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In The News
-Latest weather: Partly sunny, high of 62 today in Worcester
-Historic Worcester theater to become a church on Sundays
-2 16-year-olds arrested for guns, stolen car in Worcester
-Reliant Medical Group suspends taking on new adult primary care patients
-Trooper who arrested woman in "Troopergate" case testifies at Ethics hearing
-WCCA-TV's "Rosen's Roundtable" No. 473 (28:08): Polar Park and the Nativity School
-Worcesteria: Little Free Library, Worcester Historical Museum exhibit share stories, history
-U.S. metro areas sending the most people to Worcester
-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 Saturday
-Looking for a holiday wine? Check this selection from Wachusett Wine & Spirits
-Five Things to Do: "Parallel Mothers," "Naughty bits" and more ....
-MANIA - The ABBA Tribute coming to Worcester on October 29th
-Poetry Town: The Bridge Near Walmart
-Results, recap and grades from last night's WWE "SmackDown" at DCU Center in Worcester
-Eyes on the skies: Mass Audubon adds bus service for participants in annual birdathon
-Worcester Residential Drop-off Site at 1065 Millbury St. will be closed on Sunday and Monday
-Tribute to a Worcester woman who was an avid golfer and "never missed an opportunity to send a card"
-ICYMI: Worcester man arrested for pointing replica assault rifle at residents
-Big change looms as BirchTree Bread owners say they've found "the right folks to carry it forward"
-Widow of a fallen Leominster Marine remembers his life and sacrifice
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Rand-Whitney breaks ground at Boylston packaging facility
-Shrewsbury discusses next steps regarding hexavalent chromium in water
-Grafton native Chaz Davis seeks second Boston Marathon win as para-athlete
-Millbury Junior/Senior High Drama Club to perform "Grease" in May
-E.B. Flatts to reopen in mid-May as owners Scott and Grace Conner come out of retirement
-SPORTS: Bill Belichick turns 70 today. Is he winding down or just getting started?
-Sox lose to Twins in home opener
-Worcester Bravehearts update vote total for fan jersey contest
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox split doubleheader with Lehigh Valley
-Railers lose, 5-0; playoff fate decided today
-Mass. Pirates put 3-0 record on line tonight in Green Bay
-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: Russia loses warship, says attacks on Kyiv will increase
-Toddlers get high on THC goldfish, Virginia daycare owner charged
-NEW ENGLAND: Tax deadline is later this year. And 2 New England states get an extra day. Here's why
-14-year-old Middleboro girl says she scared off intruder with 2 kitchen knives
-BUSINESS: Mass. unemployment still lags national rate, but improving
-COLLEGES: A Q&A with Paula Fitzpatrick, Director, WPI's Center for Well-Being
-HEALTH: U.K., U.S. health officials investigating cases of severe hepatitis in children
-FOOD: Here's what's getting more expensive at the grocery store
-SHOPPING: Sclamo's Discount Appliance Spring Savings Event going through April 29th
-TV/STREAMING: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
-MOVIES: New movies on VOD
-Screen Time: Epic religious movies provided insight for writer's greatest role
-CELEBRITY: Thandiwe Newton axed from "Magic Mike" sequel after fight with Channing Tatum over Oscars fiasco
-Liz Sheridan, actor best known as Jerry Seinfeld's TV mom, dies at 93
-HISTORY: Lincoln Park at Lake Quinsigamond
-ANIMALS: Dog dumped at the shelter discovers the great outdoors (3:07)
-GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Mass. mechanic bought $1 million winning ticket after going out to fix wife’s broken-down car
-Meanwhile, in Idaho, man sets world record by balancing lawn mower on his chin for more than 30 minutes
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Classifieds
+CVR/Title Clerk at Bertera Nissan
-Full-time assistant mechanic in Boylston
-Warehouse Assistant in Worcester
-Machinery Technician 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)
-397 cases in last 7 days in Worcester
-Free vaccinations/boosters 11-5 Saturday at Worcester Public Library and 8-noon at Reliant Medical Center
-Mass. school cases up over 40% since last week's report with total of 5,363
-ICYMI: Mass. reports 2,962 new cases; hospitalizations ticking up
-Mass. reports 2,470 new cases, positivity rate near 3.9%
-Is it still possible to reach herd immunity?
-Will a rise in cases bring back the mask mandate?
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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