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In The News
-Latest weather: High of 49 today in Worcester; rain, wintry mix moves in overnight
+6:00: Worcester police arrest 54-year-old man for attempted break-in on Water Street
+6:00: WBJ panel: Worcester's growth leads to opportunities, challenges
+6:00: 2 Worcester new open houses worth checking out
+6:00: Worcesteria: "They were human beings. You have to respect that" — A remembrance of Peter Stefan
+6:00: Firefighters extinguish car fire on Main Street in Shrewsbury
+6:00: Fitchburg woman sentenced for drug trafficking
+6:00: Beer, live music and BBQ find Common Ground in North Brookfield
+6:00: 3 Donna's take the stage in "Summer: The Donna Summer Musical"
+6:00: Bravehearts bringing back Bark in the Park on July 13th
+6:00: Holy Cross Athletics' 'Sader Stories (49:10): AD Kit Hughes
+6:00: Bad Advice: Unparalleled cowardice
+Noon: Radio Worcester (18:13): Worcester City Manager Ed Augustus talks about his upcoming departure
+Noon: Marker for suffrage movement leader being installed in Worcester
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - March 23rd
+Noon: PETA cage free egg factories campaign puts ads on WRTA buses
+Noon: Local businesses partner to give wife of late Holden veteran gets new roof
+Noon: Listen Up: Southbridge rapper Weapon E.S.P. takes cinematic turn with "Tarantino Rodriguez"
-Worcester City Manger Ed Augustus to step down May 31st
*Complete coverage: T&G, Worcester Business Journal, MassLive, Spectrum News 1, This Week in Worcester, Channel 5, Channel 10, GBH, Patch
*City Manager reflects on 8½-year tenure
*Worcester Mayor Joe Petty, others react to departure
-New restaurant brings Liberian cuisine to Worcester
-Former Boston Celtic brings his comedy act to Worcester in "Life After Basketball Tour"
-Power is expected to be back on next week at Denholm building in Downtown Worcester
-Diversity in Worcester is an "extracurricular activity", outgoing chief diversity officer said
-Viewpoint: NAACP calls for answers in CDO’s departure
-Radio Worcester (17:21): City Manager Ed Augustus on the chief diversity officer, the Denholm, COVID and the Tercentennial
-Sheriff's office hosts bocce tournament fundraiser for North High football team
-See the List: Winners of the 2022 Worcester County St. Patrick's Parade awards
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
-Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band sell out Worcester show
-Composer and Clark University professor John Aylward explores the "Celestial"
-Janice Harvey: Mammogram scare underscores exam's importance
-Tribute to man who ran his own auto body shop in Worcester for 60 years
-ICYMI: Police investigate a series of business break-ins in Worcester
-$100,000 Mass Cash winner sold in Worcester
-Police data shows ShotSpotter's level of impact in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Fire at Fort Devens spreads quickly across munitions range
-Residents voice concerns over proposed 55+ development in Shrewsbury
-Simplicity Cannabis in Grafton will offer creative spin on marijuana products
-Worcester developer proposing 256 rental units in Grafton
-Holden Historic District Commission seeks 3 members
-Low-flying helicopters will be flying this week in Rutland, Oakham and Barre
-Dudley church collects donations for Ukraine
-Oxford contractors buy trucking facility for $1.35 million
-Westborough to seek development proposals for vacant movie theater
-Southbridge apartment entrepreneurs buy retail plaza for $12.6 million
-Sports: Red Sox announce season-long plans to honor memory of Jerry Remy
-Local guys look to continue Central Mass. NFL tradition
-Spring football practice for Assumption means the start of a new season
-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
-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: Videos show tornado, aftermath in New Orleans
-Thieves are using unique methods to steal gas as prices rise
-The Instagram scam that hijacks your account
-Tragic: 6 teenage students killed in Oklahoma car crash
-New England: Pamela Smart accepts responsibility in 3rd sentence commutation bid
-20-year-old UMass student seriously injured in campus hit-and-run
-Business: Shrewsbury manufacturer's $5 billion merger with Finnish firm set for April 1st
-Nearly one-third of American workers make less than $15 an hour, study finds
-Food: Applebee's is testing drive-thru windows to compete with fast-food giants
-Shopping: Here are the tips that could save you money at the grocery store
-Colleges: In-person Healthcare Open House April 7 at Quinsigamond CC
-TV/Streaming: New on HBO and HBO Max in April
-Movies: How to stream every Oscar Best Picture nominee
-Celebrity: iHeartRadio Music Awards complete winners list
