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Mike Birbiglia of Shrewsbury will fill in for Jimmy Kimmel tonight (DoD News)
In The News
-Latest weather: Cool and cloudy, high of 57 today in Worcester
+6:00: Comedian from Shrewsbury to guest host Jimmy Kimmel's show tonight
+6:00: Lawsuit alleges Worcester police K-9 attacked handcuffed man
+6:00: Worcester police undergo "Manny Tube" training in Officer Familia's memory (1:44)
+6:00: Radio Worcester (15:32): City Manager Ed Augustus talks Doherty cost increase, leadership, refugees & immigrants and more
+6:00: Grafton man arrested after allegedly threatening Northborough Amazon warehouse
+6:00: Sutton neighbors sound off on blasting at United construction site
+6:00: SBA names Worcester company Family Owned Business of the Year
+6:00: WBJ honored for history, diversity reporting among 9 New England journalism awards
+6:00: Christian Emmerich named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - May 3rd
+Noon: Up to $5,000 reward offered to identify possible arson suspect in Sutton drive-in fire
+Noon: Oxford man sentenced to up to 8 years in state prison for mortgage fraud scheme
+Noon: "Click it or ticket" traffic enforcement campaign this week in Shrewsbury
+Noon: Millbury School Committee takes a look at diversity, equity programs
+Noon: Iranian-American comedian Negin Farsad to perform at Ralph's Rock Diner in Worcester
+Noon: Janice Harvey: Lady Liberty's promise and a Nana's strength rekindle hope in tumultuous times
-Worcester Regional Airport hoping to acquire more land, make enhancements
-Local kombucha maker plans café in Worcester
-2 exit closures will divert motorists headed to I-190 and the Burncoat area
-Why more Holy Cross alumni are making their teaching careers in Worcester Public Schools
-BUSINESS: WBJ's Power 50: The most influential professionals of 2022
-Every professional who has been on a WBJ Power list, 2013-2022
-Sullivan Tire buys family owned Worcester tire dealer
-Shrewsbury Street storage facility sells for $15 million
-City Council preview May 3rd: Union negotiations, the police drone, $23 million more for new Doherty High
-Radio Worcester (11:47): District 1 City Councilor Sean Rose talks about the City Manager search
-Radio Worcester (17:42): School Committee Members Tracy O’Connell Novick & Laura Clancey on the superintendent selection
-Thousands celebrate Eid al-Fitr in Worcester
-BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
-Cinema 320 to screen "The Velvet Queen" at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 4th
-Don Landgren: Police wrestle with drone, body camera issues
-These are the top donors to Petty and Kennedy campaigns in race for Senate seat
-Lieutenant Governor candidates in Worcester for human services forum
-Here is where the city will be street sweeping today
-Tribute to Worcester native and "Renaissance Man" who spent his career at T.J. Maxx
-ICYMI: Owner seeks to demolish historic Worcester home
-Legendary country band opening new Worcester music hall (25:45)
-Top 5 Most Popular Burger Restaurants in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Election Day in Shrewsbury
-Tractor-trailer rolls over at Auburn Pike exit
-Widow of Leominster Marine killed in Norway will not receive death benefits; fundraising underway
-Boylston manufacturer tied to NASA's Moon landing acquired after 66 years in business
-Holden seeks 2 volunteers for election night on Monday
-Millbury's Nick Lazzaro wins "Shark Tank" event at Holy Cross
-Shrewsbury considers changing "Board of Selectmen" name
-Grafton CPC hits back at Select Board over affordable housing inclusion
-Kraft Group continues industrial investments with $7.5 million packaging warehouse in Webster
-SPORTS: Hurricanes beat Bruins, 5-1
-Bravehearts' Summer Baseball Camp returns in July
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Coach Jim Kavanagh to retire after 52 years at Holy Cross
-Worcester Hockey Alumni highlights, week 28
-NEW: Great Values of Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles at Bertera Nissan (3:44)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
-NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL: Vladimir Putin to undergo cancer surgery, transfer power
-Draft opinion published by Politico suggests Supreme Court will overturn Roe v. Wade
-Tragic: 10-year-old dies during a Little League game
-NEW ENGLAND: Lower electricity costs expected across Mass. this spring and summer
-COLLEGES: Nichols expands new robotic process automation center
-FOOD: Baby formula shortage causing problems for parents
-HEALTH: Is breakfast still the most important meal of the day?
-TV/STREAMING: "That ’70s Show" reboot booked these original cast members
-CELEBRITY: Naomi Judd died by suicide after longtime illness, report claims
-ANIMALS: Dog living in junkyard refused to be rescued without his sister (3:07)
-HISTORY: Picturing the Blackstone Canal in 1840 with Beth Sannella (6:04)
-GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): N.H. boy receives prosthetic leg donation after amputation
-Meanwhile, in Connecticut, bears climbs in man's truck, trashes it
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Classifieds
+Tap room openings at Worcester brewery
-CVR/Title Clerk at Bertera Nissan
-Full-time assistant mechanic in Boylston
-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
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+Noon: Radio Worcester (10:39): Medical Director Dr. Hirsh: Summer surge? Plus vaccinations, masks and variants
-Worcester County's cases up 67.6%; Massachusetts cases surge 36.1%
-Free vaccinations/boosters 11-7 Wednesday at the Worcester Public Library
-Mass. reports 6,290 new cases over 3 days, 6 additional deaths
-Slight rises "nothing" like previous surges, doctor says
-What happens if I get COVID while traveling?
