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  >WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 72 today in Worcester

  >TOP OF THE NEWS

  -14-year-old shot to death in Worcester, 16-year-old arrested

  -One man hopes to make it easier for vendors, street performers to work in Worcester

  -Here’s how much Worcester’s department leaders made in 2023

  -Clark professor rewinds to create a neighborhood venture

  -Thousands could benefit from $5.6 million settlement of Peterson Oil fuel mix allegations

  -"Slice of paradise" takes root with planting of Worcester's first Miyawaki forest

  -Residents fighting to reclaim money in "equity theft" lawsuit (3:34). Article

  -Earlier: Judge rules Mass. law on "equity theft" is unconstitutional (2:12). Article

  -Many in Worcester County toss textiles in trash despite state ban

  >FAITH: On Passover, and "seeing ourselves in our history"

  >DINING OUT: Competetive eater Geoff Esper tackles the new Chuckwagon Challenge in Worcester (13:36)

  -ICYMI: Wormtown Brewery to be sold to Jack's Abby

  -Local ice cream shops open for the season

  -GBH reporters raced from Worcester to Boston. What they learned (7:29). Article

  -Worcester bakery closed until May 8th

  -Shrewsbury Street Italian Heritage Parade Committee meeting May 6th

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news
  
  

  >HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett students become teachers

  -Lamoureux Ford salutes the UConn Huskies (:54)

  -Attorney General gives Holden until December to comply with M.B.T.A. law

  >THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Road in Oxford to close until July for Route 20 construction

  -Clinton cannabis firm closes, faces lawsuit over $61,000 alleged owed to H.V.A.C. company

  -Fitchburg’s 147-year-old building eyed for retro arcade bar, 8 apartments

  -Shrewsbury Senior Center offers root beer floats to community

  -Sutton Public Schools resource fair

  -Clinton High announces honor roll

  -Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on

  -Wachusett area goings on
  
  

  >BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday

  >SHOWTIME: Gallery Sitka in Shirley will host "Symptoms," an ink painting exhibition

  -Radio Worcester (16:24): John Keough on Worcester's film industry

  -Radio Worcester (17:12): Worcester Arts Council awards grants

  -Worcester County Light Opera Company, a hidden jewel on Grandview Avenue

  -Ray Mariano: School Committee should start budget cuts from the top

  -Shaun Connolly: Do you know how to be cool?

  -WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No. 913 (28:26): Earth Day 2024

  -Manny Jae Media (36:54): Manny and the Mayor, Episode 4

  -WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable No. 534 (27:49): Police equity report, speed limits, construction pauses

  >OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who worked at Spag's for over 35 years and was married for 69 years
  
  

  >SPORTS: Celtics dominate Heat, take 2-1 series lead

  -Bruins take 3-1 series lead over Toronto

  -Day 3 of Patriots in NFL Draft

  -This stat will get Patriots fans excited about Drake Maye’s potential

  -Holy Cross star C.J. Hanson drafted by Kansas City

  -Lionel Messi dazzles, scores twice in Inter Miami win over New England

  -Bravehearts' single-game tickets for Opening Night and first Fireworks Friday are on sale now

  -Red Sox rout Cubs, 17-0

  -WooSox lose to Toledo, 8-7
  
  

  >CARS: Bertera has the all-star team to help you find your next Nissan car or truck (:39)

  >NATIONAL: Tornadoes level Nebraska, Iowa towns, devastating video shows

  -Boston College prof says modern parenting has gone too far (2:33)

  -Tragic: Missing teen's body recovered after deadly crocodile attack

  >NEW ENGLAND: Man kills wife and child in apparent double murder-suicide in Lowell

  -Does Massachusetts still live up to the old nickname Taxachusetts?

  >COLLEGES: Anna Maria AMCAST (30:39): Shay Savoie

  -The power behind the Purple: Community

  -Worcester State students present “Eurydice,” a modern take on the classic myth
  
  

  >TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): What to do at the Grand Canyon - besides stare at it

  >BUSINESS: F.T.C. banning most employers from using noncompete clauses; legal challenges ahead

  -Flexcon parent company names former advisory board member as C.F.O.

  >SHOPPING: Central Mass. Mom to hold private shopping night at Flock & Flourish

  >HOMES: Drop in home sales due to high mortgages and low inventory (2:16)

  >HEALTH: Scientists making progress using immunotherapy vs. cancer (1:12)

  -Man receives world's first melanoma vaccine

  >FOOD: F.D.A. finds traces of bird flu in grocery store milk, but says pasteurized dairy products are safe
  
  

  >TV/STREAMING: Canceled or renewed? Which broadcast TV shows are coming back

  >MOVIES: Renée Zellweger and Hugh Grant set to star in new "Bridget Jones" movie

  >CELEBRITY: David Beckham suing Mark Wahlberg for $10 million over F45 Training deal

  >ANIMALS: This dog asks to be rescued at the gas station (1:00)

  >HISTORY: Former Worcester police headquarters on Waldo Street, 1900

  >GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Community comes together to help veteran after carjacking

  -Meanwhile, in Leominster, barber calls customer Shrek, gets arrested for threatening to stab him with hair-cutting shears during ensuing argument

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