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In The News
-Latest weather: Downpours, strong wind during morning commute
+6:00: Man who stole skeletal remains from Worcester’s Hope Cemetery, sentenced to 2 1/2 years in jail
+6:00: Finalists for superintendent of Worcester Public Schools named
+6:00: Worcester actor will portray Whitey Bulger's girlfriend in live performance
+6:00: Worcester real estate roundup
+6:00: Worcesteria: Joslyn Fox talks "Julia" cameo, DJing WooSox games
+6:00: Adorable adoptable pets of the week in the Worcester area
+Noon: Wait? The Hotel Vernon serves food now!?!? — Change in direction is the talk of the city
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - April 19th
+Noon: Radio Worcester (13:53): City Manager Ed Augustus on pedestrian safety, COVID, mask mandate, racial dialogue, & Tercentennial
+Noon: Janice Harvey: With changing political landscape, Education Association of Worcester more important than ever
+Noon: Veteran singer-songwriter Tom Rush in Worcester for an "annual farewell"
-5-year-old girl critically injured as she and her mother hit by car in Worcester while crossing road (1:39)
-Worcester police make quick arrest after Canal District car break-in
-5 Things to Know as "Troopergate" hearings continue this week
-Worcester School Committee to announce superintendent finalists Tuesday
-100 days in office: Worcester's new political class looks back
-Local restaurateur is redefining BBQ amid food price spikes
-Worcester native and Saint John’s product John Andreoli enjoyed his homecoming at Polar Park
-HOMES: Local realty company introduces program to save homeowners thousands in commissions
-Lake Quinsigamond home hits the market for $1.1 million
-The Black homeownership gap in Worcester
-4 freshest homes in Worcester to hit the market
-BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
-Song to Get You Through the Week: Lo Gun, FarmaBeats team for brief, intriguing "Elastics"
-Worcester police, including officers on "last chance" agreements, top list of highest salaries
-Bill Shaner: The WPD does not need a drone
-Ray Mariano: St. Peter’s parish is a reflection of Monsignor Scollen’s life work
-Don Landgren: The Boston Marathon keeps up with the times .....
-Here is where the city will be street-sweeping today
-Reminder: Trash and recycling pickup in Worcester is delayed a day because of the holiday
-ICYMI: WCCA-TV's "Rosen's Roundtable" No. 473 (28:08): Polar Park and the Nativity School
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Grafton’s Chaz Davis grabs second Boston Marathon win as a para-athlete
-Do you want to participate in Grafton’s Fourth of July parade? Here’s how
-Part of Wachusett Dam fenced off as MWRA removes and renovates portion of 117-year-old structure
-West Boylston Parks & Recreation Department is hosting a CPR class on April 23rd
-2 rollover accidents on Easter Sunday in Holden
-SPORTS: Twins beat Red Sox, 8-3
-Celtics’ Marcus Smart is NBA defensive player of the year
-Bravehearts stress entertainment to stand out
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Owen Egan named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
-Worcester Hockey Alumni highlights, week 26
-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: Zelenskyy says Russian offensive in eastern Ukraine has begun
-He went missing nearly 3 years ago. Deputies found him shivering outside a gas station 700 miles away
-NEW ENGLAND: New Hampshire mother indicted on charges she murdered her son
-BUSINESS: Highest-paying construction jobs in Worcester
-VNA Care sells Worcester office to neighboring real estate firm for $2.7 million
-Worcester Business Journal hires new reporter, a Worcester State grad
-COLLEGES: Holy Cross's new $107 million performing arts center will provide a gateway to the campus
-Nichols professor: Worcester workers leading the nation for better working conditions
-SHOPPING: CEO of Aldi, which has a store in Worcester, makes "price promise" pledge as inflation rate soars
-FOOD: Taco Bell is bringing back a fan-favorite menu item
-MOVIES: Josh Brolin lost Batman role to Ben Affleck
-CELEBRITY: Wil Wheaton moved by Jerry O'Connell's apology
-HISTORY: Worcester 300 trivia contest, part 8: The Blake Building
-ANIMALS: Street puppy gets rescued with a piece of bread (3:04)
-GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 11-year-old helps save grandmother suffering breathing emergency
-Meanwhile, in Florida, massive gator strolls through neighborhood on Easter
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+Full time line cooks at Worcester restaurant
+Experienced bartenders and servers for Worcester restaurant
-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
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-Free vaccinations and boosters 11-7 Wednesday at Worcester Public Library
-Radio Worcester (7:16): Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh on what COVID looks like right now in Worcester? Endemic near?
