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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 (: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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