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In The News
-Latest weather: Warm-up begins, high of 60 today in Worcester
+6:00: 3 arrested in Park Ave. bar fight
+6:00: Radio Worcester (13:00): Worcester Police Chief Steve Sargent on their new investigative team's efforts to curb gun violence
+6:00: Worcester community raises $3,000 in hours to replace 5-year-old girl's stolen wheelchair (1:45)
+6:00: 13-year-old girl with Millbury ties is missing, Chelsea police ask for help
+6:00: Holden police arrest Worcester man for OUI
+6:00: Worcester Idea Lab gets 2 new tenants
+6:00: WooSox home opener set for Tuesday
+6:00: Obiamaka Igwenagu named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
+6:00: Mass. man who went out to pick up pizza buys scratch ticket, wins second $1 million lottery prize
-2 juveniles arrested in Holden following night of break-ins at country club, church and more
-Worcester native declares for NBA Draft
-Brazilian immigrant opens sweet shop in Worcester
-Justice delayed, justice delivered for slain Clark grad
-5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - April 11th
-ICYMI: New Starbucks on Grafton Street will feature drive-thru window, outdoor patio seating
-Film crews from "The Parenting" shoot scenes at Vendome apartment building in Worcester
-Worcester man faces up to 32 years in prison for bank fraud, aggravated identity theft
-On 10th anniversary, Working for Worcester gets shout-outs from a Red Sox pitcher, Emmy winner, NBA champion and more (4:50)
-Polar Beverages introduces exclusive seltzer at Polar Park this season
-Doughnut Homies celebrates win in Bravehearts' "Munchies Madness" competition
-HOMES: Local realty company introduces program to save homeowners thousands in commissions
-BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday
-1970s Burncoat grads recall turbulent time of war and protests
-"Fixer" Nicole Valentine made personal choice on acting city manager job
-City Council Preview: City Manager Search Committee, Paratransit
-WCCA-TV's "Beacon Hill Chat" No. 339 (26:56): Stacey Luster
-Rosalie Tirella: Worcester, Palm Sunday
-Tribute to a Worcester man who was a member of the Nipmuc Nation
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Grafton’s three Catholic parishes will merge
-Shrewsbury notes new polling location for Precinct 2 voters
-Articles addressing climate change headed to Shrewsbury Town Meeting
-American Legion national commander, auxiliary president visit Sutton
-Northborough dental equipment provider acquires Colorado firm
-SPORTS: Celtics beat Memphis, 139-110
-Bruins lose to Capitals, 4-2
-Red Sox beat Yankees, 4-3
-Bravehearts commemorate 8th anniversary of Jake the Lion
-Pirates (3-0) win in Bismarck, 54-43. Recap (1:36)
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sale
-WooSox beat Jacksonville, 9-4
-5 Things You Need to Know About WooSox Home Opener tomorrow
-Railers lose to Adirondack, 6-4
-CARS: Come see David at Bertera Nissan. He will make you happy! (3:50)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
-NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL: Ukraine digs in to fight Russia’s looming eastern offensive
-2 people are dead and 10 hospitalized after nightclub shooting in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
-Now's your last chance to get a third stimulus check
-NEW ENGLAND: Florida man arrested for lewd act on flight from Newark to Boston
-Man dies after being dragged by MBTA train
-BUSINESS: Clean energy jobs in Mass. still below pre-pandemic levels
-Mass. gives nearly $1 million to expand truck driver training program
-How do I negotiate the salary I want in a new job?
-COLLEGES: At Holy Cross, Rev. Hans Zollner, S.J. reflects on clergy abuse and safeguarding in the church
-HEALTH: New UMass Medical School study finds smoking rates increased in pandemic, looks at related stresses
-TV/STREAMING: "Frasier" reboot confirmed
-CELEBRITY: JoJo Siwa says she "wasn't invited" to 2022 Kids' Choice Awards
-HISTORY: Oread Institute, now Castle Park, in Worcester
-ANIMALS: Bald, sick puppy transforms into a fluff ball (3:38)
-GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Blind drag racer shares lesson on perseverance (2:50)
-Meanwhile, in Alaska, photos of bizarre cloud formation spark theories
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Classifieds
+Full-time line cooks at Worcester Restaurant
+Deputy Director of Emergency Communications, City of Worcester
-Part-time Baristas in Worcester
-Order Pickers 2nd shift in Auburn
-Parking Attendant (Hiring Bonus!!) in Worcester
-Multiple Warehouse Opportunities at Imperial Distributors
-Beer Garden, Worcester
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: Free vaccinations and boosters 11-7 Wednesday at Worcester Public Library
+Noon: Radio Worcester (10:21): Worcester Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh on uptick
+Noon: Worcester County's cases up 18.2%; Mass. cases surge 16.6%
+Noon: With fewer cases and less demand, many testing sites are shutting down
-Dr. Fauci says it's now up to Americans to assess their own COVID risk
-BA.2 is the dominant variant in the U.S. Here's what's known about it
-ICYMI: Worcester schools will hand out over 25,000 at-home test kits before April vacation
-A powerful tool against COVID is finally getting the attention it deserves, experts say
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:44). High of 64 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Counterfeit ticket scam leads to parents missing Worcester high school graduation
+6:00: Facing eviction, Worcester's Boston Market owner plans a rebranding instead
+6:00: Providence & Worcester train derails in Rhode Island neighborhood
+6:00: Worcester police arrest suspect in connection with shooting near University Park
+6:00: Renters find relief at Worcester legal clinic to clear their eviction records
+6:00: W.R.T.A. adds new accessible vans to paratransit fleet
+6:00: Shakira, Jason Aldeen concerts at Fenway Park abruptly canceled (:31)
+6:00: Former Holy Cross star Stacey Hochkins named USA Hockey Adult Player of the Year
+Noon: Bullet found in parking lot of Auburn Middle School; school had been dismissed
+Noon: Things to Do: James Oliver Band, M'bolo, Jay Sully and more ...
