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In The News
-Latest weather: Warm-up begins, high of 60 today in Worcester
+6:00: 3 arrested in Park Ave. bar fight
+6:00: Radio Worcester (13:00): Worcester Police Chief Steve Sargent on their new investigative team's efforts to curb gun violence
+6:00: Worcester community raises $3,000 in hours to replace 5-year-old girl's stolen wheelchair (1:45)
+6:00: 13-year-old girl with Millbury ties is missing, Chelsea police ask for help
+6:00: Holden police arrest Worcester man for OUI
+6:00: Worcester Idea Lab gets 2 new tenants
+6:00: WooSox home opener set for Tuesday
+6:00: Obiamaka Igwenagu named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
+6:00: Mass. man who went out to pick up pizza buys scratch ticket, wins second $1 million lottery prize
-2 juveniles arrested in Holden following night of break-ins at country club, church and more
-Worcester native declares for NBA Draft
-Brazilian immigrant opens sweet shop in Worcester
-Justice delayed, justice delivered for slain Clark grad
-5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - April 11th
-ICYMI: New Starbucks on Grafton Street will feature drive-thru window, outdoor patio seating
-Film crews from "The Parenting" shoot scenes at Vendome apartment building in Worcester
-Worcester man faces up to 32 years in prison for bank fraud, aggravated identity theft
-On 10th anniversary, Working for Worcester gets shout-outs from a Red Sox pitcher, Emmy winner, NBA champion and more (4:50)
-Polar Beverages introduces exclusive seltzer at Polar Park this season
-Doughnut Homies celebrates win in Bravehearts' "Munchies Madness" competition
-HOMES: Local realty company introduces program to save homeowners thousands in commissions
-BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday
-1970s Burncoat grads recall turbulent time of war and protests
-"Fixer" Nicole Valentine made personal choice on acting city manager job
-City Council Preview: City Manager Search Committee, Paratransit
-WCCA-TV's "Beacon Hill Chat" No. 339 (26:56): Stacey Luster
-Rosalie Tirella: Worcester, Palm Sunday
-Tribute to a Worcester man who was a member of the Nipmuc Nation
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Grafton’s three Catholic parishes will merge
-Shrewsbury notes new polling location for Precinct 2 voters
-Articles addressing climate change headed to Shrewsbury Town Meeting
-American Legion national commander, auxiliary president visit Sutton
-Northborough dental equipment provider acquires Colorado firm
-SPORTS: Celtics beat Memphis, 139-110
-Bruins lose to Capitals, 4-2
-Red Sox beat Yankees, 4-3
-Bravehearts commemorate 8th anniversary of Jake the Lion
-Pirates (3-0) win in Bismarck, 54-43. Recap (1:36)
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sale
-WooSox beat Jacksonville, 9-4
-5 Things You Need to Know About WooSox Home Opener tomorrow
-Railers lose to Adirondack, 6-4
-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: Ukraine digs in to fight Russia’s looming eastern offensive
-2 people are dead and 10 hospitalized after nightclub shooting in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
-Now's your last chance to get a third stimulus check
-NEW ENGLAND: Florida man arrested for lewd act on flight from Newark to Boston
-Man dies after being dragged by MBTA train
-BUSINESS: Clean energy jobs in Mass. still below pre-pandemic levels
-Mass. gives nearly $1 million to expand truck driver training program
-How do I negotiate the salary I want in a new job?
-COLLEGES: At Holy Cross, Rev. Hans Zollner, S.J. reflects on clergy abuse and safeguarding in the church
-HEALTH: New UMass Medical School study finds smoking rates increased in pandemic, looks at related stresses
-TV/STREAMING: "Frasier" reboot confirmed
-CELEBRITY: JoJo Siwa says she "wasn't invited" to 2022 Kids' Choice Awards
-HISTORY: Oread Institute, now Castle Park, in Worcester
-ANIMALS: Bald, sick puppy transforms into a fluff ball (3:38)
-GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Blind drag racer shares lesson on perseverance (2:50)
-Meanwhile, in Alaska, photos of bizarre cloud formation spark theories
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+Full-time line cooks at Worcester Restaurant
+Deputy Director of Emergency Communications, City of Worcester
-Part-time Baristas in Worcester
-Order Pickers 2nd shift in Auburn
-Parking Attendant (Hiring Bonus!!) in Worcester
-Multiple Warehouse Opportunities at Imperial Distributors
-Beer Garden, Worcester
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: Free vaccinations and boosters 11-7 Wednesday at Worcester Public Library
+Noon: Radio Worcester (10:21): Worcester Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh on uptick
+Noon: Worcester County's cases up 18.2%; Mass. cases surge 16.6%
+Noon: With fewer cases and less demand, many testing sites are shutting down
-Dr. Fauci says it's now up to Americans to assess their own COVID risk
-BA.2 is the dominant variant in the U.S. Here's what's known about it
-ICYMI: Worcester schools will hand out over 25,000 at-home test kits before April vacation
-A powerful tool against COVID is finally getting the attention it deserves, experts say
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
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>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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-Staff Associate, Urban Action Institute, Worcester State
-Controller, Worcester State
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