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In The News
-Latest weather: Mix of sun and clouds, high of 67 today in Worcester
+6:00: Police say murder suspect told patrons inside Worcester bar he was "going to f--- somebody up" moments before shooting
+6:00: Juvenile stabbed in Crompton Park in Worcester leads to 3 arrests
+6:00: Worcester police already using drones with formal policy pending
+6:00: Radio Worcester's Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Joe Petty (17:20): WooSox Opening Day, strong mayor and police drones
+6:00: 2 Worcester open houses
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - April 13th
+Noon: Fly From Worcester To NYC For $41 With JetBlue this Summer
+Noon: Holden police post message about "incident" in a bathroom at Wachusett Regional that ended in arrest
+Noon: Holden police charge Worcester woman with assault with a dangerous weapon, a car
-SEE THE LIST: What Worcester municipal employees make
-Worcester city employee earnings reveal top earners, gender and race pay gaps
-Car falls from upper level parking area in Sterling, lands on roof. Raw video (:43)
-West Boylston police make arrest in armed robbery at Shell station
-Opening Day at Polar Park for the 2022 WooSox season
-Top U.S. finisher in 2021 Boston Marathon, local hero Colin Bennie on track for more success
-Easter candy sold at Big Y stores recalled over salmonella concern
-South High student rushed to hospital after eating cannabis edible
-UMass Memorial report finds unconscious bias and health inequities, looks at ways to address them
-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 Wednesday
-Worcester City Councilors make moves on search for next city manager
-Creamer won't challenge Rep. LeBoeuf in Worcester House race
-Pizza fundraiser for Lake View Elementary tonight
-Rosalie Tirella: UMass nurse’s compassion
-The Faces of Worcester: Mary Terese Vigliotti
-Here's where the city will be street sweeping today
-ICYMI: The stars shine in Worcester as big-name cast films at Union Station
-3 arrested in Park Ave. bar fight
-Worcester community raises $3,000 in hours to replace 5-year-old girl's stolen wheelchair (1:45)
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-THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Officials ID pedestrian struck, killed by pickup truck outside Leominster Walmart
-Grafton resident files federal lawsuit over alleged civil rights violations during talk at police HQ
-Sterling library director, DPW superintendent settling into roles
-Shrewsbury Town Meeting to consider Town Center transportation study
-Meet the candidates for Millbury Planning Board's 2-year seat
-Sutton FIRST robotics team competes at WPI; earns 2 awards
-Museum of Russian Icons founding director to retire
-"Art Heals" at BVT will shine a light on student mental health
-SPORTS: WooSox beat Lehigh Valley, 8-3
-Radio Worcester (31:22): Worcester Red Sox Opening Day 2022 with City Manager Ed Augustus & team President Dr. Charles Steinberg
-WooSox "chief ambassador" on why he loves helping fans cheer on the team at Polar Park
-Bravehearts have a little fun on WooSox Opening Day
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Worcester Bravehearts announce finalists for fan jersey contest
-Holy Cross football team announces award recipients for the 2021
-Blues beat Bruins, 4-2
-Red Sox beat Tigers, 5-3
-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: Nearly two-thirds of Ukraine’s children have fled homes, U.N. says
-Intensive manhunt underway after gunman shoots 10 people on Brooklyn subway train
-Brooklyn subway dhooting video & photos [GRAPHIC]
-Tragic: Pennsylvania girl, 3, dies after current carries her over North Carolina waterfall
-NEW ENGLAND: Former Brookline teacher accused of raping student repeatedly
-BUSINESS: U.S. inflation jumped 8.5% in past year, highest since 1981
-SBA honors 5 Central Mass. businesses of the year
-COLLEGES: Assumption board appoints Provost Greg Weiner interim president
-Free college is now a reality in nearly 30 states
-HEALTH: Allergies, asthma linked to heart disease, study says
-SHOPPING: The Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet is on sale — now with its lowest price ever
-TV/STREAMING: CNN+ streaming service receives less than 10,000 viewers a day, report claims
-CELEBRITY: Gilbert Gottfried, comedian and actor, dies at 67
-HISTORY: The rise, fall and rebirth of the triple decker
-ANIMALS: Worcester area pets who need a home: Meet Tybee, Beach, Huxley & more
-GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): World War II veteran graduates from Mass. college
-Meanwhile, in Georgia, wildlife officials warn of invasive lizard species that can "eat almost anything"
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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
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: With the BA.2 subvariant on the rise, what’s safe and what’s not? A medical expert explains
-Hit by COVID, Worcester City Councilor postpones fundraiser
-Free vaccinations and boosters 11-7 Wednesday at Worcester Public Library
-ICYMI: Radio Worcester (10:21): Worcester Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh on uptick
-Mass. reports 12 additional deaths over 3 days, 1,712 new cases
-Tested positive? There are treatments that may be right for you
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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-Staff Associate, Urban Action Institute, Worcester State
-Controller, Worcester State
-Multiple positions, Holden DPW
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