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In The News
-Latest weather: Warming up, high of 58 today in Worcester
-Historic Northbridge Victorian home destroyed by fire (2:05)
-Developer makes second try at Worcester apartments on Poet Hill
-HOMES: See Inside this grand 1897 Mansion in Worcester listed for $650,000
-Here's what led up to the sudden resignation of Auburn school chief Casey Handfield
-Worcester’s Vessel Skatepark, a free indoor skatepark with mission from God, opening soon
-Traffic advisory Saturday in Worcester for Table Talk Pie 5k
-Clark to inaugurate President Fithian on Saturday
-Five things to do: Dinosaurs, jazz, benefit for Ukraine and more ...
-REMINDER: South High Alumni Day 1-4 Saturday
-Artist Spotlight: Joseph Sikes
-BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
-Should Worcester have a residency requirement for City Manager, other high ranking employees?
-Superintendent finalist interview Dr. Rachel Monarrez with superintendent selected at end of meeting (1:39:55)
-Ray Mariano: Some advice for our new Worcester school superintendent
-Former NBA star Chris Herren shares his story of recovery with Worcester high school students
-WCCA-TV's "Activate Worcester" No. 298 (28:25): Chris Motta (1 of 2)
-Worcester hiring over 150 seasonal workers
-Vocero Hispano April 29th edition
-Tribute to a woman who worked as an executive assistant for over 35 years
-ICYMI: 33 people displaced by fire in Worcester
-Arrested Worcester state rep. apologizes, admits addiction and says he's committed to getting treatment
-One-third of Worcester students have no internet at home, report says
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Leicester police make ghost gun arrest
-Grafton fire chief finalists will interview Wednesday
-Here’s how to get an absentee ballot for Grafton’s May 17th election
-Route 9 in Shrewsbury thrives in redevelopment, ramps up retail success
-Former postal employee pleads guilty to mail theft
-Sterling police chief retires after decades of service
-SPORTS: Bruins to open playoff series vs. Carolina on Monday
-Red Sox beat Baltimore, 3-1
-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
-Holy Cross Athletics 'Sader Stories (28:35): Catch up with Declan Cronin
-WooSox beat Buffalo, 8-6
-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: Chilling new details about Russian hitmen targeting Zelensky
-1st human case of avian flu in U.S. reported in worker handling infected birds
-Tragic: Ohio baby killed by drive-by gunman who shot up dad's car
-NEW ENGLAND: Officer severely bitten by woman during arrest, police say
-BUSINESS: 64% of workers would consider quitting if asked to return to the office full-time
-COLLEGES: WPI researchers: How cooking oil could be used to paint your house
-FOOD: Chipotle wants to add dessert to the menu
-HEALTH: CDC releases new clinical details in cases of unusual hepatitis in children
-TV/STREAMING: "Schitt's Creek" is leaving Netflix
-MOVIES: It's gonna be May. Here are the movies you can expect to see in theaters
-CELEBRITY: Ellen DeGeneres shares heartfelt message after filming final episode
-Dolly Parton now says she'd accept spot in Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
-ANIMALS: Watch this teeny-tiny kitten grow up and get a tiny kitten sister of her own (3:14)
-HISTORY: Former American Antiquarian Society on Highland Street in Worcester
-GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 100-year-old man celebrates 84 years working for the same company
-Meanwhile, in Colorado, bear destroys car interior to get tube of lip gloss
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Classifieds
-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)
-Free vaccinations/boosters 11-1 Saturday at YMCA (Main St.), 11-5 at Worcester Public Library and noon-4 at Latin American Business Expo
-ICYMI: UMass Memorial COVID center has record number of patients (1:53)
-Mass. reports 3,199 new cases, positivity rate increases to nearly 5.4%
-Mass. doctor on state of the pandemic
-Suffering higher COVID illness and death rates, Black and Hispanic Americans back masks and other pandemic restrictions
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:38). High of 90 today in Worcester
-Worcester climate summary for May
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Clark University to lay off up to 30% of faculty, significantly restructure degree tracks amid financial strain
-Worcester, Cosenza reach settlement on $8 million jury award in evidence manipulation case
-Suspect in April 2024 Worcester killing, on the run for more than a year, held without bail
-3 men arrested in connection with University Park shooting in Worcester
-Worcester street renamed for boy who died in "One Chip Challenge" (2:04). Article
