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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 (: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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+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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