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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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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: 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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