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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:45). High of 70 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Turtleboy indicted for witness intimidation in Karen Read case (:20). Article
+5:00: After T&G appeal, Worcester releases résumé of newly hired health director
+5:00: Worcester judge sets trial date for woman detained by I.C.E. on separate charge
+5:00: Mass. Symphony Orchestra plans fireworks for Patriotic Pops
+Noon: Electric Haze and other local businesses set for summer block party
+Noon: Listen Up: Dan Cloutier's "The Iceberg" takes listeners above, below
+Noon: Janice Harvey: Mother's Day brings wistful recollections of family cooking
-Attorney of woman detained by I.C.E. in Worcester speaks out after arrest (2:32). Article
-Related: Feds say woman arrested by I.C.E. in Worcester had assault charge. Here’s what court docs say
-Related: Attorney reveals where mother arrested by I.C.E. is being held
-Related: Worcester police unions say councilor assaulted officers. Here’s what videos show
-Worcester closes City Hall ahead of planned protest, City Council meetings
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Operator of Boston Market in Worcester vows to re-open after state seizure
-Former Mercy Centre site up for sale for $3.25 million
-Assumption student tied to "To Catch a Predator" plot agrees to drop charge
-New tool helps Worcester first responders support children in crisis
-Worcester man arrested after Shrewsbury foot chase; allegedly entered homes, tried to open cars
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (49:08): Superintendent pick, Human Rights controversy and election
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Sarah Connell Sanders: American Flatbread brings candlepin bowling home
-ICYMI: Hundreds in Worcester unite for peaceful protest on Mother’s Day following recent I.C.E. arrest (2:09). Article
-Worcester rated top city for small business
-How a Worcester fashion designer started making clothes for Kendrick Lamar's tour
-Despite parent pleas, Worcester County special ed program will close this summer
-Worcester City Manager appoints 2 to Human Rights Commission
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Unofficial election results
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-This week's road closure and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): See from above: Shrewsbury's cemetery expands into Prospect Park
-Boylston voters OK fire station project, but not senior center
-David Carr wins Select Board seat in Lancaster
-Sterling Select Board goes to 5; debt exclusion votes split
-Bolton voters OK override to fund budget
-Berlin changes constable, trustees of trust to appointed
-Sutton High School Honor Roll
-Historical reenactment performed in Millbury
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Worcester has artist call for WooBins public art at $300 per design
-Ed Sheeran's new video was shot in Mass.
-Elizabeth Chirico: Date ideas in Central Mass.
>OPINION: Giselle Rivera-Flores: How we raise civically engaged youth in the face of injustice
-Jennifer Davis Carey: Putting to rest myths on D.E.I. in education
-Molly O. McCullough: Brian Allen right choice for Worcester's schools
-Unity Radio's The Journey with EforAll (48:32)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Nick Chase, radio host of several local classical music shows
>SPORTS: Celtics lose to Knicks, 121-113, fall behind in series 3-1
-Jayson Tatum suffers scary leg injury
-Red Sox lose to Tigers, 14-2
-Holy Cross baseball advances to Patriot League Championship series
-210 Sports' Worcester hockey alumni highlights, NHL week 31
>CARS: Volvo, Volkswagen among over 500,000 vehicles recalled
>NATIONAL: Judge refuses to block I.R.S. from sharing tax data with I.C.E.
-Newark air traffic crisis worsens with 1 controller to oversee up to 180 takeoffs and landings
>TRAGIC: 21 people killed after bus skids off cliff in Sri Lanka
>NEW ENGLAND: Boy left alone on sidewalk after I.C.E. arrest in Waltham (1:58)
-Karen Read trial (21:16): "No nudes" and new video on Bukhenik's third day testifying
>COLLEGES: Worcester State Professor Nafisa Tanjeem aims to strengthen community ties
-Anna Maria commencement: 436 graduates get degrees at DCU Center
-Talia Caloggero and Mary Kate Hamilton named Valedictorian, Salutatorian for Assumption Class of 2025
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Discover New England's hidden coastal gems before summer
>BUSINESS: Investment firm acquires majority stake in Worcester’s Greenwood Industries
-LPL Financial Research: Bulls are on trial
-Amazon signs delivery deal with FedEx to fill void after UPS pulls back
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers, Sunday, May 11th
>SHOPPING: BOGO 50% off Yankee Candle sale: Shop new and best-selling candles
>HEALTH: Will a cure for Lyme disease ever be developed? (1:28)
-Mass. patients concerned after insurers cut back coverage on weight-loss drugs
>FOOD: McDonald's customers raving over Cotton Candy Sprite on secret menu
>TV/STREAMING: How to use the new Netflix experience (1:18)
>MOVIES: Trailer for new Charlize Theron, Uma Thurman Netflix movie, "Old Guard 2"
>CELEBRITY: Michael Bolton breaks silence on brain cancer, side effects
>ANIMALS: Cat covered in glue has the best glow-up (1:34)
>HISTORY: Bette’s Rolls Royce was a celebrated Boston nightspot in the '70s
>GOOD NEWS: Mass. teen's message in a bottle from 1976 found in the Bahamas
-Meanwhille, Florida bride late for wedding caught on wild police video (:40)
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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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