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In The News
-Latest weather: Unseasonably cool and blustery, high of 49 today in Worcester
+6:00: Worcester man said he couldn't get medical care at ER due to cyber attack (2:07)
+6:00: 2 arrests lead to search warrant, 1,000 oxycodone pills
+6:00: Arrested Worcester state rep. apologizes, admits addiction and says he's committed to getting treatment
+6:00: Accuser: Diocese not planning to share results of inquiry into allegations against St. John food pantry director
+6:00: Five things to do: Dinosaurs, jazz, benefit for Ukraine and more ...
+6:00: Cinema-Worcester kicks off spring series with Ukraine benefit
+6:00: Here's who prevailed in Millbury's annual Town Election
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - April 28th
+Noon: Chipotle wants to add dessert to the menu
-Worcester State Rep. David LeBoeuf arrested on OUI charge, had blood alcohol level 4x legal limit, state police say (2:24). Article
-New video shows damaged car of state rep. charged with OUI (1:34)
-Worcester begins listening tour of neighborhoods to plan for the future (3:06). Article
-Worcester to seek affordable housing proposals on 2 foreclosed properties
-MBTA reducing trains along Worcester line beginning in May
-Worcester will mark Holocaust Remembrance Day with flag raising
-Worcester: The City That Reads aims for 1 million books
-Worcester man pleads guilty to buying Jeep with a bad check
-Radio Worcester (14:44): The Trash Disparity in Worcester with Sam Turken of GBH
-Small group of demonstrators picket outside Bishop McManus's office
-BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday
-Listen Up: Carlos Odria's latest album brings listener on emotionally breathtaking journey
-Simple Plan, Sum 41 bring nostalgia for the past and energy for the future to Palladium
-Last Call with Jo and Huck Truesdell, owners of TidePool Bookshop
-World Tai Chi & Qigong Day Saturday at Elm Park
-Poetry Town: "Name Those Worcester Hills"
-Radio Worcester's Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Petty (16:29): Body cams, drones and superintendent finalists
-Worcester school superintendent interview No. 2 (48:57): Dr. Malika Savoy-Brooks
-Worcester school superintendent interview No. 1 (58:12): Dr. Sonya Somerville-Harrison
-The best public high schools in Worcester had nearly 100% graduation rates, according to U.S. News & World Report
-Police drone, body cameras still contentious discussions at Worcester City Council
-Here is where the city will be street sweeping today
-Tribute to Worcester native who ran her own jewelry store for 30 years
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-THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Crash at intersection in Holden leaves a car on its roof, no one hurt
-Holden delays trash, sewer rate increase decisions
-Paxton chooses Munroe as new administrator
-Braintree developer to develop Leicester land into industrial warehouse
-Does your teen need a summer job? Grafton Recreation is hiring!
-Dudley-Gendron American Legion post in Sutton celebrates 75 years
-Sterling officials turn down gift of landlocked parcel
-SPORTS: Red Sox beat Blue Jays, 7-1
-Bravehearts will make history with in-game rally jerseys
-Bravehearts' Summer Baseball Camp returns in July
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Worcester boxer Jamaine Ortiz set to put undefeated mark on the line in title fight on ESPN
-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)
-NEW ENGLAND: Athol man, son of famed American artist, charged in Jan. 6 Capitol riot
-Report: Some Mass. families spending nearly half their income on child care
-BUSINESS: Worcester expo aims to help Latin American business owners find footing post-pandemic
-Dave Nordman, top editor at T&G, leaving for post at Northeastern
-COLLEGES: Clark breaks ground today on the new Center for Media Arts, Computing and Design
-WPI names former GE engineer and DEI leader as new board chair
-FOOD: Higher food and energy prices could last "for years," World Bank warns
-HEALTH: Aspirin no longer recommended to prevent first heart attack or stroke for adults over 60
-MOVIES: Netflix summer movie release dates: "The Gray Man," "Persuasion," "Hustle" and more
-CELEBRITY: Olivia Wilde served custody papers by Jason Sudeikis during panel discussion at CinemaCon
-HOMES: Should you rent or buy? Ask yourself these questions
-ANIMALS: Grandma helps tiny kitten learn to run (8:23)
-HISTORY: Former American Antiquarian Society building on Highland Street in Worcester
-GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Quick-thinking store manager saves 85-year-old customer from scam, police say
-Meanwhile, in Illinois, family finds preserved McDonald's food from over half a century ago in home's wall
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Classifieds
-Landscape Crew Members in Holden
-Beer Merchandisers at Atlas Distributing
-Soda Merchandiser at Atlas Distributing
-CDL Truck drivers at Atlas Distributing
-Order Pickers - 2nd Shift at Atlas Distributing
-CVR/Title Clerk at Bertera Nissan
-Full-time assistant mechanic in Boylston
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: Moderna asks FDA to approve shots for children under 6
+6:00: Pfizer asks FDA to authorize third dose for children 5 to 11 years old
+Noon: Cases that return after antiviral treatment puzzle doctors
-UMass Memorial outpatient COVID treatment center in Worcester seeing its highest number of patients ever
-Paxlovid, new pill to treat COVID, should be easier to get at pharmacies soon
-Free testing and vaccinations/boosters 10-3 Thursday in Downtown Worcester
-ICYMI: CDC estimates 60% of adults, 75% of kids have been infected
-Mass. reports 2,807 new cases, positivity rate increases to 4.8%
-4 Worcester kids win $3,000 scholarships for receiving vaccine
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 70 today in Worcester
-Mass. could see warmer, wetter winter, National Weather Service says
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: How Worcester residents can sign up for 2027 health plans
+Noon: Gov. Healey sets 60% school breakfast goal; Worcester schools averaged 37.6%
+Noon: Early voting update: Nearly 10,000 ballots cast so far in Worcester
+Noon: Worcester man's Halloween display raises money for charity (2:57)
-Asbestos discovery closes Worcester Head Start facility
-Kelley Square and Mill Street were redesigned. Are they safer today?
