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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:33). High of 55 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-In Worcester, Minogue, Deaton win Mass. G.O.P. endorsement for guv, U.S. Senate (2:25). Article
-Closure of UMass Memorial's behavioral health affiliate prompts backlash from workers
-Worcester eyes 160-acre rezoning to spur development, AbbVie expansion
-Worcester mayor clarifies stance on rent control
-Shuttered Worcester eatery gets new life
-Coffee shop to open in high-profile Canal District development
-The Worcester family business that made horseshoes for presidents
-Area ice cream truck goes viral for giving free cones to kids on hot day (1:46). Article
-Author Margaret Atwood and Emmy winning grad Ann Dowd in conversation at Holy Cross
-Meet the Clark student who advocated for Mass. to recognize April as Armenian-American Heritage Month
-6 best places to play darts in Central Mass. that locals love (2:05)
-Manny Jae Media (1:49:55): Latin American Business Organization Expo
-Hummingbirds have been spotted in Central Mass. map says. What to know
-Worcester moves ahead with Massasoit Road reconstruction project
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review: Anna Maria closing, Pride conflict, pothole pressure
>FAITH: Newly received tell of journeys to the Catholic Church
>DINING OUT: I ate the Red Robin burger towers so you don't have to (1:21)
-Uptowne Mediterranean Restaurant one of Shrewsbury's hidden gems
-ICYMI: Families and students struggling with sudden decision to close Anna Maria (2:44)
-Police body camera video released of Worcester fox attack
-Robert McCluskey, driver who crashed into Shrewsbury station, seeks release
-Worcester man wins $1 million on scratch ticket, plans to buy house
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
-Override tax impact calculator
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 2-alarm fire at Charlton home on Gale Road
-Family of Adam Julian wants answers after fatal crash on Route 20 in Charlton
-Webster crash leads to O.U.I. arrest, S.W.A.T.-assisted gun suspect arrest overnight
-Paving begins Monday in Millbury
-Temporary food event education Monday in Shrewsbury
-Bay Path committee race highlights leadership, labor issues
-Southbridge Garden Club Sale in Sturbridge planned for May 17th
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Bring Me The Horizon, Sacrament, Jazz Streams and more
-Want to hold a sword and wear a helmet? Check out this museum (1:44)
-Salisbury Singers concert will celebrate 250 years of American music
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (46:30): The music of Linda Ronstadt, performed by Stomp N' Holler
>OPINION: Laurel: The compleat knight at the Worcester Art Museum
-What's Up Worcester (1:59): Star Winston (ART Inc.) on building creative space in Worcester
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (23:18): City Council reverses course
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:43): Chickens banned, housing struggles continue
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native who succumbed to injuries sustained in crash
>SPORTS: Patriots bolster depth, take flyer on quarterback on Day 3 of NFL Draft
-Red Sox manager Alex Cora fired along with several staff members
-WooSox manager Chad Tracy named Red Sox interim manager
-Red Sox beat Orioles, 17-1
-Crusader Quarterly with Kit Hughes
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Syracuse, 9-2
-St. Paul’s hosts inaugural Legacy Schools Hall of Fame
>NATIONAL: Shooting incident at White House correspondents’ dinner
-Who is Cole Tomas Allen, accused correspondents dinner shooter?
-Tragic: Anti-poaching conservationist gored to death by 2,900 pound rhino in South Africa
>NEW ENGLAND: 2 children found dead, mother arrested and charged with murder (2:55)
-Suffolk County sheriff officer facing human trafficking, child rape charges (:58). Article
-New survey shows more young people are leaving Boston (:32). Article
>COLLEGES: Assumption hosts 22nd annual Duck Day
-Roxanne Armbruster joins WPI as V.P. of talent and chief H.R. officer
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 of the most beautiful churches in America
-United Airlines says it will raise summer fares as much as 20% as fuel prices surge amid war
>BUSINESS: Consumer confidence plummeted to record low this month, study reveals
-Recent tax law changes and estate planning in Massachusetts
>HOMES: Natural ways to protect lawn from ticks and mosquitoes
>SHOPPING: What fast fashion might actually be costing you
>HEALTH: Mass. doctor on youth athletes and "overuse" injuries (2:47)
-Amazon expands access to GLP‑1 weight‑loss drugs
>FOOD: Kellogg is putting toys back into some cereal boxes as a "Toy Story 5" tie-in
>TV/STREAMING: Helena Bonham Carter exits "The White Lotus" days into filming Season 4
>MOVIES: Trailer for new Paul Rudd movie, "Power Ballad" (1:49)
>CELEBRITY: Inside Nikki Glaser's decision to flee Los Angeles for "relaxed" Missouri
-Dave Mason, co-founder of Traffic known for "We Just Disagree" and "Feelin' Alright," dies at 79
>ANIMALS: Dog dumped at garbage facility will never fear the cold again (1:24)
>HISTORY: Rare Declaration of Independence prints on display in Boston (2:03)
>GOOD NEWS: How a girl born without most of her arm was inspired by a soccer player just like her (2:45)
