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In The News
>Latest weather: Pick of the week, high of 68 today in Worcester
+6:00: "Like a NASCAR race": Car crashes into Worcester liquor store after high-speed chase through Leicester, police say
+6:00: Worcester Rep. David LeBoeuf could face primary challenger following drunken driving arrest
+6:00: The Library of Disposable Art: Unplayed video games
+1:00: Worcester teachers union elects new president
+1:00: Downtown Worcester property with new Mercantile restaurant sells for $5.6 million
+1:00: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - May 5th
+1:00: 5 Things: Music Worcester, local theater and silent movies ...
+1:00: Food Truck Thursday 4-8 today in Shrewsbury
+1:00: First half of 115-unit senior housing project in Auburn opens
+1:00: Unused Grafton library may find new life with Grafton Recreation
-Bishop McManus publishes an open letter to the community about the flags at Nativity School
-Popular Worcester restaurant cancels Mother’s Day brunch, cites lack of staff and product
-Dogged Auburn police track suspect to Texas, arrest him for 2019 arson
-Shrewsbury Street Nurses Pub Crawl on Saturday in Worcester
-Mount Carmel property sale closes; housing planned
-Former Worcester school busing service to lay off 181 workers
-Worcester looking to ARPA funds to cover $23 million in overage costs for new Doherty
-Worcester Council OKs 5-year contract for police body cameras
-The Worcester Public Schools third quarter honor roll
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday
-Channel 5 visits Altea's Eatery on Park Ave. in Worcester
-Telegram & Gazette, Worcester Magazine receive 27 awards in New England competition
-Brown Bag Concerts return to Mechanics Hall with 4 jazz performances
-Dee Dee Bridgewater and all that jazz coming to Mechanics Hall
-Last Call with Andrew Vitz, state ornithologist
-Bad Advice: Planning family vacation? Take advantage of national disasters
-Tribute to a woman who owned her own restaurant, taught herself to play guitar and won a local music competition
-Here's where the city will be street sweeping today
-ICYMI: Friday night show at Hanover Theatre postponed
-Nicole, Worcester: Bait and switch (Did City Hall pull a fast one?)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Auburn holding town-wide cleanup on Saturday
-Rutland election waiting on write-ins, including for selectman’s seat
-Eric Mathieu named new Grafton Fire Chief
-Music won’t stop at Houlden Farm in Grafton, but bands will have less play
-Westborough native training for 120-mile race over the Rocky Mountains to raise funds for refugees
-Admiration between community and first responders on display on International Firefighters' Day
>SPORTS: Hurricanes beat Bruins, 5-2
-Angels beat Red Sox, 10-5
-Here's how you can win your mom a free day at Fenway Park
-Bravehearts' Summer Baseball Camp returns in July
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Toledo, 7-1
>CARS: Great Values of Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles at Bertera Nissan (3:44)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NEW ENGLAND: These Mass. tax filers will receive piece of $2.3 million TurboTax deceptive ad settlement
-1 seriously injured, 2 more hurt in collapse at old power plant in Boston
>BUSINESS: How will higher interest rates affect your finances?
-New report shows women more impacted by job losses during the pandemic
>COLLEGES: WPI researchers have a new tool in fight for cybersecurity
-Clark professor working to further technology for people with disabilities with "Camera Mouse"
>FOOD: Fries and tots from the Potato Potato truck
>HEALTH: Vegetarian and meat-eating children have similar growth and nutrition but not weight, study finds
>TV/STREAMING: Kim Cattrall talks about her decision to stop playing Samantha Jones
>MOVIES: Tom Cruise premieres "Top Gun: Maverick" on aircraft carrier (2:05)
>CELEBRITY: Dolly Parton, Eminem, Richie lead Rock Hall of Fame class
>ANIMALS: Bear population growing rapidly across Central Mass.
>HISTORY: Historical birds-eye view of Downtown Worcester from North Main Street
>HOMES: The 10 most expensive home sales in Worcester County for the week ending April 30
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): WWII nurse skydives for the first time on 100th birthday
-Meanwhile, in Las Vegas, driver stopped for using fake license plate with Cracker Jack stickers
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+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)
+6:00: COVID's full death toll is nearly 3 times higher than reported, WHO data suggests
-1 million deaths: COVID's toll in U.S. reaches a once-unfathomable number
-Free testing and vaccinations/boosters 10-3 Thursday in Downtown Worcester
-FDA issues warning about fake at-home rapid antigen tests
-ICYMI: Radio Worcester (10:39): Medical Director Dr. Hirsh: Summer surge? Plus vaccinations, masks and variants
-Mass. reports 2,985 new cases, 14 additional deaths
-Fewer than 1 in 5 U.S. parents say they’ll get COVID vaccines for kids under 5 as soon as they can, survey finds
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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