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In The News
>Latest weather: A few strong thunderstorms possible in the afternoon, high of 82 today in Worcester
+6:00: 2 more bodies found in Gage Street apartment building in Worcester (2:02). Article
+6:00: Stabbing suspect knew Worcester bus driver he’s accused of slashing with knife, prosecutors say
+6:00: WooSox Rewind: Worcester swept by Rochester, losing streak hits 10 games
+6:00: Worcester area adoptable pets of the week: Beli, Bella, Cane & more
+Noon: Shrewsbury Street diner property sold to Leicester restaurateurs
+Noon: WooSox provide free housing to players for first time, amid housing affordability crisis
+Noon: WBJ's Movers & Shakers for May 16th
+Noon: Worcester Fire Department hosts Career Day for high schoolers at fire training center
-Worcester residents mourn those killed in weekend fire as officials seek cause
-Fire, police investigate deadly Gage Street fire
-Earlier: 2 dead in massive fire that engulfed 3-story building in Worcester
-WFD responds to 8 alarms in 24 hours by Sunday afternoon
-Building with one of Worcester's oldest bars is for sale
-Popular Worcester restaurant announced it was closing Sunday, "great new owners soon"
-Walk for the Homeless returns to Worcester
-5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - May 16th
-Negotiations still underway, but Worcester might re-bid electrical work at Doherty High project
-3 years after devastating fire, Chester P. Tuttle Post in Auburn cuts ribbon on new facility
-Bill Shaner: This city is a garden and you are a weed
-Drone video above Washington Square near Union Station (:45)
-Fake Worcester-based broker scams woman for $20,000 in cryptocurrency investment
-Bancroft School wishes longtime teacher and coach a happy retirement
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday
-WCUW to screen "The Velvet Queen" at 7:30 Wednesday night
-4th Wall Stage Co. presents "If I Forget" at JMAC in Worcester
-New England VegFest to return May 22 at Worcester State University
-The Faces of Worcester: Terasha Hedman
-Beacon Hill Chat No. 336 (27:00): Luis Pedraja
-Tribute to Worcester man who spent 5 decades as a court officer on Beacon Hill
-ICYMI: Channel 5 visits Worcester restaurant for "EyeOpener Eats" (1:57)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Arson suspected in Sutton fire that destroyed drive-in theater
-Holden Town Meeting tonight at Wachusett
-Blackstone Valley shows supports for first responders with free pancake breakfast
-Family and friends rally around Sterling teen fighting rare brain cancer
-Central Mass. man describes time volunteering in Ukrainian refugee camps
-Shrewsbury Town Meeting article would increase building height limits
-Shrewsbury selectmen approve preliminary Beal plans
-Developers receive $315,175 grant for vacant Fitchburg property
-St. Joseph’s Abbey to close Spencer Brewery
-Auburn solar company abruptly closes, amid legal trouble & unfinished projects
>HOMES: See inside this Sutton log cabin for sale for $760,000
>SPORTS: Celtics blow out Bucks in Game 7
-Celtics series vs. Miami begins Tuesday. Full schedule
-Rangers beat Red Sox, 7-1
-Worcester Tercentennial 5K aims to capture the spirit of the city
-Bravehearts mascot Jake the Lion helps open Lou Gehrig, Rutland Little Leagues
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Revolution, Atlanta FC play to a 2-2 draw
>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: 2 people dead, 3 injured in shooting at Houston flea market
-1 killed, 5 hurt in California church shooting
>NEW ENGLAND: Woman arrested in Boston after allegedly fatally stabbing N.H. man in the head and stealing his car
-Firefighters battle large forest fire in White Mountains
-Tragic: High school senior struck, killed by MBTA commuter rail train
>COLLEGES: Ilyasah Shabazz, daughter of Malcolm X, speaks at Worcester State University commencement
-Clark prof: How Eurovision helps define Europe’s boundaries
-Ukrainian band Kalush Orchestra wins Eurovision amid war
>BUSINESS: Blue Cross of Mass. to expand mental health services
>FOOD: Varieties of Starburst, Skittles and Life Savers gummies recalled
>HEALTH: Findings in new study may reveal possible cause of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
>TV/STREAMING: Netflix releasing stand-up show Norm Macdonald secretly taped before he died
>CELEBRITY: Billboard Music Awards winners
-Best-dressed celebrities at the Billboard Music Awards
>MOVIES: "Doctor Strange 2" rules box office again as "Firestarter" flames out
>HISTORY: View of old armory, Women's Club and North High on Salisbury Street
>ANIMALS: "Emotional Support Cat" spots best doggy friend downstairs (3:05)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 80-year-old woman finally earns bachelor's degree
-Meanwhile, in India, Couple longing for grandchild sues their son, his wife
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+Summer jobs with Worcester DPW&P
+Summer job with Holden DPW
+Faculty and staff openings at Quinsigamond CC
+Come work for the Worcester Public Schools
-CVR/Title Clerk at Bertera Nissan
-Landscape Crew Members in Holden
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+Noon: Radio Worcester (9:01): Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh on updated mask guidance & this new surge
-Free testing and vaccinations/boosters 11-4 today in Downtown Worcester
-ICYMI: What to know about COVID's upswing in Massachusetts
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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