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>Latest weather: Much-needed rainfall later today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: $100,000 Mass Cash prize won in Worcester Sunday
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - August 22nd
+Noon: Women's Rights History Trail to include key Worcester-area suffrage sites
+Noon: Beware "The Plague": Worcester Muay Thai fighter has what it takes to win the gold
-Local man found naked on roof of New Hampshire hikers' hut, officials say
-Crompton skateboard park set to open mid-September as skaters roll in early
-Make Ravioli Mezzaluna at Volturno's pasta class on Shrewsbury Street in Worcester
-Suzette Crêperie & Café hosting crepe making nights
-WBJ announces the 40 Under Forty, Class of 2022
-Worcester County Jail programming seeks to break cycle of generational incarceration
-TONIGHT: State Senate candidates Kennedy, Petty to meet at forum
-Early voting for state primary starts Saturday in Worcester: Here's what you need to know
-Deadline to submit vote by mail applications is August 29th
-Inaugural WPD Neighborhood Back to School Bash Saturday at Institute Park
-Don Landgren: New answer on state MCAS?
-Hubbardston collectors have all-time great "Back to the Future" collection
-Your guide to getting around Boston during the Big Fix, Orange Line closure
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday
-The Faces of Worcester: Debbi Mallinson
-WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No. 888 (28:00): Ann Lisi
-ICYMI: 38 apartments planned for old tool factory near Polar Park in Green Island
-Family owned Worcester pub & restaurant to close after 52 years
-Latin American Festival in Worcester showcases cultural pride and unity
-Hundreds ride motorcycles, raise money for Project New Hope in Worcester
-UMass Memorial Health treats 10,000th patient at COVID treatment center
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Photo shows Shrewsbury’s old police station
-Shrewsbury strategic planning community feedback session on Thursday
-Authors Alicia Bessette, Matthew Quick ("Silver Linings Playbook") to talk Wednesday in Holden
-Princeton's Fred Paine recently completed his 25th Pan-Mass Challenge
-Ice cream helps keep it cool at Rutland Senior Center picnic
>SPORTS: Red Sox lose to Baltimore, 5-3
-Former Worcester Braveheart Alex Amalfi makes pro debut
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox fall to Rochester, 3-2
-Polar Park, Canal Diggers 5K come together again in September
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has it all (5:05)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: More Americans are relying on credit cards. That could be very costly
-The sole survivor of a deadly lightning strike near the White House is grappling with survivors’ guilt
-Tragic: Minnesota man told kids to play before killing wife and self
>NEW ENGLAND: Where do things stand on getting tax relief passed in Mass.?
-Mass. men victims of separate possible drownings in N.H.
>FOOD: Recall issued for butter brand sold at Wegmans due to listeria concerns
>BUSINESS: Can I discipline my employees who are "quietly quitting"?
-Worcester Business Connect podcast No. 31 (18:08): Bri’s Sweet Treats
>COLLEGES: Neuroscience fund at UMass Medical School lends support to 4 projects
-Clark prof's research published in prestigious journal examines mechanics of lizard movement
>HEALTH: CDC expert explains recent monkeypox outbreak
-Long COVID risk extends 2 years after infection
-8,224 new COVID cases in Mass.
-Free COVID testing and vaccinations on Monday: 11-4 in Downtown Worcester
>HOMES: See the top 10 least expensive homes sold last week in Worcester County
>TV/STREAMING: John Corbett to reprise his role as Aidan in "And Just Like That" Season 2
-"Sesame Street" had 200 episodes removed by HBO Max
>MOVIES: "Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero" tames "Beast" at box offices with projected $21 million opening
>CELEBRITY: Michael Buble welcomes baby No. 4 with wife Luisana Lopilato
>SHOPPING: Want to save money on back-to-school shopping? Here are some tips
>ANIMALS: Cat is obsessed with his tiny love bird (3:32)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Officer saves woman from jumping off bridge
-Meanwhile, in Florida, watch a woman find an alligator swimming in her pool
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+Forklift Operator, at Imperial Distributors
+Inventory Control, at Imperial Distributors
+Retail Sales Merchandiser, at Imperial Distributors
-Part-time cashier, stock clerk at West Boylston package store
-Full- and part-time civilian dispatchers, Town of Auburn
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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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-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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