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In The News
-Latest weather: Heavy rain impacts morning commute, high of 40 today in Worcester
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+Noon: OSHA fines Sterling company $370,000
+Noon: Holy Cross again a top producer of Fulbright Scholars
+Noon: Real estate roundup for the Worcester area
+Noon: Rabies clinic in Holden on April 9th
+Noon: Business is Blooming: Ulysses Youngblood's vision for Worcester's first Black-owned dispensary
-Worcester judge removed from state payroll after collecting more than $350,000 in salary while under investigation
-Man arrested after string of Worcester smash-and-grab burglaries in Canal District
-Firm fined $17,355 over asbestos at Kelley Square Flea Market
-Billionaire Amazon philanthropist gives $3.5 million to local Habitat for Humanity
-Worcester buys 132 acres in Rutland, Holden to protect watershed
-PETA cage free egg factories campaign puts ads on WRTA buses
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday
-Listen Up: Southbridge rapper Weapon E.S.P. takes cinematic turn with "Tarantino Rodriguez"
-3 Donna's take the stage in "Summer: The Donna Summer Musical"
-Bad Advice: Unparalleled cowardice
-Worcester councilors laud city for upcoming Recreation Worcester offerings
-City educators rave about this new virtual learning tool
-Worcesteria: "They were human beings. You have to respect that" — A remembrance of Peter Stefan
-From 2013: "Rosen's Roundtable" No. 147 (27:21): Peter Stefan with behind-the-scenes stories of the controversy in tending to the body of a Boston Marathon Bomber
-Radio Worcester (18:13): Worcester City Manager Ed Augustus talks about his upcoming departure
-Bill Shaner: Worcester is left without its self-anointed king
-ICYMI: Worcester City Manger Ed Augustus to step down May 31st
-Viewpoint: NAACP calls for answers in CDO’s departure
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Firefighters extinguish car fire on Main Street in Shrewsbury
-Shrewsbury police to ramp up crosswalk enforcement following complaints
-Channel 5 Wake Up Call from Shrewsbury Unified Basketball (:45)
-Local businesses partner to give wife of late Holden veteran gets new roof
-Kids can get free bike helmets, see vehicles, at Grafton Police event
-3-month gas-line project starts in Millbury, delays likely
-Beer, live music and BBQ find Common Ground in North Brookfield
-Fitchburg woman sentenced for drug trafficking
-Sports: Celtics beat Utah, 125-97
-Holy Cross football players shine on pro day
-Holy Cross Athletics' 'Sader Stories (49:10): AD Kit Hughes
-Bravehearts bringing back Bark in the Park on July 13th
-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
-Railers lose in Reading, 3-2
-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: U.S. finds Russian troops have committed war crimes in Ukraine
-Madeleine Albright, first female U.S. secretary of state, dies
-New England: Pamela Smart denied chance at freedom decades after killing
-Woman's body found in refrigerator in Rhode Island; boyfriend charged
-$500 bonus payments on way to 500,000 low-income workers in Mass.
-Business: WBJ panel: Worcester's growth leads to opportunities, challenges
-Food: FDA details problems at plant behind recalled baby formula
-Shopping: Shop the HP Days Sale for up to 70% off bestselling laptops
-Colleges: Anna Maria College launching varsity esports program
-UMass Medical School technology could lead to new muscular dystrophy therapeutics
-TV/Streaming: New on Netflix in April
-Movies: Sturbridge actor may have struck Oscar gold again
-Celebrity: Beyoncé, Billie Eilish to sing nominated songs at Oscars
-Health: UMass Medical School partnering with Moderna to research disease transmission in children
-Animals: Dog who'd almost given up wags his tail like a puppy now (3:08)
-History: Marker for suffrage movement leader being installed in Worcester
-Homes: 2 Worcester new open houses worth checking out
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 101-year-old man presented with high school diploma
-Meanwhile, in Italy, British woman eats 19 chicken nuggets in 1 minute for Guinness record
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-2,732 new breakthrough cases in Mass.
-Free testing and vaccination/boosters 10-3 today at Worcester Public Library
-Students can enter to win a college scholarship at Worcester school vaccine clinics this week
-ICYMI: UMass Medical School virologist predicts that in 2 or 3 weeks, “everything in the Northeast is going to be BA.2” subvariant
-UMass Medical School professor: Why pregnant people should get vaccinated
-Mass. reports 1,074 new cases
-Moderna says its vaccine is safe for kids under 6
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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