-Health: Tiny worms could be used to sniff out lung cancer: study
-Animals: Latest pets up for adoption in the Worcester area
-History: Worcester 300 trivia contest, part 6: Competing hardware stores
-Homes: See inside $2.5 million Redemption Rock home on 15 acres
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): MacKenzie Scott donates $436 million to Habitat for Humanity
-Meanwhile, in India, watch as leopard wanders into Mercedes-Benz plant
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-Changeover/Set Up Laborer at DCU Center
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: Moderna says its vaccine is safe for kids under 6
+6:00: 2,732 new breakthrough cases in Mass.
-UMass Medical School virologist predicts that in 2 or 3 weeks, “everything in the Northeast is going to be BA.2” subvariant
-Free vaccination/boosters 11-7 today at Worcester Public Library
-Students can enter to win a college scholarship at Worcester school vaccine clinics this week
-UMass Medical School professor: Why pregnant people should get vaccinated
-ICYMI: Demand for vaccines waning in Worcester as medical leaders continue to push for higher vaccination rates
-Mass. reports 15 additional deaths over 3 days, 773 new cases
-Johnson & Johnson vaccine shows promising long-term durability
-Scientists search for a test to measure immunity
In The News
>WEATHER: Last day of oppressive heat, high feels like 95 to 100 today in Worcester
-Cooling centers open today in Worcester; water available
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Mass. names Worcester 1 of 78 Housing Choice Communities
+6:00: Here's when Disney on Ice will skate into Worcester
+6:00: Bill Ballou on baseball
+Noon: Camels as pets? Meet Phil and RJ of Grafton
+Noon: Old Sturbridge Village to host Redcoats and Rebels for 250th anniversary
+Noon: Texas country band Flatland Cavalry heading to Indian Ranch in Webster
+Noon: Listen Up: Chill out for summer with Caylin Costello, D-Tension songs
+Noon: Last Call: Catherine Zebrowski, writer and musician
-13-year-old girl reported missing in Worcester
-U.S. News: UMass Memorial Medical Center is a top Mass. hospital, best in Worcester
-Can you help Worcester police ID these road-rage suspects?
-2 Shrewsbury men arrested in Boston prostitution sting
-Community rallies to help Leicester girl, hospitalized for year with cancer, celebrate birthday
-Algae treatment planned for Coes Reservoir, Indian Lake on Thursday
-Worcester school jobs saved as administration releases education funding
-Worcester elderly apartments sold for $17 million
-More body camera footage released of Eureka Street I.C.E. incident. Here's what it shows
-What's the best way to enjoy summer in Worcester County? Vote in round 3
-5 places to get out on the water in Central Mass. this summer
-Worcester African Festival returns for third year
-Interested in becoming a Worcester Police Officer? (:47)
-Radio Worcester (22:34): Commissioner Rob Antonelli on Worcester’s parks progress, priorities and planning
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:21): When immigration enforcement meets local politics
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Nan Xiang Express set to come to Shrewsbury
-ICYMI: Good Samaritan helps out driver in Worcester crash
-Downtown Worcester apartments at center of CitySquare redevelopment sold for $122 million
-2 Central Mass. women die in Old Orchard Beach, Maine camper explosion (2:15). Article
-"My baby!": Newly released body cam video shows new insight into Worcester I.C.E. arrest
-Worcester police arrest 3 juveniles after gun found in car
-Millbury police arrest 3 Worcester men in separate thefts
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Eagle Lake still closed for swimming
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
-This week's road closure and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): bankHometown consolidating Webster branches
-Clinton man accused of using pudding barcode taped around finger to steal $40 of groceries
-Item photos: Young "royals" get ready for Fancy Nancy Tea Party
-Drive-throughs targeted in West Boylston as new Dunkin's gets variance
-Lancaster administrator sets directions for now
-Shrewsbury High’s Chemistry Club brings science to elementary schools
-Spencer Selectmen talk evaluation, criteria for E.M.S. request for proposals
-Former Templeton administrator warns select board of 9C cuts, hiring woes, and out-of-class pay risks
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 8 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Worcester writers bring the drama in summer showcase
-Destiny's Child reunites onstage for first time in 7 years at Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" finale
-Hanover Theatre takes over full management of the J.M.A.C.
