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In The News
-Latest weather: Unseasonably cool and blustery, high of 49 today in Worcester
+6:00: Worcester man said he couldn't get medical care at ER due to cyber attack (2:07)
+6:00: 2 arrests lead to search warrant, 1,000 oxycodone pills
+6:00: Arrested Worcester state rep. apologizes, admits addiction and says he's committed to getting treatment
+6:00: Accuser: Diocese not planning to share results of inquiry into allegations against St. John food pantry director
+6:00: Five things to do: Dinosaurs, jazz, benefit for Ukraine and more ...
+6:00: Cinema-Worcester kicks off spring series with Ukraine benefit
+6:00: Here's who prevailed in Millbury's annual Town Election
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - April 28th
+Noon: Chipotle wants to add dessert to the menu
-Worcester State Rep. David LeBoeuf arrested on OUI charge, had blood alcohol level 4x legal limit, state police say (2:24). Article
-New video shows damaged car of state rep. charged with OUI (1:34)
-Worcester begins listening tour of neighborhoods to plan for the future (3:06). Article
-Worcester to seek affordable housing proposals on 2 foreclosed properties
-MBTA reducing trains along Worcester line beginning in May
-Worcester will mark Holocaust Remembrance Day with flag raising
-Worcester: The City That Reads aims for 1 million books
-Worcester man pleads guilty to buying Jeep with a bad check
-Radio Worcester (14:44): The Trash Disparity in Worcester with Sam Turken of GBH
-Small group of demonstrators picket outside Bishop McManus's office
-BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday
-Listen Up: Carlos Odria's latest album brings listener on emotionally breathtaking journey
-Simple Plan, Sum 41 bring nostalgia for the past and energy for the future to Palladium
-Last Call with Jo and Huck Truesdell, owners of TidePool Bookshop
-World Tai Chi & Qigong Day Saturday at Elm Park
-Poetry Town: "Name Those Worcester Hills"
-Radio Worcester's Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Petty (16:29): Body cams, drones and superintendent finalists
-Worcester school superintendent interview No. 2 (48:57): Dr. Malika Savoy-Brooks
-Worcester school superintendent interview No. 1 (58:12): Dr. Sonya Somerville-Harrison
-The best public high schools in Worcester had nearly 100% graduation rates, according to U.S. News & World Report
-Police drone, body cameras still contentious discussions at Worcester City Council
-Here is where the city will be street sweeping today
-Tribute to Worcester native who ran her own jewelry store for 30 years
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Crash at intersection in Holden leaves a car on its roof, no one hurt
-Holden delays trash, sewer rate increase decisions
-Paxton chooses Munroe as new administrator
-Braintree developer to develop Leicester land into industrial warehouse
-Does your teen need a summer job? Grafton Recreation is hiring!
-Dudley-Gendron American Legion post in Sutton celebrates 75 years
-Sterling officials turn down gift of landlocked parcel
-SPORTS: Red Sox beat Blue Jays, 7-1
-Bravehearts will make history with in-game rally jerseys
-Bravehearts' Summer Baseball Camp returns in July
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Worcester boxer Jamaine Ortiz set to put undefeated mark on the line in title fight on ESPN
-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)
-NEW ENGLAND: Athol man, son of famed American artist, charged in Jan. 6 Capitol riot
-Report: Some Mass. families spending nearly half their income on child care
-BUSINESS: Worcester expo aims to help Latin American business owners find footing post-pandemic
-Dave Nordman, top editor at T&G, leaving for post at Northeastern
-COLLEGES: Clark breaks ground today on the new Center for Media Arts, Computing and Design
-WPI names former GE engineer and DEI leader as new board chair
-FOOD: Higher food and energy prices could last "for years," World Bank warns
-HEALTH: Aspirin no longer recommended to prevent first heart attack or stroke for adults over 60
-MOVIES: Netflix summer movie release dates: "The Gray Man," "Persuasion," "Hustle" and more
-CELEBRITY: Olivia Wilde served custody papers by Jason Sudeikis during panel discussion at CinemaCon
-HOMES: Should you rent or buy? Ask yourself these questions
-ANIMALS: Grandma helps tiny kitten learn to run (8:23)
-HISTORY: Former American Antiquarian Society building on Highland Street in Worcester
-GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Quick-thinking store manager saves 85-year-old customer from scam, police say
-Meanwhile, in Illinois, family finds preserved McDonald's food from over half a century ago in home's wall
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-Landscape Crew Members in Holden
-Beer Merchandisers at Atlas Distributing
-Soda Merchandiser at Atlas Distributing
-CDL Truck drivers at Atlas Distributing
-Order Pickers - 2nd Shift at Atlas Distributing
-CVR/Title Clerk at Bertera Nissan
-Full-time assistant mechanic in Boylston
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: Moderna asks FDA to approve shots for children under 6
+6:00: Pfizer asks FDA to authorize third dose for children 5 to 11 years old
+Noon: Cases that return after antiviral treatment puzzle doctors
-UMass Memorial outpatient COVID treatment center in Worcester seeing its highest number of patients ever
-Paxlovid, new pill to treat COVID, should be easier to get at pharmacies soon
-Free testing and vaccinations/boosters 10-3 Thursday in Downtown Worcester
-ICYMI: CDC estimates 60% of adults, 75% of kids have been infected
-Mass. reports 2,807 new cases, positivity rate increases to 4.8%
-4 Worcester kids win $3,000 scholarships for receiving vaccine
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 60 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Police investigating after man shot near Fitchburg State
+6:00: Tri-axle dump truck rollover shuts down road in Sutton
+6:00: Worcester unveils major redesign for busy College Street
+6:00: 168 students, staff honored at Worcester schools Special Education Celebration Of Success
+6:00: Worcester Public Schools Superintendent Message (1:42): Start of the fourth quarter
+6:00: Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:54): 5 big issues Worcester is talking about right now
+Noon: Mass. Pike traffic after semi crash on I-495 in Westborough
+Noon: State Police lieutenant back in court on perjury charge in Worcester recruit’s death
+Noon: Ex-Worcester food bank C.E.O. McMurray to receive social justice award
+Noon: "Handmaid's Tale" author Margaret Atwood to speak at Holy Cross
+Noon: A new arts epicenter: Creative Hub Worcester set to open at long last
+Noon: Last Call: Samantha Bucci, poet and poetry slam organizer
+Noon: First Person: For Joe Fusco Jr., remembering Mom brings laughs, stings
-Q.C.C. police officer has certification suspended after domestic violence charges filed
-Curtis Sliwa visits Worcester, and can't resist "glazing" local diner
-Think Derek Herman loves Worcester? He has the tattoos to prove it
-Could the old Dive Bar spot be pouring drinks again?
-When will the Denholm building be torn down? Developer agrees to timeline
-Inside the state's biggest office-to-residential conversion in Worcester (2:30)
-Worcester City Manager proposes $1.4 million tax break for housing project by Polar Park
-See compensation for all 8,363 City of Worcester employees
-Rift with Pope Leo "really unprecedented," says Holy Cross religious studies professor (2:42). Article
-Related: Worcester bishop issues statement
-How Audra Doody of Safe Exit Initiative is helping to change our world
-Worcester County Wonders: Setting the Revolution record straight
-Aislinn Doyle: April 16th School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester Public Schools to hold April 15th community forum on school boundary and quadrant alignment project
>DINING OUT: The Broadway Restaurant
-ICYMI: Vigil held for 10-year-old killed by car in Webster (2:19). Article
-Related: Driver in fatal Webster crash was arrested week before for drug possession, police say (1:49)
-Before reporting to prison for hacking, former Assumption student from Sterling thanks F.B.I. for arresting him (3:25). Article
-No one in truck that was found in Leicester pond, police say (:20). Article
-"They’re lucky to be alive": 3 people hospitalized after tree crushes pickup truck in Princeton
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Project Adventure – not just a physical workout
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Train hits vehicle at Clinton railroad crossing (:23)
-Overdose leads to 21-day suspension for Webster Boosters Club
-Barre firefighters respond to residential fire on Oak Street
-Another Oxford leader heads to Canton as Gifford named deputy chief
-Southbridge council denies Open Meeting Law claims, refers complaints to counsel
-Man charged after breaking into ex-girlfriend’s Leominster apartment through window
-Construction alert from the Millbury D.P.W.
