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In The News
-Latest weather: Warming up, high of 58 today in Worcester
-Historic Northbridge Victorian home destroyed by fire (2:05)
-Developer makes second try at Worcester apartments on Poet Hill
-HOMES: See Inside this grand 1897 Mansion in Worcester listed for $650,000
-Here's what led up to the sudden resignation of Auburn school chief Casey Handfield
-Worcester’s Vessel Skatepark, a free indoor skatepark with mission from God, opening soon
-Traffic advisory Saturday in Worcester for Table Talk Pie 5k
-Clark to inaugurate President Fithian on Saturday
-Five things to do: Dinosaurs, jazz, benefit for Ukraine and more ...
-REMINDER: South High Alumni Day 1-4 Saturday
-Artist Spotlight: Joseph Sikes
-BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
-Should Worcester have a residency requirement for City Manager, other high ranking employees?
-Superintendent finalist interview Dr. Rachel Monarrez with superintendent selected at end of meeting (1:39:55)
-Ray Mariano: Some advice for our new Worcester school superintendent
-Former NBA star Chris Herren shares his story of recovery with Worcester high school students
-WCCA-TV's "Activate Worcester" No. 298 (28:25): Chris Motta (1 of 2)
-Worcester hiring over 150 seasonal workers
-Vocero Hispano April 29th edition
-Tribute to a woman who worked as an executive assistant for over 35 years
-ICYMI: 33 people displaced by fire in Worcester
-Arrested Worcester state rep. apologizes, admits addiction and says he's committed to getting treatment
-One-third of Worcester students have no internet at home, report says
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Leicester police make ghost gun arrest
-Grafton fire chief finalists will interview Wednesday
-Here’s how to get an absentee ballot for Grafton’s May 17th election
-Route 9 in Shrewsbury thrives in redevelopment, ramps up retail success
-Former postal employee pleads guilty to mail theft
-Sterling police chief retires after decades of service
-SPORTS: Bruins to open playoff series vs. Carolina on Monday
-Red Sox beat Baltimore, 3-1
-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
-Holy Cross Athletics 'Sader Stories (28:35): Catch up with Declan Cronin
-WooSox beat Buffalo, 8-6
-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: Chilling new details about Russian hitmen targeting Zelensky
-1st human case of avian flu in U.S. reported in worker handling infected birds
-Tragic: Ohio baby killed by drive-by gunman who shot up dad's car
-NEW ENGLAND: Officer severely bitten by woman during arrest, police say
-BUSINESS: 64% of workers would consider quitting if asked to return to the office full-time
-COLLEGES: WPI researchers: How cooking oil could be used to paint your house
-FOOD: Chipotle wants to add dessert to the menu
-HEALTH: CDC releases new clinical details in cases of unusual hepatitis in children
-TV/STREAMING: "Schitt's Creek" is leaving Netflix
-MOVIES: It's gonna be May. Here are the movies you can expect to see in theaters
-CELEBRITY: Ellen DeGeneres shares heartfelt message after filming final episode
-Dolly Parton now says she'd accept spot in Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
-ANIMALS: Watch this teeny-tiny kitten grow up and get a tiny kitten sister of her own (3:14)
-HISTORY: Former American Antiquarian Society on Highland Street in Worcester
-GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 100-year-old man celebrates 84 years working for the same company
-Meanwhile, in Colorado, bear destroys car interior to get tube of lip gloss
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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 11-1 Saturday at YMCA (Main St.), 11-5 at Worcester Public Library and noon-4 at Latin American Business Expo
-ICYMI: UMass Memorial COVID center has record number of patients (1:53)
-Mass. reports 3,199 new cases, positivity rate increases to nearly 5.4%
-Mass. doctor on state of the pandemic
-Suffering higher COVID illness and death rates, Black and Hispanic Americans back masks and other pandemic restrictions
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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>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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