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In The News
>Latest weather: High of 73 today in Worcester, chance of afternoon storms
-Vigil planned Saturday for Worcester girl killed by SUV driver
-VIDEO: New beer garden opens in Worcester
-Five things to do: Comedy, crafts, blues and more ...
-Worcester 2022 Memorial Day events: Times, dates, locations
-See if your community is holding a Memorial Day ceremony
-Worcester, Bay State residents change Memorial Day plans, facing sky-high gas prices
-Residents, leaders bid Worcester's outgoing City Manager Ed Augustus a fond farewell
-Ed Augustus: Reflecting on Worcester’s renaissance
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
-Art in the City fuels Family Health Center’s "ballet of care"
-Museum of Russian Icons appoints new executive director
-AG Healey issues advisory on baby formula shortage
>HOMES: All Worcester County homes sales May 15th to May 21st
-Tribute to a woman who was a dressmaker in Worcester
-ICYMI: See Worcester’s unsolved murders and missing people cases
-FBI raids Brookfield home after men sell informant multiple ghost guns; 2 men arrested, charged
-Worcester Vice Squad makes 2 separate busts for fentanyl on Thursday
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): The "new" plans for Millbury's Rice Road -- 3 buildings, 192 units
-Millbury quilters group thanks veterans
-Boston real estate firm buys $15.7 million Westborough wedding venue, warehouses
-Youth build community through Sterling's Pizza Church
-Class assignment inspires Uxbridge student to address traffic concern near school
-BVT students grab medals in SkillsUSA state competition
-Grafton School Committee takes a stand for transgender students
>SPORTS: Heat force Game 7 vs. Celtics
-Home-opening win for ‘Hearts, 12-2. Next home game: 4 p.m. Sunday -- Worcester Sports Showcase & Kids Club Sunday
-Rich Gedman, from Lafayette St. in Worcester to the Red Sox Hall of Fame
-Orioles beat Red Sox, 12-8
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Iron Pigs, 16-2
-Bruins forward Brad Marchand has hip surgery, will miss start of season
-Assumption adds men's swimming and women's ice hockey
>BUSINESS: Key inflation gauge slows to still-high 6.3% in April
-Venture Forum to host 5-minute pitch competition in Downtown Worcester
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross Class of 2022 urged to seek light, hope and joy
-Holy Cross graduates grateful for friends, family and good memories
>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: Uvalde school police chief faulted in shooting response
-Texas mom pulled daughter out of class just before shooting
-Tragic: Texas shooting victim's family moved from Chicago "to be in a safer place"
>NEW ENGLAND: Man convicted of 1st-degree murder in N.H. beheading case
-Charlie Baker vetoes immigrant license access bill
>TV/STREAMING: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on VOD
>CELEBRITY: Johnny Depp winning court of public opinion in Amber Heard trial
-Jeff Bridges recalls being "pretty close to dying" while battling both COVID, cancer
>FOOD: Lobster prices dropping as peak summer season nears
>SHOPPING/DEALS: The best Memorial Day appliance sales to shop right now
>HISTORY: Worcester to Providence, along the Blackstone Canal at River Bend Farm (8:00)
>ANIMALS: This poodle hugs everyone she meets (2:57)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Neighbor credited with saving 4-year-old drowning at apartment complex
-Meanwhile, in California, burglary suspects’ car equipped with flipping license plate
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-Director of Housing for Women (Property Manager) at Abby's House
-Communications Director, Town of Auburn
-Host/Server at Worcester restaurant
-Part-time servers at Worcester restaurant
-Gardner II at WPI
-Lifeguard, town of Upton
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-As city enters Memorial Day weekend, COVID numbers continue downturn
-Free vaccinations and boosters 11-5 Saturday at Worcester Public Library
-ICYMI: New study finds that 1 in 5 adults who have had COVID develop Long COVID
-Mass. reports 3,092 new cases Friday
-Hospitalization rate up 23% in last 2 weeks
-Can you get COVID twice in one month?
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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