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In The News
-Latest weather: Pick of the week, high of 59 today in Worcester
+5:00: Auburn man wins $1 million on scratch ticket
+5:00: Shrewsbury police arrest man caught breaking into garage
+5:00: New affordable Worcester apartments open to applicants
+5:00: Central Mass. business confidence falls below state average in March
+5:00: Dogs, cats, pets up for adoption at Worcester area shelters
+Noon: Police return to search Paxton woods a month after Worcester man's body found
+Noon: Worcester man indicted in apparent road rage shooting of 77-year-old man on Route 20
+Noon: T&G lawsuit against city for keeping records hidden wins Freedom of Information Award
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - April 5th
+Noon: Radio Worcester (13:41): Worcester City Manager Ed Augustus on the Denholm building, culture, WooSox '22 and Conservation Commission
+Noon: Sutton author's name hijacked on Amazon by erotica writer
+Noon: Mass. Independent Film Festival comes to Worcester April 13th-16th
+Noon: Cancer battle, pandemic spur JATK to music on new album
+Noon: Janice Harvey: Remembering names and phone numbers a no-go
-Worcester man in court on 8th drunken driving charge
-Long-awaited restaurant in Downtown Worcester now open
-Worcester Starbucks workers file petition to unionize
-Driver in deadly 2020 Auburn crash sentenced to 2 years probation
-Man charged with murder in fatal stabbing of Fitchburg teen
-Worcester police arrest 3 as a result of new gun violence prevention strategy
-Holy Cross naming science complex after Dr. Anthony Fauci, a Holy Cross alum
-Worcester Bishop wants rainbow pride, BLM flags removed (2:14)
-Earlier: At a Catholic school in Worcester, red flags and a warning from the Bishop
-BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
-Theater partners with 2 Worcester high schools for annual Adopt-A-School program
-Song to Get You Through the Week: Jay Gudda delivers brooding "Snake"
-City Council preview April 5 (Mike Benedetti): New city manager, parking, new real estate tax, body cams, and buying the Denholm Building
-Who is Eric Batista, the person Worcester City Council is considering for interim city manager?
-WCCA-TV's "Rosen's Roundtable" No. 472 (28:00): Jetskis/The Aud/Showcase North
-Don Landgren: Denholm Building may be due to be demolished, redeveloped
-Whos of Who-cester (Tracy O'Connell Novick): Next steps on the Worcester superintendent search
-Public Hearing podcast (56:00): Circles of inclusion, exclusion and influence in Worcester
-Radio Worcester (15:38): State Senate candidate Robyn Kennedy on campaigning and the issues
-This Week’s Roadwork In Worcester – Week Of April 4th
-Here's where the city will be street sweeping today
-In wake of Billy Riley allegations in Worcester, supporters of church sexual abuse survivors weigh in
-Tribute to longtime Worcester teacher and coach
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): "An American hero": Wake held for fallen Marine in Leominster (2:00)
-Controversial North Grafton warehouse gets Planning Board approval
-Manufacturing facility in Grafton’s CenTech park sells for $3.3 million
-The Kraft Group buys Northbridge industrial complex for $19.7 million
-Holden sets composting and chipping schedule
-SPORTS: Bruins beat Blue Jackets in overtime, 3-2
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sale
-Worcester Public Schools baseball teams to play tripleheader at Polar Park
-Worcester Hockey Alumni highlights, week 24
-CARS: Come see David at Bertera Nissan. He will make you happy! (3:50)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
-NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL: Images of dead civilians in Ukraine shake the world
-Millions of families can now research their history with 1950 census records
-NEW ENGLAND: Westminster man gets 7 months for nearly $500,000 in illegal mortgage transactions
-Suspect with child in car allegedly fires shots in Springfield
-BUSINESS: Opinion: What Worcester's elite fail to understand about inclusion
-Cannabis lessons in a "Field of Dreams"
-SHOPPING: Disney-branded hand sanitizers recalled because of cancer-causing carcinogens
-HOMES: Smoke, carbon monoxide alarms sold at Walmart recalled
-FOOD: These 5 tips can help you save money on groceries as food prices soar
-COLLEGES: Worcester State Athletics announces DEI working group
-HEALTH: While COVID is declining, cases of stomach flu are rising
-Exposure to THC and CBD linked to childhood obesity, higher blood sugar, study says
-MOVIES: 10 must-see movies being released in April
-CELEBRITY: COVID temporarily stops Daniel Craig’s return to Broadway
-HISTORY: Worcester 300 trivia contest, part 7: Fire suppression
-ANIMALS: Cat so scared she'd hide under bed turns into cuddle bug (3:06)
-GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Georgia students stun Ukrainian custodian with artwork honoring Ukraine
-Meanwhile, in Minneapolis, man allegedly steals car after skipping his sentencing for bus theft
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Classifieds
+Order Pickers 2nd shift in Auburn
+Parking Attendant (Hiring Bonus!!) in Worcester
-Multiple Warehouse Opportunities at Imperial Distributors
-Beer Garden, Worcester
-Motor Equipment Repairmen, Worcester DPW&P
-Line cooks, servers & bartenders at Worcester restaurant
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+Noon: Worcester public health officials have eye on uptick in cases
+Noon: UMass Medical School-led study finds free at-home tests may have significantly reduced the number of cases during the fall
+Noon: Outbreak "extremely grim" as Shanghai extends lockdown
-Worcester County's cases up 28.4%; Mass. cases surge 31.2%
-Latinx Worcester residents had disproportionately higher COVID rates, report finds
-Radio Worcester (7:28): Worcester Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh talks COVID and the BA.2 variant
-ICYMI: Worcester adds free pop-up vaccine clinics after cases spike
-Mass. reports 2,888 new cases over 3 days, no additional deaths
-Senate bargainers reach $10 billion COVID agreement
-Medicare is now covering the cost of at-home tests for beneficiaries
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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