-Meanwhile, in Zimbabwe, hotel worker hides as massive croc sneaks into kitchen (2:15)
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:33). High of 65 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-JetBlue flights from Worcester "absolutely full" during April vacation
-City Manager: Worcester police able to assist I.C.E. on criminal cases
-3 cars found on the bottom of Green Hill Pond
-Shuttered Worcester eatery gets new life
-Coffee shop to open in high-profile Canal District development
-Worcester weighs creation of sports commission to attract events, boost local economy
-S.C. men charged with murder in death of Central Mass. native found inside trash can
-Against the flow? Trout stocking in lakes brings concerns to surface
-Worcester Housing Authority installs life saving devices around city
-Worcester student, bus driver honored for quick thinking in porch fire
-Central Mass. adaptive recreational programs offer fun all year round
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
>DINING OUT: The best prime rib in Mass. can be found at this charming local historic restaurant
-I ate the Red Robin burger towers so you don't have to (1:21)
-ICYMI: In Worcester, Minogue, Deaton win Mass. G.O.P. endorsement for guv, U.S. Senate (2:25). Article
-Closure of UMass Memorial's behavioral health affiliate prompts backlash from workers
-Worcester eyes 160-acre rezoning to spur development, AbbVie expansion
-Worcester mayor clarifies stance on rent control
-The Worcester family business that made horseshoes for presidents
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): 122 Diner teases "exciting announcement"
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
-Override tax impact calculator
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): State revives plan to raze former Rutland Prison Camp
-Gardner ice cream truck goes viral for giving free cones to kids who had no money (1:46). Article
-2 Webster men arrested after replica handgun was brandished at accident scene
-Whitinsville's Kevin Padron to share his immigrant story at Ouimet Banquet
-McGee wins Board of Health seat; Cocalis re-elected in Sturbridge
-Southbridge schools show gains, but timeline to exit state control remains unclear
-Leominster man arrested for threatening girlfriend's father with knife during driveway dispute
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: New book reveals how Mick Jagger cheated death twice
-Author Margaret Atwood and Emmy winning grad Ann Dowd in conversation at Holy Cross
-Karol G announces tour, stop in Foxborough
>OPINION: Manny Jae Media's 508 Live! (1:13:45): Happy Birthday, Callie!
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (23:18): City Council reverses course
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:43): Chickens banned, housing struggles continue
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former local school superintendent
>SPORTS: Celtics blow out 76ers, 128-96
-Bruins lose to Sabres, 6-1
-Red Sox brass' handling of Alex Cora firing not sitting well with players
-Red Sox management speaks after firing Alex Cora (23:48)
-Former WooSox manager Chad Tracy addresses reporters after being named interim manager (12:01). Article
-Red Sox beat Orioles, 5-3
-Crusader Quarterly with Kit Hughes
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Syracuse, 6-2
-Caitlin Clark healthy and has renewed joy in WNBA return
>NATIONAL: King Charles III heads to Washington on a delicate mission
-Iran offers Hormuz deal as U.S. standoff continues
-Tragic: "Hero" Connecticut dad dies saving son from rip current in Florida
>NEW ENGLAND: Wellesley mother accused of killing children to appear in court (1:21). Article
-New details on brutal domestic killing at UMass Amherst (2:22)
-Search suspended after crew member falls from Boston-bound cruise ship, Coast Guard confirms (1:58)
>COLLEGES: “Sincerely, Gala”: An international night in the spotlight at Clark
-Thomas More Lecture at Holy Cross (1:17:30): Wendy Brown / Depoliticizing the Humanities
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Travelers need "alone time" when vacationing with people: survey
>BUSINESS: Tips, alternatives when it comes to emergency 401(K) draw (1:56)
-Meta workers outraged over software tracking keystrokes, mouse movements
>HOMES: Central Mass. home sales picked up in March, but lag behind 2025
>SHOPPING: XGIMI Titan Noir Max is replacaing big-screen TVs in America
>HEALTH: W.S.C. Stay Connected (1:03:04): An interactive heart discussion
-Mass. food insecurity rising, doctor says impact showing up in patients (2:42)
>FOOD: McDonald's rolls out new "protein" badges for 17 menu items
>TV/STREAMING: "Wheel Of Fortune" fan reveals number of show divorces
>MOVIES: Michael Jackson biopic hits No. 1 at box office
>CELEBRITY: The unexpected way Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi coped with cervical cancer diagnosis
-Jack Nicholson seen in rare 89th birthday photo shared by daughter Lorraine
>ANIMALS: Scraggly dog gives his best smile so someone will choose him (2:19)
>HISTORY: John Emerson Anderson letters to his parents in Oakdale, 1861 to '65
>GOOD NEWS: Family reunited with dog stolen over 10 years ago
-Meanwhile, Florida pastor who wrote book on how to love your spouse arrested over allegations he has multiple wives
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