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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:48). High of 52 today in Worcester
-A week from today: Solar eclipse — How much Worcester will see, when to see it
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester to extend fare-free transit another year
+6:00: "Saturday Night Live" star Pete Davidson bringing his "Prehab Tour" to Worcester
+6:00: Worcesteria: On April Fool's Day, a search for pie and ghosts
+6:00: Robert Bilotta: Worcester needs more accessible, affordable housing
+6:00: Jack Toomey named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
+6:00: Worcester hockey alumni 2023-24 highlights, NHL week 25
+6:00: WooSox Rewind: WooSox take two of three from Lehigh Valley to open season
+Noon: Active search for Worcester Marine swept from Puerto Rico beach ends (pictured)
+Noon: Owner of Gage Street site where 4 died in fire may face fines: City
+Noon: Canal District Transformation, part 2: Creating the next chapter
+Noon: W.B.J. names the 2024 Manufacturing Excellence Award winners
+Noon: See the neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester
+Noon: The city of Worcester celebrates North High’s basketball team’s title at City Hall (44:05)
+Noon: "April Sweepers": A prose poem
-"I want to do grimy Worcester beer." Welcome to the weirdest brewery in Mass.
-Worcester leaders, advocates frustrated as city enters second year without equity officer
-Lake Quinsigamond Commission cracks down on jet skis; no ban
-Changes on Mill Street have not resulted in more crashes, Worcester chief says
-Man who stabbed former Marine in the eye in Worcester sentenced to prison
-Worcester wages: 69 city employees topped $200,000 in 2023. A look at the payroll
-Related: City payroll tops half a billion dollars
-$125,000 grant will help Pleasant Street businesses
-Vietnam Veterans Day ceremony in Worcester pays tribute to service members
-3 Central Mass. medical professionals honored with Heart of Gold Awards
-Worcester Public Library named finalist for national medal for library service
-TODAY! Community Follow-up on Worcester police racial equity audit
-Worcester police union: Equity audit gives "incomplete and inaccurate" picture
-Mass. homeowners warn of faulty home foundations, seek state fund to help
-ICYMI: Crews in Puerto Rico search for a fourth day on Saturday for a missing U.S. Marine from Worcester
-North high celebrates state basketball title with rolling rally
-Worcester police, firefighters honor fallen officers at Friendly House
-Local students recognized for creating app that helps visually impaired people
-Worcester County Wonders: Curious about the Cascades
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Full street sweeping schedule announced
-At Lamoureux Ford, our customers tell our story the best (1:56)
-Pickleball enthusiasm hits the Regional
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Man passed out behind wheel in middle of Winchendon street
-Clinton man abandons vehicle in the middle of Water Street after knocking telephone pole over while drunk
-State officials talk trout with Shrewsbury High School students
-Tough talk on Wachusett budget
-Grafton Select Board appointments
-No vote-by-mail for Millbury town election April 30th
-Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Shrewsbury’s David Long travels the world to capture landscapes
-Joyner Lucas: Not Now I'm Busy (Full Album) (1:02:38)
-Tinseltown program is April 2nd in Clinton
-Shaun Connolly: There's absolutely crying in baseball
-WCCA-TV's The Mayor's Forum No. 37 (28:00): Mari Gonzalez
-Unity Radio (57:23): Talking Wellness
-TWIW Podcast Episode 3 (1:27:19): Charter/Spectrum, Police Audit
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who tended bar at multiple locals establishments and owned his own business
>SPORTS: Red Sox beat Mariners, 5-1
-Sebastian Vollmer shares strong endorsement of Patriots coach Jerod Mayo
-Holy Cross football fired up to hit again
-WooSox beat Lehigh Valley, 6-2
>CARS: Bertera has the all-star team to help you find your next Nissan car or truck (:39)
>NATIONAL: Easter shooting leaves 1 dead, at least 5 others wounded
-Crews remove first pieces of collapsed Baltimore bridge from the water
-Tragic: Teen girl takes deputy's gun, shoots herself during struggle: Police
>NEW ENGLAND: Wayland man killed in fiery single-car crash with tree
-Empty offices in downtown Boston having large economic impact (24:47). Article
>COLLEGES: Do you know these Clark rumors and legends?
-Anna Maria's Emily Woodward uses her personal experiences to improve the lives of others
-Q.C.C., M.W.C.C. receive $243,000 for healthcare and I.T. workforce development
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The most stunning mountain towns in Europe
>BUSINESS: AT&T says data from 73 million current, former account holders leaked
-Baltimore bridge collapse could have "profound effect" on supply chain across industries
>SHOPPING: Made a Manos in Worcester reopens as businesswomen's partnership
>HOMES: Worcester County real estate transfers, Sunday, March 31st
>HEALTH: U.S. life expectancy increased slightly in 2022
-Would you keep a child home from school if they don't appear sick? Here's what other parents said
>FOOD: F.D.A. may consider ban on chemical in decaf coffee over cancer concerns
>TV/STREAMING: New on Netflix in April (6:39)
>MOVIES: "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire" roars to an $80 million box office opening
>CELEBRITY: Prince Harry name-dropped in Sean "Diddy" Combs sex-trafficking suit
>ANIMALS: Cat brothers love tormenting their dad (6:27)
>HISTORY: Tatassit Beach was popular Shrewsbury dancing destination
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Injured owl on side of Mass. overpass rescued by police (:38)
-Meanwhile, in South Korea, ostrich escapes zoo, runs through traffic
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-Director for the Office of Grants and Sponsored Research at Worcester State
+All positions at Worcester restaurant
-Street Team Members at Worcester brewery
-Hosts and bussers at West Boylston restaurant
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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
+6:00: UMass Memorial woes: Hiring freeze, operating loss, looming strike threat
+6:00: Worcester city councilor charged with assaulting police after I.C.E. arrest
+6:00: Councilor Etel Haxhiaj's response
+6:00: Burncoat High awards diplomas at DCU Center ceremony
+6:00: Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:56): Natale Consenza settlement, I.C.E. arrest protests, Clark layoffs
+6:00: Bill Ballou on baseball
+Noon: Worcester-shot "Walking Dead" scenes may all have all been shown
+Noon: Teseracte Players do "Time Warp" again at "Rocky Horror" in Worcester
+Noon: Listen Up: Role Model, Megan Thee Stallion and sizzle summer playlists
+Noon: Last Call: P.E. James, musician
-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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+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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