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In The News
>Latest weather: Seasonably mild, high of 69 today in Worcester
+6:00: Names of victims in fatal Gage Street fire released
+6:00: 29-year-old Marcel Fontaine, who died in Gage Street fire in Worcester, remembered as brother who was "authentically himself"
+6:00: Holmes Field Playground (above) will be closed for repairs
+6:00: Worcester to start 311, A municipal hotline for nuisance calls
+6:00: Former waterfront restaurant in Shrewsbury available for lease
+6:00: Annual Worcester Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival returning for its 10th year in June
+6:00: Holy Cross Athletics: 2021-22 End of Year Highlights (3:43)
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - May 18th
+Noon: New comedy competition hitting the spot with laughs at Hotel Vernon
+Noon: Last Call with Elizabeth Buck, curator of Teen Exhibit at Worcester Art Museum
+Noon: Song to Get You Through the Week: Salem Wolves rock out with "Breaking Grounds"
+Noon: T&G Storytellers Project returns June 7
+Noon: Bad Advice: Should vaping be allowed at birthday parties?
+Noon: Millbury unveils schedule for this year's summer concert series
>>Tragedy on Gage Street
*Man recounts frantic attempt to save neighbors in fatal Gage Street fire (1:37). Article
*Resident says they showed up 4 days after the fire to find new smoke detectors in home (2:28)
*Worcester police say medical examiner’s office still working to identify victims
*No more victims found, city manager says
-2 Worcester men arrested on drug, gun charges
-Former Worcester restaurant owner to open new bar and kitchen in Canal District
-Worcester among 100 Best Cities to live, U.S. News & World Report says
-Worcester Rep. David LeBoeuf says he is in treatment program following OUI arrest, is "committed" to regaining people’s trust
-LeBoeuf confirms 2022 run as challenger Michelle Keane emerges
-Alleged car thief leads police in 100-mph chase through Paxton, Leicester; still at large
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
-WCUW to screen "The Velvet Queen" at 7:30 Wednesday night
-Worcesteria: Next generation of rockers set for WCUW show
-Tinternfest celebrates life of Worcester music "superfan" Jason Macierowski
-Worcester officials seek city council, school committee district alignment
-Rosen's Roundtable No. 477 (27:31): Drones
-Janice Harvey: I don't wanna hold your hand
-Radio Worcester (16:38): Full interview with Worcester City Manager Ed Augustus - May 17th
-Coffee, books and neighborhood fun - winning formula at Root and Press in Worcester
-Competing interests in Canal District with residents, businesses and Polar Park
-Here is where the city will be street sweeping today
>HOMES: Worcester real estate roundup
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury indefinitely postpones yard waste collection
-Water service interruption Thursday in part of Shrewsbury
-Foley, Jefferson join Grafton Select Board; Marr, Bram grab School Committee seats
-South Grafton residents, be prepared for water cutoff
-Rising costs could delay renovation plans for 2 Millbury High programs
-Millbury Selectmen approve ARPA funds for town's police officers
-26-year-old Southbridge man arrested for illegal firearm
>SPORTS: Celtics drop Game 1, 118-107
-Astros hit 5 HRs in 2nd, rout Red Sox, 13-4
-Vince Wilfork voted by fans into Patriots Hall of Fame
-$7.50 specialty pizzas Tuesdays and Wednesdays at the Bravehearts this season
-Avery LaBarbera named Crusader of the Year
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox end 10-game losing streak
>BUSINESS: How Ukraine war fallout could impact IPG Photonics of Oxford
-Startup Worcester now accepting applications for next cohort
>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: Concord police release sketch showing person of interest in New Hampshire couple’s murder
-Tragic: 13-year-old in Utah dies after a tunnel he was digging in a sand dune collapses
>COLLEGES: WPI Business School creates executive PhD program
-4 Holy Cross faculty members promoted to associate professor with tenure
>FOOD: TGI Friday’s says you're not eating your burger right
>HEALTH: Mass. hospital offers new treatment for back pain
>TV/STREAMING: Helen Mirren, Harrison Ford to star in "Yellowstone" prequel
>CELEBRITY: Valerie Bertinelli ends 10-year-marriage
>MOVIES: Cannes opens with Eva Longoria Baston, Julianne Moore (1:02)
>HISTORY: Goods to and from Worcester, the impact of the Blackstone Canal with Jane Grady (5:48)
>ANIMALS: It took a year to find this terrified lab perfect home (:46)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Custodian, cafeteria worker save elementary student from choking
-Meanwhile, in Arkansas, Johnny Cash mural on water tower shot by vandal, springs embarrassing leak
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+Gardner II at WPI
+Lifeguard, town of Upton
-Summer jobs with Worcester DPW&P
-Faculty and staff openings at Quinsigamond CC
-CVR/Title Clerk at Bertera Nissan
-Landscape Crew Members in Holden
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-UMass Memorial workers once again under pressure from latest wave
-Just how accurate are rapid antigen tests? 2 UMass Medical School professors explain the latest data
-Free vaccinations/boosters 11-7 Wednesday at Worcester Public Library
-ICYMI: Radio Worcester (9:01): Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh on updated mask guidance & this new surge
-Mass. reports positivity rate at 9.12%, 30 additional deaths over 3 days
-18,820 new breakthrough cases in Mass.
-2nd booster for most vulnerable offers benefits
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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