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In The News
-Latest weather: Partly sunny, high of 62 today in Worcester
-Historic Worcester theater to become a church on Sundays
-2 16-year-olds arrested for guns, stolen car in Worcester
-Reliant Medical Group suspends taking on new adult primary care patients
-Trooper who arrested woman in "Troopergate" case testifies at Ethics hearing
-WCCA-TV's "Rosen's Roundtable" No. 473 (28:08): Polar Park and the Nativity School
-Worcesteria: Little Free Library, Worcester Historical Museum exhibit share stories, history
-U.S. metro areas sending the most people to Worcester
-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 Saturday
-Looking for a holiday wine? Check this selection from Wachusett Wine & Spirits
-Five Things to Do: "Parallel Mothers," "Naughty bits" and more ....
-MANIA - The ABBA Tribute coming to Worcester on October 29th
-Poetry Town: The Bridge Near Walmart
-Results, recap and grades from last night's WWE "SmackDown" at DCU Center in Worcester
-Eyes on the skies: Mass Audubon adds bus service for participants in annual birdathon
-Worcester Residential Drop-off Site at 1065 Millbury St. will be closed on Sunday and Monday
-Tribute to a Worcester woman who was an avid golfer and "never missed an opportunity to send a card"
-ICYMI: Worcester man arrested for pointing replica assault rifle at residents
-Big change looms as BirchTree Bread owners say they've found "the right folks to carry it forward"
-Widow of a fallen Leominster Marine remembers his life and sacrifice
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Rand-Whitney breaks ground at Boylston packaging facility
-Shrewsbury discusses next steps regarding hexavalent chromium in water
-Grafton native Chaz Davis seeks second Boston Marathon win as para-athlete
-Millbury Junior/Senior High Drama Club to perform "Grease" in May
-E.B. Flatts to reopen in mid-May as owners Scott and Grace Conner come out of retirement
-SPORTS: Bill Belichick turns 70 today. Is he winding down or just getting started?
-Sox lose to Twins in home opener
-Worcester Bravehearts update vote total for fan jersey contest
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox split doubleheader with Lehigh Valley
-Railers lose, 5-0; playoff fate decided today
-Mass. Pirates put 3-0 record on line tonight in Green Bay
-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: Russia loses warship, says attacks on Kyiv will increase
-Toddlers get high on THC goldfish, Virginia daycare owner charged
-NEW ENGLAND: Tax deadline is later this year. And 2 New England states get an extra day. Here's why
-14-year-old Middleboro girl says she scared off intruder with 2 kitchen knives
-BUSINESS: Mass. unemployment still lags national rate, but improving
-COLLEGES: A Q&A with Paula Fitzpatrick, Director, WPI's Center for Well-Being
-HEALTH: U.K., U.S. health officials investigating cases of severe hepatitis in children
-FOOD: Here's what's getting more expensive at the grocery store
-SHOPPING: Sclamo's Discount Appliance Spring Savings Event going through April 29th
-TV/STREAMING: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
-MOVIES: New movies on VOD
-Screen Time: Epic religious movies provided insight for writer's greatest role
-CELEBRITY: Thandiwe Newton axed from "Magic Mike" sequel after fight with Channing Tatum over Oscars fiasco
-Liz Sheridan, actor best known as Jerry Seinfeld's TV mom, dies at 93
-HISTORY: Lincoln Park at Lake Quinsigamond
-ANIMALS: Dog dumped at the shelter discovers the great outdoors (3:07)
-GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Mass. mechanic bought $1 million winning ticket after going out to fix wife’s broken-down car
-Meanwhile, in Idaho, man sets world record by balancing lawn mower on his chin for more than 30 minutes
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-397 cases in last 7 days in Worcester
-Free vaccinations/boosters 11-5 Saturday at Worcester Public Library and 8-noon at Reliant Medical Center
-Mass. school cases up over 40% since last week's report with total of 5,363
-ICYMI: Mass. reports 2,962 new cases; hospitalizations ticking up
-Mass. reports 2,470 new cases, positivity rate near 3.9%
-Is it still possible to reach herd immunity?
-Will a rise in cases bring back the mask mandate?
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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