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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 72 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Austin Street carriage house leveled after early morning fire Sunday
+6:00: Affordable apartments in Worcester receive $10 million for upgrade (pictured)
+6:00: Tractor-trailer crash on Mass. Pike in Grafton causes severe delays (1:15). Article
+6:00: After 8 years, the WorcShop maker space in Leicester quietly
+6:00: Nolan Schuermann named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
+6:00: Worcester hockey alumni 2023-24 highlights, NHL week 29
+1:00: Here are 15 Worcester restaurants offering outdoor dining right now
+1:00: Vote now for the Telegram & Gazette Student of the Week
+1:00: See the neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester
+1:00: 100FM The Pike (2:19): Highlights from The Big Gig 2024
-14-year-old allegedly shot by 16-year-old remembered as wonderful son
-Earlier: 14-year-old shot to death in Worcester, 16-year-old arrested
-Oxford man indicted on federal sex trafficking charges
-Worcester County Wonders: Taking center stage at Mechanics Hall
-The Manny 267 Foundation is teaching Worcester students lifesaving skills
-Worcester school district addresses behavioral, mental health issues for students
-UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center launches program to address behavioral health crises at the hospital
-Schools’ drive for inclusivity hitting its stride
-Shrewsbury Street Nurses Pub Crawl on Saturday, May 11th
-Tolls at N.H., R.I. border supported by Central Mass. residents: Survey
-Channel 5's Wake Up Call from Auburn Middle School Unified Basketball (:43)
-Radio Worcester (23:38): Explore unique Central Mass. businesses — Planning & Cannabis
-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
>DINING OUT: Competetive eater Geoff Esper tackles the new Chuckwagon Challenge in Worcester (13:36)
-ICYMI: 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
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): TODAY! Movie Monday at Senior Center
-Lamoureux Ford salutes the UConn Huskies (:54)
-Wachusett students become teachers
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury Little League opens season with parade
-2 resignations open seats on Grafton town board, commission
-Parking planned for old Grafton fire station property
-Food, music and dance celebrated at Multicultural Night in Clinton
-Nashoba, Aztechs reach for gold at world championships
-Sutton's Owen Boyns in Rocky Horror at Western New England
-The Landmark's public safety logs
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: New music coming from country legend more than 20 years after his death
-Viveca Stucke, Holy Cross Class of ’26: The importance of connecting with the arts
-Manny Jae Media (45:01): Lil' Rennie
-100FM The Pike (14:56): Comedian Dave Hill on ripping guitar solos, his hockey obsession and fight straps
-WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable No. 534 (27:49): Police equity report, speed limits, construction pauses
-WCCA-TV's Talk of Main Street No. 26 (28:19)
-Unity Radio (52:13): Now I Thrive
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former Worcester restaurateur
>SPORTS: Full list of undrafted rookies the Patriots signed after NFL Draft
-Holy Cross stars Jalen Coker, Ayir Asante sign with Panthers, Giants, respectively
-Leominster's Mark Daigneault, coach of Oklahoma City, NBA Coach of Year
-Night at Garden is fitting reward for Charlton's Austin Borggaard
-Red Sox beat Cubs, 5-4
-WooSox beat Toledo, 8-5
>CARS: Bertera has the all-star team to help you find your next Nissan car or truck (:39)
>NATIONAL: 2 dead, 6 injured in San Antonio shooting (1:38)
-When TikTok ban would go into effect, how it would be enforced
-Tragic: Boy, 6, found trying to shield little brother from house fire that killed them both
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read case timeline — John O’Keefe’s killing, police investigation
-4 people seriously hurt after boat sinks off Cape Cod (:17)
>COLLEGES: Assumption graduation honorees announced
-Anna Maria alum Matthew Waite completes M.A. in Integrated Media Arts
-Nichols names William Pieczynski ninth president
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 of the most stunning gilded age mansions in the U.S.
>BUSINESS: Government increases minimum salary for overtime exemptions
-U.S. economy grew by just 1.6% in the first quarter, much slower than expected
>SHOPPING: Lab-grown diamond created in less than 3 hours — will it revolutionize the jewelry industry?
