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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:39). High of 47 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+7:00: Oxford man pleads guilty to stealing government money
+7:00: Worcester Arts Council awards more grant funding "than ever before"
+Noon: Nine Things To Do: Orchids, Frederick Douglass reading, Shane Profitt
+Noon: Boston indie crime movie "How To Rob" has a Worcester lawyer
+Noon: Recent love songs from Abbie Cotto, Giuliano, Linnea's Garden and more
+Noon: Last Call: Worcester fashion designer Tatiana Watkins
+Noon: Holy Cross Athletic Director Kit Hughes to deliver keynote address at Sports Summit
+Noon: Holy Cross football team given key to the city
-Nearly 250 people displaced by water main break at Worcester tower will have to wait 4 to 6 weeks for repairs
-Earlier: It may take days to fix Worcester tower after pipe burst forces out seniors
-Driver in critical condition after rollover crash on Southbridge Street in Worcester
-Man found competent to stand trial in Polar Beverages stabbing
-Real estate developer purchases Owl Shop building on Main Street
-S.N.A.P. "appalled" by Worcester Diocese abuse report that doesn't name accused priests
-Free tax services offered by 4 Worcester organizations
-In Worcester, moms demand kick off National Gun Violence Survivor Week
-Big changes coming to Worcester human rights, equity systems: Batista
-Radio Worcester (28:10): City Manager Batista on his major restructure of how diversity and equity is handled in the city
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
-Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whiskey Wednesday (29:58): Rum for Whiskey Drinkers
>SHOWTIME: Giuliano's "Don't Pray For Me" official music video (5:12)
-Actions speak louder than words in W.C.L.O.C.'s "Small Mouth Sounds"
-Free February at the Worcester Historical Museum
-First Negro Leagues Baseball Museum a hit at Worcester Public Library
-Winter Walks: Nick's Woods, a breath of fresh air
-John Monfredo: Stop gun violence!
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to area 33-year-old who "fought the good fight" against a long history of liver and kidney failure
-ICYMI: Here's what's next for longtime Worcester sandwich shop that recently closed
-Historic Canal District condo building to be auctioned off
-Webster man charged in fatal October shooting on Burncoat Street in Worcester
-36-year-old Worcester man arrested on gun charges
See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford, Brilla Coffee Roasters and Speciality Sandwich Company): Jefferson native recounts life in wake of federal and state aviation recognition
-Brilla Coffee Roasters opens long-awaited new Holden location (1:06)
-Lamoureux Ford wants to beat the snow (1:31)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Leicester High graduate shot and killed in Detroit
-Shrewsbury schools to implement later school start times next year
-Koopman Lumber expands with Cape Cod location
-West Boylston police log for January 30th to February 5th
-Genevieve Le represents Grafton at Project 351 community service program
-Public input sought on Clinton school building process
-K-9 Nose Work demonstration to be held February 18th
-Registration for Sterling softball is open
>SPORTS: Kansas City Chiefs D.C. and Grafton native Steve Spagnuolo talks Super Bowl, Tom Brady and more
-LeBron James breaks NBA's all-time scoring record, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
-Want a career in sports? Worcester Bravehearts hosting Worcester Sports Management Summit
-Holy Cross Athletic Director Kit Hughes on Chamber Exchange TV show (10:08)
-Railers beat Reading, 4-3
>CARS: NEW! Bertera Nissan has a great car for you (4:39)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: Crews release toxic chemicals from derailed tankers in Ohio
-Takeaways from State of the Union address
-Tragic: 14-year-old dies after riding a bull for the first time
>COLLEGES: Catching up with Clark grad Jeffrey Lurie, diehard Patriots fan to Eagles owner
-Anna Maria College Storytellers (20:33): Professor Travis Maruska reading his novel, "Order of the Assassin"
>SHOPPING: Walmart debuts stuffed breakup bear for Valentine's Day
>NEW ENGLAND: Prosecutors say Duxbury mother planned the murders of her 3 children, defense claims over-medication
-Online RMV crash reports unavailable until February 21st
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-UMass Medical School renames its consulting division
-Local attorney finds a niche in commercial real estate and encourages other women to do the same
>HEALTH: Potential fentanyl vax, test kits could combat opioid deaths
-U.S. to stop offering free COVID vaccines this fall: What it means for Mass.
