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In The News
-Latest weather: Breezy with a high of 48 today in Worcester
-After 2-year delay, Worcester store celebrates 40th anniversary
-Where people in Worcester are moving to most
-Mercantile’s restaurant ribbon-cutting event draws crowd
-Shopping for sweets in Worcester ahead of Easter
-Historic Worcester theater to become a church on Sundays starting today
-For many, Easter Sunday marks a return to in-person worship
-Framingham police officer to host Easter event for kids Sunday in Worcester
-Why Easter eggs? Inside the origins and history of the tradition
-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 Sunday
-Five Things to Do: "Parallel Mothers," "Naughty bits" and more ....
-Nearly $4 million added to Union Station improvement project expenses for waterproofing
-Rosalie Tirella: Rose’s Green Island
-The Faces of Worcester: Jerry Filmore
-ICYMI: 2 16-year-olds arrested for guns, stolen car in Worcester
-Reliant Medical Group suspends taking on new adult primary care patients
-WCCA-TV's "Rosen's Roundtable" No. 473 (28:08): Polar Park and the Nativity School
-Tribute to a Worcester woman whose dreams of riding an elephant and traveling to Mexico were both fulfilled
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-THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): At Wachusett Regional, students and staff recognize importance of school resource officer
-Holden native aims to scale Mount Denali in Alaska
-It's been a busy spring so far for the Millbury Women's Club
-Grafton Girl Scouts' Silver Award project focuses on mental health
-Auburn Postmaster thanks community for support
-SPORTS: Bruins beat Pittsburgh, 2-1
-Railers knocked out of playoff contention
-Red Sox beat Twins, 4-0
-Worcester Bravehearts update vote total for fan jersey contest
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Lehigh Valley, 13-1
-Mass. Pirates lose in Green Bay
-New England Revolution beats Charlotte, 2-1
-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: Carnival Mardi Gras passenger "jumps overboard" as screaming children alert crew
-12 people injured, 10 shot at South Carolina mall; 3 detained
-Mass shooting in Pittsburgh leaves 11 injured and 2 dead
-NEW ENGLAND: Headstones knocked over by Mass. woman learning to drive
-Sen. Michael Moore supports "leveling the playing field" in cannabis licensing
-BUSINESS: Highest-paying jobs in Worcester that don't require a college degree
-Mass. unemployment drops to 4.3% with one of the largest job gains in the country
-COLLEGES: HC Prof: I’ve studied stadium financing for over 2 decades – and the new Bills stadium is one of the worst deals for taxpayers I’ve ever seen
-HEALTH: UMass Memorial report finds unconscious bias and health inequities
-FOOD: Learn how are Peeps made—and see a video from the factory
-SHOPPING: Etsy sellers eye forming a union after going on strike
-TV/STREAMING: "SNL" takes aim at Elon Musk's offer to buy Twitter
-MOVIES: "Fantastic Beasts" tops domestic box office
-CELEBRITY: Britney Spears says she's pregnant
-HISTORY: Historic photo of Elm Street in Worcester
-ANIMALS: Cat's GPS reveals his deepest secret (3:25)
-Meanwhile, in Connecticut, mechanic finds art worth millions
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Classifieds
+CVR/Title Clerk at Bertera Nissan
-Full-time assistant mechanic in Boylston
-Warehouse Assistant in Worcester
-Machinery Technician 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)
-Cases up in nearly 75% of Mass. communities: Town-by-town data
-ICYMI: 397 cases in last 7 days in Worcester
-COVID patient released after 204 days in hospital
-Do kids ages 5-11 need COVID boosters? Doctor weighs in
-GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): COVID patient released after 204 days in Iowa hospital
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:35). High of 78 today in Worcester
-"Super" El Niño winter impacts on New England
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester police officer Kurt Solomon remembered at wake (1:30)
+6:00: David Clark Co. takes off for cross-city move to new headquarters
+6:00: 11-year-old bicyclist injured in crash with Northborough police cruiser (:21). Article
+6:00: 6-car crash shuts down part of Mass. Pike in Grafton during evening commute
+6:00: Dolly Parton dies at 80
+Noon: Worcesteria: Time travelers' tales unfold in tour of Bancroft Tower
+Noon: Listen Up: Sunday Junkie eyes life's messiness on "Daisy St. Patience"
+Noon: Author Matt Landry to present Mount Wachusett's trails and history at Webster, Dudley libraries
