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In The News
-Latest weather: Mostly sunny day, high of 65 today in Worcester
-Shrewsbury Street plaza set to be demolished, redeveloped
-Worcester warehouse proposed to be 38 apartments
-Traffic advisory for Saturday's Autism Superhero 5k in Worcester
-Computer network issues at Saint Vincent Hospital
-Downtown Worcester receives grant to help visitors navigate downtown
-Polar Seltzer 2022 summer flavors, ranked
-"Grannies" make a stop in Worcester on way to visiting all 351 Mass. communities
-Rosen's Roundtable No. 474 (28:05): Charter/Spectrum price hikes and police drones
-At ethics trial, former state police deputy says report details of judge's daughter arrest in Worcester were not necessary
-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
-Cinema 320 to screen "The Velvet Queen" on Tuesday
-5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
-Five Things to Do: Whiskey Myers, James Montgomery and more ....
-Celebrating Earth Day at the EcoTarium in Worcester
-Worcester poet Tony Brown to receive Stanley Kunitz Medal
-Artist Spotlight: Pamella Saffer
-Ray Mariano: Holy Cross and other colleges should pay local property taxes
-SeltzerTime No. 133 (40:05): Create What Doesn’t Exist, with Josh Lovell of Heartland Barber
-Vocero Hispano April 22nd edition
-Reminder: Trash and recycling pickup in Worcester is delayed a day because of the holiday
-Tribute to a Worcester woman who was a private family nanny for 30 years
-ICYMI: Worcester school named best in Mass., third best in the United States
-It's official: Crust Bakeshop owners to buy BirchTree Bread
-2 West Boylston Street restaurants get outdoor dining permits
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Leominster police officer hit by vehicle while directing traffic
-Shrewsbury to continue yard waste collection on Saturday
-Shrewsbury Rotary Club recycling fundraiser on Sunday
-Grafton League of Women Voters plan May 1 Candidates Night
-Grafton restaurant draws diners with Northern Indian cuisine
-Wachusett Chamber to host Holden candidates forum
-Sioux leaders visit Barre Museum, say its collection includes items taken off the bodies of people massacred at Wounded Knee in 1890
-SPORTS: Red Sox beat Tampa Bay, 4-3
-What would you pay for a day with Celtics and Holy Cross legend Bob Cousy? What you need to know
-Bravehearts' Create the Jersey winner chooses donation to benefit Be the Match
-Mass. Pirates host Iowa tonight at DCU Center
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox drop fourth straight, 13-3
-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: Satellite images appear to show mass graves dug near Mariupol
-Tragic: Child dies after grandmother forced her to drink bottle of whiskey while mom watched, police say
-NEW ENGLAND: On camera, chair flies out of truck, slamming Vermont cruiser (1:02)
-SHOPPING: Amazon to let other online retailers offer Prime delivery service
-COLLEGES: WPI student creates mobile lab out of school bus
-FOOD: Recall issued for brand of Turkey Hill ice cream due to flavor mix-up
-HEALTH: Does intermittent fasting work? New study says it's all hype
-TV/STREAMING: HBO's "Game of Thrones" prequel reportedly costs under $20 million per episode
-MOVIES: New movies on VOD
-CELEBRITY: Top moments from Johnny Depp, Amber Heard defamation trial
-ANIMALS: Hissing kitten took 2 months to warm up to her rescuer (3:29)
-Meanwhile, in Japan, ultra-rare live giant squid washes ashore
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Classifieds
-Full time line cooks at 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)
-Get at-home tests, help UMass Medical School researchers and get a $25 gift card. Here's how
-"Relaxing their guard a bit too early": UMass Memorial doctor urges caution as Worcester cases are on the rise
-Free vaccinations and boosters 12:30-3 Saturday at Pentecost International Worship Center
-Mass. reports 2,303 new cases, 2 additional deaths
-Comparing COVID deaths to flu deaths (2:13)
-COVID was third leading cause of death in the United States in 2021, CDC reports
-U.K. patient had COVID for 505 days straight, study shows
-GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): COVID patient released after 204 days in hospital
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:37). High of 52 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Worcester public health director Tamara Lundi departs after a year on job
+5:00: Hot, dog! George's Coney Island regular has been coming for 70 years
+5:00: A look at the Worcester Railers 2026-2027 schedule
+Noon: Worcester has picked its next medical director; she starts Monday
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: A resurgent Worcester restaurant blew me away with a rare pasta dish
+Noon: 100 FM The Pike (12:04): Market on Exchange starts a new season in a new spot
-Prominent Canal District developer plans housing, restaurant following $2.9 million purchase