-Free COVID vaccinations on Wednesday in Worcester: 11-5:30 at Worcester Public Library
>HOMES: 5 new properties for sale in Worcester
>FOOD: Products including breakfast sandwiches, fruit cups recalled due to possible Listeria contamination
>TV/STREAMING: Peacock streaming deal -- Take $20 off a yearly subscription
>MOVIES: "80 for Brady"' finishes second at box office in opening weekend
>CELEBRITY: "Murphy Brown" actor Charles Kimbrough dies at 86
>ANIMALS: New cats, dogs, pets up for adoption at Worcester area shelters
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Courtroom left in tears as 5-year-old expresses love for his family in adoption hearing
-Meanwhile, in Ohio, animal shelter will name litter box after your ex
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Classifieds
-Full-time police officer, town of Paxton
-Servers, cooks and grill staff at George's Coney Island
-Line Cook at Canal District Restaurant
-Home Care Case Managers at ESWA
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:38). High of 90 today in Worcester
-Worcester climate summary for May
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Clark University to lay off up to 30% of faculty, significantly restructure degree tracks amid financial strain
-Worcester, Cosenza reach settlement on $8 million jury award in evidence manipulation case
-Suspect in April 2024 Worcester killing, on the run for more than a year, held without bail
-3 men arrested in connection with University Park shooting in Worcester
-Worcester street renamed for boy who died in "One Chip Challenge" (2:04). Article
-Related: Video of ceremony (21:07)
-National burger chain opening first New England location in Worcester
-Central Mass. man now facing manslaughter charge in connection with brother’s shooting death
-Out to Lunch and Movies on the Common set for summer fun downtown
-Hidden waterfall flows back to life at Cascades Park in Worcester thanks to heavy spring rainfall (1:49)
-Grafton Job Corps searching for shelter for 30 homeless students
-Gerald Creamer Center Graduation (1:01:52)
-Aislinn Doyle: June 5th School Committee Meetings agenda preview
-This dog was found on Willard Ave. in Worcester
-DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): The last 24-hour diner: A Worcester staple stands alone
-ICYMI: UMass Memorial, 1,000 workers have a week to avoid strike
-Grand jury hearing evidence in death of Worcester state police trainee
-Worcester eatery seized by state because of unpaid taxes
-Worcester activist critical of city manager faces 1-year city hall ban
-Worcester father of 4-month-old deported after I.C.E. "violated his rights," attorney says
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Part of Doyle Road to be closed Wednesday
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): West Boylston override OK'd; Raj, Ashwell win for Select Board
-Governor Healey visits new Amazon fulfillment center in Charlton
-Pending Select Board vote, Shrewsbury trash bags may cost more this July
-Westborough-based hydropower firm to update its century-old facilities
-Webster man sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking
-Playground improvements are part of Grafton's long-term plan
-Blackstone Valley Tech competitors earn 46 SkillsUSA Medals
-City to Saddle Farm Trot 5K is June 21st
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Screen Time: Short film "Solus" wins big at Top Shorts Film Festival
-Sarah Connell Sanders: 3 days of "momfluencing" at Boston Calling
>OPINION: Jennifer Julien Gaskin: The art of making people uncomfortable
-Peter B-G Weller: Proposed state ed bill borders on digital surveillance
-Unity Radio's The Susanity Life (56:35): Bonnie Hope Dellerose, Renew Body Sequence
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a lifetime member of Hadassah who was married for 76 years
>SPORTS: Stefon Diggs "got the message" from Mike Vrabel after boat incident
-Red Sox lose to Angels, 4-3
-Bravehearts fall to Nashua, 4-3. Next home game: 6:30 Friday. Get tickets here
-Holy Cross announces "WooCru" as official student section name
-How Baylor Scheierman can earn larger Celtics role in second season
-Sox prospect Roman Anthony responds to backlash over Worcester laundry cart video
-WooSox beat Rochester, 6-5
-Mara leads Saint Paul back to Division 1 quarterfinals
>NATIONAL: Ukraine strikes Crimean Bridge with underwater explosives
>TRAGIC: 3 young sisters killed while visiting homeless dad, hunt is on for father
>NEW ENGLAND: Father found dead, search ongoing for missing daughter in Maine (:49). Article
-Milford student detained by I.C.E. awaiting upcoming court hearing in "terrible conditions" (3:43)
-Lawyer says Milford student in I.C.E. custody is here legally (:50). Article
-Karen Read trial (25:46): No mistrial over dog D.N.A., officer says evidence changed
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross grad Jango Janigian wants to take you on an adventure
-Decline of international students at Mass. universities having negative impact, expert says
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 tips every cruiser should follow
>BUSINESS: GBH layoffs to impact 45 employees
-LPL Financial Research: Tariffs and market volatility likely to stick
-101: Staying strong through workforce reductions
>HOMES: Heat pump demand is reaching new heights as customers seek government incentives before they disappear
>SHOPPING: Temu's daily U.S. users cut in half following end of tariff loophole
>HEALTH: How to beat the heat for better sleep
-How yoga can help improve your mental wellbeing (3:41)
>FOOD: Popeyes launches surprise new menu item to compete with McDonald’s
>TV/STREAMING: "The Four Seasons" renewed for Season 2 at Netflix
>MOVIES: 10 hot movies to see this summer
>CELEBRITY: Emmy winner Valerie Mahaffey dies at 71
>ANIMALS: Tiniest puppy grows up to be HUGE (2:44)
>GOOD NEWS: 120-mile kayak trip benefits athletes with disabilities
-Meanwhile, in Florida, loose kangaroo caught on video hopping down road
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Classifieds
>HELP WANTED
+Multiple positions, Nancy Chang Restaurant
+Police officers, town of Leicester
-Worcester Area Director (part-time), Matthew 25
-Part-time bartender, Patsie Dugan's
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