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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
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-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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-Classifieds (Help Wanted)
+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 (:32). High of 65 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Uxbridge schools report teacher to police after "physical contact"
+Noon: In new documentary, Cara Brindisi explores her music therapist career
+Noon: Sarah Connell Sanders: American Antiquarian Society a "national treasure"
+Noon: Last Call: Thomas D'Agostino, author and paranormal researcher
-This is why some tap water is brown in Worcester
-Worcester's Union Station closing Wednesday for "Walking Dead" production
-Earlier: "Walking Dead" sequel series shoot brings zombies to Worcester (1:42). Article
-Worcester Glass Tower top floors reopen as event space
-Saint John's urged to address sexual abuse allegations made by former students
-Culinary students from Worcester Tech travel to France for break
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief for April
-Here’s how much overtime pay Worcester police made in 2023
-City Council: David Clark Co. T.I.F. sent for review; Rental Registration Program examined
-Mother's Day in Worcester; How to show Mom how much you care
-Water, sewer rate increase in Worcester coming this summer
-Supreme Court to rule on city's homeless encampment ban. What will it mean for Worcester?
-Habitat For Humanity holds fourth annual clothing drive
-Meanwhile, in Holden, police to monitor courts for pickleball pirates
>DINING OUT: Pulse Magazine's Eat Beat for May
-ICYMI: Worcester police ask for public's help finding missing 17-year-old
-Why a helicopter will be hovering above Worcester this month
-Wanted man bites Worcester officer's ear during arrest, police say
-Worcester Human Rights Commission calls for end to Civil Service
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden election features 3 contests, 2 questions
-Lamoureux Ford salutes the UConn Huskies (:54)
-Water use restriction May 1st to September 30th
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Northbridge stabbing victim died defending younger brother, family says (1:43). Article
-20-year-old man fatally stabbed outside Leominster apartment complex (1:34). Article
-Attorney General sues septic company over waste dumped into Blackstone wetland
-Flynn, Wensky re-elected to Shrewsbury Select Board, School Committee
-Radio Worcester (10:11): Nick Lazzaro talks Millbury issues post-election win
-Override on Paxton's May 13th election
-Princeton prepared to delay annual meeting
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up gig at 961 (Union Station) Wednesday canceled because of TV show production
>SHOWTIME: Worcester band Berm haunts on "some passable ghost" E.P.
-How to buy tickets for Lana Del Rey's concert at Fenway Park
-Capturing life with Clark prof and photographer Stephen DiRado
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1340 (24:52): Worcester Symphony Orchestra
>SHOPPING: You still haven't bought Mother's Day presents? Aren't you lucky WoMag has your gift guide
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 324 (29:06): Jay Givan
-Unity Radio (58:34): The Susanity Life
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 33 (27:52): Minneapolis for Safe Tech
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who spent 38 years at Wyman Gordon and was very active in the community
>SPORTS: Celtics clobber Cavaliers, 120-95, in Game 1
-Eliot Wolf the "overwhelming favorite" to be named Patriots’ top exec
-Red Sox lose to Braves, 4-2
-This week in Holy Cross Athletics
-Paying college athletes appears closer than ever. How could it work and what stands in the way?
-WooSox Rewind — Worcester takes 5 of 6 from Lehigh Valley
-WooSox fall to Buffalo, 7-5
>CARS: Bertera has the all-star team to help you find your next Nissan car or truck (:39)
-Some Hyundai, Kia owners finding themselves uninsurable
>NATIONAL: Boeing faces 10 more whistleblowers after 2 die
-Killer nurse sentenced to hundreds of years behind bars for deaths of 17 patients
-Tragic: Newborn twins diagnosed with rare condition denied treatment
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read trial: Defense calls lieutenant's credibility into question (20:22)
-9-year-old boy from Orange left on school bus after he fell asleep
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria celebrates students and faculty at the Academic Awards
-Annual Clark alumni awards to be presented during Reunion Weekend
-Obstacles, opportunities, optimism: The journey of women in science
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Budget hotel vacancies top 50% as inflation-weary Americans cut back on travel
>BUSINESS: African Business Expo draws business leaders to Worcester
-LPL Research: Sell in May? Maybe not
-Radio Worcester (24:48): Worcester Emerging Workforce Forum Thursday
>HOMES: Homeowners say this clean energy industry has dirty secret
>HEALTH: Could A.I. help diagnose cancer with one drop of blood? (1:05)
-New survey shows more young people believe skin cancer myths (:57)
>FOOD: U.S. to test ground beef in states with bird-flu outbreaks in dairy cows
>TV/STREAMING: Tom Selleck says CBS should “come to their senses” and renew "Blue Bloods"
>MOVIES: Trailer for M. Night Shyamalan’s new movie, "Trap": Josh Hartnett is a serial killer
>CELEBRITY: Susan Buckner, who played spirited cheerleader Patty Simcox in "Grease," dies at 72
>ANIMALS: Mama leopard reunites with her baby (:52)
>HISTORY: B & M R.R. Bridge from Dam in Clinton
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Boston police officers bring cake and sing "Happy Birthday" to man who called 911
-Meanwhile, in Connecticut, 2 vultures found "too drunk to fly"
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