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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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-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 (:32). High of 60 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Police investigating after man shot near Fitchburg State
+6:00: Tri-axle dump truck rollover shuts down road in Sutton
+6:00: Worcester unveils major redesign for busy College Street
+6:00: 168 students, staff honored at Worcester schools Special Education Celebration Of Success
+6:00: Worcester Public Schools Superintendent Message (1:42): Start of the fourth quarter
+6:00: Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:54): 5 big issues Worcester is talking about right now
+Noon: Mass. Pike traffic after semi crash on I-495 in Westborough
+Noon: State Police lieutenant back in court on perjury charge in Worcester recruit’s death
+Noon: Ex-Worcester food bank C.E.O. McMurray to receive social justice award
+Noon: "Handmaid's Tale" author Margaret Atwood to speak at Holy Cross
+Noon: A new arts epicenter: Creative Hub Worcester set to open at long last
+Noon: Last Call: Samantha Bucci, poet and poetry slam organizer
+Noon: First Person: For Joe Fusco Jr., remembering Mom brings laughs, stings
-Q.C.C. police officer has certification suspended after domestic violence charges filed
-Curtis Sliwa visits Worcester, and can't resist "glazing" local diner
-Think Derek Herman loves Worcester? He has the tattoos to prove it
-Could the old Dive Bar spot be pouring drinks again?
-When will the Denholm building be torn down? Developer agrees to timeline
-Inside the state's biggest office-to-residential conversion in Worcester (2:30)
-Worcester City Manager proposes $1.4 million tax break for housing project by Polar Park
-See compensation for all 8,363 City of Worcester employees
-Rift with Pope Leo "really unprecedented," says Holy Cross religious studies professor (2:42). Article
-Related: Worcester bishop issues statement
-How Audra Doody of Safe Exit Initiative is helping to change our world
-Worcester County Wonders: Setting the Revolution record straight
-Aislinn Doyle: April 16th School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester Public Schools to hold April 15th community forum on school boundary and quadrant alignment project
>DINING OUT: The Broadway Restaurant
-ICYMI: Vigil held for 10-year-old killed by car in Webster (2:19). Article
-Related: Driver in fatal Webster crash was arrested week before for drug possession, police say (1:49)
-Before reporting to prison for hacking, former Assumption student from Sterling thanks F.B.I. for arresting him (3:25). Article
-No one in truck that was found in Leicester pond, police say (:20). Article
-"They’re lucky to be alive": 3 people hospitalized after tree crushes pickup truck in Princeton
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Project Adventure – not just a physical workout
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Train hits vehicle at Clinton railroad crossing (:23)
-Overdose leads to 21-day suspension for Webster Boosters Club
-Barre firefighters respond to residential fire on Oak Street
-Another Oxford leader heads to Canton as Gifford named deputy chief
-Southbridge council denies Open Meeting Law claims, refers complaints to counsel
-Man charged after breaking into ex-girlfriend’s Leominster apartment through window
-Construction alert from the Millbury D.P.W.
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Usher and Chris Brown announce tour, including August stop at Gillette Stadium
-Des Rocs to play Worcester in lead up to new album release
-Listen Up: Worcester musician Sam Femino eyes social media in new song
-Remembering "Voice of Clannad" Moya Brennan
-Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announces 2026 inductees
>OPINION: Michael Garand: Why banking local means investing in Worcester's future
-What's Up Worcester's Minute with Meagan (13:17): Heather Cassani, owner, Wattson Home Solutions
-Unity Radio Unity in the Community (57:47): Michael Goldstein, owner, Empire Loan
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who taught in the Worcester Public Schools for more than 35 years
>SPORTS: NFL reporter Dianna Russini resigns from The Athletic after photos with Mike Vrabel
-Related: Read Russini's full resignation letter
-No tailgating at Gillette Stadium during World Cup
-Celtics superlatives and awards: Most improved, biggest surprise and more
-Bruins beat Devils, 4-0
-Red Sox lose to Twins, 6-0
-Bravehearts announce Fireworks Friday dates
-Holy Cross names Scott Black assistant men’s soccer coach
-Coach Jon Ladino announces 2030 Holy Cross softball signing class
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Nashville, 9-4
-33 Worcester runners set for Boston Marathon
>CARS: Ford C.E.O. Jim Farley warns Chinese car sales in U.S. would be "devastating"
>NATIONAL: Frightening new Yellowstone study sparks eruption fears
-Doctor accused of fatally removing organ from patient arrested for botched operation
-Tragic: Couple abused their 6 children, kept boy in dog kennel: officials
>NEW ENGLAND: Elderly homeowner trapped with "tenant from hell" (1:09)
-FedEx driver struck, killed by alleged drunken driver in Vermont, police say
>COLLEGES: Worcester State Professor Andrew Burkhardt connects Goddard’s legacy to modern discoveries
-Holy Cross President Rougeau on Commencement, leadership updates, the job market and more
-A.I. salon at Assumption brings students, faculty, staff and industry voices together for a dynamic conversation
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Why Antarctica is unlike any other travel destination
-8 states where the weather forecast is always wrong
>BUSINESS: New Disney C.E.O. announces 1,000 job cuts via email
-LPL Financial Research: The economy takes multiple shocks in stride
-What to expect from an I.R.S. business audit
-Lack of motivation, rejection stalls job searches for millions of unemployed Americans: survey
>HEALTH: Deaths from a silent disease have quadrupled among young U.S. women, study shows
-Man undergoes experimental treatment to prevent A.L.S. (2:59)
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (44:48): Somatic movement, with Emily Konstan
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>SHOPPING: Get a refund on this recalled Sam’s Club Christmas decoration
>FOOD: How good are the Polar Seltzer Summer flavors? (2:13)
>TV/STREAMING: Meryl Streep to star in "The Corrections" limited series adaptation
>MOVIES: Trailer for "Insidious: Out of the Further" (2:34)
>CELEBRITY: Alec Baldwin talks "Rust" prosecution health toll, retiring on podcast
-"Lost" star Matthew Fox reveals why he walked away from Hollywood at height of his stardom
>ANIMALS: Mama dog dumped at shelter walks herself into a better life (2:04)
>HISTORY: Abandoned "ghost towns" are scattered across Massachusetts
>GOOD NEWS: Mass. "sewer singer" gains TikTok fame for underground opera performances (2:31)
-Meanwhile, in Canada, video shows confused beaver wandering into store, getting stuck behind automatic doors
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