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (1:01:31): A Tribute to the Beatles by the Hip Swayers, Stomp N' Holler, Hit the Bus
>OPINION: Worcesteria: How low can it go? Dry spell dries up Elm Park's ponds
-Margaret Smith: For a Catholic fan, Ozzy's life and lyrics strike a holy note
-What's Up Worcester's Minute with Meagan (15:24): Jenny Gaul, Executive Director, Joy of Music Program (JOMP)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester native who ran a home daycare for over 20 years
>SPORTS: Christian Gonzalez injury to sideline Patriots cornerback for "a bit"
-How Kayshon Boutte has impressed so far at Patriots training camp
-Red Sox beat Twins, 8-5
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 3-2 . Next home game: 6:30 Wednesday. Buy tickets here
-Holy Cross Athletics (1:57): Get to know Coach Bryan Robbat
-WooSox beat IronPigs, 7-5
-King of the Court basketball tournament debuts at Worcester parks
>NATIONAL: 8.8-magnitude earthquake sends tsunami into coasts of Russia, Japan and Alaska
-Ghislaine Maxwell will plead the Fifth in House testimony — unless demands are met: defense lawyer
-ChatGPT passes the "I'm not a robot" test — a "terrifying" step toward developing a mind of its own
>TRAGIC: Toddler dies after "slipping" from dad’s arms on water slide
>NEW ENGLAND: Powerful moment for Mass. family who was forced to live in park (2:16). Article
-Intruder bathed, slept, ate & stole while Boston family was away on vacation (3:45)
>COLLEGES: Q.C.C. president pushes for faculty pay hikes
-WPI researcher tackles water treatment woes with battery tech
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Inside the "arms race" to win the new luxury cruise ship market
>BUSINESS: Highlights from A.A.R.P.'s 99 ways to save money (1:46)
-LPL Financial Research: Economy in uncharted waters
-Report: Small size of Mass. sports betting industry limiting opportunities for minorities, women and veterans
>SHOPPING: When do Spirit Halloween stores open this year? Here's our guess
>HEALTH: Police, doctors warn of e-bike dangers as use skyrockets in Mass.
-Researchers say some artificial sweeteners could impact brain (:53)
-COVID barely detectable in wastewater, but is it time to celebrate? (2:15). Article
>FOOD: Greek Chicken Salad Bowls
>TV/STREAMING: Robin Roberts reveals why she’s been absent from "GMA"
>MOVIES: 40 best needle drops in movies of all time
>CELEBRITY: Tom Cruise, Ana de Armas attend Oasis show — after band roasted actor
-Justin Baldoni breaks social media silence to celebrate milestone with wife amid Blake Lively legal battle
>ANIMALS: 14-year-old dog dumped at shelter gets a ton of new siblings (1:40)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Grafton Street, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Woman found alive 9 months after vanishing near Death Valley
-Meanwhile, in New Hampshire, polite black bear stuns homeowners after ringing doorbell before exploring hot tub
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