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In The News
>Latest weather: Gusty again, high in the low 60s today in Worcester
+5:00: No electrical bid awarded yet at Worcester's Doherty High project; attorney general’s office makes ruling
+5:00: "Whole Kids 2022" event set to begin Recreation Worcester summer programming
+5:00: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - May 10th
+5:00: Radio Worcester (17:27): Worcester City Manager Ed Augustus talks about the budget
+5:00: Anna Maria commencement at DCU Center
+5:00: Elvis impressionist Steve Connolly returns to Worcester with "Spirit of the King"
+5:00: Tom Brady to become lead NFL analyst at Fox when career ends
+5:00: Boston judge finds celebrity chef Mario Batali not guilty in sexual assault trial (1:08)
+5:00: Bad Advice: Is there a reason to start playing Wordle?
-Worcester man accused of sexually coercing teen at mall
-Police ID Worcester woman killed in Friday's Pike crash in Framingham
-Fallen officer’s son helps launch Worcester Police Department’s 425-mile tribute run to D.C. (2:12). Article
-Worcester City Council voted to fund K9, now money will go to police drone
-5 takeaways from state ethics hearing involving Worcester DA Joseph D. Early Jr.
-BirchTree Bread owners post open letter about sale
-Beer Giggles Open Mic tomorrow night on Shrewsbury Street
>ANIMALS: Bengal cat found outside Worcester home to undergo surgery at MSPCA-Angell this week
-WARL Adoption Option: Meet Brooklyn
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
-Artist Spotlight: Parker Milgram
-Rosen's Roundtable No. 475 (27:56): Denholm Building/Birch Tree/Piccadilly Plaza
-Worcester police budget to jump $2.4 million just 2 years after calls to divert police funds to community
-City Council Preview: Homelessness in Canal District, FY23 budget and more
-Rosalie Tirella: 2 City of Worcester issues …
-Here's where the city will be street sweeping today
-Worcester to hold kickoff event for Mental Health Awareness Month at 4 today
-Tribute to a Worcester man who owned a chain of laundromats
-ICYMI: New spa celebrates grand opening in Worcester
-Ziggy Bombs Subs to sell its popular steak and cheese sandwiches at Polar Park this week
-Faces of Worcester: Fran Jewers Langille
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>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Unofficial results of Holden town election
-DA’s office offers funds for Grafton High post-graduation
-Sutton to hold Memorial Day ceremonies
-Sutton Select Board: Unified needs better communications on project
-Ruth Wells Center for the Arts to hold May Day celebration on Saturday
-Baystate Jeepers clean up stretch of Route 12 in Sterling
-Leicester police log April 21st to 27th
-Cannabis duo sells former Hopedale chocolate store 8 months after purchase
>SPORTS: Celtics beat Milwaukee, 118-106, tie series at 2
-Bravehearts to celebrate Worcester’s 300th birthday with 3 home games
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox Rewind: Worcester falls to .500 with 2-4 week in Toldedo
-Mass. Pirates win in San Diego, 51-30
-Worcester Hockey Alumni highlights, week 29
>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: Alabama corrections officer accused of escaping with inmate has died in hospital, sheriff says
>NEW ENGLAND: Video captures reported attempted kidnapping in Burlington (1:22)
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business confidence rose in April, following statewide trends
-Worcester warehouse slated for cannabis cultivation sells for $2 million
>HEALTH: Alzheimer's vaccine nasal spray trial underway at Boston hospital
>FOOD: Mass. among dozens of states struggling with baby formula shortage
>COLLEGES: Bruins GM Don Sweeney addresses Nichols graduates, including son
-Lucchino touts bonds between Assumption and WooSox
>TV/STREAMING: Netflix releases "A Farewell to Ozark," contains spoilers (30:12)
>CELEBRITY: WWE Hall of Famer accused in DUI crash that killed 1
>MOVIES: Trailer drops for new "Father of the Bride" remake (2:32)
>HOMES: Top 10 most expensive home sales in Worcester County include $1.5 million Shrewsbury home
>HISTORY: Bridge over Lake Quinsigamond, early 1900s
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Pastor to receive life-saving kidney donation from fellow pastor
-Meanwhile, in Missouri, 10 nurses, doctor at maternity unit are pregnant at same time
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-Bartenders, servers at Canal District restaurant
-Server at Worcester Restaurant
-VP Marketing & Communications, Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce
-CVR/Title Clerk at Bertera Nissan
-Full-time assistant mechanic in Boylston
-Landscape Crew Members in Holden
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-Free vaccinations and testing in Downtown Worcester moves to Front Street
-Free vaccinations/boosters 11-7 Wednesday at Worcester Public Library
-Radio Worcester (9:07): Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh on COVID numbers & the CDC designation
-While Worcester cases seem to plateau, county is still high risk
-"No reason for panic," but health officials monitoring rising cases in Mass.
