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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:10). High of 49 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: New grocery store coming to Downtown Worcester
+6:00: Eclectic Shrewsbury Street esports bar quietly closes
+6:00: JetBlue's 3-day Spring Sale has rates as low as $49
+6:00: Former site of Ronnies Seafood and Ice Cream sold for $3 million; Auburn approves plans for car wash
+Noon: Site of proposed Worcester daycare sold to developer for $1.4 million
+Noon: Local musicians stage benefit for friend in need with The Give Back
+Noon: Listen Up: Tom Hurley flies solo in melancholy, energetic "101 Songs"
+Noon: Jazzed Up Trio at 961 at Union Station 6 to 9 on Wedesday
+Noon: Janice Harvey: At McGovern town hall event, sense of community stirs
-Feds cancel leases for 37% of Central Mass. commercial space used by federal agencies
-A roundabout could be coming to this Worcester intersection
-Police dog, prostitution sting policies change in Worcester after damning D.O.J. probe
-Police arrest man for theft from Worcester gun shop
-American Antiquarian Society receives "unprecedented gift" of more than 18,000 items
-Telegram & Gazette Student of the Week: Recognizing high achievers
-Why's it called that? Country Club Blvd. has plenty, except a country club
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Radio Worcester (16:30): Bears wake up hungry! Here's what you should know
>FAITH: Catholic Diocese of Worcester celebrates 75th anniversary
-DINING OUT: Worcester Restaurant Week continues this week
-ICYMI: Turtleboy blogger will try to have criminal charges dismissed at Wednesday hearing
-The Skull Society at WPI remains a well-guarded secret
-Lawyers, federal judge have "spirited discussion" on illegal Mass. State Police recordings
-McGovern decries cuts to S.N.A.P., other programs and looks for voters to put pressure on
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Federal job cuts hit Holdenite
-Longtime customer salutes Lamoureux Ford (3:53)
-Wachusett Echo: Connect wisely — cell phone pocket policy
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): New town clerk appointed in Grafton
-Man arrested for violating restraining order by replying to text message from ex
-Clinton woman arrested after smashing neighbor’s and her own apartment windows
-Shrewsbury Cultural Council and Zoning Board of Appeals have openings
-Sutton Garden Club offers scholarship
-The Item's Neighbor to Neighbor column
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Exploring Independent Bookstores (1:09): Bedlam Books
-Barbra Streisand's duet album will include Ariana Grande, Paul McCartney
>OPINION: Viktoriya Skuz: 5 tips for a smooth daycare experience
-Worcester Public Schools (1:54): Freshmen workshop at Worcester Tech
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1371 (24:44): Katelyn O'Brien, Business Improvement District
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who was born 4 days after Tornado of 1953
>SPORTS: NFL owners upset by Bill Belichick pursuing "Hard Knocks" opportunity
-Former Worcester Tech hoop star signs pro contract
-Holy Cross men's hockey enters national polls at No. 20
-Holy Cross men's basketball team opens Patriot League Tournament at Lafayette
-210 Sports: Worcester hockey alumni highlights, NHL week 21
>CARS: Maybach, Audi among nearly 300,000 vehicles recalled
>NATIONAL: Tariffs against Canada and Mexico are now in effect
-U.S. hits "pause" on aid to Ukraine
-Tragic: Woman fatally mauled by neighbor's 2 dogs
>NEW ENGLAND: Tesla charging stations set on fire in Massachusetts (2:12). Article
-Logan passengers shocked after woman stung by scorpion at baggage claim (1:44). Article
>COLLEGES: The Scarlet: A look inside Clark University’s finances
-3 Assumption professors granted tenure in spring semester
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 underrated world capital cities to visit
>BUSINESS: How new 25% tariffs could impact Mass. (3:55). Article
-LPL Financial Research: Earnings season recap — Strong growth, big upside, now what?
-Proposed bill would tax mall owners with too many vacancies (:59)
>HOMES: How to treat bedbugs in your home and bedbug bites (1:20)
>SHOPPING: Discover Samsung Spring sale — Frame TVs, S25 Galaxy, Bespoke Jet vacuums
>HEALTH: "Patients are very sick": Flu cases peaking in Mass., rest of country
-1 in 4 Americans who monitor health share data with doctor (:58)
>FOOD: Listeria outbreak — Lyons ReadyCare, Sysco Imperial supplement shakes recalled
>TV/STREAMING: Here’s why your Netflix monthly cost just went up
>MOVIES: Oscars analysis — How "Anora" won, Demi Moore lost
>CELEBRITY: Carl Dean, Dolly Parton's husband of nearly 60 years, dies at 82
>ANIMALS: After 2 months, stray cat finally found courage to come inside (1:44)
>HISTORY: What was the Golden Age of train travel like?
