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In The News
-Latest weather: Warming trend begins, high of 61 today in Worcester
+6:00: Worcester police recover stolen car, make 2 arrests after traffic stop
+6:00: It's official: Crust Bakeshop owners to buy BirchTree Bread
+6:00: Worcester school named best in Mass., third best in the United States
+6:00: World’s biggest food company has hiked prices by 5%
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - April 21st
+Noon: Five Things to Do: Whiskey Myers, James Montgomery and more ....
+Noon: Everyone's invited to "The Prom," a big hearted musical with a message
+Noon: Listen Up: Kristian Montgomery & the Winterkill Band serves up bleak honky-tonk with "Heaven for Heretics"
+Noon: First Person: After all these years, still full of Bologna!
+Noon: This Week's Roadwork in Worcester - Week of April 18th
+Noon: Worcester Public Schools to hold early childhood screenings for special needs
-Worcester nursing assistant allegedly stole more than $30,000 from residents of Worcester nursing home
-Distraught Worcester father looking for answers after wife, young daughter struck, seriously hurt
-No bail for Worcester man charged with trying to strangling police officer
-Woman convicted of killing her former neighbor and removing her unborn baby wants a new trial, claims "mental impairment"
-In Worcester, how holding out for the common good led to the longest strike of 2021
-$100,000 Mass Cash winner sold on Burncoat Street
-Controversial locked gate at Coes Park playground near Lakeside Apartments finally opened
-Worcester residents help restock Lake Quinsigamond with fish
-Suspect leads police on 80-mile chase from Charlton to Stockbridge
-Outcry over Worcester police drone program at first public hearing
-HOMES: Local realty company introduces program to save homeowners thousands in commissions
-Worcester median home price hits $351,000
-BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday
-"The Great Gig In The Sky" celebrates musician Mike Schiavone’s legacy at Electric Haze
-T&G's Unsolved mysteries of Worcester County: What happened to baby Marlon, who vanished in 1998?
-Top Worcester court clerk testifies he was asked about switching documents in Troopergate case
-Radio Worcester (13:40): Superintendent search committee chair Molly McCullough talks about the process & the finalists
-Radio Worcester's Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Joe Petty (16:05): Superintendent search, COVID and more
-Bad Advice: "I threw out my back, and I'm the happiest I've ever been!"
-Last Call with Marissa Mulneix, dog owner, and her shelter rescue, Bama
-The WCPA will host "Poems in and out of Places: City in Motion."
-South High to hold Alumni Day on April 30th
-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: Man who stole skeletal remains from Worcester’s Hope Cemetery sentenced to 2 1/2 years in jail
-Worcester couple found guilty of raping children together; husband to be sentenced
-Finalists for superintendent of Worcester Public Schools named
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Yard waste collections in Shrewsbury delayed a day because of driver shortage
-Shrewsbury student advances to Scripps National Spelling Bee
-Kitchen fire in West Boylston apartment sends one to hospital, cat rescued
-Auburn resident named Girl Scout president/chair
-Auburn candidate's forum April 28th
-Sutton High School to host walk to benefit suicide prevention
-SPORTS: Celtics rally from 17 down, beat Nets, 114-107
-Toronto beats Red Sox, 6-1
-Bravehearts stress entertainment to stand out
-Holy Cross Athletics 'Sader Stories (31:00): Catching up with men's basketball coach Brett Nelson
-Unbeaten Eslih Owusu of Worcester boxes for WBC youth title Thursday in Denmark
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-The “210 Awards” for the Worcester Railers 2021-22 season
-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: Ukraine war refugees top 5 million as assault intensifies
-Cancer cluster probe at New Jersey high school underway after 100+ diagnosed with brain tumors
-Tragic: WWII vet, 95, kills himself with gun from the war: sources
-BUSINESS: Gig worker battle: Silicon Valley says Worcester County gains $899 million in economic impact
-BioConnects creates partnership for life sciences racial, gender equity
-COLLEGES: Clark students reimagine historic weaponry with gaming technology
-Biden’s latest student debt move will bring 3.6 million borrowers closer to loan forgiveness
-FOOD: Trader Joe’s workers say there are some items you shouldn't buy
-HEALTH: Shingles risk increased for people over 50 who had COVID, study says
-TV/STREAMING: "Yellowstone" creator Taylor Sheridan says his excessive TV slate is unsustainable
-MOVIES: Bradley Cooper movie filming in Massachusetts needs extras
-CELEBRITY: Johnny Depp says Amber Heard severed finger in trial testimony
-HISTORY: Park Building, Main and Franklin streets in Worcester, in early 1900s
-ANIMALS: Puppy won't let senior rescue dog sleep alone (3:06)
-GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Methuen lottery winner makes good on promise to friend
-Meanwhile, in Illinois, man accidentally inhales drill bit during dental procedure
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Classifieds
-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)
+Noon: New strains of the Omicron variant are still evolving
-Free testing and vaccinations/boosters 10-3 Thursday in Downtown Worcester, and vaccinations 2-6 at Downtown YMCA on Main Street
-Mass. reports 1,853 new cases, positivity rate increases to 4.3%
-New outbreak at Chelsea Soldiers' home, state did not provide second booster
-Does ventilation or masks make public transit safer from the spread? Experts weigh in
-Is wearing a mask while traveling still helpful if you’re the only one?
-Can vaccinated people pass COVID to others?
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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