-Mass. reports 8,625 new cases over 3 days, positivity rate up to 6.77%
-As new Omicron subvariant spreads, here are the symptoms to watch for
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:05). High of 20 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Suspects in fatal shooting on Dorchester Street in Worcester caught in Fitchburg
-Worcester reports fewer shootings in 2024, despite jump in homicides
-What nurses say must improve at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester
-5 townhouse units planned for Austin Street in Worcester
-Why so many Mass. breweries are closing (and what you can do about it)
-Worcester Community Housing Resources taps established executive as new leader
-Holiday travel rush continues (2:08). Article
-Worcester forum explores M.C.A.S. results and educational equity
-Worcester wants input on where to put new trash/recycling bins
-Radio Worcester (24:05): Worcester Police Union leaders respond to D.O.J. report
-Earlier: Boston Globe: Federal lawsuits lay out D.O.J. allegations against Worcester police
-Radio Worcester (17:50): Mayor Petty addresses City Council meeting amid heated debate
-Radio Worcester (19:13): City Manager Batista addresses D.O.J. report, legal strategy
>FAITH: Holy Cross professor — At Hanukkah, a celebration of eternal light − from desert tabernacle to synagogues today
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Unique Eateries (5:13)
-ICYMI: Midday snow delivers string of crashes in Central Mass.
-Woman struck by a car in crosswalk in Worcester
-At court hearing, 2 different pictures of fatal Worcester shooting
-Worcester D.P.W. chief Robert L. Moylan Jr. to end interim stint
-Worcester's Union Station listed among 6 of the Most Beautiful Amtrak Stations in America
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo — Fantastic freshmen on varsity sports teams
-Christmas Greetings from Everyone At Lamoureux Ford (:49)
-Mountview Middle School honor roll
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Southbridge day care worker admits to abusing child (2:01)
-Barre ambulance and Verizon utility truck collide on Route 62
-Botched drug deal at Leominster group home ends with arrest of 2 women
-Rutland police to hold car seat check-up on Monday
-Auburn wants feedback on possible regionalization of 911 services
-Shrewsbury Select Board updates (:35)
-Grafton Middle School teachers honored for "Promising Practices"
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Candlelight tours, wrestling and holiday choral music
-Spotify's Top 10 most-streamed holiday tracks of all time revealed
-At Holy Cross, "Sojourners" captures the immigrant experience in 1970s America
>OPINION: Tom Marino: 9 years of Public Safety Committee ignoring police discipline
-Laura McCarthy-Ha: Simplifying gift-giving in a big family
-Laurelle Farrell: Lessons in a hair style…bangs
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 211 (28:23): Sports, Sports, Sports!
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to an "accomplished and admired singer/ songwriter/ musician" born in Worcester
>SPORTS: Patriots fans will love Josh Allen’s take on Drake Maye’s future
-Van Pelt doubles down on not calling Maye runs after criticism
-NFL Week 16 schedule, TV and announcers
-Celtics beat Bulls, 123-98
-Bruins beat Sabres, 3-1
-Rickey Henderson, Baseball Hall of Famer and league's all-time stolen bases leader, dies at 65
-Railers beat Maine, 5-1
>NATIONAL: 2 Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in apparent "friendly fire" incident
-Grandparent caregiving declines amid pandemic changes
-Tragic: Grandmother, 80, dies after getting trapped in Sleep Number bed for 2 days: lawsuit
>NEW ENGLAND: State police say Friday's storm caused 200 crashes across state (:22)
-Hypothermic hiker rescued by helicopter in White Mountains (:27)
>COLLEGES: Assumption Professor Cinzia Pica named Visiting Scholar at Harvard
-Anna Maria AMCAST (50:10): Holiday Movies 2.0
-Clark professor gives lecture on what it means to be a feminist in wartime
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Waldorf-Astoria insists hotel will reopen in spring
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Financial planning for parents’ assisted living
>HOMES: Tips for moving
>SHOPPING: Cozy gifts your mom will love this holiday season (4:04)
-Holiday gift ideas from unique local businesses across Mass. (4:58)
>HEALTH: Expert explains possible risks, benefits of raw milk (2:49)
-Dr. Todd Ellerin on vaccines and their impact on children (3:40)
>FOOD: Taco Bell unveils new menu item
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix doc, "Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action" (2:21)
>MOVIES: "Barbie 2" in early stages with Greta Gerwig returning to write
>CELEBRITY: James Kennedy arrested for domestic violence weeks after getting fired from "Vanderpump Rules"
>HISTORY: City Hospital, circa 1907
>ANIMALS: Dog becomes mama to a litter of tiny rescue kittens (1:42)
>GOOD NEWS: Man with a rare tumor was told he had months to live. Now, he's cancer-free
-Meanwhile, Mariah Carey fans get into a wild fight at Christmas concert: "On the naughty list"
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