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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 80 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Woman accused of purposely hitting man with car in Auburn
+5:00: Suspect in fatal Worcester stabbing on Valentine's Day held without bail
+5:00: 16-year-old arrested with gun in Worcester
+5:00: Families rally for peace on Mother's Day in Worcester
+5:00: Radio Worcester (11:37): Steve Quist and John Keough resign, disputing rights with city over Spectrum deal
+5:00: WooSox Rewind: Worcester’s 2-5 week in Buffalo drops them below .500 again
+1:00: Permanent speed humps in Worcester coming to select street
+1:00: WuXi Biologics: Construction pause in Worcester not related to anti-China act
+1:00: Traffic cone assault ends in Holden man's arrest
+1:00: TODAY! Jazzed Up at Union Station's 961 Restaurant and Lounge
+1:00: Teachers stand up for comedy showcase at Hotel Vernon
+1:00: Poetry Town: "Wilderness II" by Joseph Gustafson
+1:00: Listen Up: It's all in the cards for Happy Little Clouds
-Northborough shooting suspects held following arraignments, records show (2:33). Article
-Related: Northborough house that was site of fatal shooting has historic roots
-Earlier: Shooting took place at 21st birthday party, records show
-Worcester cable board members quit over Spectrum contract renewal
-Worcester Public Schools budget proposes cutting 163 educators
-Biz owner cashed $10 million at Worcester facility, didn't report it
-Saint Vincent union workers picket amid strained contract negotiations
-The new Worcester media, part 1: The downsizing of the Telegram
-The new Worcester media, part 2: The rise of smaller players raises concerns about bias, independence
-Channel 25's Zip Trip coming to Worcester July 12th (3:32)
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-See the neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (45:55): Debate on strong mayor vs. Plan E government
-ICYMI: Incident at Auburn Mall draws police response
-UMass Memorial Medical Center nurse sharing inspirational message on National Nurses Week
-Worcester cable committee members file petition with City Council
-Hundreds take part in Best Buddies Friendship Walk at Polar Park in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): State Sen. Peter Durant office hours in town on Tuesday
-Lamoureux Ford salutes the UConn Huskies (:54)
-Club focuses on simply supporting sisters
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Sterling voters OK board expansion
-William Filsinger wins selectman seat in Boylston
-Gifford, Simon, Notaro, Rezac, Krafve win in Lancaster
-Berlin election draws 207 voters
-S.E.L.C.O. recognized for reliable electric service to the community
-Man with sword accuses Winchendon police chief of murdering woman behind Carriage House Restaurant
-Police commend Amazon driver for helping solve hit-and-run in Rutland
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Central Mass. Mom's Night Out Puzzle Mania at Eastern Shores Club Recap
-I.V.O.C.’s annual Summer Jumpoff May 30th
-Worcesteria: By bus, foot or app, you could car less
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox 1339 (26:58): Noreen Johnson Smith, President & C.E.O., EcoTarium
-Manny Jae Media (57:39): Worcester Community Fridges
-WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable No. 535 (28:17): Rental registry, cable contract
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Stuart Thurston, founder of Stu's 30K Road Race
>SPORTS: Celtics take 3-1 series lead with 109-102 win over Cleveland
-5 reasons to be infuriated about Bruins-Panthers after Game 4 loss
-Rays beat Red Sox, 5-3
-Haley Murphy named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
-Holy Cross 'Sader Stories (2:07): Jake Williams
-Worcester hockey alumni 2023-24 highlights, NHL week 31
>CARS: Bertera has the all-star team to help you find your next Nissan car or truck (:39)
>NATIONAL: Plea deals for men charged in James "Whitey" Bulger's prison killing
-Portion of collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge is demolished
-Tragic: Grad's mom plunges to death at college graduation
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Red trial day 10 (20:04) — More members of the Albert family take the stand
-Man, woman struck, killed by Worcester commuter rail train in Natick (1:40)
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria Senior Profile: John Kelly ‘24
-WPI graduation (3:37:06)
-WPI recognizes outstanding teaching assistants
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): These are the best places to stay in the world for 2024 (:47)
>BUSINESS: TODAY! MassHire Job Fair at DCU Center Tuesday
-LPL Research: Preferred securities: Still our preferred non-core bond sector
-1 in 5 food app delivery workers assaulted on the job: study
>HOMES: Worcester County real estate transfers, Sunday, May 12th
>HEALTH: 20% of nurses to leave field within 2 years (1:03)
-1 hour of day is more unhealthy for children's diet than others (1:17)
>FOOD: Aldi reveals big grocery price change — here's how it will affect customers
>TV/STREAMING: "Yellowstone" star Cole Hauser teases potential for a spin-off with co-star Kelly Reilly
>MOVIES: 11 best new movies on Netflix
>CELEBRITY: Steve Buscemi punched in the face while walking in N.Y.C.
>ANIMALS: Watch this mangy dog turn into a Golden Retriever (3:01)
>HISTORY: D-Day vet recounts Normandy landing ahead of 80th anniversary (1:41)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): World War II veteran, 100, finally receives college diploma nearly 60 years after graduation
-Meanwhile, in Tennessee, woodpecker caught on camera ringing a doorbell goes viral
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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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