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In The News
-Latest weather: Periods of showers, high of 56 today in Worcester
+6:00: Mount Carmel property sale closes; housing planned
+6:00: Here are the 10 most affordable home sales in Worcester County for the week ending April 30
+6:00: Here are the 10 most expensive home sales in Worcester County for the week ending April 30
+6:00: Brown Bag Concerts return to Mechanics Hall with four jazz performances
+6:00: Rutland election waiting on write-ins, including for selectman’s seat
+6:00: Music won’t stop at Houlden Farm in Grafton, but bands will have less play
+6:00: Dolly Parton, Eminem, Richie lead Rock Hall of Fame class
+1:00: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - May 4th
+1:00: Telegram & Gazette, Worcester Magazine receive 27 awards in New England competition
+1:00: Dee Dee Bridgewater and all that jazz coming to Mechanics Hall
+1:00: Last Call with Andrew Vitz, state ornithologist
+1:00: Bad Advice: Planning family vacation? Take advantage of national disasters
-Worcester police looking for 14-year-old who's been missing for several days
-Friday night show at Hanover Theatre postponed
-Worcester police undergo "Manny Tube" training in Officer Familia's memory (1:44)
-Lawsuit alleges Worcester police K-9 attacked handcuffed man
-City Manager Ed Augustus helping Eric Batista transition to interim role
-Radio Worcester (15:32): Augustus talks Doherty cost increase, leadership, refugees & immigrants and more
-Nicole, Worcester: Bait and switch (Did City Hall pull a fast one?)
-Grafton man arrested after allegedly threatening Northborough Amazon warehouse
-Up to $5,000 reward offered to ID possible arson suspect in Sutton drive-in fire
-Oxford man sentenced to up to 8 years in state prison for mortgage fraud scheme
-HISTORY: Preservation Worcester, Nativity School partner to recognize excellence in restoration projects
-BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
-Cinema 320 to screen "The Velvet Queen" at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 4th
-Iranian-American comedian Negin Farsad to perform at Ralph's Rock Diner in Worcester
-Worcesteria: Worcester hip-hop exhibit coming to Aurora Gallery
-Strip club withdraws state appeal of liquor license suspension after fatal shooting
-Rally held outside of Worcester District Court
-Related: Gallery
-Janice Harvey: Lady Liberty's promise and a Nana's strength rekindle hope in tumultuous times
-This is Worcester No. 140 (30:06): Nelly Medina, community activist and organizer
-Tribute to a former Director of Guidance for Worcester Public Schools
-ICYMI: Owner seeks to demolish historic Worcester home
-Legendary country band opening new Worcester music hall (25:45)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury releases unofficial election results
-Heywood Healthcare seeks to join UMass Memorial Health
-Water use restriction in Holden
-"Click it or ticket" traffic enforcement campaign this week in Shrewsbury
-Grafton Select Board, School Committee candidates do minor head-butting in debate
-Millbury School Committee takes a look at diversity, equity programs
-Plante to become chairman of the board for Millbury Credit Union
-William Hodges pleads guilty to 2015 killing of Kevin Gonsalves in Blackstone
-SPORTS: Celtics beat Bucks, 109-86, to even series
-Red Sox beat Angels, 4-0
-Bravehearts' Summer Baseball Camp returns in July
-Christian Emmerich named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-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: What's next after Supreme Court draft leak?
-NEW ENGLAND: Matt Siegel announces retirement from Kiss 108’s "Matty in the Morning" show
-BUSINESS: SBA names Worcester company Family Owned Business of the Year
-Sullivan Tire buys family owned Worcester tire dealer
-WBJ honored for history, diversity reporting among 9 New England journalism awards
-Ascentria works to settle Ukrainians in western Mass.
-Hanover Insurance Q1 earnings beat average estimate
-COLLEGES: WPI honors faculty & staff for research, teaching, service and more
-Why more Holy Cross alumni are making their teaching careers in Worcester Public Schools
-FOOD: On the Rise is baking neighborhood togetherness in Worcester
-HEALTH: WHO says mystery childhood hepatitis cases jump to 228
-TV/STREAMING: Paramount+ gains nearly 7 million subscribers in first quarter
-MOVIES: Are movie theaters fading to black? Here's what Central Mass. cinemas have to say...
-CELEBRITY: Dave Chappelle tackled on stage at Hollywood Bowl by audience member
-ANIMALS: Worcester area adoptable pets: Rolo, Twix & more
-GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Boston woman finds stranger who gave her $100 as she fled Yugoslavia 23 years ago
-Meanwhile, on Cape Cod, "lost puppy" taken home by family turns out to be baby coyote
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Classifieds
+VP Marketing & Communications, Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce
+Line cooks at Worcester restaurant
-Tap room openings at Worcester brewery
-CVR/Title Clerk at Bertera Nissan
-Full-time assistant mechanic in Boylston
-Landscape Crew Members in Holden
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-Radio Worcester (10:39): Medical Director Dr. Hirsh: Summer surge? Plus vaccinations, masks and variants
-Free vaccinations/boosters 11-7 Wednesday at the Worcester Public Library
-10,982 new breakthrough cases in Mass.
-Will we need annual COVID shots? Here's what FDA officials say
-Highly infectious Omicron offshoots causing rise in cases, hospitalizations
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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