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In The News
-Latest weather: Beautiful day, high of 67 today in Worcester
-Congressman McGovern meets with President Zelensky in Kyiv
-Legendary country band opening new Worcester music hall (25:45)
-Top 5 Most Popular Burger Restaurants in Worcester
-Worcester DA defends handling of arrest report of judge’s daughter as State Ethics Commission hearings come to a close
-24-year-old Worcester man arrested for illegal firearm on Water Street
-29-year-old man shot in Worcester
-Driver trapped as car takes out pole, knocks out power, in Grafton
-HOMES: The 10 most expensive Worcester homes sold April 17th to 23rd
-See Inside this grand 1897 Mansion in Worcester listed for $650,000
-Worcester's Arbor Day Festival 11-3 Sunday at University Park
-Five things to do: Dinosaurs, jazz, benefit for Ukraine and more ...
-5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
-BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Sunday
-SeltzerTime podcast No. 134 (32:00): Care is Care with Marcy & Liz of The Jane Fund
-Unsolved mysteries of Worcester County: 36 years ago, Sturbridge woman vanished and her husband went to Vegas
-May Day rally in Worcester focuses on education support professionals
-Tribute to a woman who spent 38 years in the Worcester City Clerk's office
-ICYMI: Developer makes second try at Worcester apartments on Poet Hill
-Worcester’s Vessel Skatepark, a free indoor skatepark with mission from God, opening soon
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Brush fire burns 1.5 acres behind Floral Street School in Shrewsbury
-Shrewsbury candidates field questions during forums
-Sutton company employees pick up trash at Worcester's University Park
-Fitchburg woman pleads guilty to stealing more than $90,000 of cash deposits while working for Gardner Post Office
-Historic Northbridge Victorian home destroyed by fire (2:05)
-Here's what led up to the sudden resignation of Auburn school chief Casey Handfield
-Assabet Valley Mastersingers plan performance of "The Seasons"
-SPORTS: Here's who the Patriots have selected in the 2022 NFL Draft
-Holy Cross star signs with Los Angeles Rams
-Baltimore beats Red Sox, 2-1, in 10 innings
-Bravehearts' Summer Baseball Camp returns in July
-Bravehearts help open Little League season in Shrewsbury and West Boylston
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Buffalo, 9-7
-Revolution beats Miami, 2-0
-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: Alabama prison official missing after escorting inmate
-U.S. Navy warship crisis sees 7 sailors dead on single ship
-NEW ENGLAND: Fire erupts at popular resort in North Conway, N.H. (2:08)
-BUSINESS: Chamber announces partnership with Latin American Business Organization
-Nichols professor writes that small businesses in Massachusetts still need relief
-COLLEGES: David B. Fithian inaugurated as Clark University’s 10th president
-Clark Academic Symposium inspires discussion on consequential concerns
-FOOD: More than 60 tons of ground beef recalled due to E. coli fears
-HEALTH: Other non-COVID-19 respiratory viruses running rampant, doctors say
-TV/STREAMING: Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin bid farewell after 7 seasons of "Grace and Frankie" (19:40)
-MOVIES: Jennifer Grey is set to come back to Kellerman's in "Dirty Dancing" sequel
-CELEBRITY: Country star Naomi Judd dies at 76
-ANIMALS: Dog makes incredible flying leap to escape fire
-HISTORY: The "Million Dollar Union Station," early 1900s
-GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Yorkie stolen from grieving Boston family more than decade ago reunited with owners
-Meanwhile, Tropicana unveils cereal meant to be eaten with orange juice
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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)
-Latest data shows weekly cases average and hospitalizations are up in Worcester
-ICYMI: UMass Memorial COVID center has record number of patients (1:53)
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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