>HOMES: 4-bedroom home sells for $1.2 million in Westborough
>HEALTH: Doctor's tips to survive spring allergy season (2:14)
-Cows being tested, tracked for bird flu. Here's what that means
>FOOD: Avocado oil recalled in U.S. over safety concerns
>TV/STREAMING: Roast of Tom Brady on Netflix next Sunday (:41)
>MOVIES: Zendaya tennis movie "Challengers" scores at weekend box office
>CELEBRITY: How Arnold Schwarzenegger tried to sabotage Sylvester Stallone's career
>ANIMALS: Neglected puppy goes on shopping spree (3:19)
>HISTORY: Hanover Theatre Historic & Architectural Tour on Tuesday
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Good Samaritans pull man from burning car
-Meanwhile, in South Africa, watch as this escaped hippo wanders through suburban neighborhood
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:05). High of 20 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Suspects in fatal shooting on Dorchester Street in Worcester caught in Fitchburg
-Worcester reports fewer shootings in 2024, despite jump in homicides
-What nurses say must improve at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester
-5 townhouse units planned for Austin Street in Worcester
-Why so many Mass. breweries are closing (and what you can do about it)
-Worcester Community Housing Resources taps established executive as new leader
-Holiday travel rush continues (2:08). Article
-Worcester forum explores M.C.A.S. results and educational equity
-Worcester wants input on where to put new trash/recycling bins
-Radio Worcester (24:05): Worcester Police Union leaders respond to D.O.J. report
-Earlier: Boston Globe: Federal lawsuits lay out D.O.J. allegations against Worcester police
-Radio Worcester (17:50): Mayor Petty addresses City Council meeting amid heated debate
-Radio Worcester (19:13): City Manager Batista addresses D.O.J. report, legal strategy
>FAITH: Holy Cross professor — At Hanukkah, a celebration of eternal light − from desert tabernacle to synagogues today
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Unique Eateries (5:13)
-ICYMI: Midday snow delivers string of crashes in Central Mass.
-Woman struck by a car in crosswalk in Worcester
-At court hearing, 2 different pictures of fatal Worcester shooting
-Worcester D.P.W. chief Robert L. Moylan Jr. to end interim stint
-Worcester's Union Station listed among 6 of the Most Beautiful Amtrak Stations in America
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo — Fantastic freshmen on varsity sports teams
-Christmas Greetings from Everyone At Lamoureux Ford (:49)
-Mountview Middle School honor roll
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Southbridge day care worker admits to abusing child (2:01)
-Barre ambulance and Verizon utility truck collide on Route 62
-Botched drug deal at Leominster group home ends with arrest of 2 women
-Rutland police to hold car seat check-up on Monday
-Auburn wants feedback on possible regionalization of 911 services
-Shrewsbury Select Board updates (:35)
-Grafton Middle School teachers honored for "Promising Practices"
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Candlelight tours, wrestling and holiday choral music
-Spotify's Top 10 most-streamed holiday tracks of all time revealed
-At Holy Cross, "Sojourners" captures the immigrant experience in 1970s America
>OPINION: Tom Marino: 9 years of Public Safety Committee ignoring police discipline
-Laura McCarthy-Ha: Simplifying gift-giving in a big family
-Laurelle Farrell: Lessons in a hair style…bangs
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 211 (28:23): Sports, Sports, Sports!
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to an "accomplished and admired singer/ songwriter/ musician" born in Worcester
>SPORTS: Patriots fans will love Josh Allen’s take on Drake Maye’s future
-Van Pelt doubles down on not calling Maye runs after criticism
-NFL Week 16 schedule, TV and announcers
-Celtics beat Bulls, 123-98
-Bruins beat Sabres, 3-1
-Rickey Henderson, Baseball Hall of Famer and league's all-time stolen bases leader, dies at 65
-Railers beat Maine, 5-1
>NATIONAL: 2 Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in apparent "friendly fire" incident
-Grandparent caregiving declines amid pandemic changes
-Tragic: Grandmother, 80, dies after getting trapped in Sleep Number bed for 2 days: lawsuit
>NEW ENGLAND: State police say Friday's storm caused 200 crashes across state (:22)
-Hypothermic hiker rescued by helicopter in White Mountains (:27)
>COLLEGES: Assumption Professor Cinzia Pica named Visiting Scholar at Harvard
-Anna Maria AMCAST (50:10): Holiday Movies 2.0
-Clark professor gives lecture on what it means to be a feminist in wartime
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Waldorf-Astoria insists hotel will reopen in spring
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Financial planning for parents’ assisted living
>HOMES: Tips for moving
>SHOPPING: Cozy gifts your mom will love this holiday season (4:04)
-Holiday gift ideas from unique local businesses across Mass. (4:58)
>HEALTH: Expert explains possible risks, benefits of raw milk (2:49)
-Dr. Todd Ellerin on vaccines and their impact on children (3:40)
>FOOD: Taco Bell unveils new menu item
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix doc, "Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action" (2:21)
>MOVIES: "Barbie 2" in early stages with Greta Gerwig returning to write
>CELEBRITY: James Kennedy arrested for domestic violence weeks after getting fired from "Vanderpump Rules"
>HISTORY: City Hospital, circa 1907
>ANIMALS: Dog becomes mama to a litter of tiny rescue kittens (1:42)
>GOOD NEWS: Man with a rare tumor was told he had months to live. Now, he's cancer-free
-Meanwhile, Mariah Carey fans get into a wild fight at Christmas concert: "On the naughty list"
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