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:27). High of 48 today in Worcester
-How much total snow is Massachusetts forecast to get this winter? (6:11). Article
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Neighbors shocked after woman killed in Worcester shooting; man also injured (1:46). Article
-Earlier: Woman dead, man injured in Worcester shooting (:59). Article
+Noon: Sarah Connell Sanders: "Compassionate care" is front and center at UMass' Maternity Center
+Noon: Stolen stained-glass window returned to Worcester Art Museum
+Noon: Magic of "The Nutcracker" ballet is returning to Worcester
+Noon: Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making weekend plans
+Noon: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
-John Piccolo, popular Worcester restaurant owner, charged in City Hall attack
-Earlier: Activist sprayed with paint outside City Council meeting; suspect is Worcester restaurateur (2:10). Article
-Tensions boil over as Worcester board grills developer over Polar Park project delays
-Earlier: Worcester councilors frustrated by stalled plans for development around Polar Park
-To meet housing crisis, report finds Gateway Cities need twice as much construction
-Former District 1 City Councilor Sean Rose announces at-large run
-18 months after surprise inspection, Community Healthlink not back to normal operations
-76 become new citizens at naturalization ceremony in Worcester
-Losses mourned, lives celebrated at emotional Transgender Day of Remembrance ceremony
-Mass. says some police officers have been bypassing required training (3:06). Article
-Earlier: Worcester probing 27 officers state says fast-forwarded mandatory online training
-Worcester County Wonders: Shrewsbury woman rescues raptors one feather at a time
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:35): Breaking down the Polar Park deficit
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:19): Polar Park, tax rolls and deportation debate
>DINING OUT: Brazillian Burguer to open at former Shrewsbury Street donut shop
-ICYMI: Worcester-area Stop & Shop inventory limited after cyberattack
-David Crowley, part of family that runs Wachusett Mountain, dies at 69
-Man in late 60s, 2 cats killed in early morning condo fire in Leominster
-Charles Luster, co-founder of Uncommonwealth Group, running for Worcester City Council
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden tax rate drops, bills rise
-Long-term employees make it fun to own a car or truck from Lamoureux Ford (3:50)
-Wachusett Echo Teacher Profile: Chelsea Blasco
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury seeks plow drivers for winter season
-Grafton tax rate down, values up for fiscal 2025
-Board approves single tax rate for all types of property for Sutton
-The Item's calendar of events
-Clinton E.L.P.A.C. hosts holiday family potluck
-2 Berlin firefighters graduate from academy
-Nashoba Class of 2004 to hold 20-year reunion on November 29th
-Organization gets federal grant for new grocery store in Winchendon
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Five Things to Do: African Talent, "Songs of the Season," and more
-Fractal Tribe art collective set to bring light to holiday festival
-Hunting phantoms, talking puppets bring humor to stage Friday and Saturday
-Jim & Val bring Second Saturdays to Apple Tree Arts
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1354 (28:06): Mark Henderson, Founder, The 016
-39th annual meeting of the Worcester Regional Research Bureau (54:58)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who was a longtime kindergarten teacher
>SPORTS: Boston Celtics visit the White House (12:33)
-Patriots owner Robert Kraft snubbed again in Hall of Fame bid (2:22). Article
-Bruins beat Utah, 1-0
-2004 Boston Red Sox ring and World Series trophy owned by Larry Lucchino featured in upcoming auction
-Joe Nugent steps up for Crusaders men's basketball team
-Holy Cross women’s basketball announces 3 signings
-Check out the schedule for upcoming road races in Central Mass.
>NATIONAL: Are future Social Security benefits in peril?
-Up to 20 human skulls found in New Mexico home
-Tragic: Missing boy with autism found dead
>NEW ENGLAND: Worker injured during "supermove" in medically induced coma with third-degree burns
>COLLEGES: Assumption names new chief financial officer
-Worcester State Magazine’s special 150th anniversary issue hits the stands, goes live online
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 of the most beautiful places to visit in the Pacific Northwest
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. unemployment rates remain higher than 2023
-LPL Financial Research: Trade, tariffs and inflation
-Unity Radio's L.A.B.O. News (57:40)
>HOMES: What $350,000 can buy you in Worcester County, November 10th to 16th
>SHOPPING: Amazon Haul — What to know about Amazon's new discount store
>HEALTH: Health officials track increases in whooping cough, pneumonia (2:31)
-A few hours of activity a week can lower your risk of A-fib (:58)
>FOOD: How to stay safe during foodborne illness outbreaks (2:16)
>TV/STREAMING: "Jeopardy" contestant’s heart-wrenching interview leaves Ken Jennings speechless
>MOVIES: Matthew McConaughey reveals why he turned down $15 million role
>CELEBRITY: Jussie Smollett’s conviction in 2019 attack on himself is overturned
>HISTORY: Founded in Boston, Staples ushered in era of office supply superstores
>ANIMALS: Cyclist finds puppy in the middle of nowhere (2:08)
>GOOD NEWS: Man discovers owner of his favorite bakery is his birth mother
-Meanwhile, in Miami, woman delivers baby at airport in American Airlines ticketing area
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