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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 (:30). High of 82 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Expensive weapon detection system leased by UMass Medical School rarely used (3:18). Article
-Worcester woman, firm admit to $1.6 million MassHealth fraud
-"Caretaker" stole from local elderly victim, squatted, police say
-Dominican man sold rifles, guns in Walmart parking lot in Worcester, feds say
-Worcester Housing Authority gives old movie theater new life
-Today! Mural honoring slain mother and daughter to be unveiled at Worcester school
-Worcester schools approve grant for new machines at Worcester Tech, with a caveat
-Worcester schools release bus routes early. Video (1:56)
-End of summer celebration Saturday at The Village
-Central Mass. tomato farmers bounce back from wet, cold start in spring
-Is Goose a he or a she? Now we know, as celebrity lizard settles into new home
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:27): Meeting law violation, preliminary election, does any of it matter
>DINING OUT: 100 FM The Pike (9:54): James and Gabriella from Worcester’s legendary Boulevard Diner
-ICYMI: Family of missing Worcester man seeking public’s help with finding him
-Worcester police mourn tragic loss of animal control officer at age 41
-Report on St. Vincent Hospital validates nurses' concerns
-Turtleboy alleges malfeasance by prosecutors in witness intimidation trial
-Radio Worcester (12:44): Worcester Business Journal's Eric Casey discusses stunning bankruptcy
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Planned power outage August 26th
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 2 sought in attempted carjacking of Uber driver, passenger in Lancaster (1:34). Article
-Inside the futuristic traffic technology Shrewsbury is using to prevent accidents
-Man’s car towed for revoked registration after passing field sobriety test in Rutland
-Leominster City Council votes to raise school committee stipend to $4,000
-Police seize unsecured guns, family seeks involuntary commitment for man struggling with addiction
-Bill causes concern for towns housing fairs
-Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-New Gallup poll shows what Americans are thinking about alcohol
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Lee Brice, Tyler Hubbard and Hot Dog Safari
-Stephen Martin's "Thumper" evokes growing up in Worcester in the 1950s
>OPINION: Tim Murray: State government belongs in office, not in spare room
-Asha Holmes: 5 after-school routine ideas for a calm home
-Unity Radio's Susanity Life (53:53)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who owned multiple restaurants with her husband
>SPORTS: Patriots’ Mike Vrabel demanding more leadership from Drake Maye
-Red Sox getting some schedule relief after daunting stretch
-Roman Anthony putting himself on short lists with Hall of Famers
-Celtics schedule with dates, opponents for every game
-Holy Cross women's soccer drops season opener to Fairfield
-Holy Cross women's soccer 2025 season preview
-Holy Cross football media day
-WooSox beat Iowa, 13-10
>CARS: Here's what to check to avoid buying a water-damaged car
>NATIONAL: 6 dead in Michigan after truck crashes into van carrying members of Amish group
-Idaho killer called his mom on way home from slaying and again on his way to visit crime scene: report
>TRAGIC: Parents and child killed when tree falls on their car
>NEW ENGLAND: Landscaping worker killed after contacting live power line in N.H. (2:27). Article
-Woman injured in shooting at Mass. pond, police believe incident was intentional
>COLLEGES: Plant puncture tools: Holy Cross summer research (1:25)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 of the most remote places in the U.S.
>BUSINESS: Inc. magazine names 17 Central Mass. companies among annual list of fastest-growing businesses
-LPL Financial Research: Stocks sailing smoothly through policy crosscurrents so far
-State equity fund boosts cannabis small businesses with $27 million amid uphill battle with larger firms
>SHOPPING: The North Face has an Amazon storefront
>HOMES: Real estate mogul Anthony Lamacchia discusses current state of Mass. home prices
>HEALTH: Putting our stress on D.N.D. with modern mindfulness (4:36)
-Local doctor urges young people to get screened for colon cancer after son’s passing (6:18)
>FOOD: Healthy or harmful: Taking a look at plant-based meats
>TV/STREAMING: Kelly Clarkson's talk show future confirmed following ex-husband death
>MOVIES: First look at new Jordan Peele movie, "Him" (1:42)
>CELEBRITY: Leonardo DiCaprio, 50, insists he's "emotionally" 32 amid backlash over dating younger women
>ANIMALS: Someone adorable was abandoned in this doghouse (2:46)
>HISTORY: "Dirty Water" is more than a game-winning song
>GOOD NEWS: Boy's heartwarming moment with prize-winning goat at animal show goes viral
-Meanwhile, Scarlett Johansson, Adam Driver's "Marriage Story" used to scare wolves
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