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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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-Changeover/Set Up Laborer 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 (1:05). High of 20 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Suspects in fatal shooting on Dorchester Street in Worcester caught in Fitchburg
-Worcester reports fewer shootings in 2024, despite jump in homicides
-What nurses say must improve at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester
-5 townhouse units planned for Austin Street in Worcester
-Why so many Mass. breweries are closing (and what you can do about it)
-Worcester Community Housing Resources taps established executive as new leader
-Holiday travel rush continues (2:08). Article
-Worcester forum explores M.C.A.S. results and educational equity
-Worcester wants input on where to put new trash/recycling bins
-Radio Worcester (24:05): Worcester Police Union leaders respond to D.O.J. report
-Earlier: Boston Globe: Federal lawsuits lay out D.O.J. allegations against Worcester police
-Radio Worcester (17:50): Mayor Petty addresses City Council meeting amid heated debate
-Radio Worcester (19:13): City Manager Batista addresses D.O.J. report, legal strategy
>FAITH: Holy Cross professor — At Hanukkah, a celebration of eternal light − from desert tabernacle to synagogues today
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Unique Eateries (5:13)
-ICYMI: Midday snow delivers string of crashes in Central Mass.
-Woman struck by a car in crosswalk in Worcester
-At court hearing, 2 different pictures of fatal Worcester shooting
-Worcester D.P.W. chief Robert L. Moylan Jr. to end interim stint
-Worcester's Union Station listed among 6 of the Most Beautiful Amtrak Stations in America
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo — Fantastic freshmen on varsity sports teams
-Christmas Greetings from Everyone At Lamoureux Ford (:49)
-Mountview Middle School honor roll
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Southbridge day care worker admits to abusing child (2:01)
-Barre ambulance and Verizon utility truck collide on Route 62
-Botched drug deal at Leominster group home ends with arrest of 2 women
-Rutland police to hold car seat check-up on Monday
-Auburn wants feedback on possible regionalization of 911 services
-Shrewsbury Select Board updates (:35)
-Grafton Middle School teachers honored for "Promising Practices"
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Candlelight tours, wrestling and holiday choral music
-Spotify's Top 10 most-streamed holiday tracks of all time revealed
-At Holy Cross, "Sojourners" captures the immigrant experience in 1970s America
>OPINION: Tom Marino: 9 years of Public Safety Committee ignoring police discipline
-Laura McCarthy-Ha: Simplifying gift-giving in a big family
-Laurelle Farrell: Lessons in a hair style…bangs
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 211 (28:23): Sports, Sports, Sports!
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to an "accomplished and admired singer/ songwriter/ musician" born in Worcester
>SPORTS: Patriots fans will love Josh Allen’s take on Drake Maye’s future
-Van Pelt doubles down on not calling Maye runs after criticism
-NFL Week 16 schedule, TV and announcers
-Celtics beat Bulls, 123-98
-Bruins beat Sabres, 3-1
-Rickey Henderson, Baseball Hall of Famer and league's all-time stolen bases leader, dies at 65
-Railers beat Maine, 5-1
>NATIONAL: 2 Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in apparent "friendly fire" incident
-Grandparent caregiving declines amid pandemic changes
-Tragic: Grandmother, 80, dies after getting trapped in Sleep Number bed for 2 days: lawsuit
>NEW ENGLAND: State police say Friday's storm caused 200 crashes across state (:22)
-Hypothermic hiker rescued by helicopter in White Mountains (:27)
>COLLEGES: Assumption Professor Cinzia Pica named Visiting Scholar at Harvard
-Anna Maria AMCAST (50:10): Holiday Movies 2.0
-Clark professor gives lecture on what it means to be a feminist in wartime
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Waldorf-Astoria insists hotel will reopen in spring
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Financial planning for parents’ assisted living
>HOMES: Tips for moving
>SHOPPING: Cozy gifts your mom will love this holiday season (4:04)
-Holiday gift ideas from unique local businesses across Mass. (4:58)
>HEALTH: Expert explains possible risks, benefits of raw milk (2:49)
-Dr. Todd Ellerin on vaccines and their impact on children (3:40)
>FOOD: Taco Bell unveils new menu item
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix doc, "Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action" (2:21)
>MOVIES: "Barbie 2" in early stages with Greta Gerwig returning to write
>CELEBRITY: James Kennedy arrested for domestic violence weeks after getting fired from "Vanderpump Rules"
>HISTORY: City Hospital, circa 1907
>ANIMALS: Dog becomes mama to a litter of tiny rescue kittens (1:42)
>GOOD NEWS: Man with a rare tumor was told he had months to live. Now, he's cancer-free
-Meanwhile, Mariah Carey fans get into a wild fight at Christmas concert: "On the naughty list"
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