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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:36). High of 54 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: 29-year-old Worcester man killed in crash on Southwest Cutoff
+6:00: How many Worcester city employees made the $200,000 club?
+6:00: Worcester's poet laureate Oliver de la Paz turns postcards to poetry in his new book of sonnets
+6:00: Worcester Bravehearts release all-you-can-eat menu
+6:00: This week in Holy Cross Athletics
+6:00: WooSox Rewind: Worcester suffers 2-4 week in Toldeo
+Noon: El Salón's Plaza Sábados block parties eye community connections
+Noon: Listen Up: 2 female vocalists, 2 unique styles
+Noon: Janice Harvey: Untangling the weird stigma that comes with using Ozempic
-Second suspect arrested in connection with Worcester shooting that killed teen
-Related: "He’s just a good kid" — Father of 14-year-old boy shot and killed in Worcester speaks out
-Earlier: 14-year-old shot to death in Worcester, 16-year-old arrested
-Austin Street carriage house leveled after early morning fire Sunday
-Brothers in hospice together comfort each other in final days (pictured)
-Wayward bear wanders onto busy Worcester road, gets sedated and moved
-Downtown Worcester gets zombie makeover for "The Walking Dead"
-Affordable apartments in Worcester receive $10 million for upgrade
-Tractor-trailer crash on Mass. Pike in Grafton causes severe delays (1:15). Article
-After 8 years, the WorcShop maker space in Leicester quietly closes
-W.B.J. names the Power 100, the most influential Central Mass. professionals in 2024
-Worcester schools sub-committee holds meeting on cell phone use in class
-Vote now for the Telegram & Gazette Student of the Week
-See the neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester
>DINING OUT: Here are 15 Worcester restaurants offering outdoor dining right now
-ICYMI: 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
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): D.A.R. visits Gale Free Library
-Lamoureux Ford salutes the UConn Huskies (:54)
-Wachusett students become teachers
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Man arrested on child pornography charges in Clinton
-Urgent Care calls D.C.F. on intoxicated mother, who's then arrested for drug possession
-in Shrewsbury, proposed industrial park’s sound, air pollution discussed
-Rutland Veterans Agent is seeking to add any missing names to Memorial Plaque
-Lilac Hedge Farm keeps growing
-Wachusett towns see initial drop in state aid
-Marie Sobalvarro chosen as new Bolton administrator
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
-Shrewsbury Street Nurses Pub Crawl on Saturday, May 11th
>SHOWTIME: 100FM The Pike (2:19): Highlights from The Big Gig 2024
-Taylor Swift’s "Tortured Poets Department" makes gigantic debut at No. 1
-Billie Eilish bringing "Hit Me Hard and Soft Tour" to TD Garden this fall
-WCCA-TV's Talk of Main Street No. 26 (28:19)
-Unity Radio (58:30): Unity In The Community
-Unity Radio (1:00:04): Standups and Standouts with Molly Jaine Gaine
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Sunday school teacher and church elder
>SPORTS: Celtics take 3-1 series lead with 102-88 win over Miami
-Drake Maye lays out goals for rookie season with Patriots
-Bill Belichick among ex-Patriots to appear in Tom Brady roast on Netflix
-Nolan Schuermann named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
-Worcester hockey alumni 2023-24 highlights, NHL week 29
-Gymnast Hannah Hathaway hoping to win it all
>CARS: Bertera has the all-star team to help you find your next Nissan car or truck (:39)
-Hyundai, BMW, Jaguar among 39,000 recalled
>NATIONAL: 4 law enforcement officers killed in shooting in Charlotte, 4 other officers shot and injured
-Radio Worcester (12:30): Congressman McGovern explains votes on Ukraine, Israel aid
-Tragic: Teen accidentally kills 11-year-old brother with stolen gun
>NEW ENGLAND: Understanding Day 1 of the Karen Read murder trial (4:04)
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria alum Matthew Waite completes M.A. in Integrated Media Arts
-TODAY! Worcester State hosts expert Loretta Ross to explore academic freedom and difficult conversations
-TODAY! Worcester State offers community multiple opportunities to enjoy musical performances on campus
-Noche Latina: A Night of Celebration
-Unity Radio (57:43): Q.C.C. State Of Mind
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): What countries are the largest states most similar in size to
>BUSINESS: Philips will pay $1.1 billion to resolve lawsuits over breathing machines
-LPL Research: That was quite a week
-Central Mass. business by the numbers
>SHOPPING: Williams-Sonoma fined $3.2 million for false "Made in USA" claims
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, April 14th to 20th
>HEALTH: Doctor explains recent discovery of bird flu in dairy milk (2:41)
-WCCA-TV's Health Matters No. 240 (27:20): Dr. Edward Arous /Venous Diseases
>FOOD: Taco Bell announces new Taco Tuesday meal deal: A $5 "discovery box"
>TV/STREAMING: New on Netflix in May (9:18)
>MOVIES: New "Blair Witch" movie in the works
>CELEBRITY: Gisele Bündchen breaks down in tears to police over paparazzi "stalking" her
>ANIMALS: Stray cat kept showing up at woman’s door insisting on being apart of family (3:01)
>HISTORY: TODAY! Hanover Theatre Historic & Architectural Tour on Tuesday
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Wife, son lie over quadriplegic man in bedroom as tornado strikes home
-Meanwhile, in Florida, bear caught on camera trying to break into parked police car
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+Servers and cashiers/host at Nancy Chang
-Servers and bartenders at Altea's Eatery
-Weekend bartender at Halligan's
-Full-time and part-time positions at George's Coney Island
-Multiple positions with Holden D.P.W.
