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In The News
-Latest weather: Periods of showers, high of 56 today in Worcester
+6:00: Mount Carmel property sale closes; housing planned
+6:00: Here are the 10 most affordable home sales in Worcester County for the week ending April 30
+6:00: Here are the 10 most expensive home sales in Worcester County for the week ending April 30
+6:00: Brown Bag Concerts return to Mechanics Hall with four jazz performances
+6:00: Rutland election waiting on write-ins, including for selectman’s seat
+6:00: Music won’t stop at Houlden Farm in Grafton, but bands will have less play
+6:00: Dolly Parton, Eminem, Richie lead Rock Hall of Fame class
+1:00: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - May 4th
+1:00: Telegram & Gazette, Worcester Magazine receive 27 awards in New England competition
+1:00: Dee Dee Bridgewater and all that jazz coming to Mechanics Hall
+1:00: Last Call with Andrew Vitz, state ornithologist
+1:00: Bad Advice: Planning family vacation? Take advantage of national disasters
-Worcester police looking for 14-year-old who's been missing for several days
-Friday night show at Hanover Theatre postponed
-Worcester police undergo "Manny Tube" training in Officer Familia's memory (1:44)
-Lawsuit alleges Worcester police K-9 attacked handcuffed man
-City Manager Ed Augustus helping Eric Batista transition to interim role
-Radio Worcester (15:32): Augustus talks Doherty cost increase, leadership, refugees & immigrants and more
-Nicole, Worcester: Bait and switch (Did City Hall pull a fast one?)
-Grafton man arrested after allegedly threatening Northborough Amazon warehouse
-Up to $5,000 reward offered to ID possible arson suspect in Sutton drive-in fire
-Oxford man sentenced to up to 8 years in state prison for mortgage fraud scheme
-HISTORY: Preservation Worcester, Nativity School partner to recognize excellence in restoration projects
-BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
-Cinema 320 to screen "The Velvet Queen" at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 4th
-Iranian-American comedian Negin Farsad to perform at Ralph's Rock Diner in Worcester
-Worcesteria: Worcester hip-hop exhibit coming to Aurora Gallery
-Strip club withdraws state appeal of liquor license suspension after fatal shooting
-Rally held outside of Worcester District Court
-Related: Gallery
-Janice Harvey: Lady Liberty's promise and a Nana's strength rekindle hope in tumultuous times
-This is Worcester No. 140 (30:06): Nelly Medina, community activist and organizer
-Tribute to a former Director of Guidance for Worcester Public Schools
-ICYMI: Owner seeks to demolish historic Worcester home
-Legendary country band opening new Worcester music hall (25:45)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury releases unofficial election results
-Heywood Healthcare seeks to join UMass Memorial Health
-Water use restriction in Holden
-"Click it or ticket" traffic enforcement campaign this week in Shrewsbury
-Grafton Select Board, School Committee candidates do minor head-butting in debate
-Millbury School Committee takes a look at diversity, equity programs
-Plante to become chairman of the board for Millbury Credit Union
-William Hodges pleads guilty to 2015 killing of Kevin Gonsalves in Blackstone
-SPORTS: Celtics beat Bucks, 109-86, to even series
-Red Sox beat Angels, 4-0
-Bravehearts' Summer Baseball Camp returns in July
-Christian Emmerich named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-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: What's next after Supreme Court draft leak?
-NEW ENGLAND: Matt Siegel announces retirement from Kiss 108’s "Matty in the Morning" show
-BUSINESS: SBA names Worcester company Family Owned Business of the Year
-Sullivan Tire buys family owned Worcester tire dealer
-WBJ honored for history, diversity reporting among 9 New England journalism awards
-Ascentria works to settle Ukrainians in western Mass.
-Hanover Insurance Q1 earnings beat average estimate
-COLLEGES: WPI honors faculty & staff for research, teaching, service and more
-Why more Holy Cross alumni are making their teaching careers in Worcester Public Schools
-FOOD: On the Rise is baking neighborhood togetherness in Worcester
-HEALTH: WHO says mystery childhood hepatitis cases jump to 228
-TV/STREAMING: Paramount+ gains nearly 7 million subscribers in first quarter
-MOVIES: Are movie theaters fading to black? Here's what Central Mass. cinemas have to say...
-CELEBRITY: Dave Chappelle tackled on stage at Hollywood Bowl by audience member
-ANIMALS: Worcester area adoptable pets: Rolo, Twix & more
-GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Boston woman finds stranger who gave her $100 as she fled Yugoslavia 23 years ago
-Meanwhile, on Cape Cod, "lost puppy" taken home by family turns out to be baby coyote
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Classifieds
+VP Marketing & Communications, Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce
+Line cooks at Worcester restaurant
-Tap room openings at Worcester brewery
-CVR/Title Clerk at Bertera Nissan
-Full-time assistant mechanic in Boylston
-Landscape Crew Members in Holden
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-Radio Worcester (10:39): Medical Director Dr. Hirsh: Summer surge? Plus vaccinations, masks and variants
-Free vaccinations/boosters 11-7 Wednesday at the Worcester Public Library
-10,982 new breakthrough cases in Mass.
