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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: 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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