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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:28). High of 74 in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Following leadership upheaval, Girls Inc. to restore suspended programming
+6:00: Worcester City Council asks for more transparency around Polar Park
+6:00: Worcester County Sheriff Lew Evangelidis salutes our fallen heroes (1:39)
+6:00: Channel 5 Wake Up Call from Walk for the Homeless in Worcester (:50)
+6:00: Tina Turner has passed away at 83 (:40). Article
+6:00: Tina Turner tribute: She played Worcester Centrum Private Dancer tour
+6:00: Bravehearts rally for big win on Opening Day. Next home game: 6:30 Friday
+Noon: TODAY! Community conversation about graffiti Wednesday at Literacy Project
+Noon: GBH: Worcester said Polar Park will pay for itself. Economists say the city will end up in the red (10:01)
+Noon: ArtsWorcester Biennial Prize win is "recognition" and "huge motivator"
+Noon: Last Call: Artist Savonne Pickett
-Middle Eastern festival returning to Worcester
-Worcester ending last school lease with Catholic Diocese
-No end in sight for the legal dispute between UMass Memorial and UMass Medical School
-No A.C.: Why does Worcester's hot Green Island area have a community center without air?
-Residents preview Worcester hotel conversion for chronically homeless
-See Worcester's upcoming financial obligations for Polar Park
-Woodrow Adams: A Court Officer and A Community Leader
-TODAY! Volunteers to place 5,000 flags at graves of veterans For Memorial Day
-Shawn O’Connell, accused of attempted sword attack in Oxford, arraigned
-Attend the final meeting on Lake View Playground Master Plan
-Fourth meeting on 149 West Boylston Drive Master Plan
-ICYMI: Founder of Worcester nonprofit no longer part of group's leadership
-"Humble" Worcester deputy, father finding support following cancer diagnosis
-Many eligible for food help in Worcester County don’t ask for it
-Murder charge filed in 2021 death of 19-year-old Worcester man
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Holden prepares for Memorial Day (:37)
-Paving in Holden on Wednesday
-W.P.D. horse unit, K9 visit nursery school
-More than just great coffee at Brilla (:36)
-Lamoureux Ford has some amazing cars you would not expect (1:25)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Appeal filed for Beal Commons project
-State Rep. Zlotnik will seek Gobi's Worcester-area state Senate seat
-Blood drive June 9th at St. Brigids Church in Millbury
-Chess masters, novices welcome at Central Park tables in Clinton
-James LeBlanc running for Clinton Select Board
-Sutton town-wide yard sale June 17th
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Indian Ranch "super excited" about diverse summer concert series
-Writing Lines: Poetry, painting, music, in-person events on tap
-Janice Harvey: Words, both sacred and profane
-WCCA-TV's Coffee with Konnie No. 538 (29:11): Albanian Fest 2023
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 383 (27:56): Gitit Shoval
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester man who spent his entire career with the city's D.P.W.
>SPORTS: Tatum's historic Game 4 vs. Heat helps Celtics stave off elimination
-Celtics done "fake liking each other" as they keep season alive: Report
-Tom Brady agrees to purchase minority stake in Las Vegas Raiders, per source
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts begin 2023 looking to return to playoffs
-WooSox beat RailRiders, 13-3
-Win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>CARS: The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan! (5:43)
>NATIONAL: Immigrants make up record-breaking percentage of U.S. labor force
-Economists say inflation will stay high this year, and so will Fed's key interest rate
-Tragic: Man dies after being struck by vehicle while helping ducks cross road
>NEW ENGLAND: Online lottery momentum stalls out in Senate
-Correction officer stabbed multiple times by inmate at Shirley prison, union says
>HEALTH: What to know about weight loss shots -- Risks, side effects and more
-Social media presents "profound risk of harm" for kids, surgeon general says
>BUSINESS: What does the end of the public health emergency mean for your workplace?
-Boston Globe agrees to a $5 million settlement for sending user video data to Facebook
>COLLEGES: Quinsigamond C.C. Commencement (2:25:17)
-Anna Maria Senior Spotlight with Lamar Wilkes
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 South Dakota destinations for your road trip itinerary
>FOOD: Kraft Singles are getting a major makeove
>SHOPPING: The 13 best Memorial Day TV sales and deals
>TV/STREAMING: Save 75% on Hulu subscriptions for a limited time
>MOVIES: What the critics are saying about the new Indiana Jones movies
>CELEBRITY: Foo Fighters announce new drummer after Taylor Hawkins' death
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, May 14th to May 21st
>HISTORY: Washington Square in Worcester
>ANIMALS: See the latest adoptable pets in the Worcester area
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Man finally gets life-saving heart transplant after 5 tries
-Meanwhile, Stanford professor says aliens are "100%" living among us
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+Waitstaff and hostesses at Worcester restaurant
+Water & Sewer Superintendent, Town of Holden
-Multiple openings at Canal District bar
-Morning cleaning-night dishwashing at Worcester restaurant
-Director of Public Works, Town of Rutland
-Full-Time Police Officer, Town of Millbury
-5 seasonal employees, Holden D.P.W.
