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In The News
>Latest weather: Unseasonably cool weekend, high of 51 today in Worcester
-Developer plans to demolish Worcester restaurant, construct 24 apartments
-Worcester woman killed in Friday morning crash on Mass Pike
-$4 million lottery prize won in Worcester
-Worcester license commissioners watching Little Caesars after allegations of rats, trash and "oozing" bags
-Worcester police officers to honor fallen Officer Manny Familia with nonstop run to D.C.
-Worcester native promoted to assistant deputy superintendent
-39-year-old Worcester man arrested for drug trafficking
-Traffic advisory for Saturday's Craft Brew 5k in Worcester
-Delay in picking up recycling in Massasoit Road area
>HOMES: The 10 most expensive homes sold in Worcester last week. The 10 least expensive
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
-5 Things: Music Worcester, local theater and silent movies ...
-Listen Up: Ash & Eric get personal with gorgeous "Sure"
-Artist Spotlight: Parker Milgram
-Worcesteria: "The Elements" exhibit at Aurora Gallery bridges hip-hop's past and present
-First Person: Remembering school cafeteria rock stars on National School Lunch Hero Day
-Bill Shaner (36:51): Interview with incoming Worcester Public Schools Superintendent Rachel Monárrez
-Worcester's new superintendent sees something special in city
-Ray Mariano: Slobs are to blame for the filthy trash and that litters the community
-"Worcester Now, Next" project: Locals can help plan city's future
-Tribute to longtime funeral director, firefighter, Rotarian and volunteer
-ICYMI: Car crashes into Worcester liquor store after high-speed chase through Leicester, police say
-Worcester man arrested in cold case after rape kid went untested for years (2:39). Article
-Popular Worcester restaurant cancels Mother’s Day brunch, cites lack of staff and product
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Auburn EMS supervisor revives dog after house fire (:08)
-Composting and chipping 8-2:30 Saturday in Holden
-Musician to showcase songs of Highwaymen supergroup in Shrewsbury
-Paxton war memorials spruced up for spring
-Where is Edith LaRiviere? Woman, 31, disappeared from North Brookfield home in 1981
-Woman continues to recover after January hit-and-run crash in Fitchburg
>SPORTS: Bruins beat Hurricanes, 4-2
-White Sox top slumping Red Sox, 4-2
-Alec Lindstrom excited about future with Dallas Cowboys
-Bravehearts to celebrate Worcester’s 300th birthday with 3 home games
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Toledo, 6-2
>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)
>NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL: At least 22 dead after massive explosion destroyed a hotel in Cuban capital
-Official: U.S. gave intel before Ukraine sank Russian warship
>BUSINESS: U.S. added 428,000 jobs in April despite surging inflation
-U.S. worker productivity fell at the fastest rate in nearly 75 years
>COLLEGES: "Thrown to the wolves": Clark MAT grads started teaching careers in time of COVID tumult
-"Ukrainians are teaching us what it means to fight for democracy. Is higher ed paying attention?," HC President President Vincent Rougeau asks
>FOOD: Baby formula shortage in Mass. "wrong on many levels"
>HEALTH: Mass. doctor on early signs of hepatitis in children
>TV/STREAMING: What to watch on Mother's Day 2022
-Latest "Jeopardy!" mega-champ's streak ends by single dollar
>CELEBRITY: Fred Savage fired from "The Wonder Years" after inappropriate conduct claims
>MOVIES: 25 movies to watch on Mother's Day that celebrate motherhood
>ANIMALS: WARL Adoption Option: Meet Brooklyn
>HISTORY: Lincoln Square in Worcester early 1900s
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Third-grade cancer survivor from Iowa inspires people to donate blood
-Meanwhile, in Texas, woman's $35 Goodwill find turns out to be a missing Roman artifact
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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)
-Half of Mass. now at high risk for community transmission
-Coverage for all dries up even as hospital costs rise
-COVID impact: Worcester school officials differ on mental health staffing needs
-Free vaccinations/boosters 11-5 Saturday at Worcester Public Library and 10-2 at Gala Foods Market
-Mass. reports 3,836 new cases, positivity rate rises to 6.63%
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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