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In The News
-Latest weather: Cooler, high of 52 today in Worcester
+6:00: 2 exit closures will divert motorists headed to I-190 and the Burncoat area
+6:00: Here's why the Burns Bridge over Lake Quinsigamond will have a different look Monday night
+6:00: Radio Worcester (17:42): School Committee Members Tracy O’Connell Novick & Laura Clancey on the superintendent selection
+6:00: Every professional who has been on a WBJ Power list, 2013-2022
+6:00: Boylston manufacturer tied to NASA's Moon landing acquired after 66 years in business
+Noon: Tractor-trailer rolls over at Auburn Pike exit
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - May 2nd
+Noon: Millbury's Nick Lazzaro wins "Shark Tank" event at Holy Cross
+Noon: Shrewsbury considers changing "Board of Selectmen" name
-Abandoned Sutton drive-in destroyed in fire
-Fire rips through garage of Sutton home (:22)
-WBJ's Power 50: The most influential professionals of 2022
-Owner seeks to demolish historic Worcester home
-See the List: Over 25 Food Trucks at Worcester County Showdown
-City View 5K support WPD officers' run to Washington D.C. for police week
-Workers, educators and local unions in Worcester commemorate May Day while asking for equal pay
-City needs another $23 million to complete Doherty High construction
-Bill Shaner: The School Committee set a new bar for how we appoint our leaders in Worcester
-ICYMI: Legendary country band opening new Worcester music hall (25:45)
-Top 5 Most Popular Burger Restaurants in Worcester
-Congressman McGovern meets with President Zelensky in Kyiv
-29-year-old man shot in Worcester
-HOMES: The 5 newest houses to hit the market in Worcester
-BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday
-Cinema 320 to screen "The Velvet Queen" at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 4th
-Worcester County Light Opera Company presents "Fun Home" at BrickBox Theater
-WPI wrestlers, professors help Worcester resident clean up illegally dumped trash on Swan Ave.
-First Person: These are times that merit a spiritual pilgrimage
-More than flashing crosswalks needed to fix pedestrian safety
-Changes coming to Worcester commuter rail schedule (:26)
-Neighborhood Watch Meetings on Worcester in May
-Tribute to a prominent area scholar
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Fire hits house on Ashburnham Street in Fitchburg
-Auburn school chief resigns amid allegations he fabricated parts of doctoral dissertation
-Aquarion Water Company imposes annual conservation program
-Academic achievers from Millbury and Sutton
-Driver trapped as car takes out pole, knocks out power, in Grafton
-SPORTS: Bucks beat Celtics, 101-89
-Orioles beat Red Sox, 6-5
-Pirates lose to Las Vegas, 46-44. Postgame recap (:59)
-Former Shepherd Hill star signs with Dallas Cowboys
-Bravehearts' Summer Baseball Camp returns in July
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Buffalo, 10-6
-CARS: Come see David at Bertera Nissan. He will make you happy! (3:50)
-NEW: Great Values of Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles at Bertera Nissan (3:44)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
-NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL: Kansas tornado generated 165 mph winds as it destroyed homes
-Florida man arrested for killing mom who told him no smoking in room
-NEW ENGLAND: New Hampshire resort didn’t have sprinklers in wing destroyed by fire
-Mass. man dies after crashing truck into Carver cranberry bog
-BUSINESS: Should I get rid of the office "Debbie Downer"?
-COLLEGES: WPI students develop robotic technology to help workers sort trash at recycling centers
-FOOD: Former McDonald’s manager says never order this drink
-HEALTH: Measles outbreak forecast as cases spike 79%
-TV/STREAMING: Netflix cancels Meghan Markle's planned cartoon series
-MOVIES: Hollywood’s newest Golden Age — the 50-something romcom queen
-CELEBRITY: Bill Murray addresses alleged inappropriate behavior on "Being Mortal"
-ANIMALS: WARL Adoption Option: Meet Jitterbug
-HISTORY: "The Jordan Roads" in Worcester
-GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Dog makes incredible flying leap to escape fire
-Meanwhile, in Portland, woman, allegedly drunk, drives down stairs by police department
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Classifieds
-CVR/Title Clerk at Bertera Nissan
-Full-time assistant mechanic in Boylston
-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
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: Worcester County's cases up 67.6%; Massachusetts cases surge 36.1%
-Free testing and vaccinations/boosters 11-4 today in Downtown Worcester
-ICYMI: Latest data shows weekly cases average and hospitalizations are up in Worcester
-The U.S. should prepare for a predictable Southern summer surge
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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