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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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+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 (:41). High of 95 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Court docs reveal disturbing new details behind viral video involving ex-Southbridge McDonald’s manager (2:21). Article
-Cost to fix Worcester police station put at $20 million over 3 years
-Tiny home village for homeless seniors breaks ground in Worcester
-Emergency closes Worcester restaurant until Friday
-Railers owner buys Pulse Magazine, CM Pride Magazine
-Worcester State nursing program welcomes first group of Anna Maria nursing students
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Aislinn Doyle: Thursday's School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester organizations get $425,000 for affordable housing efforts
-Back-to-back national honors spotlight Worcester Public Library’s evolving role
-Radio Worcester (23:08): Worcester City Manager Eric Batista discusses city’s first-ever $1 billion budget
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant makes Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Small Plates (5:56)
-ICYMI: Worcester police honor fallen officers, former chief Gary Gemme
-Assumption graduates 304 students at DCU Center
-Anna Maria College closing comes as disappointment for Molly Bish's family (2:17). Article
-Area woman admits forging 84 checks worth over $110,000
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police holding second annual Cruiser Cup Golf Tournament June 12th
-Wachusett Echo: Internship and employment at the school bank
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Tree crash leaves Southbridge home uninhabitable
-Westborough police continues to investigate shots fired on Research Drive
-Man with spiked-bat, drugs arrested in Leominster after 911 report of impaired driver
-Seeing double: Shrewsbury High School graduating class boasts 17 sets of twins
-Dudley candidates' night to be held June 8th
-Webster Town Meeting approves budget, drone bylaw, Pine View Liquors petition
-Shrewsbury teachers no longer need COVID vaccine
-Blackstone Valley Regional named distinguished school
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Radio Worcester (19:15): Greater Worcester Opera brings “1776” to Central Mass.
-WCCA-TV's Chris's Corner No. 23 (28:52): Meatball, Part 1
>OPINION: Ann Artuso: Depression in motherhood
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: Why Puerto Rico still doesn’t receive S.N.A.P. benefits
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. No. 164 (29:35): The Museum of Worcester
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:08): Viral McDonald’s video, city budget hearings and public safety concerns
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former UMass Medical School professor and Physician of the Year
>SPORTS: Tom Brady takes dig at Bill Belichick during Georgetown commencement speech
-Jason Varitek's wife takes shot at Red Sox G.M. after coaching ouster
-Red Sox beat Royals, 3-1
-Bravehearts release 2026 season promotion schedule
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Holy Cross Varsity Club announces 2026 class in Athletic Hall of Fame
-Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 32
>CARS: Gas prices climbing— What frustrated drivers can expect next (4:12)
>NATIONAL: San Diego mosque shooting: 3 men killed, suspects found dead (1:37)
-American who was on doomed cruise reveals what it's like under 42-day hantavirus quarantine
-Tragic: Toddler crushed to death by antique dresser as she climbed it to reach a toy
>NEW ENGLAND: Pilot dies in small plane crash in Rhode Island (:52)
-Pipe bomb found in Mass. pond, police investigating (1:12)
-Video shows Good Samaritans rushing to pull 2 people from car following rollover on I-495
>COLLEGES: Worcester State Cheer scores at national championships
-Clark honors Worcester student, staff members for inclusion and equity work
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 top trending U.S. summer destinations
-The first thing you should do in a hotel room
>BUSINESS: Banks find ways to finance nonprofits, despite their lending and revenue challenges
-LPL Financial Research: Energy shock expected to hit prices harder than the economy
>HOMES: Homes are older than ever—but local permitting systems could slow down essential renovations
>HEALTH: Discussing ebola outbreak with infectious disease specialist (3:14)
-What no one tells you about egg freezing
>FOOD: Daily Dish: Oven-roasted turkey parmesan over spaghetti
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Jennifer Lopez movie on Netflix, "Office Romance" (2:42)
>MOVIES: Trailer for Steven Spielberg's new movie, "Disclosure Day" (2:38)
>CELEBRITY: Carrie Underwood rejected L.A. glamour to live on Tennessee farm
-William Daniels, 99, and wife Bonnie Bartlett, 96, detail "rules" of "open marriage"
>ANIMALS: Playful puppy from local shelter looking for active family (3:09)
>HISTORY: Inside the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum art heist
>GOOD NEWS: School principal retires, but returns as a handyman (2:34)
-Meanwhile, Pope Leo does "6-7" hand motion at the Vatican
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