>GOOD NEWS: Community, basketball teams rally around girl with cancer
-Meanwhile, Temu's toy fail leaves dad speechless: "Not today, Satan"
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:33). Hot and humid, high of 90 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Nearly 1 year after death of state Trooper Enrique Delgado-Garcia, family, lawmakers await answers
+1:00: With rain expected Tuesday evening, Worcester fireworks moved to Wednesday
+Noon: Shrewsbury police rescue 8 from sinking boat on Lake Quinsig
+Noon: GoFundMe launched for teen killed by train in Worcester
+Noon: Broadway in Worcester bringing in 3 Tony winners for new season
+Noon: Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
-Driver killed in fiery Grafton crash
-Construction on Kane Building apartments in Worcester underway
-Cold Stone Creamery nearing opening in Downtown Worcester
-Worcester to launch new system for public meeting access
-Worcester Business Journal's Movers & Shakers
-Worcester Independence Day celebration on Tuesday. What to know
-Mother bear swims across Quabbin Reservoir with cubs on back (:43)
-Monday's Child: Yomiah, 14, is a joyful and curious boy, known for his sweet nature
-Youth-led groups awarded $30,000 by Peace Development Fund
-Worcester County women nominated to state's 2025 Commonwealth Heroines
-Radio Worcester’s Hank Stolz shares his journey on Career Day with Friends (35:17)
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:56): City manager under fire, Human Rights hearing with Chief Saucier and media access dispute
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): These are the worst restaurant chains in the U.S.: report
-ICYMI: Worcester became a transgender "sanctuary city" but community says more must be done
-Gourmet cupcake shop is latest Canal District business to close its doors
-Related: A love letter to The Queen's Cups
-Worcester man identified in fatal motorcycle crash in Westborough
-2 Worcester liquor stores sold
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's traffic delays and road closures
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-Conservation Commission has vacancies
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Moped pursuit ends in Shrewsbury backyard; Webster man arrested
-Rutland man cited for driving with license suspended for years over unpaid child support
-Fire tears through single-family home in Fitchburg
-Grafton Public Library celebrates the reopening of its Children's Room
-The Item's Neighbor to Neighbor column
-Clinton High announces its honor roll
-Marianapolis Prep celebrates Class of 2025 graduation
-Millbury and Sutton Blackstone Valley Tech students awarded scholarships
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Patriotic crafts to keep little hands busy
-Worcester Senior Center's Stay Connected (59:39): Ash & Eric, acoustic folk duo
>OPINION: Joe Fusco Jr.: Jumping joeys: What's in a name?
-Katherine O'Malley: Older Americans now face cuts to Medicaid, services
-North High School Class President Mohammed Daffaie (:28)
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 333 (28:49): Ted Kostas, Candidate, City Council
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (2:08:41)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to mother of 3 who passed away at just 36 years old
>SPORTS: Bruins interested in Brad Marchand reunion if he leaves Panthers
-Red Sox lose to Blue Jays, 5-3
-Jake Hajdu of Sterling connects at plate, in field for Worcester Bravehearts
-Bravehearts fall to Westfield, 8-6. Next home game 4 p.m. Friday. Buy tickets here
-Holy Cross names Addie Kent assistant women’s lacrosse coach
-WooSox lose to RailRiders, 6-1
-U.S. Men's soccer team advances to Gold Cup semis after hanging on to beat Costa Rica
>NATIONAL: 2 firefighters shot and killed by sniper while fighting forest fire in Idaho (1:18)
-Footage released showing how bunker-buster bombs were used in historic Iran strike
>TRAGIC: Girl, 9, described as a "miracle baby," dies after being crushed by falling tree
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read reportedly working on movie, book after acquittal (:35)
-New Hampshire teen breaks neck diving over waves at Hampton Beach
-The low-number license plate lottery is underway. Here's how to enter
>COLLEGES: WPI admissions info session - May (39:01)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): New flight launching from Boston to Anguilla
>BUSINESS: Unpredictable schedules and job quality in the U.S.
-Rite Aid to close all Mass. locations after filing for bankruptcy
>HOMES: 5 facts you may not know about bedbugs (1:14)
>SHOPPING: Enter to win a Frigidaire® 6,000 B.T.U. air conditioner from Sclamo's
>HEALTH: WPI researcher studies effect of streaming while eating
-What is a paronychia and how can it be treated? (1:03)
-Adding salt to your food could harm your liver, study says (1:08)
>FOOD: Synthetic food dyes: health risks and U.S. legislation
>TV/STREAMING: How to get the Starz and Hallmark+ streaming bundle
>MOVIES: 40 best films about the immigrant experience
>CELEBRITY: Lalo Schifrin, Mission Impossible composer, dies at 93
>ANIMALS: Kitten caught on baby cam sneaking into sister's crib for a snuggle (2:37)
>HISTORY: Why's it called that? Mount Oread in Kansas has roots in Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: How this charity turns kids into treasure-hunting pirates
-Meanwhile, in Thailand, hungry elephant looks for snacks in store (:56)
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