-Will we need annual COVID shots? Here's what FDA officials say
-Highly infectious Omicron offshoots causing rise in cases, hospitalizations
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:59). High of 57 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS:
+5:00: Haunted Speakeasy fills Hanover Theatre with jazz, zombies and Halloween spirit
+Noon: Prosecutors: Sterling teen who held PowerSchool ransom was "sophisticated" cybercriminal
+Noon: Recognizing high-achieving students: Vote now for Telegram & Gazette Student of the Week
+Noon: It's Round 2 for Worcester Magazine's Digital Battle of the Bands
-"An amazing feat of engineering": Visitors take in reservoir's beauty during Wachusett Dam Day in Clinton
-Alleged thief hits Otaku Sekai, Japanese Manga culture, movies and comics business on Park Ave.
-How a group of friends turned a card game into a lifeline for local families
-Worcester Housing Authority to break ground on Lakeside Apartments redevelopment
-What is open and closed on Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day
-Honoring Indigenous People’s Day in Worcester
-Monday's Child: Emma, 15, is bright, artistic and resilient with a wonderful sense of humor
-Saint Paul 5K Knightmare Run & Walk raises funds for Kelly family
-Worcester Guardian partners with Boston University to add State House coverage
-What districts in Worcester County had the best M.C.A.S. scores?
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:43): Concerns over Worcester police drone expansion
>POLITICS: Worcester candidate profile: Jessica Pepple for city councilor at-large
-Meet the candidates: Maureen Binienda leans on experience and service
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:01): Drones, civil commitments and a controversial campaign mailer
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet: The Ground Round is back (4:50)
-ICYMI: Outside Nelson Place School in Worcester, parents rally against departure of assistant principal
-Worcester business dedicated to helping women moves to bigger space
-Community gathers for vigil for Shrewsbury father shot and killed (:45). Article
-Related: Fiancée of father who was shot and killed thanks community (4:31)
-Frank Kartheiser is comfortable with your discomfort
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-Holden gets grant to hire 2 firefighters
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Item photos: First class inducted into Clinton High Hall of Fame
-Leominster man arrested for urinating on church wall during food truck festival
-Why Webster police haven't given up on search for boy who disappeared 47 years ago
-Webster woman charged in crash that sent 3 juveniles to the hospital
-Charlton to vote on firearms in municipal buildings October 20th at special town meeting
-Meals That Matter's founder says the demand for warm, home-cooked meals is on the rise
-Paxton woman is a Commonwealth Heroine
-Matt Landry's love of hiking leads to Mount Wachusett guide
-Lancaster discusses well options and state support
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: West End Creamery Corn Maze in Whitinsville (1:14)
-100 FM The Pike (7:58): Jeff Keith of Tesla and Miljenko Matijevic of Steelheart talk about their new song
>OPINION: Robert A. Bilotta: Put CSX funds to work for District 2 residents
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (2:02:16)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to lifelong Worcester woman who cooked in a number of local kitchens
>SPORTS: Patriots beat Saints, survive questionable officiating (4:32)
-Patriots quarterback Drake Maye takes another step forward vs. Saints
-Maye entrenched in early NFL MVP conversation
-Sign up now! FREE Crusader Tip-Off Event October 29th
-Holy Cross senior guard Cam Nolan named William V. Campbell Trophy semifinalist
-Worcester Bravehearts 2026 Season Passes are now available
>NATIONAL: All 20 remaining living hostages released by Hamas
-4 people killed and 20 more injured in a shooting at a bar in South Carolina, sheriff says
-Tragic: Skydiving instructor falls to his death after getting separated from student in freak accident
>NEW ENGLAND: 1 person in custody after threatening Topsfield Fair (:24). Article
-Massachusetts among states struggling least with bullying
-Haverhill police chief retires amid union backlash following tragedies
>COLLEGES: Inside the economics of happiness
-The most expensive colleges in Massachusetts (9:43)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 clever packing tips for rainy destinations
-6 countries or islands you can walk across in under an hour
>BUSINESS: A.I. could wipe out 100 million U.S. jobs over the next decade: report
-Are you throwing away money on your cell phone protection plan? (2:38)
>SHOPPING: Up to $1,000 rebate on LG appliances at Sclamo's
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>HEALTH: A.I. being used to detect heart health problems
>FOOD: Retro Diet Coke Lime returns to store shelves. Here's what to know
>TV/STREAMING: A message from Dr. Jane Goodall on Netflix's "Famous Last Words" (1:27)
>MOVIES: Jared Leto's "Tron" hits the skids with $33.5 million box office opening
>CELEBRITY: Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau seen kissing on singer's yacht
-Diane Keaton lost weight, was very thin before her death
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Do you know where this is?
>ANIMALS: German Shepherd rescued from hoarding goes on first walk (2:14)
>GOOD NEWS: Boys applauded for helping friend after shark attack in Australia
-Meanwhile, in Florida, mom wins video game tournament while holding her 5-day-old baby
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