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In The News
-Latest weather: Beautiful day, high of 67 today in Worcester
-Congressman McGovern meets with President Zelensky in Kyiv
-Legendary country band opening new Worcester music hall (25:45)
-Top 5 Most Popular Burger Restaurants in Worcester
-Worcester DA defends handling of arrest report of judge’s daughter as State Ethics Commission hearings come to a close
-24-year-old Worcester man arrested for illegal firearm on Water Street
-29-year-old man shot in Worcester
-Driver trapped as car takes out pole, knocks out power, in Grafton
-HOMES: The 10 most expensive Worcester homes sold April 17th to 23rd
-See Inside this grand 1897 Mansion in Worcester listed for $650,000
-Worcester's Arbor Day Festival 11-3 Sunday at University Park
-Five things to do: Dinosaurs, jazz, benefit for Ukraine and more ...
-5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
-BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Sunday
-SeltzerTime podcast No. 134 (32:00): Care is Care with Marcy & Liz of The Jane Fund
-Unsolved mysteries of Worcester County: 36 years ago, Sturbridge woman vanished and her husband went to Vegas
-May Day rally in Worcester focuses on education support professionals
-Tribute to a woman who spent 38 years in the Worcester City Clerk's office
-ICYMI: Developer makes second try at Worcester apartments on Poet Hill
-Worcester’s Vessel Skatepark, a free indoor skatepark with mission from God, opening soon
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Brush fire burns 1.5 acres behind Floral Street School in Shrewsbury
-Shrewsbury candidates field questions during forums
-Sutton company employees pick up trash at Worcester's University Park
-Fitchburg woman pleads guilty to stealing more than $90,000 of cash deposits while working for Gardner Post Office
-Historic Northbridge Victorian home destroyed by fire (2:05)
-Here's what led up to the sudden resignation of Auburn school chief Casey Handfield
-Assabet Valley Mastersingers plan performance of "The Seasons"
-SPORTS: Here's who the Patriots have selected in the 2022 NFL Draft
-Holy Cross star signs with Los Angeles Rams
-Baltimore beats Red Sox, 2-1, in 10 innings
-Bravehearts' Summer Baseball Camp returns in July
-Bravehearts help open Little League season in Shrewsbury and West Boylston
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Buffalo, 9-7
-Revolution beats Miami, 2-0
-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: Alabama prison official missing after escorting inmate
-U.S. Navy warship crisis sees 7 sailors dead on single ship
-NEW ENGLAND: Fire erupts at popular resort in North Conway, N.H. (2:08)
-BUSINESS: Chamber announces partnership with Latin American Business Organization
-Nichols professor writes that small businesses in Massachusetts still need relief
-COLLEGES: David B. Fithian inaugurated as Clark University’s 10th president
-Clark Academic Symposium inspires discussion on consequential concerns
-FOOD: More than 60 tons of ground beef recalled due to E. coli fears
-HEALTH: Other non-COVID-19 respiratory viruses running rampant, doctors say
-TV/STREAMING: Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin bid farewell after 7 seasons of "Grace and Frankie" (19:40)
-MOVIES: Jennifer Grey is set to come back to Kellerman's in "Dirty Dancing" sequel
-CELEBRITY: Country star Naomi Judd dies at 76
-ANIMALS: Dog makes incredible flying leap to escape fire
-HISTORY: The "Million Dollar Union Station," early 1900s
-GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Yorkie stolen from grieving Boston family more than decade ago reunited with owners
-Meanwhile, Tropicana unveils cereal meant to be eaten with orange juice
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-Beer Merchandisers at Atlas Distributing
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-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)
-Latest data shows weekly cases average and hospitalizations are up in Worcester
-ICYMI: UMass Memorial COVID center has record number of patients (1:53)
In The News
>WEATHER: Last day of oppressive heat, high feels like 95 to 100 today in Worcester
-Cooling centers open today in Worcester; water available
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Mass. names Worcester 1 of 78 Housing Choice Communities
+6:00: Here's when Disney on Ice will skate into Worcester
+6:00: Bill Ballou on baseball
+Noon: Camels as pets? Meet Phil and RJ of Grafton
+Noon: Old Sturbridge Village to host Redcoats and Rebels for 250th anniversary
+Noon: Texas country band Flatland Cavalry heading to Indian Ranch in Webster
+Noon: Listen Up: Chill out for summer with Caylin Costello, D-Tension songs
+Noon: Last Call: Catherine Zebrowski, writer and musician
-13-year-old girl reported missing in Worcester
-U.S. News: UMass Memorial Medical Center is a top Mass. hospital, best in Worcester
-Can you help Worcester police ID these road-rage suspects?