-Worcester firefighter hit by car remembered as "hero at home"
-Millbury police arrest man in "flim flam" scam
-Fresh plans proposed for abandoned Grafton restaurant
-At WPI, a degree 5 decades in the making
-The end of an era for Pecorino Cheese Shop, set to close July 31st
-Worcester's climate plan makes progress but faces hurdles
-Foundation gives $350,000 to Worcester Boys & Girls Club
-T&G This Week: The return of the sack, and our future in Worcester
-Radio Worcester (10:27): A familiar face returns to the DCU Center
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
>DINING OUT: Standard Italian in the Fenway (5:08)
-ICYMI: Worcester pastor accused of fraud shuns testimony in bankruptcy case
-Worcester fox attack leads to rabies treatment, public health questions
-Holden man recalls time in quarantine unit now used for hantavirus
-READ: Worcester-area complaints to F.C.C. about Super Bowl halftime show
-Popular true crime podcast examines 2017 Worcester murder
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Newly elected officials sworn in
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-Town warns that door‑to‑door solar sales aren't affiliated with Light Department
-$35 million sewer settlement will not offset $5.5 million override, officials say
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Man arrested for O.U.I. after allegedly striking Wendy’s sign in Clinton
-Southbridge political divisions surface during Monday council meeting
-At Oakmont High, students focus on journalism, future of news
-Oakham man among 4 arrested at Vermont I.C.E. protest
-Webster man sentenced for meth distribution
-Charlton prepares for annual town meeting on May 18th
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Christine Ohlman, Speak Easy Story Night and more
-Victor D. Infante (7:29): Your weekly WoMag rundown
-Highlights and history mark Denholm Building exhibit
-Music Worcester announces 2026-2027 season across Worcester venues
-Poetry Town: "Empty Chairs" by Ronald C. McGilvray
>OPINION: First Person: Joe Fusco Jr. brings jokes to Mass as saints listen in
-Shaun Connolly: It's time to bring back hitchhiking
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 340 (29:24): Talking sports with Ron's Grandson, Part 2
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:08): Viral McDonald’s video, city budget hearings and public safety concerns
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:12): Worcester’s future, from Union Station to housing
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester area priest and professor
>SPORTS: Patriots release schedule, big matchups on slate, including Super Bowl rematch
-Red Sox lose to Phillies, 3-1
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Buffalo, 4-3
-Worcester native helped build sports museum into New England institution
>NATIONAL: Carnival Cruise passenger dies after leaping overboard in Caribbean
-U.S. ranked No. 33 in health in new global rankings — who beat us and why
-Tragic: College senior dies while kayaking days before graduation
>NEW ENGLAND: New ramp opens connecting Mass. Pike to I-495
-Woman killed, 3 hurt when boat slams into pier near Logan Airport runway
-G.O.P.-endorsed lieutenant governor candidate didn't collect enough signatures for the ballot
>COLLEGES: Clark alum brings sustainable practices to beauty and skincare industries
-Steps forward for Anna Maria College students
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): What happened to these airline perks?
>BUSINESS: Local credit union C.E.O. to depart after less than a year
-LPL Financial Research: A new Fed regime: Warsh, policy direction and treasury market consequences
-Credit card debt went down by $25 billion in early 2026
>HOMES: Low-maintenance garden ideas for busy homeowners
>SHOPPING: Consumer Reports price tracker reveals shopping secrets (2:02)
>HEALTH: What to know about IV therapy (2:57)
-Small study hints that revving up immune cells might help fight H.I.V.
>FOOD: Dish on a Dime (3:28): Shakshuka
>TV/STREAMING: The biggest revelations from Martin Short's Netflix documentary
>MOVIES: "CoComelon" animated movie unveils first look image, voice cast
>CELEBRITY: Jodie Foster, 63, seen walking with cane during rare outing
-Cardi B and Stefon Diggs have explosive argument outside coffee shop 3 days after Mother's Day reconciliation
>ANIMALS: Dog fights off bear to protect family: "Our little savior"
>HISTORY: Princeton fighter plane has had a long journey over the decades
>GOOD NEWS: Zoltar fortune telling machine predicts winning Powerball numbers
-Meanwhile, in France, "drunk" deer runs in circles after eating fermented fruit
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Classifieds
>HELP WANTED
+Line cook at Sole Proprietor
+Fall interns at Auburn Police Department
-Custodian (multiple openings) at WPI
-Bar backs at Canal District restaurant
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