-Worcester Human Rights Commission to review police policies, homeless encampment proposal
-Where is Aaron Pennington? Fugitive search enters third year (2:22)
-Max German of Shrewsbury a finalist in "Voice of Logan" contest
-Westborough police chief on leave following an incident in Shrewsbury (:20). Article
-Parents recall Uxbridge Officer LaPorta as community honors him
-Earlier: D.A.: Investigation into death of Uxbridge officer results in no charges
-Worcester County Wonders: The Phantom of the Palladium
-In historic company: Women of Worcester's past, present honored in new mural
-College closures derail students’ plans, leaving some unsure when they’ll return
>DINING OUT: Avvio Ristorante wins early buzz with home-made pasta and tasty pizzas
-Large audience, low price: Give your restaurant's social media a boost on The 016
-Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (5:02)
-ICYMI: Anna Maria weighs giving interested buyers more time after auction cancellation
-Worcester Homeowner Summit set for November 7th at DCU Center
-Worcester police, D.E.A. find fentanyl in Clover Street raid
-Worcester police seize 38 guns, ghost gun frames
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN: This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Wachusett Teacher Spotlight: Brian Lux
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Community Advocate Hometown Helper: Bernice Gero, animal advocate
-Warrant issued for man who broke into ex-girlfriend’s home in Barre while she was asleep
-Coolidge Elementary School's hidden staircase evokes Shrewsbury memories from decades past
-Meadows Montessori excited to open in Westborough
-New warehouse plans before Westborough Planning Board
-New Northborough fire chief says he has felt "truly welcomed" by town officials, community
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Gateway Players in Southbridge to hold auditions for "The Lifespan of a Fact"
-Dudley's first poetry slam brings community to the Fun Zone Playground wooded stage
-100 FM The Pike (20:41): Ken Casey from Dropkick Murphys on music as a force for change
>OPINION: Tommy Dorfman: Ticket prices are out of control. Gov. Healey’s bill will make them worse
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 510 (28:21): City clerks & state election
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown reacts to W.P.D. internal investigation in Toomey case (24:59)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native who was a lauded poet
>SPORTS: NESN and NESN+ to broadcast select Holy Cross contests
-Railers lose to Maine, 3-1
-Radio Worcester (15:13): Worcester Railers celebrate 1,000 wins for city hockey
>NATIONAL: Christa Pike's executioners given ominous warning before botched lethal injection: court docs
-Devastated mom recalls horror of toddler being pronounced dead, before he's discovered alive in morgue
-Tragic: Nurse dies after shrimp allergy during honeymoon
>NEW ENGLAND: Sandra Birchmore's therapist back on the stand Monday (:59)
-Woman charged with manslaughter in 4-year-old daughter's fentanyl death (:22)
-Over 130 residents evacuated from Lexington nursing home (2:25)
>POLITICS: What does the Governor's Council do? Worcester candidates weigh in
-What is Mass. ballot Question 7? (8:52)
-Full debate on Mass. ballot Question 7 (29:03)
>COLLEGES: Clark campus conversation, McGovern visit examine America’s past and present
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Airbnb making changes to guest cleaning requirements (1:39)
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-U.S credit card debt is on the rise. Here's how to keep yourself out of credit card debt
-Small businesses need to leverage home field advantage with S.E.O.
>SHOPPING: How inflation is hitting all parts of Halloween celebration (1:59)
>HOMES: The surprising places to never charge your phone, safety experts say
>HEALTH: "Circadian" depression may be the reason why you can't sleep
-How walking regularly can protect your brain for years to come (6:18)
>FOOD: Ina Garten reveals unique ingredient she uses in eggs
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for "Lupin: Part 4" on Netflix (2:30)
>MOVIES: The craziest horror villains compilation (42:09)
>CELEBRITY: "Office Space" star Richard Riehle dies at 78
-Kurt Cobain's death investigation takes new turn over cop's shocking claim casting doubt on suicide
>ANIMALS: Hound gets caught breaking all her friends out of daycare (1:54)
>HISTORY: The Old Yarmouth Inn on the Cape is still going strong after 330 years
>GOOD NEWS: Veteran sees brother face-to-face for first time in 40 years
-Meanwhile, in England, escaped emu wins wrestling match in middle of road
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Classifieds
>HELP WANTED
+Servers, West Boylston restaurant
-Prep cook and waitstaff, Shrewsbury Street bistro
-Full-time police officer, West Boylston Police Department
-Bartenders, Worcester Restaurant Group
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