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In The News
>Latest weather: Early rain, high of 60 today in Worcester, blazing hot this weekend
+Noon: Worcester PD asks for help finding 12-year-old
+Noon: Multiple fundraisers aid victims of Gage Street triple-decker fire
+Noon: Harpoon Beer Garden, Ruth's Chris cleared to open in Worcester
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - May 19th
+Noon: Five things to do: Italian opera, a forum farce, Trolls and more ...
+Noon: Indian Ranch welcomes "Weird Al" Yankovic, Michael Franti, Ann Wilson and more
+Noon: First Person: Hip-hop songs creative expression or a confession?
+Noon: Radio Worcester (6:58): Samuel Staples' 200th Birthday with Vanessa Bumpus of WHM
>>Tragedy on Gage Street
*Names of victims in fatal Gage Street fire released
*29-year-old Marcel Fontaine, who died in Gage Street fire in Worcester, remembered as brother who was "authentically himself"
*ICYMI: Man recounts frantic attempt to save neighbors in fatal Gage Street fire (1:37). Article
-On Mount Carmel site, a groundbreaking for Alta on the Row housing complex in Worcester
-Former waterfront restaurant in Shrewsbury available for lease
-Worcester restaurant Livia’s Dish has been sold to new owners
-Annual Worcester Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival returning for its 10th year in June
-Holmes Field Playground will be closed for repairs
-Worcester to start 311, a municipal hotline for nuisance calls
-Students and staff say Worcester schools lack sufficient mental health resources
-New program helps Afghan refugees find jobs in Worcester
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday
-Rosen's Roundtable No. 477 (27:31): Drones
-New comedy competition hitting the spot with laughs at Hotel Vernon
-Last Call with Elizabeth Buck, curator of Teen Exhibit at Worcester Art Museum
-Song to Get You Through the Week: Salem Wolves rock out with "Breaking Grounds"
-Film about clergy abuse to be screened at former Catholic treatment center, House of Affirmation
-T&G Storytellers Project returns June 7
-Bad Advice: Should vaping be allowed at birthday parties?
>HOMES: 10 most expensive sales in Worcester County during week ending May 14
-ICYMI: 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
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Route 146 will squeeze to one lane during bridge work
-Millbury unveils schedule for this year's summer concert series
-A nice weekend in Millbury and Sutton
-Contenders for Miss Massachusetts title pay a visit to Millbury
-Grafton receives $12.6 million for education, $1.7 in unrestricted state aid in proposed budget
-Northborough clothing entrepreneur seeks to provide better sleep
-Fitchburg man indicted for murder in fatal stabbing
>SPORTS: Red Sox beat Astros, 5-1
-U.S. Soccer equalizes pay in milestone with women, men
-$7.50 specialty pizzas Tuesdays and Wednesdays at the Bravehearts this season
-'Sader Stories (32:28): Jim Kavanagh reflects on 52 years at Holy Cross
-Holy Cross Athletics: 2021-22 End of Year Highlights (3:43)
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat RailRiders, 5-2
>BUSINESS: Dow drops 1,100 points for its biggest decline since 2020
-Planned Parenthood of Mass. workers qualify for union vote
>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: President invokes Defense Production Act to boost baby formula production
>NEW ENGLAND: Marijuana sales in Mass. surpass $3 billion since 2018
-Tragic: Maine teen killed in New Jersey beach sand collapse
>FOOD: McDonald's has a sweet new treat for the summer
>HEALTH: As the U.S. gets its first case of 2022, what exactly is monkeypox? (:57)
>TV/STREAMING: Here's the story of how Bryan Cranston almost killed "The Office" cast while directing an episode
>CELEBRITY: Amber Heard's sister testifies she saw Johnny Depp abuse her sister
-Taylor Swift gives NYU commencement speech, earns honorary degree
>MOVIES: "Top Gun: Maverick" gets 6-minute standing ovation in Cannes
>HISTORY: Former WCIS building, Main Street in Worcester, 1909
>ANIMALS: Guy adopts shelter cat who wouldn't leave his side (3:08)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Pearl Jam gig saved by teen as band's drummer gets COVID
-Meanwhile, in Texas, 2-year-old orders 31 cheeseburgers on DoorDash after taking mom’s phone
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Classifieds
+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)
-Free testing and vaccinations/boosters 10-3 Thursday in Downtown Worcester
-ICYMI: 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
-Cases are likely 2 to 3 times higher than what's being reported in Mass., expert says
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:45). High of 41 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester residents frustrated with snow cleanup: "Florida looks awful freakin’ good"
-Chaos erupts as Worcester officer becomes trapped in car (3:55)
-Worcester Police Department is down nearly 60 officers: "This is a real crisis"
-Worcester police union leader influenced offer in Haxhiaj case, assistant district attorney says
-UMass Memorial transfers transgender patients to new surgeons following abrupt cancellations
-Illegal dumping fines could jump to $1,000 in Worcester
-Worcester School Committee eyes C.R.P., data privacy
-Mass. accuses Barre public employee of double-dipping (3:20). Article
-Trash and recycling delayed by 2 days in Worcester
>DINING OUT: TODAY! Thrive Support and Advocacy fundraiser at 2 Chefs
-ICYMI: Complaint alleges Worcester pastor used investor money for lavish trips
-How many snow days has Worcester had this year? When will school end now?