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In The News
>WEATHER: High of 71 today in Worcester (3:36)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+4:00: As Robert Stoddard slept, thieves made off with 9 valuable paintings, including recovered Avercamp
+4:00: Related: Stolen Dutch master painting back in Worcester after nearly 47 years — to be shown at Worcester Art Museum
+4:00: Man arrested after pursuit through Worcester Common
+4:00: WPI lays off 24 employees, citing rising costs and federal uncertainty
+4:00: Radio Worcester (9:25): At airport, 44 acre solar farm planned and American Eagle flights return
+4:00: Holy Cross baseball falls to North Carolina in NCAA regional tourney opener
+4:00: 210 Sports' Friday 4: Handshakes, USA Hockey, Touch the trophy, and Wienie racing
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: Table Hoppin': Bella Pizzeria brings Brazilian pizza to Worcester
+Noon: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand — "Fight or Flight," "The King of Kings" and more
-Counterfeit ticket scam leads to parents missing Worcester high school graduation
-Related: Worcester Technical High School graduation (1:23:13)
-Facing eviction, Worcester's Boston Market owner plans a rebranding instead
-Worcester police arrest suspect in connection with shooting near University Park
-D.O.J. retracts investigations of 8 police departments. What about Worcester?
-Renters find relief at Worcester legal clinic to clear their eviction records
-Providence & Worcester train derails in Rhode Island neighborhood
-W.R.T.A. adds new accessible vans to paratransit fleet
-Bullet found in parking lot of Auburn Middle School; school had been dismissed
-Traditional food and music on tap at Middle Eastern Festival
-100 FM The Pike (9:38): Middle Eastern Festival
-Mass. Attorney General issues guidance on rights during I.C.E. enforcement
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:00): Banned from City Hall — The boundaries of protest
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:22): Fallout from the State of the City protest
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Red Lobster menu changes — Under $20, hush puppies, Happy Hour deals
-ICYMI: Police investigating death of college student in Worcester
-Work begins on $120 million downtown Worcester housing development
-Vandal leaves offensive messages on sign outside Worcester middle school
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): June Among Friends senior newsletter
-Jazzed Up Duo 5:30 to 8:30 Saturday at Val's
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-May & June Senior Center events
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Joann Fabrics officially closes in Shrewsbury
-Join the inaugural Shrewsbury Pride 5K Run/Walk
-Struggling Quabbin Reservoir towns make public appeal for more state funding
-James Ettamarna, Christine Watkins will join Sutton Select Board
-West Boylston ballot features races, override
-New senior center director introduced in West Boylston
-Clinton Select Board restricts recycling center to residents only amid surge of use by outsiders
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: James Oliver Band, M'bolo, Jay Sully and more ...
-Shakira, Jason Aldean, Brooks & Dunn concerts at Fenway Park canceled after sources say staging fell apart (3:44). Article
-"American Idol" winner David Cook to headline annual Pet Rock Fest
-Summer@Music Worcester returns with 3 different concerts
-Worcester students eye "Origin" as part of ArtsWorcester Future Arts Workers
-WCCA-TV's Mayor's Forum No. 53 (28:26): Dr. Tasia Cerezo, Meryl's Safe Haven
-Unity Radio's Cannabis 101 (31:48)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who expanded his family's trucking business
>SPORTS: TODAY! What to know before Bravehearts Home Opener
-Bravehearts Opening Night giveaway. Next home game: 6:30 Today. Get tickets here
-Bravehearts fall to Starfires, 10-6
-Vrabel's vibes, Drake Maye's relationship with Josh McDaniels (6:47)
-Jordon Hudson's raunchy sexual innuendo from viral Bill Belichick getaway revealed
-Holy Cross baseball to face No. 1 North Carolina in Chapel Hill Regional
-Related: Crusaders celebrate resilient journey to NCAA Tournament
-WooSox beat RailRiders, 3-2
>CARS: Ford recalls more than 1 million vehicles due to rearview camera issue
>NATIONAL: Blatten, Switzerland buried following glacier collapse (2:13). Photos
-4-year-old Mexican girl faces deportation amid medical crisis
>TRAGIC: Teen dies from playing social media "tackle game"
>NEW ENGLAND: Major traffic trouble on the Mass. Pike begins today (2:07). Article
-Around 40 people arrested during I.C.E. operations on Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard
-Karen Read trial (21:07): The prosecution rested its case — our experts grade it
>COLLEGES: Celebrate the Holy Cross Class of 2025
-WPI graduate commencement (:27)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): What American tourists should know about "terrorism" threat in Italy
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. nonprofits snag portion of $6.7 million for small business training
-LPL Financial Research: Can earnings catch up to this stock market rally?
-Most employees would invite family or a friend on a work trip
>SHOPPING: Shoppers are exploiting retail return policies
>HEALTH: Mental health organizations in Mass. struggle with federal funding cuts (:57)
-Doctor on Hepatitis A after exposure warning issued at Mass. eatery (3:10)
>FOOD: Coke or Pepsi? Best-selling sodas in America in 2024 revealed
>TV/STREAMING: Worcester plays strong supporting role in episode of "The Walking Dead"
>MOVIES: Trailer for new Pete Davidson horror movie, "The Home" (1:58)
>CELEBRITY: Sarah Silverman reveals A-lister who saved her after "SNL" firing
>ANIMALS: Lonely puppy who wasn't moving slowly comes back to life (1:44)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Burke Square, Main and Ripley streets, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Woman's gas stop turns into 6-figure lottery win
-Meanwhile, in Utah, 7-year-old boy drove his little sister to get McDonald's
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>HELP WANTED
+Multiple positions, Nancy Chang Restaurant
+Police officers, town of Leicester
-Worcester Area Director (part-time), Matthew 25
-Part-time bartender, Patsie Dugan's
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