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In The News
>Latest weather: Great day, high of 75 today in Worcester
+6:00: Man recounts frantic attempt to save neighbors in fatal Gage Street fire (1:37)
+6:00: Worcester among 100 Best Cities to live, U.S. News & World Report says
+6:00: Worcester officials seek city council, school committee district alignment
+6:00: LeBoeuf confirms 2022 run as challenger Michelle Keane emerges
+6:00: Mass. home prices set more records in April
+1:00: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - May 17th
+1:00: Worcester Rep. David LeBoeuf says he is in treatment program following OUI arrest, is "committed" to regaining people’s trust
+1:00: Radio Worcester (16:38): Full interview with Worcester City Manager Ed Augustus - May 17th
+1:00: Janice Harvey: I don't wanna hold your hand
+1:00: Shrewsbury indefinitely postpones yard waste collection
+1:00: 26-year-old Southbridge man arrested for illegal firearm
+1:00: Tinternfest celebrates life of Worcester music "superfan" Jason Macierowski
-Tragedy on Gage Street
*2 more bodies found in Gage Street apartment building in Worcester (2:02). Article
*Building owner suspects arson after fatal Worcester fire (2:27)
*City press conference (10:57)
-Stabbing suspect knew Worcester bus driver he’s accused of slashing with knife, prosecutors say
-Shrewsbury Street diner property sold to Leicester restaurateurs
-A look inside Worcester bar set to open in former Nick’s location Friday
-Worcester police find missing 12-year-old
-Worcester man accused of taking gun from Hurricane Betty’s shooting crime scene
-Worcester Fire Department hosts Career Day for high schoolers at fire training center
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
-WCUW to screen "The Velvet Queen" at 7:30 Wednesday night
-Free ride may — or may not — be over on WRTA buses as group urges permanent zero fares
-Tribute to a Worcester man whose work led to the creation of some of the largest residential parks in the U.S.
>HOMES: 5 new properties for sale in Worcester
-ICYMI: Building with one of Worcester's oldest bars is for sale
-Popular Worcester restaurant announced it was closing Sunday, "great new owners soon"
-Drone video above Washington Square near Union Station (:45)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Auburn Town Election is Tuesday
-Grafton’s Town Election is Tuesday: Here’s what you need to know
-Shrewsbury Town Meeting Saturday
-Water service interruption Tuesday night in parts of Shrewsbury
-Route 140/I-290 bridge to be temporarily closed for paving
-Kenwood Diner moved to Spencer Country Inn; future plans to be announced
-Westborough hotel sells for $7.2 million as part of 9-property portfolio
>SPORTS: Red Sox beat Houston, 6-3
-Bravehearts mascot Jake the Lion helps open Lou Gehrig, Rutland Little Leagues
-14 Crusaders named Arthur Ashe, Jr. Sports Scholars
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox Rewind: Worcester swept by Rochester, losing streak hits 10 games
>BUSINESS: WooSox provide free housing to players for first time, amid housing affordability crisis
-WBJ's Movers & Shakers for May 16th
>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)
>NEW ENGLAND: Video shows likely tornado in Charlestown, N.H. (1:05)
-Man killed during police shooting at Space Force Station in New Hampshire
>COLLEGES: UMass Medical School professor develops a novel method to collect and expand human stem cells
-At Holy Cross, tradition reigns, but change has been positive
-Clark prof: How Eurovision helps define Europe’s boundaries
>FOOD: Who’s to blame for the baby-formula shortage and why is it taking so long to fix the problem?
>HEALTH: "There is no question that TikTok affects the brain," UMass Medical School prof says
>TV/STREAMING: Camila Cabello replacing Kelly Clarkson on "The Voice"
>CELEBRITY: Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker get married
>MOVIES: Lisa Marie Presley believes late son would have loved "Elvis" movie
>HISTORY: Worcester 300 trivia contest, part 9: Bay State automobile building
>ANIMALS: Worcester area adoptable pets of the week: Beli, Bella, Cane & more
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Anonymous donor pays tab for Texas college grads
-Meanwhile, at Fenway Park, celebrity D.J. Steve Aoki throws one of the worst first pitches ever
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+Gardner II at WPI
+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)
-Radio Worcester (9:01): Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh on updated mask guidance & this new surge
-Free vaccinations/boosters 11-7 Wednesday at Worcester Public Library
-Mass. reports 10,789 new cases, positivity rate at 8.48%
-You can now order a 3rd round of free at-home tests from the post office
-Can booster shots affect mammograms?
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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