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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:04). High of 73 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Woman dead after fall at Purgatory Chasm (:42). Article (pictured)
+5:00: 508, A show about Worcester (30:07): New hope
+5:00: Korean fried chicken chain opening in Worcester this summer
+5:00: Bill Ballou on Baseball
+5:00: Jazzed Up Trio 6-9 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
+Noon: Shrewsbury police capture armed assault suspect after pursuit
+Noon: The Moth Mainstage brings stories to the stage in Worcester
+Noon: Listen Up: New singles by Morgan Alyse, Alyssa Haze
+Noon: Last Call: Aidan Giasson, City Council aide
+Noon: Sarah Connell Sanders: Worcester's "must-attend" events of the season
-Patient safety concerns at local hospitals, Leapfrog survey shows
-D.O.T. set to reveal plan to replace I-290 bridge in Worcester
-Federal funding cuts hit American Antiquarian Society, New England Botanic Garden
-Don't expect Turtleboy to testify in second Karen Read trial. Here's why
-Worcester Mayor Petty kicks off campaign, pledges to replace old school buildings
-35th year in the bag — R.E.C. set for annual Earth Day Cleanup Saturday
-Related: Earth Day events in Central Mass. & beyond
-'80s pop star Debbie Gibson returns to headline XLO's annual '80s prom
-W.R.T.A.'s "bus lady" helps new riders get used to public transit
-How a Shrewsbury teacher – and 1 stuffed toy – have touched hundreds of lives
-Burncoat High’s Pep Band named national champions at U.D.A. debut
-Radio Worcester (12:48): Mayor Joe Petty to be honored at eighth annual Black Tie Gala on May 10th
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Popular local restaurant changes hands
-ICYMI: Bishop McManus honors Pope Francis' legacy in hours after his death
-Armed robbery at Worcester 7-Eleven, suspect arrested
-W.P.D.'s report on ShotSpotter’s role in gun crime investigations
-Worcesteria: DCU Center brought $200 million in spending to Worcester
-Central Mass. coffee house opens new location — with new drive-thru
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Hydrant flushing in Jefferson Wednesday and Thursday
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury Recreation Department announces summer Theme Weeks
-Man found asleep in Home Depot van on Main Street in Clinton arrested
-Man accused of violating restraining order at former workplace
-Fitchburg sports complex hosts debut of new type of basketball game
-Leicester police hold Drug Take Back Day Saturday
-Grafton Historical Society's Little Bank Day Sunday
-Several contests will appear on West Boylston ballot June 3rd
-Ayer highlights community preservation efforts ahead of annual Town Meeting
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: April vacation week activities in & around Central Mass.
-Things to do in Central Mass. during school vacation
-Photographer brings "Saints and Sinners" to life
>OPINION: Janice Harvey: Moving day for Ma stirs remembrances of a rich life
-Sandy Dunn: DCU Center connects people, strengthens Worcester's economy
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (53:59): Julia Nadolny, a certified sound energy healer, Reiki practitioner
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to 17-year-old high school student
>SPORTS: NFL draft could get "a little wild" with G.M. predicting trade bonanza
-Celtics Payton Pritchard wins NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year award
-Red Sox beat Mariners, 8-3
-Bravehearts to hold 3 summer camps
-'Sader Stories: Women's lacrosse senior reflections
-NCAA approves historic rules allowing colleges to pay athletes
-210 Sports' “210 Awards for the Worcester Railers season, part 2
-WooSox beat Syracuse, 5-0
>CARS: Ford halts shipments of F-150s, other models to China to avoid tariffs: report
>NATIONAL: Student loans in default to be referred to debt collection
-China threatens to retaliate against countries that strike trade deals with U.S.
>TRAGIC: Mom drowned her 7-year-old daughter in bathtub
>NEW ENGLAND: 3 Mass. high school seniors die, 1 critically injured in Florida crash (1:43). Article
-Reaction, analysis as Karen Read's second trial begins | What's different now (20:49)
>COLLEGES: A Fauci-Grady Residency at Holy Cross: An evening of conversation
-Worcester State earns recognition for commitment to veterans and military families
-Academic standouts honored at Nichols awards ceremony
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Travelers will soon no longer need a boarding pass to fly
>BUSINESS: Third annual New England African Business Expo set for WPI
-LPL Financial Research: Revising our S&P 500 target amid a storm of uncertainty
-Local law firm adds experienced business and litigation attorney
>SHOPPING: Joanna Gaines Target collection — Shop spring decor, furniture under $100
>HOMES: Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in Worcester area
>HEALTH: Updated H.I.P.A.A. rules aim to bolster healthcare security
-Can the shingles vaccine reduce the risk for dementia? (1:00)
-Drug maker Eli Lilly says GLP-1 pill shows large success in clinical trial (:49)
>FOOD: The 5-second rule — Scientist reveals how long is too long
>TV/STREAMING: Christopher Meloni: Why Mariska Hargitay kiss on "Law & Order: SVU" "didn’t work"
>MOVIES: Beatles biopic movie: Everything we know about Sam Mendes' 2028 project
>CELEBRITY: Tom Cruise, Ana de Armas spotted together again amid dating rumors
>ANIMALS: Great Danes insist on helping mom with laundry (1:47)
>HISTORY: Wachusett Boat Club at Lake Quinsigamond, circa 1908
>GOOD NEWS: Lost debit card leads man to $480,000 lottery prize
-Meanwhile, Uber's lost and found items include live turtle, chainsaw
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+Part-time bartender, Patsie Dugan's
+Job fair Wednesday, Worcester dance and night club
+Part-time recording secretary, Holden Select Board
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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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