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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
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-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 (1:05). High of 20 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Suspects in fatal shooting on Dorchester Street in Worcester caught in Fitchburg
-Worcester reports fewer shootings in 2024, despite jump in homicides
-What nurses say must improve at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester
-5 townhouse units planned for Austin Street in Worcester
-Why so many Mass. breweries are closing (and what you can do about it)
-Worcester Community Housing Resources taps established executive as new leader
-Holiday travel rush continues (2:08). Article
-Worcester forum explores M.C.A.S. results and educational equity
-Worcester wants input on where to put new trash/recycling bins
-Radio Worcester (24:05): Worcester Police Union leaders respond to D.O.J. report
-Earlier: Boston Globe: Federal lawsuits lay out D.O.J. allegations against Worcester police
-Radio Worcester (17:50): Mayor Petty addresses City Council meeting amid heated debate
-Radio Worcester (19:13): City Manager Batista addresses D.O.J. report, legal strategy
>FAITH: Holy Cross professor — At Hanukkah, a celebration of eternal light − from desert tabernacle to synagogues today
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Unique Eateries (5:13)
-ICYMI: Midday snow delivers string of crashes in Central Mass.
-Woman struck by a car in crosswalk in Worcester
-At court hearing, 2 different pictures of fatal Worcester shooting
-Worcester D.P.W. chief Robert L. Moylan Jr. to end interim stint
-Worcester's Union Station listed among 6 of the Most Beautiful Amtrak Stations in America
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo — Fantastic freshmen on varsity sports teams
-Christmas Greetings from Everyone At Lamoureux Ford (:49)
-Mountview Middle School honor roll
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Southbridge day care worker admits to abusing child (2:01)
-Barre ambulance and Verizon utility truck collide on Route 62
-Botched drug deal at Leominster group home ends with arrest of 2 women
-Rutland police to hold car seat check-up on Monday
-Auburn wants feedback on possible regionalization of 911 services
-Shrewsbury Select Board updates (:35)
-Grafton Middle School teachers honored for "Promising Practices"
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Candlelight tours, wrestling and holiday choral music
-Spotify's Top 10 most-streamed holiday tracks of all time revealed
-At Holy Cross, "Sojourners" captures the immigrant experience in 1970s America
>OPINION: Tom Marino: 9 years of Public Safety Committee ignoring police discipline
-Laura McCarthy-Ha: Simplifying gift-giving in a big family
-Laurelle Farrell: Lessons in a hair style…bangs
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 211 (28:23): Sports, Sports, Sports!
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to an "accomplished and admired singer/ songwriter/ musician" born in Worcester
>SPORTS: Patriots fans will love Josh Allen’s take on Drake Maye’s future
-Van Pelt doubles down on not calling Maye runs after criticism
-NFL Week 16 schedule, TV and announcers
-Celtics beat Bulls, 123-98
-Bruins beat Sabres, 3-1
-Rickey Henderson, Baseball Hall of Famer and league's all-time stolen bases leader, dies at 65
-Railers beat Maine, 5-1
>NATIONAL: 2 Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in apparent "friendly fire" incident
-Grandparent caregiving declines amid pandemic changes
-Tragic: Grandmother, 80, dies after getting trapped in Sleep Number bed for 2 days: lawsuit
>NEW ENGLAND: State police say Friday's storm caused 200 crashes across state (:22)
-Hypothermic hiker rescued by helicopter in White Mountains (:27)
>COLLEGES: Assumption Professor Cinzia Pica named Visiting Scholar at Harvard
-Anna Maria AMCAST (50:10): Holiday Movies 2.0
-Clark professor gives lecture on what it means to be a feminist in wartime
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Waldorf-Astoria insists hotel will reopen in spring
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Financial planning for parents’ assisted living
>HOMES: Tips for moving
>SHOPPING: Cozy gifts your mom will love this holiday season (4:04)
-Holiday gift ideas from unique local businesses across Mass. (4:58)
>HEALTH: Expert explains possible risks, benefits of raw milk (2:49)
-Dr. Todd Ellerin on vaccines and their impact on children (3:40)
>FOOD: Taco Bell unveils new menu item
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix doc, "Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action" (2:21)
>MOVIES: "Barbie 2" in early stages with Greta Gerwig returning to write
>CELEBRITY: James Kennedy arrested for domestic violence weeks after getting fired from "Vanderpump Rules"
>HISTORY: City Hospital, circa 1907
>ANIMALS: Dog becomes mama to a litter of tiny rescue kittens (1:42)
>GOOD NEWS: Man with a rare tumor was told he had months to live. Now, he's cancer-free
-Meanwhile, Mariah Carey fans get into a wild fight at Christmas concert: "On the naughty list"
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-Staff Associate, Urban Action Institute, Worcester State
-Controller, Worcester State
-Multiple positions, Holden DPW
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