-Related: Video of ceremony (21:07)
-National burger chain opening first New England location in Worcester
-Central Mass. man now facing manslaughter charge in connection with brother’s shooting death
-Out to Lunch and Movies on the Common set for summer fun downtown
-Hidden waterfall flows back to life at Cascades Park in Worcester thanks to heavy spring rainfall (1:49)
-Grafton Job Corps searching for shelter for 30 homeless students
-Gerald Creamer Center Graduation (1:01:52)
-Aislinn Doyle: June 5th School Committee Meetings agenda preview
-This dog was found on Willard Ave. in Worcester
-DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): The last 24-hour diner: A Worcester staple stands alone
-ICYMI: UMass Memorial, 1,000 workers have a week to avoid strike
-Grand jury hearing evidence in death of Worcester state police trainee
-Worcester eatery seized by state because of unpaid taxes
-Worcester activist critical of city manager faces 1-year city hall ban
-Worcester father of 4-month-old deported after I.C.E. "violated his rights," attorney says
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Part of Doyle Road to be closed Wednesday
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): West Boylston override OK'd; Raj, Ashwell win for Select Board
-Governor Healey visits new Amazon fulfillment center in Charlton
-Pending Select Board vote, Shrewsbury trash bags may cost more this July
-Westborough-based hydropower firm to update its century-old facilities
-Webster man sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking
-Playground improvements are part of Grafton's long-term plan
-Blackstone Valley Tech competitors earn 46 SkillsUSA Medals
-City to Saddle Farm Trot 5K is June 21st
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Screen Time: Short film "Solus" wins big at Top Shorts Film Festival
-Sarah Connell Sanders: 3 days of "momfluencing" at Boston Calling
>OPINION: Jennifer Julien Gaskin: The art of making people uncomfortable
-Peter B-G Weller: Proposed state ed bill borders on digital surveillance
-Unity Radio's The Susanity Life (56:35): Bonnie Hope Dellerose, Renew Body Sequence
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a lifetime member of Hadassah who was married for 76 years
>SPORTS: Stefon Diggs "got the message" from Mike Vrabel after boat incident
-Red Sox lose to Angels, 4-3
-Bravehearts fall to Nashua, 4-3. Next home game: 6:30 Friday. Get tickets here
-Holy Cross announces "WooCru" as official student section name
-How Baylor Scheierman can earn larger Celtics role in second season
-Sox prospect Roman Anthony responds to backlash over Worcester laundry cart video
-WooSox beat Rochester, 6-5
-Mara leads Saint Paul back to Division 1 quarterfinals
>NATIONAL: Ukraine strikes Crimean Bridge with underwater explosives
>TRAGIC: 3 young sisters killed while visiting homeless dad, hunt is on for father
>NEW ENGLAND: Father found dead, search ongoing for missing daughter in Maine (:49). Article
-Milford student detained by I.C.E. awaiting upcoming court hearing in "terrible conditions" (3:43)
-Lawyer says Milford student in I.C.E. custody is here legally (:50). Article
-Karen Read trial (25:46): No mistrial over dog D.N.A., officer says evidence changed
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross grad Jango Janigian wants to take you on an adventure
-Decline of international students at Mass. universities having negative impact, expert says
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 tips every cruiser should follow
>BUSINESS: GBH layoffs to impact 45 employees
-LPL Financial Research: Tariffs and market volatility likely to stick
-101: Staying strong through workforce reductions
>HOMES: Heat pump demand is reaching new heights as customers seek government incentives before they disappear
>SHOPPING: Temu's daily U.S. users cut in half following end of tariff loophole
>HEALTH: How to beat the heat for better sleep
-How yoga can help improve your mental wellbeing (3:41)
>FOOD: Popeyes launches surprise new menu item to compete with McDonald’s
>TV/STREAMING: "The Four Seasons" renewed for Season 2 at Netflix
>MOVIES: 10 hot movies to see this summer
>CELEBRITY: Emmy winner Valerie Mahaffey dies at 71
>ANIMALS: Tiniest puppy grows up to be HUGE (2:44)
>GOOD NEWS: 120-mile kayak trip benefits athletes with disabilities
-Meanwhile, in Florida, loose kangaroo caught on video hopping down road
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Classifieds
>HELP WANTED
+Multiple positions, Nancy Chang Restaurant
+Police officers, town of Leicester
-Worcester Area Director (part-time), Matthew 25
-Part-time bartender, Patsie Dugan's
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