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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
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>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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Classifieds
-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 (:36). High of 59 today in Worcester
-Warm weather headed to Worcester
-Drought conditions improve in Worcester County
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester professor says Artemis II is "one of the biggest missions we have accomplished" (2:48)
-Related: Artemis II crew returns to Earth after historic moon mission (3:40)
-Worcester 17-year-old sells electronics with gun inside, gets arrested
-State Police lieutenant faces a perjury charge in the Enrique Delgado-Garcia case. Here’s why
-Worcester man stabbed to death identified
-For E.V. owners, more places to plug in planned in Worcester
-Altea's, Cocktail Garden among New England's best brunches
-Local Girl Scouts learn financial literacy, 1 cookie at a time
-Worcester-area fire departments receive safety grants
-Officers trade badges for books at local preschool
-TODAY! Community Pregnancy Pop-Up 11 to 2 at YWCA
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review: Schools, health care and spring momentum
>DINING OUT: Gourmet burger spot coming to Worcester
-ICYMI: Longtime Worcester nonprofit leader passes away
-Man indicted in fake trucking scheme that stole frozen snow crabs from Worcester warehouse
-The Worcester cafe with a bookstore, with a second mini-cafe inside
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Hydrant flushing Monday in Jefferson
-Jazzed Up Trio at Val's on Saturday
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
-State Sen. Durant, Rep. Ferguson to hold office hours Tuesday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Former Oxford town manager's lawsuit faces free speech defense
-TODAY! Mass. climate chief to speak at Gardner summit
-New parking garage on Route 9? It will be a Hyundai dealership
-Webster’s Zoning Board of Appeals approves Pavilion Avenue special permit
-Man charged with unarmed robbery after grabbing $180 from register at Quabbin Harvest
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Blues at FrontRoom, "Rocket Man" and more ...
-Tickets on sale for Bert Kreischer at Hanover Theatre
-Spending a day in the life of Old Sturbridge Village interpreters
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1371 (30:00): Ron Brunk, Shab, The Fake Whales and more
>OPINION: Jennifer Julien Gaskin: When did money become more important than humanity?
-What's Up Worcester's Crossroad Conversations (48:00): Audra Doody, Safe Exit Initiative
-Unity Radio's Future Focus (59:12): City Manager Eric Batista and Mayor Joe Petty
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (49:34): Who runs Worcester?
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Doherty High student who passed away tragically at age 15
>SPORTS: Dianna Russini sidelined by N.Y. Times after internal investigation into bombshell Mike Vrabel photos
-Best edge defender fits for Patriots in NFL Draft
-Celtics beat New Orleans, 144-118 (2:01). Article
-Celtics’ potential first-round matchup gets more clarity
-Red Sox lose to Cardinals, 3-2
-Former Braveheart Ben Rice finally living up to best-in-baseball metrics for Yankees
-Futures League announces Bravehearts schedule
-Holy Cross Spring Practice Report (2:20): Westin Elliott
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Columbus, 8-5
-Railers beat Greensboro, 5-4
>CARS: Tesla secretly working on new, smaller, cheaper electric S.U.V.: report
>NATIONAL: 6 U.S. cities and states that offer the best benefits for seniors
-Chris Hansen warns Roblox dangers far worse for kids than past online chatrooms
-Tragic: Dad with cancer dies after insurance said treatment "not medically necessary"
>NEW ENGLAND: Why communities across Mass. may vote to raise property taxes (2:13)
-Diana DiZoglio asks "Where the hell is my audit?" (2:24)
-Cape Air plane window blows open mid-flight bound for Boston
>COLLEGES: The Princeton Review names Clark a top school for game design in 2026
-Holy Cross students and professors say: “Justice for Contingents”
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 of the most charming U.S. desert towns to visit
-Renovated Framingham castle reopens as 3 hotels
>BUSINESS: Inflation soars to hottest levels in 2 years
-6 college startups win $14,000 at WooTank pitch competition
-Most Americans are using A.I. — but people are sick and tired of hearing about it: survey
>HEALTH: Health officials now monitoring tick-borne alpha-gal syndrome (2:08). Article
>SHOPPING: How to buy Taylor Swift designer Kindred Lubeck jewelry collection
>FOOD: Burger King is testing mix and match king size sliders boxes
>TV/STREAMING: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
-CBS reveals replacement for "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert"
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming: "The Bride!", "Psycho Killer" and more
>CELEBRITY: All the clues Cardi B and Stefon Diggs may be back together
-Michael J. Fox insists he's alive and "doing great" after CNN blunder led to shock death rumors
>ANIMALS: Dog unlocks shelter door and runs back to his old home (2:09)
>HISTORY: 100 years ago, Worcester spelling bee champ vied in national match
>GOOD NEWS: Mass. man survived devastating heart condition, now he saves lives (2:20)
-Meanwhile, Arkansas woman runs half marathon while wearing 55 T-shirts
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