-Worcester city councilors push for "city with no potholes" dream
-City councilors want police to speed up crackdown on traffic law violators
-Worcester councilor pushes for city investigation of Saint Vincent Hospital
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police introduce new officer
-Trash and recycling pickup will be delayed a day this week
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Jazzed Up Duo at Val’s Friday and Saturday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Man facing charges for allegedly kidnapping 13-year-old in Northborough
-A new development on Elizabeth Street in Shrewsbury?
-Heavy fire tears through home on Lakeshore Drive in Ashburnham
-2 vehicle rollovers in Grafton amid snowy conditions
-Charlton Select Board begins process to change town's health insurance after steep premium hikes
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-100 FM The Pike (13:34): Is it a Seger bar? Brian Daly on his viral mission to find out
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Sugar maples, Chris Fitz in concert, Midori and more ...
-100 FM The Pike (7:14): Worcester's Angelo Gray is making movies and singing his heart out
-Poet's Cauldron to welcome Ursula Rucker at BrickBox Theater
>OPINION: Owura Sarkodieh: In praise of embracing African identity
-Lindsey Ford: 5 practical tips to reset digital habits after winter break
-Holy Cross' Worcester Voices (31:12): Clark Professor Melinda Marchand about her Worcester experience
-What’s Up Worcester (21:43): Dominican Marketplace Committee interview | Jennie Guzman & Laura Martinez
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester girl who tragically passed away at 13
>SPORTS: A.J. Brown stirs Patriots buzz as trade rumors begin to swirl again
-Bruins beat Columbus, 4-2
-Holy Cross women's ice hockey hosts New Hampshire in Hockey East Quarterfinals
-Worcester Public Schools Athletic Hall Of Fame announces 2026 inductees
-The Olympic break sees many former Worcester pros at the top of their leagues
>NATIONAL: F.B.I. makes final sweep of Nancy Guthrie's house in sign investigation has hit a dead end
-Bikini-clad women pictured with Stephen Hawking in Epstein files were his carers, family claims
-Tragic: Grandfather kidnapped from his bed and murdered in case of mistaken identity, police say
>NEW ENGLAND: Woman, 2-year-old girl recovering after home explosion (1:29)
-Malden High School girls' basketball coach charged with raping student (1:38). Article
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 27 (33:26): A.I. at WPI, with Elke Rundensteiner and Yunus Telliel
-Clark student Skye Donaldson paints mural in Goddard Library to inspire
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): These 4 popular national parks announce plans for 2026 visitor reservations
-Norwegian Cruise Line slammed over dining dress code change: "Idiotic rule"
>BUSINESS: Twitter founder Jack Dorsey cuts 4,000 jobs from Block in A.I. pivot
-LPL Financial Research: LPL Research’s 2026 strategic asset allocation
-Paramount wins bidding war for Warner Brothers Discovery
>HOMES: Central Mass. home sales slow to start 2026
>HEALTH: "Boredom challenge" could have benefits for your brain (:18)
>FOOD: The pistachio bread recipe you "knead" to try (7:57)
>TV/STREAMING: Anderson Cooper leaving "60 Minutes" in latest CBS staff shakeup
>MOVIES: 25th anniversary trailer for "The Mummy" (:31)
>CELEBRITY: The real reason behind Cardi B and Stefon Diggs' split revealed
-Wu-Tang Clan founding member Oliver "Power" Grant dies at 52
>ANIMALS: Disabled lamb becomes her dad’s wedding ring bearer (1:54)
>HISTORY: Storm comparison: Blizzard of '78 vs. Blizzard of '26 (6:22)
>GOOD NEWS: Kidney donor braves blizzard for Boston transplant surgery (1:52)
-Meanwhile, in Florida, deer crashes into home through living room window
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