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+Noon: Newborn left in parking lot at Clinton Hospital
+Noon: Webster man arrested with drugs on stolen scooter in Boston
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - April 22
+Noon: Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor's Live & Streaming Music List
+Noon: Peppercorn's releases Mother's Day Brunch menu
+Noon: Buck's, Seven Hills Golf team up for 'Play Golf, Get Free Wings' deal
+Noon: Abby’s House offers a delicious fundraiser
+Noon: Artist Spotlight: Mona Stratos
+Noon: WCCA-TV's 'Daily Breaking' (19:01): Maria Ravelli and Kayla Specht, Worcester Community Fridge
-Worcester police shoot armed suspect
*Here's what we know and what we don't about the shooting and bomb scare
*Worcester police kill armed man (2:27)
*Cellphone video shows police standoff with armed suspect in Worcester (2:17)
*Witness photo shows scene in Worcester before shooting (1:50)
*'You just heard 3 or 4 gunshots,' residents describe shooting (1:33)
*Officials say suspect threatened to use bomb (7:58)
*Worcester DA provides details after shooting (2:06)
-Video from Monday's car fire with entrapment in Worcester (2:15)
-Across generations: Worcester's Vietnamese community finding its voice
-How a Groupon led to Millbury's newest brewery
-Radio Worcester (19:38): Deb Hall talks about her run for City Council
-Worcester NAACP: Chauvin verdict 'just a start' to accountability, true justice
-WCCA-TV's 'Daily Breaking' (30:45): Grace Cheffers, Executive Director, Visitation House
-Edith Morgan: On proposed Worcester School Committee District Representation: It’s about time!
-'Stanton Capitol Presents' a rich, soulful showcase for Worcester rappers
-Last Call with Yasmin Goris, artist and arts educator
-ICYMI: Family of wrong-way driver from Worcester apologizes to victims' families
-Reminder: No trash pickup delay in Worcester this week
-See all the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Camping World eyes Draught House site in West Boylston
-Shrewsbury yard waste collections are currently running a 1-2 day delay
-Some summer events in Auburn canceled due to lingering restrictions
-Despite COVID-19 obstacles, Millbury students' learning improves
-Logistics company signs major lease in Clinton
-Monroe Tractor buys Westborough building for $5 million
-Junior Bravehearts Program returns for 7th season
-Bravehearts partner with HMEA Autism Resource Central for Jersey Night
-Here are the keys to a Crusaders win this weekend in NCAA football playoffs
-Enter to win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Cars: Swing into spring with huge savings and selection at Bertera Nissan (6:47)
-National: Intense video shows 22-car pileup on snowy Wisconsin highway
-Animals: WARL Adoption Option: Meet Lily
-Travel: Half of U.S. adults to go on summer vacation (1:52)
-Fuller RV Rental & Sales: Act now to secure your summer RV rental (10:24)
TV/Streaming: New on Netflix in May (7:11)
-History: Salisbury Street from the Armory in Worcester
-Meanwhile, in California, police respond to report of home intruder, find robot vacuum
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: Study finds only 2 ‘breakthrough’ infections among hundreds of fully vaccinated people
-Canal District favorite reopens after COVID closure
-WSU site expects operations to run smoothly as eligibility opens
-Greater Worcester has benefitted slightly from pandemic migration
-How did the pandemic influence where people moved in Massachusetts? These two communities saw the biggest influx of new residents
-Drive-thru clinic in Rutland is administering up to 1,500 vaccines each day
-ICYMI: 10 months after closing for pandemic, Worcester’s Armsby Abbey to reopen
-Mass. officials announce 1,370 new cases and 13 deaths with a positivity rate of 2.1 percent
-Mass. among states with low vaccine hesitancy rate, CDC says
-U.S. may soon reach a tipping point on vaccine demand
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Vaccine-seeking seniors get ride-share vouchers thanks to California teen
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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:05). High of 65 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Shooting investigation shuts down highway ramp in Worcester (:26). Article
-Worcester police launch test of new light on patrol vehicles
-Worcester police want your help: Naming their new comfort dog
-What's becoming of Chip Norton's Worcester properties?
