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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 65 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester police chief open to leaving civil service, but unions not so sure
+6:00: Victim of Leominster apartment complex stabbing identified
+Noon: Uxbridge schools report teacher to police after "physical contact"
+Noon: In new documentary, Cara Brindisi explores her music therapist career
+Noon: Sarah Connell Sanders: American Antiquarian Society a "national treasure"
+Noon: Last Call: Thomas D'Agostino, author and paranormal researcher
-This is why some tap water is brown in Worcester
-Worcester's Union Station closing Wednesday for "Walking Dead" production
-Earlier: "Walking Dead" sequel series shoot brings zombies to Worcester (1:42). Article
-Worcester Glass Tower top floors reopen as event space
-Saint John's urged to address sexual abuse allegations made by former students
-Culinary students from Worcester Tech travel to France for break
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief for April
-Here’s how much overtime pay Worcester police made in 2023
-City Council: David Clark Co. T.I.F. sent for review; Rental Registration Program examined
-Mother's Day in Worcester; How to show Mom how much you care
-Water, sewer rate increase in Worcester coming this summer
-Supreme Court to rule on city's homeless encampment ban. What will it mean for Worcester?
-Habitat For Humanity holds fourth annual clothing drive
-Meanwhile, in Holden, police to monitor courts for pickleball pirates
>DINING OUT: Pulse Magazine's Eat Beat for May
-ICYMI: Worcester police ask for public's help finding missing 17-year-old
-Why a helicopter will be hovering above Worcester this month
-Wanted man bites Worcester officer's ear during arrest, police say
-Worcester Human Rights Commission calls for end to Civil Service
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden election features 3 contests, 2 questions
-Lamoureux Ford salutes the UConn Huskies (:54)
-Water use restriction May 1st to September 30th
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Northbridge stabbing victim died defending younger brother, family says (1:43). Article
-20-year-old man fatally stabbed outside Leominster apartment complex (1:34). Article
-Attorney General sues septic company over waste dumped into Blackstone wetland
-Flynn, Wensky re-elected to Shrewsbury Select Board, School Committee
-Radio Worcester (10:11): Nick Lazzaro talks Millbury issues post-election win
-Override on Paxton's May 13th election
-Princeton prepared to delay annual meeting
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up gig at 961 (Union Station) Wednesday canceled because of TV show production
>SHOWTIME: Worcester band Berm haunts on "some passable ghost" E.P.
-How to buy tickets for Lana Del Rey's concert at Fenway Park
-Capturing life with Clark prof and photographer Stephen DiRado
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1340 (24:52): Worcester Symphony Orchestra
>SHOPPING: You still haven't bought Mother's Day presents? Aren't you lucky WoMag has your gift guide
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 324 (29:06): Jay Givan
-Unity Radio (58:34): The Susanity Life
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 33 (27:52): Minneapolis for Safe Tech
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who spent 38 years at Wyman Gordon and was very active in the community
>SPORTS: Celtics clobber Cavaliers, 120-95, in Game 1
-Eliot Wolf the "overwhelming favorite" to be named Patriots’ top exec
-Red Sox lose to Braves, 4-2
-This week in Holy Cross Athletics
-Paying college athletes appears closer than ever. How could it work and what stands in the way?
