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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)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-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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Classifieds
-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 (:38). High of 90 today in Worcester
-Worcester climate summary for May
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Clark University to lay off up to 30% of faculty, significantly restructure degree tracks amid financial strain
-Worcester, Cosenza reach settlement on $8 million jury award in evidence manipulation case
-Suspect in April 2024 Worcester killing, on the run for more than a year, held without bail
-3 men arrested in connection with University Park shooting in Worcester
-Worcester street renamed for boy who died in "One Chip Challenge" (2:04). Article
-Related: Video of ceremony (21:07)
-National burger chain opening first New England location in Worcester
-Central Mass. man now facing manslaughter charge in connection with brother’s shooting death
-Out to Lunch and Movies on the Common set for summer fun downtown
-Hidden waterfall flows back to life at Cascades Park in Worcester thanks to heavy spring rainfall (1:49)
-Grafton Job Corps searching for shelter for 30 homeless students
-Gerald Creamer Center Graduation (1:01:52)
-Aislinn Doyle: June 5th School Committee Meetings agenda preview
-This dog was found on Willard Ave. in Worcester
-DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): The last 24-hour diner: A Worcester staple stands alone
-ICYMI: UMass Memorial, 1,000 workers have a week to avoid strike
-Grand jury hearing evidence in death of Worcester state police trainee
-Worcester eatery seized by state because of unpaid taxes
-Worcester activist critical of city manager faces 1-year city hall ban
-Worcester father of 4-month-old deported after I.C.E. "violated his rights," attorney says
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Part of Doyle Road to be closed Wednesday
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): West Boylston override OK'd; Raj, Ashwell win for Select Board
-Governor Healey visits new Amazon fulfillment center in Charlton
-Pending Select Board vote, Shrewsbury trash bags may cost more this July
-Westborough-based hydropower firm to update its century-old facilities
-Webster man sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking
-Playground improvements are part of Grafton's long-term plan
-Blackstone Valley Tech competitors earn 46 SkillsUSA Medals
-City to Saddle Farm Trot 5K is June 21st
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Screen Time: Short film "Solus" wins big at Top Shorts Film Festival
-Sarah Connell Sanders: 3 days of "momfluencing" at Boston Calling
>OPINION: Jennifer Julien Gaskin: The art of making people uncomfortable
-Peter B-G Weller: Proposed state ed bill borders on digital surveillance
-Unity Radio's The Susanity Life (56:35): Bonnie Hope Dellerose, Renew Body Sequence
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a lifetime member of Hadassah who was married for 76 years
>SPORTS: Stefon Diggs "got the message" from Mike Vrabel after boat incident
-Red Sox lose to Angels, 4-3
-Bravehearts fall to Nashua, 4-3. Next home game: 6:30 Friday. Get tickets here
-Holy Cross announces "WooCru" as official student section name
-How Baylor Scheierman can earn larger Celtics role in second season
-Sox prospect Roman Anthony responds to backlash over Worcester laundry cart video
-WooSox beat Rochester, 6-5
-Mara leads Saint Paul back to Division 1 quarterfinals
>NATIONAL: Ukraine strikes Crimean Bridge with underwater explosives
>TRAGIC: 3 young sisters killed while visiting homeless dad, hunt is on for father
>NEW ENGLAND: Father found dead, search ongoing for missing daughter in Maine (:49). Article
-Milford student detained by I.C.E. awaiting upcoming court hearing in "terrible conditions" (3:43)
-Lawyer says Milford student in I.C.E. custody is here legally (:50). Article
-Karen Read trial (25:46): No mistrial over dog D.N.A., officer says evidence changed
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross grad Jango Janigian wants to take you on an adventure
-Decline of international students at Mass. universities having negative impact, expert says
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 tips every cruiser should follow
>BUSINESS: GBH layoffs to impact 45 employees
-LPL Financial Research: Tariffs and market volatility likely to stick
-101: Staying strong through workforce reductions
>HOMES: Heat pump demand is reaching new heights as customers seek government incentives before they disappear
>SHOPPING: Temu's daily U.S. users cut in half following end of tariff loophole
>HEALTH: How to beat the heat for better sleep
-How yoga can help improve your mental wellbeing (3:41)
>FOOD: Popeyes launches surprise new menu item to compete with McDonald’s
>TV/STREAMING: "The Four Seasons" renewed for Season 2 at Netflix
>MOVIES: 10 hot movies to see this summer
>CELEBRITY: Emmy winner Valerie Mahaffey dies at 71
>ANIMALS: Tiniest puppy grows up to be HUGE (2:44)
>GOOD NEWS: 120-mile kayak trip benefits athletes with disabilities
-Meanwhile, in Florida, loose kangaroo caught on video hopping down road
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Classifieds
>HELP WANTED
+Multiple positions, Nancy Chang Restaurant
+Police officers, town of Leicester
-Worcester Area Director (part-time), Matthew 25
-Part-time bartender, Patsie Dugan's
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