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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 47 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester man charged with attempted murder in shots-fired incident near courthouse
+6:00: Report: St. Vincent Hospital failed to fully disclose patient prices
+6:00: Check out these homes for sale in Worcester
+6:00: Holy Cross 'Sader Stories (33:57): Catching up with women's lacrosse coach Amanda Belichick
+6:00: Police in Auburn request public’s help in finding missing 46-year-old man
+6:00: Holden D.P.W. has new home (12:06)
+Noon: No ordinary love: Talking romance and happiness with Worcester-area couples
+Noon: Radio Worcester (18:40): Lee Greenwood will be bringing his “American Spirit Tour” to Worcester on March 4th
+Noon: First Person: The Worcester poet laureate should come from Worcester
-Worcester converting street to one-way for school traffic
-Channel 5: Burst pipe displaces hundreds of seniors for weeks (1:47)
-26-year-old Worcester man pleads guilty to gun charges
-Worcester bodycam policy left out key recommendations
-Oxford man pleads guilty to stealing government money
-Worcester given $200,000 federal grant for safe streets
-W.C.A.C., City of Worcester hosting youth resume workshops
-Worcester Human Rights Board surprised by D.E.I. shakeup, seeks answers
-Trailer for Season 3 of Unsolved: Worcester (1:31)
-Radio Worcester (17:46): State Sen. John Cronin (D-Lunenburg) on technical high schools admissions process
>HISTORY: Anniversary of 1906 Worcester fire that injured 10 firefighters
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday
-Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whiskey Wednesday (29:58): Rum for Whiskey Drinkers
>SHOWTIME: Nine Things To Do: Orchids, Frederick Douglass reading, Shane Profitt
-Worcester Arts Council awards more grant funding "than ever before"
-Boston indie crime movie "How To Rob" has a Worcester lawyer
-Recent love songs from Abbie Cotto, Giuliano, Linnea's Garden and more
-Last Call: Worcester fashion designer Tatiana Watkins
-Worcesteria: L.G.B.T.Q. refugees displaced when tree damages bullding
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to Worcester woman who worked for her family business and alongside her husband
-ICYMI: 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
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford, Brilla Coffee Roasters and Speciality Sandwich Company): Brush chipping 8-2:30 Saturday
-Jefferson native recounts life in wake of federal and state aviation recognition
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): W.R.T.A. Route 30 to drop off at entrance to Walmart plaza because of construction
-Millbury Public Library to participate in Bruins P.J. Drive
-Seven Hills to acquire $5 million Leicester nonprofit ARCHway
-Westborough bioengineering firm raises $40 million for national expansion of A.C.L. treatment
-The mystery of the (other) Clinton Café
-Brookfield/Sturbridge lake group's "ice-out" challenge canceled due to lack of ice
-Uptown Boxing Gym in Southbridge supports athletes of all ages, backgrounds
-Bolton Town Caucus scheduled for March 6th to nominate for May 8th election
>SPORTS: Mac Jones landed in Bill Belichick's doghouse, Chris Simms says
-Inside the secret talks and future of Tom Brady and Fox Sports
-Celtics lose Jaylen Brown, hold on to beat Sixers, 106-99
-Want a career in sports? Worcester Bravehearts hosting Worcester Sports Management Summit
-Holy Cross Athletic Director Kit Hughes to deliver keynote address at Sports Summit
-Holy Cross Athletic Director Kit Hughes on Chamber Exchange TV show (10:08)
-Holy Cross football team given key to the city
>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: What is a junk fee, and what is proposed to get rid of them?
-2 children dead, 6 injured after bus crashes into day care north of Montreal
-Tragic: Photo shows father holding dead daughter's hand in Turkey
>COLLEGES: Clark professor's research is first to study impact of "Don’t Say Gay" law
-Anna Maria Scholarship Spotlight: Jarred L. Grant-Spann
>SHOPPING: Leominster and Hudson Bed Bath & Beyond stores will close
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy had "one of her best days" before killing kids
-Police investigation underway after 3 people found shot to death at a home in Andover
-Millionaires tax unlikely to cause high-earners to leave Mass.: Economist
>BUSINESS: No Central Mass. public company has a female CEO, although that’s not deterring young professionals
-Inflation fight may last "quite a bit of time": Jerome Powell
>HEALTH: New drug shows promise for treating postpartum depression
-Free COVID vaccinations on Saturday in Worcester: Noon-3:30 at Worcester Public Library
>HOMES: 10 least expensive homes sold in Worcester County January 29th - February 5th
>FOOD: Legal sizes for New England lobsters could change to protect population
>TV/STREAMING: CBS will reboot "@midnight" to replace "Late Late Show with James Corden"
>MOVIES: Release dates and highlights of 2023 Netflix movies (2:39)
>CELEBRITY: "America's Got Talent" magician Scott Alexander dies at 52
>ANIMALS: Pet Rock Fest finds "perfect home" at S.A.C. Park for 25th annual festival
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): "Mighty Quinn" collecting toys for kids undergoing cancer treatment
-Meanwhile, in California, 700 pounds of acorns found stuffed by woodpeckers inside walls of home
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-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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>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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