+Noon: Traditional food and music on tap at Middle Eastern Festival
+Noon: "American Idol" winner David Cook to headline annual Pet Rock Fest
+Noon: Summer@Music Worcester returns with 3 different concerts
+Noon: Worcester students eye "Origin" as part of ArtsWorcester Future Arts Workers
+Noon: Joann Fabrics officially closed in Shrewsbury
-Police investigating death of college student in Worcester
-Work begins on $120 million downtown Worcester housing development
-Worcester police investigate gunfire at University Park; person treated for wounds
-Vandal leaves offensive messages on sign outside Worcester middle school
-Heralded Worcester school faces possible closure as state Senate cuts its funding
-Worcester clothing brand Cosmic Unicornz to find permanent home
-Fitness in the Parks Summer Series kickoff Friday
-Administration seeking to close 2 Central Mass. Job Corps centers as part of elimination of program nationwide
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief for May
-Doherty Memorial High School graduation (1:37:57)
-Worcester Public Schools' Ask the Superintendent (22:10): Vision of a learner with Belmont Street School
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:22): Fallout from the State of the City protest
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Lobster Rolls (5:17)
-ICYMI: Workers threaten to strike at UMass Memorial Health
-Firm to study solutions to I-290 divide in Worcester
-18-unit apartment complex planned on site of old 3-decker in Worcester
-Worcester wants to reclaim its manufacturing leadership, but tariffs may stand in the way
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): May & June Senior Center events
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-Holden police welcome new officer
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Vandals destroy Leominster Little League fields (2:23). Article
-In Shrewsbury Center, a new gathering place for the Jewish community
-High school productions up for TAMY awards
-Clinton student-athletes receive honors from coaches
-West Boylston police log May 19th to 25th
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Creative and creepy: Mike Mars talks about a life in film, music and horror
-On self-titled debit album, Sunday Junkie sets stage for musicians' next chapter
-The Big E announces Train as 2025 headliner. See schedule, ticket info
>OPINION: Nicole Bell: Cassie Ventura's story deserves to end in justice
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: Open letter to Councilor Bergman
-WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No. 928 (27:59): Maureen Schwab
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (47:50)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former Worcester Fire Chief Geoffrey Gardell
>SPORTS: Stefon Diggs' boat party causes stir as he misses Patriots O.T.A.s
-Patriots O.T.A. takeaways: Drake Maye improves, but offense still a step behind
-Bravehearts win season opener, 9-7
-What to know before Bravehearts Opening Day
-Bravehearts Opening Night giveaway. Next home game: 6:30 Friday. Get tickets here
-Red Sox lose to Brewers, 6-5
-Holy Cross men’s soccer names 2025 team captains
-Jeopardy! highlights WooSox player's unique and clever nickname
-WooSox beat RailRiders, 5-4
>NATIONAL: D.O.G.E. can access sensitive Treasury payment systems, judge rules
-3 city-killing asteroids could strike Earth within weeks
>TRAGIC: Man dies in crash while giving daughter driving lesson: Reports
>NEW ENGLAND: Missing U.N.H. student found dead
-Karen Read trial analysis (21:23): Courtroom showdown after prosecution's crash finale
>COLLEGES: Voice artist and Holy Cross class of 1968 alum James Conlan
-Assumption president says colleges must "take a hard look" at themselves
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Weekend getaway in Connecticut
>BUSINESS: Market Basket C.E.O. Arthur T. Demoulas placed on leave amid new allegations (2:23). Article
-LPL Financial Research: Can earnings catch up to this stock market rally?
-Take W.B.J.'s 2025 Midyear Economic Forecast survey
>SHOPPING: Walmart uses hidden barcodes to avoid "skip scanning"
>HEALTH: Weight loss in middle age offers long-term health benefits
-Skin cancer prevention: What you may not know about sunscreen, health (2:10)
>FOOD: How 1 ingredient transformed McDonald's Egg McMuffin
>TV/STREAMING: Until Friday, Peacock streaming deal for just $25 for a year
>MOVIES: Is "Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning" really the end? Tom Cruise may have revealed answer
>CELEBRITY: Brad Pitt speaks out on finalizing Angelina Jolie divorce after 8 years
>ANIMALS: Courageous puppy fights off pack of coyotes in 45-minute battle, heart-stopping video shows
>HISTORY: Worcester Heritage Society snapshots: 1870s Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Winchester 8-year-old recognized for fundraising success
-Meanwhile, in Florida, trapper wrestles alligator on highway median
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Classifieds
>HELP WANTED
-Worcester Area Director (part-time), Matthew 25
+Multiple positions, Nancy Chang Restaurant
+Police officers, town of Leicester
-Part-time bartender, Patsie Dugan's
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