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In The News
-Latest weather: Dry and quiet, high of 53 today in Worcester
+5:00: Worcester’s Vessel Skatepark, a free indoor skatepark with mission from God, opening soon
+5:00: Traffic advisory Saturday in Worcester for Table Talk Pie 5k
+5:00: See Inside: Grand 1897 Mansion in Worcester for $650,000
+5:00: Superintendent finalist interview Dr. Rachel Monarrez with superintendent selected at end of meeting (1:39:55)
+5:00: Ray Mariano: Some advice for our new Worcester school superintendent
+5:00: Clark to inaugurate President Fithian on Saturday
+5:00: Leicester police make ghost gun arrest
+Noon: TGIF! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - April 29th
+Noon: Here's what led up to the sudden resignation of Auburn school chief Casey Handfield
+Noon: FREE ice cream and tie dye t-shirts for QCC students today on the quad at 1 p.m.
+Noon: Artist Spotlight: Joseph Sikes
-33 people displaced by fire in Worcester
-Worcester man said he couldn't get medical care at ER because of cyber attack (2:07). Article
-Tractor-trailer strikes Worcester bridge causing rush hour traffic back-ups
-2 arrests lead to search warrant, 1,000 oxycodone pills
-Arrested Worcester state rep. apologizes, admits addiction and says he's committed to getting treatment
-Earlier: New video shows damaged car of state rep. charged with OUI (1:34)
-School Committee picks Worcester's new superintendent
-After Worcester officer drowned last summer, police practice water skills (1:52). Article
-Accuser: Diocese not planning to share results of inquiry into allegations against St. John food pantry director
-One-third of Worcester students have no internet at home, report says
-Worcester restaurant thanks community on 6th anniversary
-BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
-Five things to do: Dinosaurs, jazz, benefit for Ukraine and more ...
-Cinema-Worcester kicks off spring series with Ukraine benefit
-Ethics trial involving DA Early: Retired Lt. Col. testifies that report revisions were OK
-The best public high schools in Worcester had nearly 100% graduation rates, according to U.S. News & World Report
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Here's who prevailed in Millbury's annual Town Election
-Friday is Police and Kids High Five Friday 2022 in Auburn
-National Drugs Take Back Day tomorrow in Leicester
-Wachusett Area Rotary participating in Ducky Wucky fundraiser
-SPORTS: Patriots trade down, select guard Cole Strange with 29th pick
-What Tom Brady told his family when he decided to un-retire
-Red Sox lose to Toronto, 1-0
-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
-WooSox lose to Buffalo, 5-4
-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)
-NEW ENGLAND: Massachusetts Senate approves sports betting
-BUSINESS: The U.S. economy unexpectedly shrank in the first quarter
-WBDC Podcast: Worcester's Life Sciences Leadership
-WBJ to host Manufacturing Awards event on May 10th
-COLLEGES: WPI research show how cooking oil could be used to paint your house
-Clark breaks ground on the Center for Media Arts, Computing, and Design
-FOOD: McDonald's hikes prices, customers switch to cheaper menu items
-HEALTH: Measles outbreak forecast as cases spike 79%
-TV/SREAMING: James Corden is leaving "The Late Late Show"
-MOVIES: Here are the movies you can expect to see in theaters in May
-CELEBRITY: Paula Abdul, Randy Jackson return to "American Idol"
-HOMES: Maine island, home for sale for $339,000 ... with a catch
-ANIMALS: UMass Medical School study shows a dog's behavior only slightly influenced by breed
-HISTORY: City Hall and reflecting pool on the Common
-GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Yorkie stolen from grieving Boston family more than decade ago reunited with owners
-Meanwhile, in Boston, upset Dunkin customer tosses Coolatta machine, verbally assaults workers, police say
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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)
-Free vaccinations/boosters 5-7 Friday at Rock of Salvation Pentecostal Church in Worcester
-ICYMI: UMass Memorial outpatient COVID treatment center in Worcester seeing its highest number of patients ever
-Mass. reports 3,341 new cases, positivity rate increases to 5%
-8,648 cases reported at Mass. schools from April 14th to 27th
-Moderna asks FDA to approve shots for children under 6
-Pfizer asks FDA to authorize third dose for children 5 to 11 years old
-Will vaccines for young kids make a difference?
-Cases that return after antiviral treatment puzzle doctors
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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