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In The News
-Latest weather: Very windy, high of 63 today in Worcester
+6:00: Worcester warehouse (above) proposed to be 38 apartments
+6:00: Traffic advisory for Saturday's Autism Superhero 5k in Worcester
+6:00: Downtown Worcester receives grant to help visitors navigate downtown
+6:00: "Grannies" make a stop in Worcester on way to visiting all 351 Mass. communities
+6:00: Polar Seltzer 2022 summer flavors, ranked
+6:00: SeltzerTime No. 133 (40:05): Create What Doesn’t Exist, with Josh Lovell of Heartland Barber
+6:00: New movies on VOD
+Noon: Shrewsbury Street plaza set to be demolished, redeveloped
+Noon: TGIF! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - April 22nd
+Noon: 5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
+Noon: Worcester poet Tony Brown to receive Stanley Kunitz Medal
+Noon: Artist Spotlight: Pamella Saffer
-It's official: Crust Bakeshop owners to buy BirchTree Bread
-2 West Boylston Street restaurants get outdoor dining permits
-Worcester police recover stolen car, make 2 arrests after traffic stop
-Afghan refugees starting to rebuild lives in Worcester (1:58). Article
-Worcester school named best in Mass., third best in the United States
-Worcester Public Library among those that unwittingly offered "hate" books through a private service
-Sioux leaders visit Barre Museum, say its collection includes items taken off the bodies of people massacred at Wounded Knee in 1890
-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 Friday
-Five Things to Do: Whiskey Myers, James Montgomery and more ....
-Eddie Mekka, late star of "Laverne & Shirley," remembered at service in hometown of Worcester
-Everyone's invited to "The Prom," a big hearted musical with a message
-Listen Up: Kristian Montgomery & the Winterkill Band serves up bleak honky-tonk with "Heaven for Heretics"
-Rosalie Tirella: Rose on home and homelessness
-First Person: After all these years, still full of Bologna!
-Public meetings to feature each finalist for Worcester school superintendent
-Worcester Public Schools to hold early childhood screenings for special needs
-Here is where the city will be street-sweeping today
-This Week's Roadwork in Worcester - Week of April 18th
-Reminder: Trash and recycling pickup in Worcester is delayed a day because of the holiday
-Tribute to former Worcester firefighter
-ICYMI: 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
-Woman convicted of killing her former neighbor and removing her unborn baby wants a new trial, claims "mental impairment"
-$100,000 Mass Cash winner sold on Burncoat Street
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): No injuries reported in truck fire in Shrewsbury
-St. Mary’s school hosts “Day for Ukraine,” raises $4,000 in support
-Millbury, Spencer parents sue schools over alleged harm to children from mask mandates
-Developer proposes 68-acre life sciences campus at BJ's former Westborough headquarters
-At coffee shop pit stop in Northborough, Sen. Warren emphasizes small business aid
-SPORTS: Pittsburgh beats Bruins, 4-0
-Red Sox lose to Blue Jays, 3-2
-Red Sox fans react to omission of Don Orsillo video in tribute to Jerry Remy (1:43)
-Fun is rule 1 at Worcester Bravehearts baseball clinic
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox drop third straight, 10-8
-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: Arrest made in death of woman found in duffel bag near home
-In a first, firearms were leading cause of death for U.S. children, teens in 2020
-Tragic: At least 5 USS George Washington shipmates died by suicide in last year
-BUSINESS: Fewest Americans collecting jobless aid since 1970
-SHOPPING: Air fryers sold at Best Buy recalled for reportedly "catching fire, burning or melting"
-COLLEGES: Worcester State affirms its support for LGBTQ+ students with flag raising
-FOOD: -World’s biggest food company has hiked prices by 5%
-HEALTH: Doctors say renaming low-grade prostate cancer could lead to better treatment choices
-TV/STREAMING: CNN+ is shutting down less than a month after ill-fated launch
-MOVIES: Worcester JCC again partners for virtual Jewish Film Festival April 24th to May 5th
-CELEBRITY: Video shows Mike Tyson punching airline passenger
-HISTORY: St. Peters Church on Main Street in Worcester
-ANIMALS: Rescue kitten begs to go to sleep so she can snuggle her dad in the morning (3:21)
-GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Maryland teacher wins $50,000 after husband buys lottery ticket to cheer her up
-Meanwhile, during traffic stop in West Virginia, man hands officer bag of meth rather than his registration
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-Full-time assistant mechanic in Boylston
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: COVID was third leading cause of death in the United States in 2021, CDC reports
-Get at-home tests, help UMass Medical School researchers and get a $25 gift card. Here's how
-Mass. town-by-town case counts: Hospitalizations up more than 33%
-Free vaccinations and boosters 9-noon Friday at Worcester Senior Center
-Mass. reports 2,528 new cases, 13 additional deaths
-Experts say widespread use of COVID pill could prevent future hospital surges
-New strains of the Omicron variant are still evolving
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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