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In The News
>Latest weather: Gusty again, high in the low 60s today in Worcester
+5:00: No electrical bid awarded yet at Worcester's Doherty High project; attorney general’s office makes ruling
+5:00: "Whole Kids 2022" event set to begin Recreation Worcester summer programming
+5:00: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - May 10th
+5:00: Radio Worcester (17:27): Worcester City Manager Ed Augustus talks about the budget
+5:00: Anna Maria commencement at DCU Center
+5:00: Elvis impressionist Steve Connolly returns to Worcester with "Spirit of the King"
+5:00: Tom Brady to become lead NFL analyst at Fox when career ends
+5:00: Boston judge finds celebrity chef Mario Batali not guilty in sexual assault trial (1:08)
+5:00: Bad Advice: Is there a reason to start playing Wordle?
-Worcester man accused of sexually coercing teen at mall
-Police ID Worcester woman killed in Friday's Pike crash in Framingham
-Fallen officer’s son helps launch Worcester Police Department’s 425-mile tribute run to D.C. (2:12). Article
-Worcester City Council voted to fund K9, now money will go to police drone
-5 takeaways from state ethics hearing involving Worcester DA Joseph D. Early Jr.
-BirchTree Bread owners post open letter about sale
-Beer Giggles Open Mic tomorrow night on Shrewsbury Street
>ANIMALS: Bengal cat found outside Worcester home to undergo surgery at MSPCA-Angell this week
-WARL Adoption Option: Meet Brooklyn
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
-Artist Spotlight: Parker Milgram
-Rosen's Roundtable No. 475 (27:56): Denholm Building/Birch Tree/Piccadilly Plaza
-Worcester police budget to jump $2.4 million just 2 years after calls to divert police funds to community
-City Council Preview: Homelessness in Canal District, FY23 budget and more
-Rosalie Tirella: 2 City of Worcester issues …
-Here's where the city will be street sweeping today
-Worcester to hold kickoff event for Mental Health Awareness Month at 4 today
-Tribute to a Worcester man who owned a chain of laundromats
-ICYMI: New spa celebrates grand opening in Worcester
-Ziggy Bombs Subs to sell its popular steak and cheese sandwiches at Polar Park this week
-Faces of Worcester: Fran Jewers Langille
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Unofficial results of Holden town election
-DA’s office offers funds for Grafton High post-graduation
-Sutton to hold Memorial Day ceremonies
-Sutton Select Board: Unified needs better communications on project
-Ruth Wells Center for the Arts to hold May Day celebration on Saturday
-Baystate Jeepers clean up stretch of Route 12 in Sterling
-Leicester police log April 21st to 27th
-Cannabis duo sells former Hopedale chocolate store 8 months after purchase
>SPORTS: Celtics beat Milwaukee, 118-106, tie series at 2
-Bravehearts to celebrate Worcester’s 300th birthday with 3 home games
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox Rewind: Worcester falls to .500 with 2-4 week in Toldedo
-Mass. Pirates win in San Diego, 51-30
-Worcester Hockey Alumni highlights, week 29
>CARS: 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: Alabama corrections officer accused of escaping with inmate has died in hospital, sheriff says
>NEW ENGLAND: Video captures reported attempted kidnapping in Burlington (1:22)
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business confidence rose in April, following statewide trends
-Worcester warehouse slated for cannabis cultivation sells for $2 million
>HEALTH: Alzheimer's vaccine nasal spray trial underway at Boston hospital
>FOOD: Mass. among dozens of states struggling with baby formula shortage
>COLLEGES: Bruins GM Don Sweeney addresses Nichols graduates, including son
-Lucchino touts bonds between Assumption and WooSox
>TV/STREAMING: Netflix releases "A Farewell to Ozark," contains spoilers (30:12)
>CELEBRITY: WWE Hall of Famer accused in DUI crash that killed 1
>MOVIES: Trailer drops for new "Father of the Bride" remake (2:32)
>HOMES: Top 10 most expensive home sales in Worcester County include $1.5 million Shrewsbury home
>HISTORY: Bridge over Lake Quinsigamond, early 1900s
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Pastor to receive life-saving kidney donation from fellow pastor
-Meanwhile, in Missouri, 10 nurses, doctor at maternity unit are pregnant at same time
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Classifieds
-Bartenders, servers at Canal District restaurant
-Server at Worcester Restaurant
-VP Marketing & Communications, Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce
-CVR/Title Clerk at Bertera Nissan
-Full-time assistant mechanic in Boylston
-Landscape Crew Members in Holden
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-Free vaccinations and testing in Downtown Worcester moves to Front Street
-Free vaccinations/boosters 11-7 Wednesday at Worcester Public Library
-Radio Worcester (9:07): Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh on COVID numbers & the CDC designation
-While Worcester cases seem to plateau, county is still high risk
-"No reason for panic," but health officials monitoring rising cases in Mass.
-Mass. reports 8,625 new cases over 3 days, positivity rate up to 6.77%
-As new Omicron subvariant spreads, here are the symptoms to watch for
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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