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:08). High of 68 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: American Airlines restarts Philadelphia service to Worcester, replacing N.Y.C. nonstop
+5:00: Massport announces location of huge new solar field near Worcester Airport
+5:00: New Hampshire woman killed in crash on I-84 in Sturbridge
-Earlier: Serious crash on I-84 in Sturbridge brings Friday morning traffic to a halt
+5:00: The “210 Awards” for the Worcester Railers 2024-2025 season, part 1
+5:00: John Keough: 3 things I think about Tuesday night
+Noon: Investigation underway after fire destroys home in Millbury
+Noon: Worcester colleges slam ballot question that would sap their endowments
+Noon: It's Good Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: New movies on demand — "Captain America: Brave New World" and more
+Noon: Bad Religion, Pennywise set to headline Punk in the Park at Palladium
+Noon: Beyond Beer: Defunct Honey Bee Orchards new home for Ragged Hill Cider
+Noon: Keep the Faith: Considering the effects of Easter beyond Holy Week
-Worcester Public Schools Superintendent Rachel Monárrez to leave in June
-UMass Medical School lays off and furloughs 200 employees
-Earlier: Cuts will have irretrievable effects as UMass Medical School stands to lose $80 million, Gov. Healey says
-$100,000 lottery winner sold in Worcester
-Paul Revere lantern replica coming to Worcester City Hall
-State throws out License Commission's penalties against Worcester cigar bar
-Worcester reports 9 hate crimes in 2024, mostly nonviolent
-Mass. graduation requirements listening session in Worcester
-Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mass. will stop covering popular drugs for weight loss
>FAITH: Christians in Worcester practice their faith amid cultural, political divisions
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): 2 locals make Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Sushi restaurants (5:36)
-ICYMI: Federal cuts are about to cripple Central Mass. food pantries
-Where Worcester ranks among U.S. cities where a family making $100,000 can "still be broke"
-Pickleball push sparks discussion over Worcester court upgrades
-How Armenian-American Heritage Month was proclaimed
-Worcester getting a second Chick-fil-A
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: “Disconnect to Reconnect”
-NEW: Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-Holden slated to get fiber internet
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Leominster woman arrested for stealing $38 in merchandise from Hannaford
-2 arrested after traffic stop leads to fentanyl trafficking bust in Shrewsbury
-TODAY! Shrewsbury Recreation Department Eggstravaganza
-David Prouty center court logo to be embedded in lobby floor
-Snow changes plans for Richards Library Book Sale
-Clinton election paper deadline is Friday
-Blackstone River tributaries in Sutton and Millbury graded
-Become a Salt Sleuth and clean up near the reservoir
-Bolton board will be a duo at least 'til fall
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Art at the Harold Stevens Gallery. hip-hop and more ...
-Call for vendors for 2025 Wednesdays on Water
>OPINION: Tracey Faraday: Finding the perfect balance in friendship & motherhood
-Unity Radio's Black in Business (52:47): Nataki Romeo, Cafe Romeo
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to career firefighter in Worcester
>SPORTS: Celtics enter playoffs embracing adversity, tougher path to repeating as NBA champs
-Bravehearts rolls out new menu for corporate outings
-Bravehearts introduce 2025 coaching staff
-Holy Cross football 2025 season ticket memberships on sale now
-WooSox throw combined no-hitter over 7 innings in doubleheader sweep
>CARS: Honda denies reported plan to shift production from Canada, Mexico to U.S.
>NATIONAL: 2 dead, 6 hospitalized after Florida State shooting; suspect in custody
-At least 4 tourists reported dead following devastating cable car crash in Italy
>TRAGIC: "Hero" deacon shot dead protecting others at church Easter egg hunt
>NEW ENGLAND: Militia memorializes 250th anniversary of Battle of Lexington (3:35)
-Assailant storms Mass. courthouse in gas mask, tactical gear and pepper sprays, assaults several victims: video
>COLLEGES: The WPI Podcast, Episode 6 (38:32): Global Projects Program at 50
-Holy Cross Policy and Politics Seminar hosts Minnesota Governor Tim Walz
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 9 of the most densely populated cities on Earth
>BUSINESS: M.B.I. welcomes 7 biotech startups to incubator facility in Worcester
-LPL Financial Research: Decent chance stock market bottom is in but far from certain
-What to know about paying down credit cards with personal loan (1:55)
>HOMES: Central Mass. home sales drop slightly, as price climb in Worcester County continues
>SHOPPING: Shein, Temu price hike — What shoppers need to know amid tariffs
>HEALTH: Dr. Mallika Marshall answers questions about measles outbreak (2:21)
-Heated workouts and hot yoga are all the rage. But are they actually good for you?
>FOOD: McDonald's Gold Card — What it is and how to get one
>TV/STREAMING: How to watch "Law and Order: Organized Crime" Season 5 on Peacock
>MOVIES: Who could be next James Bond amid Amazon shakeups: experts
>CELEBRITY: "Sopranos" star Lorraine Bracco is looking for love
>ANIMALS: Yes, your cat is ignoring you on purpose (1:48)
>HISTORY: 6 jobs from the 1950s that barely exist today
>GOOD NEWS: High school senior accepted to 7 Ivy League colleges: "I'm still processing it"
-Meanwhile, in Missouri, 309 people don banana hats to break world record at museum
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+Part-time bartender, Patsie Dugan's
+Summer helpers (5), Holden D.P.W.
-Experienced cook, Shrewsbury Street restaurant
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