-WooSox Rewind — Worcester takes 5 of 6 from Lehigh Valley
-WooSox fall to Buffalo, 7-5
>CARS: Bertera has the all-star team to help you find your next Nissan car or truck (:39)
-Some Hyundai, Kia owners finding themselves uninsurable
>NATIONAL: Boeing faces 10 more whistleblowers after 2 die
-Killer nurse sentenced to hundreds of years behind bars for deaths of 17 patients
-Tragic: Newborn twins diagnosed with rare condition denied treatment
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read trial: Defense calls lieutenant's credibility into question (20:22)
-9-year-old boy from Orange left on school bus after he fell asleep
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria celebrates students and faculty at the Academic Awards
-Annual Clark alumni awards to be presented during Reunion Weekend
-Obstacles, opportunities, optimism: The journey of women in science
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Budget hotel vacancies top 50% as inflation-weary Americans cut back on travel
>BUSINESS: African Business Expo draws business leaders to Worcester
-LPL Research: Sell in May? Maybe not
-Radio Worcester (24:48): Worcester Emerging Workforce Forum Thursday
>HOMES: Homeowners say this clean energy industry has dirty secret
>HEALTH: Could A.I. help diagnose cancer with one drop of blood? (1:05)
-New survey shows more young people believe skin cancer myths (:57)
>FOOD: U.S. to test ground beef in states with bird-flu outbreaks in dairy cows
>TV/STREAMING: Tom Selleck says CBS should “come to their senses” and renew "Blue Bloods"
>MOVIES: Trailer for M. Night Shyamalan’s new movie, "Trap": Josh Hartnett is a serial killer
>CELEBRITY: Susan Buckner, who played spirited cheerleader Patty Simcox in "Grease," dies at 72
>ANIMALS: Mama leopard reunites with her baby (:52)
>HISTORY: B & M R.R. Bridge from Dam in Clinton
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Boston police officers bring cake and sing "Happy Birthday" to man who called 911
-Meanwhile, in Connecticut, 2 vultures found "too drunk to fly"
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:33). High of 82 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-3 women slashed with box cutter at bar in Worcester
-Related: Worcester police ask public for assistance in case
-R.I. shooting suspect captured in Worcester after high-speed chase, hiding on porch of house
-Suspended Millbury firefighter convicted of child rape
-At school mural unveiling, Zella NunĚez and mother remembered
-Hoping to inspire heroes of kindness: Millbury event to honor teen who took his own life
-The Princeton nonprofit pairing furry friends with people who need them the most (1:31). Article
-Teens help Worcester's goal of a cleaner city
-Crompton Park pool: Where the cool kids are
-Table Hoppin': First Lee’s Sandwiches franchise in region set to open
-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: 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
-Worcester Housing Authority gives old movie theater new life
-Worcester police mourn tragic loss of animal control officer at age 41
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden Days set for August 23rd
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
-Planned power outage August 26th
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Algae bloom means no swimming in Webster Lake (2:39). Article
-Beloved Shrewsbury firefighter dies from cancer, ruled line-of-duty
-Michael Harris, Hubbardston motorcycle crash victim, remembered as "jack of all trades"
-Uber driver fights off armed carjackers in harrowing ordeal (1:41)
-Kimberly Maschi pulls together her village at West Boylston Senior Center
-Scenes from the Sterling Senior Center car show
-Today! End of Summer Picnic Bash is Saturday at Woolie World
-Rutland woman, Breast Friends taking strides against breast cancer
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
-New Gallup poll shows what Americans are thinking about alcohol
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Lee Brice, Tyler Hubbard and Hot Dog Safari
-City to honor rapper Joyner Lucas with street renaming on Sunday
-Meghan Montaner sharing Mechanics Hall vision as executive director
>OPINION: Suzanna Parpos: A story in song, and an unexpected angel
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (57:38)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former Millbrook Distributors executive
>SPORTS: 5 players worth spotlighting in Patriots-Vikings preseason action
-Patriots have some offensive concerns (11:38)
-NFL preseason Week 2 schedule, TV and announcers
-Red Sox beat Marlins, 2-1
-Holy Cross announces 2025-2026 women’s ice hockey schedule
-WooSox lose to Iowa, 9-6
>NATIONAL: National debt explained: How does $36 trillion impact taxpayers?
-Newsom rolls out California's ballot initiative to counter Texas redistricting (2:24)
>TRAGIC: Teen accused of killing parents, 3 siblings grew up in abusive, isolated household of extremists: lawyer
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. "junk fee" laws are about to take effect. What it means for you when shopping
-Feds seeking death penalty for Zizian cult member who murdered Vermont border patrol agent
>COLLEGES: WPI podcast (47:18): Wildfire research | James Urban and Albert Simeoni
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 landmarks that used to look totally different
-Why the type of plane you fly matters
>BUSINESS: Market Basket feud is heating up — and shows no sign of cooling off (19:36)
-Analysis: What A.I. protections are being put in place? (3:36)
-What’s the difference between inbound and outbound sales?
>SHOPPING: Shop smartphone alternatives to stay connected this school year
>HEALTH: Third state restricts use of A.I. in mental health industry as experts warn about "AI psychosis"
-Sound healing is on the rise across Central Mass. What you need to know about sound baths
>FOOD: Dairy Queen announces Fall Treat Collection
>TV/STREAMING: Sneak peek of new Netflix doc, "Katrina: Come Hell and High Water" (1:33)
>MOVIES: Eddie Murphy reveals list of worst movies he's starred in
>CELEBRITY: Paula Deen abruptly closes The Lady & Sons restaurant that launched her to Food Network fame
>ANIMALS: Guy finds a stray kitten and teaches him to skateboard (2:06)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: 328 Shrewsbury St., Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Breast cancer surviving grandma, 42, hits historic $2 million jackpot
-Meanwhile, bride accused of hostility for excluding coworker at wedding
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