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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 (:38). High of 90 today in Worcester
-Worcester climate summary for May
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Clark University to lay off up to 30% of faculty, significantly restructure degree tracks amid financial strain
-Worcester, Cosenza reach settlement on $8 million jury award in evidence manipulation case
-Suspect in April 2024 Worcester killing, on the run for more than a year, held without bail
-3 men arrested in connection with University Park shooting in Worcester
-Worcester street renamed for boy who died in "One Chip Challenge" (2:04). Article
-Related: Video of ceremony (21:07)
-National burger chain opening first New England location in Worcester
-Central Mass. man now facing manslaughter charge in connection with brother’s shooting death
-Out to Lunch and Movies on the Common set for summer fun downtown
-Hidden waterfall flows back to life at Cascades Park in Worcester thanks to heavy spring rainfall (1:49)
-Grafton Job Corps searching for shelter for 30 homeless students
-Gerald Creamer Center Graduation (1:01:52)
-Aislinn Doyle: June 5th School Committee Meetings agenda preview
-This dog was found on Willard Ave. in Worcester
-DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): The last 24-hour diner: A Worcester staple stands alone
-ICYMI: UMass Memorial, 1,000 workers have a week to avoid strike
-Grand jury hearing evidence in death of Worcester state police trainee
-Worcester eatery seized by state because of unpaid taxes
-Worcester activist critical of city manager faces 1-year city hall ban
-Worcester father of 4-month-old deported after I.C.E. "violated his rights," attorney says
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Part of Doyle Road to be closed Wednesday
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): West Boylston override OK'd; Raj, Ashwell win for Select Board
-Governor Healey visits new Amazon fulfillment center in Charlton
-Pending Select Board vote, Shrewsbury trash bags may cost more this July
-Westborough-based hydropower firm to update its century-old facilities
-Webster man sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking
-Playground improvements are part of Grafton's long-term plan
-Blackstone Valley Tech competitors earn 46 SkillsUSA Medals
-City to Saddle Farm Trot 5K is June 21st
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Screen Time: Short film "Solus" wins big at Top Shorts Film Festival
-Sarah Connell Sanders: 3 days of "momfluencing" at Boston Calling
>OPINION: Jennifer Julien Gaskin: The art of making people uncomfortable
-Peter B-G Weller: Proposed state ed bill borders on digital surveillance
-Unity Radio's The Susanity Life (56:35): Bonnie Hope Dellerose, Renew Body Sequence
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a lifetime member of Hadassah who was married for 76 years
>SPORTS: Stefon Diggs "got the message" from Mike Vrabel after boat incident
-Red Sox lose to Angels, 4-3
-Bravehearts fall to Nashua, 4-3. Next home game: 6:30 Friday. Get tickets here
-Holy Cross announces "WooCru" as official student section name
-How Baylor Scheierman can earn larger Celtics role in second season
-Sox prospect Roman Anthony responds to backlash over Worcester laundry cart video
-WooSox beat Rochester, 6-5
-Mara leads Saint Paul back to Division 1 quarterfinals
>NATIONAL: Ukraine strikes Crimean Bridge with underwater explosives
>TRAGIC: 3 young sisters killed while visiting homeless dad, hunt is on for father
>NEW ENGLAND: Father found dead, search ongoing for missing daughter in Maine (:49). Article
-Milford student detained by I.C.E. awaiting upcoming court hearing in "terrible conditions" (3:43)
-Lawyer says Milford student in I.C.E. custody is here legally (:50). Article
-Karen Read trial (25:46): No mistrial over dog D.N.A., officer says evidence changed
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross grad Jango Janigian wants to take you on an adventure
-Decline of international students at Mass. universities having negative impact, expert says
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 tips every cruiser should follow
>BUSINESS: GBH layoffs to impact 45 employees
-LPL Financial Research: Tariffs and market volatility likely to stick
-101: Staying strong through workforce reductions
>HOMES: Heat pump demand is reaching new heights as customers seek government incentives before they disappear
>SHOPPING: Temu's daily U.S. users cut in half following end of tariff loophole
>HEALTH: How to beat the heat for better sleep
-How yoga can help improve your mental wellbeing (3:41)
>FOOD: Popeyes launches surprise new menu item to compete with McDonald’s
>TV/STREAMING: "The Four Seasons" renewed for Season 2 at Netflix
>MOVIES: 10 hot movies to see this summer
>CELEBRITY: Emmy winner Valerie Mahaffey dies at 71
>ANIMALS: Tiniest puppy grows up to be HUGE (2:44)
>GOOD NEWS: 120-mile kayak trip benefits athletes with disabilities
-Meanwhile, in Florida, loose kangaroo caught on video hopping down road
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Classifieds
>HELP WANTED
+Multiple positions, Nancy Chang Restaurant
+Police officers, town of Leicester
-Worcester Area Director (part-time), Matthew 25
-Part-time bartender, Patsie Dugan's
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