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Usher and Chris Brown announce tour, including August stop at Gillette Stadium
-Des Rocs to play Worcester in lead up to new album release
-Listen Up: Worcester musician Sam Femino eyes social media in new song
-Remembering "Voice of Clannad" Moya Brennan
-Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announces 2026 inductees
>OPINION: Michael Garand: Why banking local means investing in Worcester's future
-What's Up Worcester's Minute with Meagan (13:17): Heather Cassani, owner, Wattson Home Solutions
-Unity Radio Unity in the Community (57:47): Michael Goldstein, owner, Empire Loan
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who taught in the Worcester Public Schools for more than 35 years
>SPORTS: NFL reporter Dianna Russini resigns from The Athletic after photos with Mike Vrabel
-Related: Read Russini's full resignation letter
-No tailgating at Gillette Stadium during World Cup
-Celtics superlatives and awards: Most improved, biggest surprise and more
-Bruins beat Devils, 4-0
-Red Sox lose to Twins, 6-0
-Bravehearts announce Fireworks Friday dates
-Holy Cross names Scott Black assistant men’s soccer coach
-Coach Jon Ladino announces 2030 Holy Cross softball signing class
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Nashville, 9-4
-33 Worcester runners set for Boston Marathon
>CARS: Ford C.E.O. Jim Farley warns Chinese car sales in U.S. would be "devastating"
>NATIONAL: Frightening new Yellowstone study sparks eruption fears
-Doctor accused of fatally removing organ from patient arrested for botched operation
-Tragic: Couple abused their 6 children, kept boy in dog kennel: officials
>NEW ENGLAND: Elderly homeowner trapped with "tenant from hell" (1:09)
-FedEx driver struck, killed by alleged drunken driver in Vermont, police say
>COLLEGES: Worcester State Professor Andrew Burkhardt connects Goddard’s legacy to modern discoveries
-Holy Cross President Rougeau on Commencement, leadership updates, the job market and more
-A.I. salon at Assumption brings students, faculty, staff and industry voices together for a dynamic conversation
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Why Antarctica is unlike any other travel destination
-8 states where the weather forecast is always wrong
>BUSINESS: New Disney C.E.O. announces 1,000 job cuts via email
-LPL Financial Research: The economy takes multiple shocks in stride
-What to expect from an I.R.S. business audit
-Lack of motivation, rejection stalls job searches for millions of unemployed Americans: survey
>HEALTH: Deaths from a silent disease have quadrupled among young U.S. women, study shows
-Man undergoes experimental treatment to prevent A.L.S. (2:59)
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (44:48): Somatic movement, with Emily Konstan
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>SHOPPING: Get a refund on this recalled Sam’s Club Christmas decoration
>FOOD: How good are the Polar Seltzer Summer flavors? (2:13)
>TV/STREAMING: Meryl Streep to star in "The Corrections" limited series adaptation
>MOVIES: Trailer for "Insidious: Out of the Further" (2:34)
>CELEBRITY: Alec Baldwin talks "Rust" prosecution health toll, retiring on podcast
-"Lost" star Matthew Fox reveals why he walked away from Hollywood at height of his stardom
>ANIMALS: Mama dog dumped at shelter walks herself into a better life (2:04)
>HISTORY: Abandoned "ghost towns" are scattered across Massachusetts
>GOOD NEWS: Mass. "sewer singer" gains TikTok fame for underground opera performances (2:31)
-Meanwhile, in Canada, video shows confused beaver wandering into store, getting stuck behind automatic doors
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