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In The News
-Latest weather: Mix of sun and clouds, high of 67 today in Worcester
+6:00: Police say murder suspect told patrons inside Worcester bar he was "going to f--- somebody up" moments before shooting
+6:00: Juvenile stabbed in Crompton Park in Worcester leads to 3 arrests
+6:00: Worcester police already using drones with formal policy pending
+6:00: Radio Worcester's Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Joe Petty (17:20): WooSox Opening Day, strong mayor and police drones
+6:00: 2 Worcester open houses
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - April 13th
+Noon: Fly From Worcester To NYC For $41 With JetBlue this Summer
+Noon: Holden police post message about "incident" in a bathroom at Wachusett Regional that ended in arrest
+Noon: Holden police charge Worcester woman with assault with a dangerous weapon, a car
-SEE THE LIST: What Worcester municipal employees make
-Worcester city employee earnings reveal top earners, gender and race pay gaps
-Car falls from upper level parking area in Sterling, lands on roof. Raw video (:43)
-West Boylston police make arrest in armed robbery at Shell station
-Opening Day at Polar Park for the 2022 WooSox season
-Top U.S. finisher in 2021 Boston Marathon, local hero Colin Bennie on track for more success
-Easter candy sold at Big Y stores recalled over salmonella concern
-South High student rushed to hospital after eating cannabis edible
-UMass Memorial report finds unconscious bias and health inequities, looks at ways to address them
-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 Wednesday
-Worcester City Councilors make moves on search for next city manager
-Creamer won't challenge Rep. LeBoeuf in Worcester House race
-Pizza fundraiser for Lake View Elementary tonight
-Rosalie Tirella: UMass nurse’s compassion
-The Faces of Worcester: Mary Terese Vigliotti
-Here's where the city will be street sweeping today
-ICYMI: The stars shine in Worcester as big-name cast films at Union Station
-3 arrested in Park Ave. bar fight
-Worcester community raises $3,000 in hours to replace 5-year-old girl's stolen wheelchair (1:45)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Officials ID pedestrian struck, killed by pickup truck outside Leominster Walmart
-Grafton resident files federal lawsuit over alleged civil rights violations during talk at police HQ
-Sterling library director, DPW superintendent settling into roles
-Shrewsbury Town Meeting to consider Town Center transportation study
-Meet the candidates for Millbury Planning Board's 2-year seat
-Sutton FIRST robotics team competes at WPI; earns 2 awards
-Museum of Russian Icons founding director to retire
-"Art Heals" at BVT will shine a light on student mental health
-SPORTS: WooSox beat Lehigh Valley, 8-3
-Radio Worcester (31:22): Worcester Red Sox Opening Day 2022 with City Manager Ed Augustus & team President Dr. Charles Steinberg
-WooSox "chief ambassador" on why he loves helping fans cheer on the team at Polar Park
-Bravehearts have a little fun on WooSox Opening Day
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Worcester Bravehearts announce finalists for fan jersey contest
-Holy Cross football team announces award recipients for the 2021
-Blues beat Bruins, 4-2
-Red Sox beat Tigers, 5-3
-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: Nearly two-thirds of Ukraine’s children have fled homes, U.N. says
-Intensive manhunt underway after gunman shoots 10 people on Brooklyn subway train
-Brooklyn subway dhooting video & photos [GRAPHIC]
-Tragic: Pennsylvania girl, 3, dies after current carries her over North Carolina waterfall
-NEW ENGLAND: Former Brookline teacher accused of raping student repeatedly
-BUSINESS: U.S. inflation jumped 8.5% in past year, highest since 1981
-SBA honors 5 Central Mass. businesses of the year
-COLLEGES: Assumption board appoints Provost Greg Weiner interim president
-Free college is now a reality in nearly 30 states
-HEALTH: Allergies, asthma linked to heart disease, study says
-SHOPPING: The Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet is on sale — now with its lowest price ever
-TV/STREAMING: CNN+ streaming service receives less than 10,000 viewers a day, report claims
-CELEBRITY: Gilbert Gottfried, comedian and actor, dies at 67
-HISTORY: The rise, fall and rebirth of the triple decker
-ANIMALS: Worcester area pets who need a home: Meet Tybee, Beach, Huxley & more
-GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): World War II veteran graduates from Mass. college
-Meanwhile, in Georgia, wildlife officials warn of invasive lizard species that can "eat almost anything"
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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
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: With the BA.2 subvariant on the rise, what’s safe and what’s not? A medical expert explains
-Hit by COVID, Worcester City Councilor postpones fundraiser
-Free vaccinations and boosters 11-7 Wednesday at Worcester Public Library
-ICYMI: Radio Worcester (10:21): Worcester Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh on uptick
-Mass. reports 12 additional deaths over 3 days, 1,712 new cases
-Tested positive? There are treatments that may be right for you
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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