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In The News
>Latest weather: Temps will climb over the next several days, high of 61 today in Worcester
+5:00: Worcester Police searching for suspect who stabbed bus driver on Lincoln Street (:27)
+5:00: 5-year-old girl critically injured in Worcester car crash still in serious condition weeks later
+5:00: Worcester Canal Food Tours returns with Brews, Buds & Bites
+5:00: Worcester real estate businessman scoops up 18-acre Charlton property
+5:00: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - May 11th
+5:00: Channel 5's Wake-Up Call from CMHA Walk for the Homeless (:48)
+5:00: Leicester PD asks for help IDing driver at Cumberland Farms
+5:00: Boylston police seek owner of ring dropped near hot dog truck
+5:00: Worcester City Council at odds over proposal to buy drone for police department
+5:00: Radio Worcester's Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Joe Petty (12:23): Police drone, budget and downtown entertainment
+5:00: 5 upcoming open houses in Worcester
+5:00: This Week's Roadwork In Worcester - Week Of May 9th
+5:00: First Person: Worcester road woes are the worst ever seen
+5:00: Last Call with Bradley Chapman Bleau, curator of WooTown Funk exhibition
+5:00: Akrobatik headlines a hip-hop showcase at Electric Haze
+5:00: Health Matters No. 224 (27:58): Professor Loris Fichera, Assistant Professor of Robotics, WPI
-Worcester students take action for crossing signal near school (1:39)
-17-year-old shot in Worcester, gang unit arrests 16-year-old
-Worcester police recover large number of stolen dirt bikes and off road vehicles
-No electrical bid awarded yet at Worcester's Doherty High project; attorney general’s office makes ruling
-Gun, drugs recovered from apartment of Worcester man charged in double homicide outside former Diamond Inn bar
-"Whole Kids 2022" event set to begin Recreation Worcester summer programming
-State health officials announce 2 cases of pediatric hepatitis in Mass.
-Worcester express trains to return this spring
-"Stop the Stigma" event in Worcester addresses mental illness discrimination
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
-Radio Worcester (17:27): Worcester City Manager Ed Augustus talks about the budget
-Rosen's Roundtable No. 475 (27:56): Denholm Building/Birch Tree/Piccadilly Plaza
-Elvis impressionist Steve Connolly returns to Worcester with "Spirit of the King"
-Bad Advice: Is there a reason to start playing Wordle?
-Tribute to a man from West Tatnuck who worked for Norton's for 34 years
-ICYMI: Worcester man accused of sexually coercing teen at mall
-Police ID Worcester woman killed in Friday's Pike crash in Framingham
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Accuser, 23, says Auburn music teacher raped her when she was in 5th grade
-Mulroy, Herlihy win Holden Board of Selectmen seats
-Riches wins Paxton Select Board contest; questions pass
-Galvin write-in effort wins selectman seat in Rutland
-State of the Town 2022: Grafton sees increases, more transparency
-Town Meeting votes down Affordable Housing seat on Grafton CPC
-Ruth Wells Center for the Arts to hold May Day celebration on Saturday
-Shrewsbury police show off progress on new station
-Sutton Town Meeting takes care of business, passes all articles
>SPORTS: Carolina pushes Bruins to brink
-Red Sox over Braves, 9-4
-Tom Brady to become lead NFL analyst at Fox when career ends
-Bravehearts sell out first Baseball in Education Day. Room remains for June 8 game
-Holy Cross holds 2022 Crusader Awards
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Minor league players, MLB reach deal in minimum wage suit
>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: Tourists at Sandals resort complained of bug spray odor: report
-Tragic: Mom admits killing 3 of her children with the help of teen son
>NEW ENGLAND: CASA Project Worcester County says system failed Harmony Montgomery, pledges "to work with renewed determination"
-Boston judge finds celebrity chef Mario Batali not guilty in sexual assault trial (1:08)
-Woman found dead in Falmouth home, man arrested after standoff with police
-Man charged with murdering mother at sea in 2016
>BUSINESS: Amazon Robotics expansion approved in Westborough
>HEALTH: UMass Medical School toxicologist: What is fentanyl and why is it behind the deadly surge in U.S. drug overdoses?
>COLLEGES: Innovative new child care center with early childhood education lab school announced
-Anna Maria commencement at DCU Center
>TV/STREAMING: Netflix plans to introduce an ad-supported subscription tier this year
>CELEBRITY: Why Johnny Depp's lawyers "celebrated" Amber Heard's Kate Moss mention
>MOVIES: Trailer drops for new Anthony Hopkins movie "Zero Contact" (2:29)
>HOMES: Real estate roundup for the Worcester area
>HISTORY: St. John’s Church and the Blackstone Canal’s Irish Workers (3:27)
>ANIMALS: Puppies abandoned in a box find loving family (3:08)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Teen saves home after doorbell cam alerts him of wildfire
-Meanwhile, in North Carolina, watch as this alligator visits a fast-food drive-through window
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Classifieds
+Firefighter / Paramedic in Auburn
-Bartenders, servers at Canal District 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)
-COVID taking an unexpected turn this spring
-Why vaccine boosters may be more important than ever
-Free vaccinations and testing in Downtown Worcester moves to Front Street
-Free vaccinations/boosters 11-7 Wednesday at Worcester Public Library
-Mass. reports 21 additional deaths over 3 days, positivity rate up to 7.58%
-28,797 new breakthrough cases in Mass.
