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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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-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 (:35). High of 81 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Environmental groups launch boycott of Polar Beverages
-New lead detective hopes to solve Molly Bish case, as murder hits 26 years
-Rutland disables social media comments amid tension, staff cuts
-Worcester parents demand money for books rather than iPads in schools
-Worcester outpatient rehab center opens on Elm Street
-2 from Worcester charged among 15 in federal benefit fraud sweep
-Free bus service to Worcester airport extended
-Worcester County Wonders: The survival of the Sir Vival
-Man convicted of killing Trooper George Hanna denied parole (:29)
-Radio Worcester (22:58): Thrive Support & Advocacy celebrates awards & growth
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review
>FAITH: Former mechanic to be ordained a priest
>DINING OUT: Airport Seafood & Grille ready for takeoff in Southbridge
-The 30 best ice cream shops in Massachusetts, ranked
-ICYMI: Child hospitalized after falling out of second-story window in Worcester (:14). Article
-Local family loses mother, daughter less than 2 weeks apart
-Worcester couple’s sex trafficking conviction in doubt after judge’s gift to victim revealed
-Worcester considers eliminating parking minimums to make way for more housing
-Missing pet tortoise returns to Worcester home after 3-day A.W.O.L.
-$1 million lottery ticket sold in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden Bandstand Concert Series 6 to 8 Sunday
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-July Among Friends senior newsletter
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Lost dog found in Leicester
-Oakham battery storage facility gets state OK. Residents call it a "nightmare"
-100 FM The Pike (9:21): Westborough officer Ashlyn Mercier crowned Miss Mass.
-"Armed person in crisis" expected to face charges after discharging firearms from Princeton residence
-Southbridge keeps last call at 2 a.m., rejects state's 3 a.m. bar pilot
-Cumberland Farms in Blackstone sells $1 million winning ticket
-From petroleum to pollinators: Oxford project moves forward
-Closing West Brookfield Elementary School graduates its final class
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
-Jazzed Up (Duo) Saturday at Val's in Holden
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Blues with JC Smith, Colonail Charlton, Out to Lunch ...
-Pulse Magazine Weekend Guide (:25)
-See Studio Theater Worcester's "Superhero" this weekend
-Explore, create & connect at the Worcester Center for Crafts
>OPINION: WCCA-TV's Close To Home No. 604 (29:07)
-100 FM The Pike (18:54): Ask The City Manager: Scots, swans and cleaning up the city
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:13): Housing, rent control and Worcester's future
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a reading specialist for the Worcester Public Schools
>SPORTS: Patriots quarterbacks coach Ashton Grant helps motivate Fitchburg football team
-Ranking the 25 most important Patriots for 2026: Nos. 5 through 1
-Worcester's Aaron Nkrumah joins Denver Nuggets
-2 teams emerging as Jaylen Brown trade rumors swirl
-Team U.S.A remains in high spirits despite falling to Türkiye
-Red Sox beat Yankees, 6-1
-Bravehearts beat Lowell, 4-2
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox fall to Toledo, 13-1
>NATIONAL: Grandmother may be "involved" in deaths of grandchildren: Police
-America's 10 friendliest states
-Tragic: Army veteran suffers vicious road-rage attack as he claims suspect thought he was driving too slow
>NEW ENGLAND: Man allegedly stabbed father 20 times in daytime murder at park (1:04)
-Former Mass. orthopedic surgeon sentenced to prison for rape (2:13)
-Another resignation, criminal referral tied to Mass. D.O.T. overtime scandal (1:40)
>COLLEGES: What student loan borrowers need to know before switching from the S.A.V.E. Plan
-WPI researchers develop system to customize hydrogel implants
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The strange item now banned by Southwest Airlines
-This helpful hack saves on airport parking fees
>BUSINESS: How much water does A.I. really use?
-Local bank adds Sutton C.P.A. and entrepreneur to board of directors
-Business name disputes in Massachusetts
>SHOPPING: How scammers are using fake shopping websites to trick you (2:13)
>HOMES: 3 common laundry habits that may be wearing out your clothes
>HEALTH: 18 kids’ undiagnosable diseases solved by A.I.: "Total game changer"
>FOOD: Elevate your sips and snacks this summer (4:00)
>TV/STREAMING: What to watch this weekend: Top movies on Netflix and best shows on HBO
-Teaser for new Netflix series with Will Ferrell, "The Hawk" (1:44)
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming: "Tuner," "Power Ballad" and more
>CELEBRITY: Is Taylor Swift getting married in Rhode Island? Every clue becomes a wedding rumor in small beach town (:21). Article
-"Lilo & Stitch" actress Daveigh Chase reportedly had millions in residuals at time of death
>ANIMALS: Couple realizes coyote following them isn't what it seems (4:00)
>HISTORY: Black patriots finally get their place in history (3:15)
>GOOD NEWS: Conjoined twins separated after 19 months see each other for first time
-Meanwhile, filmmakers claim they've caught America's Loch Ness Monster on video: "My eyes were popping out"
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