-Karen Solomon, wife wanted in connection with Worcester police officer's death, found dead (2:54). Article
-Related: Family, police react to Karen Solomon case (1:21)
-Related: Full press conference (7:12)
-Services to be held for Worcester police officer Kurt Sololmon (1:28). Article
-Auburn joins wave of Mass. communities dropping Flock cameras
-Paxton man appears in court after fiery crash killed father, daughter (3:05)
-Historic Worcester "Octagon House" for sale
-Boston Bruins free Fan Fest coming to Worcester
-Massport announces new director of Worcester Regional Airport
-Small plane lands at Fitchburg airport with no landing gear (:18)
-Aislinn Doyle: WPS in Brief for August
>DINING OUT: Popular Worcester eatery reopens
-Radio Worcester (13:36): Cyprian Keyes welcomes public back to its restaurant
-ICYMI: Paxton man charged in fiery O.U.I. crash that killed father, 8-year-old daughter (2:50). Article
-Worcester man charged in 2012 killing found not guilty of prison assault
-Police: Worcester man shouted "suicide by cop" while brandishing scissors
-Worcester Business Journal's 40 Under Forty: The next generation is taking over
-Area woman avoids prison for stealing $110K of dead person's benefits
-15th Worcester District debate Wednesday: Mary Keefe vs. Ron Waddell
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): September Among Friends senior newsletter
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-Val's hiring for all positions
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Public meeting set ahead of Dudley-Charlton school borrowing vote
-Man walking near Simple Man Saloon in Clinton arrested on warrant
-2 arrested after fight leaves man unconscious at Webster dog park
-2 men held without bail following Auburn police investigation
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Porch Concert Series Thursday at The Village
-Aquanett brings '80s rock spectacle to Auburn's Summer in the Park Concert Series
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam Country No. 245 (1:00:00): Ben Gallaher, Dasha and more
>OPINION: Tom Marino: Cherry picking politics in the face of tragedy
-WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No. 936 (27:28): Amy Vogel Waters
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to an area private investigator
>SPORTS: Patriots trade Kayshon Boutte to Texans for safety Jaylen Reed, pick
-Mike Vrabel addresses candid comments about Patriots’ lack of depth
-Red Sox beat Marlins, 4-3
-Holy Cross men's ice hockey 2026-27 season ticket memberships on sale
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>NATIONAL: Sean Grayson, deputy who fatally shot Sonya Massey, dies in prison at 32
-Traumatic brain injury patient denied insurance coverage
-Watch: Humanoid robot breaks Usain Bolt’s 100 meter dash record at 9.39 seconds
-Tragic: Girl dies after contracting suspected brain-eating amoeba linked to lake swim
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (18:16): Breaking down defense's mistrial request
-Poll: All but 2 Mass. ballot questions likely to pass in November (1:15). Article
>COLLEGES: This is how WPI does move-in day (:34)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The tiny nation that’s an unexpected hot dog capital
>BUSINESS: Business Starts
-LPL Financial Research: Stock market tug of war: Earnings vs. rates
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>SHOPPING: How to save money on back-to-school shopping (3:01)
>HEALTH: What too much TV really does to your brain — and how much is too much
>FOOD: These back-to-school lunchbox hacks could save your mornings
-Daily Dish: Fast chicken stir fry
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for Season 3 of "Conan O'Brien Must Go" on HBO (1:19)
>MOVIES: "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" set to sink "Titanic" at box office
>CELEBRITY: "The Office" star Jenna Fischer exposes the grueling reality that forced her off TV
-Anna Faris reveals sobriety, took a "step back" from drinking to stop the "self-sabotage"
>ANIMALS: Rescued baby sparrow becomes one of the family (2:46)
>HISTORY: 1911 heat wave took over 1,000 lives in Mass.
>GOOD NEWS: Dad walks daughter down aisle thanks to hospital staff
-Meanwhile, in Boston, iconic CITGO sign draws laughs with temporary shape of middle finger
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Classifieds
>HELP WANTED
+Kitchen staff at Worcester Chinese restaurant
-Water/Sewer Superintendent, town of Holden
-Servers at VIA Italian Table
-Bartenders and servers at Worcester restaurant
-Service Department at Lamoureux Ford
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