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:43). High of 70 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+7:00: Artemis II spacesuits made in Worcester can protect astronauts even in "worst case" scenario (1:01). Article
+7:00: Channel 25 Zip Trip coming to Rutland in July (2:23)
+7:00: Worcesteria: Flag-raising at City Hall marks Trans Day of Visibility
+Noon: Hudson man accused of killing grandmother with skateboard
+Noon: 10 Worcester properties near WPI listed for $9.9 million
+Noon: Worcester residents defy city chicken ban as backyard flocks grow
+Noon: When does the Jewish holiday of Passover start, end?
+Noon: Splendid Torch to perform for Club 321 at Mechanics Hall
+Noon: Last Call: Anne O'Connor, historian and author
+Noon: Dunkin' giving away 1,000,001 free coffees today (:28)
-Woman shot on Millbury Street in Worcester, suspect in custody (2:10). Article
-Worcester man killed in Boston hit-and-run
-Police investigate deadly crash in Charlton (2:16). Article
-Car burned to crisp: Millbury High senior had good excuse for tardiness
-Worcester’s "A Better Life" housing program helps break generational poverty by promoting self-sufficiency
-139-unit Worcester housing project faces setback as developer requests extension
-After 10 years and $16 million raised, Creative Hub Worcester center to open in April
-Worcester councilor seeks 911 info as city faces major mental health lawsuit
-Radio Worcester (25:27): Why Sen. Robyn Kennedy says the legislature audit may face a constitutional challenge
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant closed today for private event
-ICYMI: Tractor-trailer fire on I-290 in Worcester snarls Tuesday morning commute (:35). Article
-Worcester man gets 30 years in prison for sexually exploiting 3 young girls
-Police warn of rash of "smash & grabs" at trail parking lots
-Walmart warehouse, in former Sam's Club off Route 146, closing
-Street sweeping begins in Worcester on April 6th
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Fundraiser to support staff of 122 Diner
-Message from 122 Diner after last week's crash
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Body cam video captures dramatic chase through Webster neighborhood (:46). Article
-Oxford town manager who recently resigned is suing town
-First Student, Teamsters avert looming school bus strike
-Spencer selectmen authorize Proposition 2½ override questions be placed on ballot
-Police searching for driver who allegedly caused serious 4-car crash in Clinton
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Hanover Theatre announces 7-show 2026-27 Broadway Series
-Listen Up: Good Sleepy at home base with new album
-Rush debuts new drummer at Canada’s JUNO Awards
-50 years of Steve Miller Band’s "Fly Like An Eagle" celebrated with limited-edition picture disc
>OPINION: Sarah Connell Sanders: Retired teacher Velah Mary Hazard turns 100, saw history unfold
-Tom Marino: Worcester councilor seeks 911 mental health response info
-Janice Harvey: No Kings rally at Institute Park puts age in perspective
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:13): Does Worcester’s Human Rights Commission have any real power?
-Unity Radio's Future Focus (58:58): District 2 City Councilor Robert Bilotta, District A School Committee member Molly McCullough
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who delayed her retirement into her 70s
>SPORTS: Patriots set for HBO’s "Hard Knocks" next year
-Mike Vrabel shares notable Patriots updates at NFL League Meeting
-Celtics’ best and worst first-round matchups
-Bruins beat Dallas, 6-3
-Red Sox lose to Houston, 9-2
-Bravehearts' June 3rd Baseball in Education game is sold out
-Holy Cross football 2026 season tickets on sale now
-Railers, Islanders partnership may be nearing end
-UConn wins would mean furniture jackpot at Jordan's (2:10)
-U.S. men's soccer team loses to Portugal, 2-0
>NATIONAL: Excitement builds for Artemis II mission around the moon (2:23)
-Nancy Guthrie's Arizona home left eerily untouched and in "immaculate" condition after abduction: report
-Tragic: Student killed himself after shooting teacher at top high school
>NEW ENGLAND: Housekeeper assaulted, tied up in "horrendous" home invasion (1:05)
-M.B.T.A. announces free Fridays, half‑price commuter rail passes for summer (1:06)
>COLLEGES: 4 finalists in running to take over as chancellor at UMass Medical School
-Anna Maria AMCAT Recap – Winter Edition
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 10 worst U.S. cities for seasonal allergies
-Best Amazon travel deals: Luggage, pillows, adapters, portable tech
>BUSINESS: You could be getting a bigger-than-normal refund. Here’s why (2:37)
-LPL Financial Research: Earnings likely to grow double digits again; will markets care?
-Worcester hospice care provider names new C.E.O.
>HEALTH: Diabetes warning signs and risks in women
-Hims customized weight loss plans, GLP-1 plans and meal replacements
>HOMES: Mass. home sales down more than 10% to start 2026
>FOOD: The scientific reason soda tastes better in a can
>TV/STREAMING: Yellowstone's Mo Brings Plenty floored Monica got killed off on "Marshals"
-Rip, Beth's "Yellowstone" spinoff "Dutton Ranch" gets first trailer — and a premiere date
>MOVIES: "The Housemaid" sequel with Sydney Sweeney, Kirsten Dunst gets release
>CELEBRITY: Tiger Woods breaks silence after D.U.I. arrest following car crash
-Sydney Sweeney wears sheer lingerie to the theater in sizzling Syrn video
>ANIMALS: Confused Husky puppy learns how to be a dog (3:21)
>HISTORY: Lincoln Square in Worcester, circa 1926
>GOOD NEWS: Newlywed fan wins $20,000 after hitting half-court shot
-Meanwhile, in Michigan, woman makes daring escape from cops by slipping through police car window
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