack
-David Crowley, part of family that runs Wachusett Mountain, dies at 69
-Man in late 60s, 2 cats killed in early morning condo fire in Leominster
-Charles Luster, co-founder of Uncommonwealth Group, running for Worcester City Council
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden tax rate drops, bills rise
-Long-term employees make it fun to own a car or truck from Lamoureux Ford (3:50)
-Wachusett Echo Teacher Profile: Chelsea Blasco
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury seeks plow drivers for winter season
-Grafton tax rate down, values up for fiscal 2025
-Board approves single tax rate for all types of property for Sutton
-The Item's calendar of events
-Clinton E.L.P.A.C. hosts holiday family potluck
-2 Berlin firefighters graduate from academy
-Nashoba Class of 2004 to hold 20-year reunion on November 29th
-Organization gets federal grant for new grocery store in Winchendon
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Five Things to Do: African Talent, "Songs of the Season," and more
-Fractal Tribe art collective set to bring light to holiday festival
-Hunting phantoms, talking puppets bring humor to stage Friday and Saturday
-Jim & Val bring Second Saturdays to Apple Tree Arts
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1354 (28:06): Mark Henderson, Founder, The 016
-39th annual meeting of the Worcester Regional Research Bureau (54:58)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who was a longtime kindergarten teacher
>SPORTS: Boston Celtics visit the White House (12:33)
-Patriots owner Robert Kraft snubbed again in Hall of Fame bid (2:22). Article
-Bruins beat Utah, 1-0
-2004 Boston Red Sox ring and World Series trophy owned by Larry Lucchino featured in upcoming auction
-Joe Nugent steps up for Crusaders men's basketball team
-Holy Cross women’s basketball announces 3 signings
-Check out the schedule for upcoming road races in Central Mass.
>NATIONAL: Are future Social Security benefits in peril?
-Up to 20 human skulls found in New Mexico home
-Tragic: Missing boy with autism found dead
>NEW ENGLAND: Worker injured during "supermove" in medically induced coma with third-degree burns
>COLLEGES: Assumption names new chief financial officer
-Worcester State Magazine’s special 150th anniversary issue hits the stands, goes live online
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 of the most beautiful places to visit in the Pacific Northwest
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. unemployment rates remain higher than 2023
-LPL Financial Research: Trade, tariffs and inflation
-Unity Radio's L.A.B.O. News (57:40)
>HOMES: What $350,000 can buy you in Worcester County, November 10th to 16th
>SHOPPING: Amazon Haul — What to know about Amazon's new discount store
>HEALTH: Health officials track increases in whooping cough, pneumonia (2:31)
-A few hours of activity a week can lower your risk of A-fib (:58)
>FOOD: How to stay safe during foodborne illness outbreaks (2:16)
>TV/STREAMING: "Jeopardy" contestant’s heart-wrenching interview leaves Ken Jennings speechless
>MOVIES: Matthew McConaughey reveals why he turned down $15 million role
>CELEBRITY: Jussie Smollett’s conviction in 2019 attack on himself is overturned
>HISTORY: Founded in Boston, Staples ushered in era of office supply superstores
>ANIMALS: Cyclist finds puppy in the middle of nowhere (2:08)
>GOOD NEWS: Man discovers owner of his favorite bakery is his birth mother
-Meanwhile, in Miami, woman delivers baby at airport in American Airlines ticketing area
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