-Monday's Child: Randy, 14, an artist, enjoys sporting events, museums, trips to the zoo
-Pulse Magazine's Eat Beat for October
-Speedy’s Drive In was an iconic Worcester destination
-Worcester Animal Rescue League is in need of donations
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:25): Calls for civilian oversight amid skepticism over implementation
>POLITICS: Which candidates for mayor, City Council have raised most money?
-Worcester candidate profile: Jermoh Kamara for City Councilor At-Large
-Councilor King backs research bureau call for civilian police oversight
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (46:55): City Council cell phone use becomes a campaign issue
>DINING OUT: Shrewsbury Street restaurant changes hours, opens 7 days a week
-ICYMI: Thousands pack Institute Park for Worcester's "No Kings" protest. Video (2:08:06)
-Worcester tried classical music to stop "illegal activities" in Canal District. It didn't work
-Woman arrested in Worcester wanted in Hawaii for child sex assault
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Scout's book shares epilepsy experiences
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-New fields being used as work continues
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Car fire in Charlton spreads to nearby brush early Sunday morning
-7 displaced after Fitchburg apartment fire; dog resuscitated by E.M.S.
-Item photos: In West Boylston, families invited to "touch a truck"
-School study leads West Boylston fall town meeting warrant
-Whittier Farms given grant to improve food security
-Southbridge High unveils sensory immersion room as part of the CARES program
-Ashburnham man tased and arrested in woods after prowling in driveway; oxycodone recovered
-New protein shake spot coming to Northborough
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesdays at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Legendary rock band honored at Worcester show for 25 million plays on Apple Music
-Rickie Lee Jones brings ribald remarks and finely crafted tunes to Mass.
-100 FM The Pike (16:38): Jeff Belanger, paranormal expert
>OPINION: Harold Wimmer: How 2 minutes can possibly save your life
-Richard T. Moore: State headed for perfect storm on senior care
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (2:04:27)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who worked as a missionary, pastor, and chaplain for 50 years
>SPORTS: Drake Maye brilliant despite injury scare in 31-13 rout
-Where do Patriots rank in AFC hierarchy?
-Awkward behind-the-scenes NFL footage of Jordon Hudson and Bill Belichick exposed
-Holy Cross Men's rowing wins Collegiate 8+ at Head of the Charles
-Holy Cross women’s ice hockey earns shutout victory over Dartmouth
-Bruins lose to Utah, 3-2
-Railers lose to Adirondack, 5-3
>CARS: Consumer Reports: Best cars and insurance tips for teen drivers
>NATIONAL: Government shutdown enters fourth week
-Virginia Giuffre was left bloodied and beaten by Prime Minister
-Tragic: Dad of 4, dog die when fishing boat capsizes on river
>NEW ENGLAND: Toddler dies in head-on crash involving S.U.V., work van in Taunton
-2 teens arrested in woman’s shooting in Hyannis
-Mass. Health Connector insurance costs could rise in 2026
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria Professor Jennifer Carlson to address legislative hearing on emergency management
-Radio Worcester (9:51): Q.C.C. President Luis Pedraja on Hispanic Heritage Month and free college support
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 regional U.S. specialties you need to try
-5 hotel etiquette tips you should know
>BUSINESS: Roblox, Snapchat, Fortnite, Amazon and more suffer global outages
-Sora A.I. is the hottest new social media app — and people are buying invites off eBay
>SHOPPING: Move over labubus, people are willing to pay over $10,000 for these fluffy toys
>HOMES: Beverly Hills home of billionaire from Worcester for sale for $195 million
>HEALTH: Overdose deaths in seniors see dramatic rise from deadly drug mix
-State launches campaign to boost COVID and flu vaccination rates (1:39)
>FOOD: From farm to table: Apple edition (4:52)
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix true crime doc, "Aileen: Queen of the Serial Killers" (2:03)
>MOVIES: "Black Phone 2" rules box office with $26.5 million opening
>CELEBRITY: Taylor Swift has had "no contact" with former B.F.F. Blake Lively
-Angelina Jolie makes rare comment on double mastectomy, removing ovaries
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Simon Fairfield Public Library, Douglas
>ANIMALS: Tiki the rescue dog inspires support for other animals in need (3:32)
>GOOD NEWS: Second grader thriving after life-saving leukemia treatment
-Meanwhile, in Connecticut, escaped goats become local celebrities
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