-These airlines are making masks optional after mandate struck down
-Experts say you might be missing a crucial step to your self-test
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:08). High of 68 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: American Airlines restarts Philadelphia service to Worcester, replacing N.Y.C. nonstop
+5:00: Massport announces location of huge new solar field near Worcester Airport
+5:00: New Hampshire woman killed in crash on I-84 in Sturbridge
-Earlier: Serious crash on I-84 in Sturbridge brings Friday morning traffic to a halt
+5:00: The “210 Awards” for the Worcester Railers 2024-2025 season, part 1
+5:00: John Keough: 3 things I think about Tuesday night
+Noon: Investigation underway after fire destroys home in Millbury
+Noon: Worcester colleges slam ballot question that would sap their endowments
+Noon: It's Good Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: New movies on demand — "Captain America: Brave New World" and more
+Noon: Bad Religion, Pennywise set to headline Punk in the Park at Palladium
+Noon: Beyond Beer: Defunct Honey Bee Orchards new home for Ragged Hill Cider
+Noon: Keep the Faith: Considering the effects of Easter beyond Holy Week
-Worcester Public Schools Superintendent Rachel Monárrez to leave in June
-UMass Medical School lays off and furloughs 200 employees
-Earlier: Cuts will have irretrievable effects as UMass Medical School stands to lose $80 million, Gov. Healey says
-$100,000 lottery winner sold in Worcester
-Paul Revere lantern replica coming to Worcester City Hall
-State throws out License Commission's penalties against Worcester cigar bar
-Worcester reports 9 hate crimes in 2024, mostly nonviolent
-Mass. graduation requirements listening session in Worcester
-Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mass. will stop covering popular drugs for weight loss
>FAITH: Christians in Worcester practice their faith amid cultural, political divisions
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): 2 locals make Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Sushi restaurants (5:36)
-ICYMI: Federal cuts are about to cripple Central Mass. food pantries
-Where Worcester ranks among U.S. cities where a family making $100,000 can "still be broke"
-Pickleball push sparks discussion over Worcester court upgrades
-How Armenian-American Heritage Month was proclaimed
-Worcester getting a second Chick-fil-A
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: “Disconnect to Reconnect”
-NEW: Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-Holden slated to get fiber internet
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Leominster woman arrested for stealing $38 in merchandise from Hannaford
-2 arrested after traffic stop leads to fentanyl trafficking bust in Shrewsbury
-TODAY! Shrewsbury Recreation Department Eggstravaganza
-David Prouty center court logo to be embedded in lobby floor
-Snow changes plans for Richards Library Book Sale
-Clinton election paper deadline is Friday
-Blackstone River tributaries in Sutton and Millbury graded
-Become a Salt Sleuth and clean up near the reservoir
-Bolton board will be a duo at least 'til fall
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Art at the Harold Stevens Gallery. hip-hop and more ...
-Call for vendors for 2025 Wednesdays on Water
>OPINION: Tracey Faraday: Finding the perfect balance in friendship & motherhood
-Unity Radio's Black in Business (52:47): Nataki Romeo, Cafe Romeo
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to career firefighter in Worcester
>SPORTS: Celtics enter playoffs embracing adversity, tougher path to repeating as NBA champs
-Bravehearts rolls out new menu for corporate outings
-Bravehearts introduce 2025 coaching staff
-Holy Cross football 2025 season ticket memberships on sale now
-WooSox throw combined no-hitter over 7 innings in doubleheader sweep
>CARS: Honda denies reported plan to shift production from Canada, Mexico to U.S.
>NATIONAL: 2 dead, 6 hospitalized after Florida State shooting; suspect in custody
-At least 4 tourists reported dead following devastating cable car crash in Italy
>TRAGIC: "Hero" deacon shot dead protecting others at church Easter egg hunt
>NEW ENGLAND: Militia memorializes 250th anniversary of Battle of Lexington (3:35)
-Assailant storms Mass. courthouse in gas mask, tactical gear and pepper sprays, assaults several victims: video
>COLLEGES: The WPI Podcast, Episode 6 (38:32): Global Projects Program at 50
-Holy Cross Policy and Politics Seminar hosts Minnesota Governor Tim Walz
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 9 of the most densely populated cities on Earth
>BUSINESS: M.B.I. welcomes 7 biotech startups to incubator facility in Worcester
-LPL Financial Research: Decent chance stock market bottom is in but far from certain
-What to know about paying down credit cards with personal loan (1:55)
>HOMES: Central Mass. home sales drop slightly, as price climb in Worcester County continues
>SHOPPING: Shein, Temu price hike — What shoppers need to know amid tariffs
>HEALTH: Dr. Mallika Marshall answers questions about measles outbreak (2:21)
-Heated workouts and hot yoga are all the rage. But are they actually good for you?
>FOOD: McDonald's Gold Card — What it is and how to get one
>TV/STREAMING: How to watch "Law and Order: Organized Crime" Season 5 on Peacock
>MOVIES: Who could be next James Bond amid Amazon shakeups: experts
>CELEBRITY: "Sopranos" star Lorraine Bracco is looking for love
>ANIMALS: Yes, your cat is ignoring you on purpose (1:48)
>HISTORY: 6 jobs from the 1950s that barely exist today
>GOOD NEWS: High school senior accepted to 7 Ivy League colleges: "I'm still processing it"
-Meanwhile, in Missouri, 309 people don banana hats to break world record at museum
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Classifieds
>HELP WANTED
+Part-time bartender, Patsie Dugan's
+Summer helpers (5), Holden D.P.W.
-Experienced cook, Shrewsbury Street restaurant
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