-2 Shrewsbury men arrested in Boston prostitution sting
-Community rallies to help Leicester girl, hospitalized for year with cancer, celebrate birthday
-Algae treatment planned for Coes Reservoir, Indian Lake on Thursday
-Worcester school jobs saved as administration releases education funding
-Worcester elderly apartments sold for $17 million
-More body camera footage released of Eureka Street I.C.E. incident. Here's what it shows
-What's the best way to enjoy summer in Worcester County? Vote in round 3
-5 places to get out on the water in Central Mass. this summer
-Worcester African Festival returns for third year
-Interested in becoming a Worcester Police Officer? (:47)
-Radio Worcester (22:34): Commissioner Rob Antonelli on Worcester’s parks progress, priorities and planning
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:21): When immigration enforcement meets local politics
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Nan Xiang Express set to come to Shrewsbury
-ICYMI: Good Samaritan helps out driver in Worcester crash
-Downtown Worcester apartments at center of CitySquare redevelopment sold for $122 million
-2 Central Mass. women die in Old Orchard Beach, Maine camper explosion (2:15). Article
-"My baby!": Newly released body cam video shows new insight into Worcester I.C.E. arrest
-Worcester police arrest 3 juveniles after gun found in car
-Millbury police arrest 3 Worcester men in separate thefts
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Eagle Lake still closed for swimming
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
-This week's road closure and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): bankHometown consolidating Webster branches
-Clinton man accused of using pudding barcode taped around finger to steal $40 of groceries
-Item photos: Young "royals" get ready for Fancy Nancy Tea Party
-Drive-throughs targeted in West Boylston as new Dunkin's gets variance
-Lancaster administrator sets directions for now
-Shrewsbury High’s Chemistry Club brings science to elementary schools
-Spencer Selectmen talk evaluation, criteria for E.M.S. request for proposals
-Former Templeton administrator warns select board of 9C cuts, hiring woes, and out-of-class pay risks
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 8 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Worcester writers bring the drama in summer showcase
-Destiny's Child reunites onstage for first time in 7 years at Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" finale
-Hanover Theatre takes over full management of the J.M.A.C.
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (1:01:31): A Tribute to the Beatles by the Hip Swayers, Stomp N' Holler, Hit the Bus
>OPINION: Worcesteria: How low can it go? Dry spell dries up Elm Park's ponds
-Margaret Smith: For a Catholic fan, Ozzy's life and lyrics strike a holy note
-What's Up Worcester's Minute with Meagan (15:24): Jenny Gaul, Executive Director, Joy of Music Program (JOMP)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester native who ran a home daycare for over 20 years
>SPORTS: Christian Gonzalez injury to sideline Patriots cornerback for "a bit"
-How Kayshon Boutte has impressed so far at Patriots training camp
-Red Sox beat Twins, 8-5
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 3-2 . Next home game: 6:30 Wednesday. Buy tickets here
-Holy Cross Athletics (1:57): Get to know Coach Bryan Robbat
-WooSox beat IronPigs, 7-5
-King of the Court basketball tournament debuts at Worcester parks
>NATIONAL: 8.8-magnitude earthquake sends tsunami into coasts of Russia, Japan and Alaska
-Ghislaine Maxwell will plead the Fifth in House testimony — unless demands are met: defense lawyer
-ChatGPT passes the "I'm not a robot" test — a "terrifying" step toward developing a mind of its own
>TRAGIC: Toddler dies after "slipping" from dad’s arms on water slide
>NEW ENGLAND: Powerful moment for Mass. family who was forced to live in park (2:16). Article
-Intruder bathed, slept, ate & stole while Boston family was away on vacation (3:45)
>COLLEGES: Q.C.C. president pushes for faculty pay hikes
-WPI researcher tackles water treatment woes with battery tech
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Inside the "arms race" to win the new luxury cruise ship market
>BUSINESS: Highlights from A.A.R.P.'s 99 ways to save money (1:46)
-LPL Financial Research: Economy in uncharted waters
-Report: Small size of Mass. sports betting industry limiting opportunities for minorities, women and veterans
>SHOPPING: When do Spirit Halloween stores open this year? Here's our guess
>HEALTH: Police, doctors warn of e-bike dangers as use skyrockets in Mass.
-Researchers say some artificial sweeteners could impact brain (:53)
-COVID barely detectable in wastewater, but is it time to celebrate? (2:15). Article
>FOOD: Greek Chicken Salad Bowls
>TV/STREAMING: Robin Roberts reveals why she’s been absent from "GMA"
>MOVIES: 40 best needle drops in movies of all time
>CELEBRITY: Tom Cruise, Ana de Armas attend Oasis show — after band roasted actor
-Justin Baldoni breaks social media silence to celebrate milestone with wife amid Blake Lively legal battle
>ANIMALS: 14-year-old dog dumped at shelter gets a ton of new siblings (1:40)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Grafton Street, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Woman found alive 9 months after vanishing near Death Valley
-Meanwhile, in New Hampshire, polite black bear stuns homeowners after ringing doorbell before exploring hot tub
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