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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:39). High of 67 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Open Sky confirms failed talks as Community Healthlink’s future remains uncertain
+5:00: Webster man arrested on 22 charges, including attempted murder and kidnapping
+5:00: Southbridge man arrested on child sexual abuse charges
+5:00: W.R.T.A. remains fare-free through June 2027
+5:00: The Village Worcester to celebrate 5 years with rooted & rising event
+5:00: Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
+5:00: The Mark Marquis Group is set to perform at Bull Run Restaurant
+1:00: These were the top 10 taxpayers in Worcester last fiscal year
+1:00: Things to Do: Plant swap at library, "Fins and Feathers" at bookstore
+1:00: Central Mass. native Jill Lepore wins Pulitzer Prize in History
+1:00: Apple TV's "Widow's Bay" has scenes shot at Vincent's
+1:00: From crafts to queens, no need for the same-old Mother's Day
+1:00: First Person: Suzanne Graham Anderson says, "You belong in every room"
-Worcester man brutally killed near Times Square in New York City, police say
-Fourth State Police trooper arraigned in death of Enrique Delgado-Garcia of Worcester (2:30). Article
-Suspect nabbed after $2,000 scratch ticket theft in Worcester
-Longtime pizza shop owner, former Worcester high school sports star charged in sex sting
-Man sentenced for embezzling nearly $50,000 from Gardner-based labor union
-Worcester's parent-run libraries instill love of reading in students
-College closing has formed stronger bond for Anna Maria baseball team
-Nobel Peace Prize recipients visit Worcester, receive key to city
-Related: Radio Worcester (13:31): Atomic bomb survivors visit Worcester
-Community meeting on Massasoit Road Reconstruction Project Thursday
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief meeting agenda preview
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant to hold ravioli-making class May 17th
-New restaurant planned for former Brew City on Shrewsbury Street in Worcester
-ICYMI: Woman rescued from Worcester fire dies
-Do you know this guy? He's wanted for a Worcester break-in
-Police: 10 illegal guns, drugs found in Worcester search
-Motorcycle engulfed in flames after crash with S.U.V. in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Keeping the beat without the march
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
-Wachusett Echo: The forgotten teams of the Regional
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Auburn Town Meeting approves $86 million budget
-Failed town vote could spell the end for West Brookfield Elementary School
-1 dead after pickup slams into home causing collapse in East Killingly
-Tree project fallout raises questions about Brookfield’s procurement process
-Bike stolen after break-in at New Sutton Bike Works in Millbury
-Bay Path union members press School Committee to return to bargaining table
-Fitchburg police offer monitored exchange location for online purchases
-Dudley Grows Together Plant Hop: Where to buy local seedlings and plants on May 16th
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
-Jazzed Up at Uxlocale (Trio) on Friday and at Val's (Duo) on Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Guest lecture at the Willard House & Clock Museum Saturday
-The Beach Boys to perform at The Big E with original member Mike Love
-Last Call: Robert Collins, school custodian, outdoorsman
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: May Horrorscopes
-I did this today: Twilight time on the Clark University bat walk
-WCCA-TV's What It’s Worth No. 488 (27:25): Millennials, Part 2
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1408 (23:37): Tough Ruck and Military Friends Foundation
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (49:44): Worcester’s billion-dollar budget sparks debate
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to career educator
>SPORTS: Mike Vrabel, pregnant Dianna Russini rented private boat 2 months before giving birth: report
-Celtics’ Brad Stevens still reconciling how season that had sudden title hopes ended so quickly
-Red Sox beat Detroit, 4-0
-210Sports updates site for Worcester Bravehearts
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox fall to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, 9-7
>NATIONAL: Judge unseals Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged suicide note
-Pentagon confirms existence of energy weapons allegedly used against U.F.O. researcher
-Oil production won't return to normal until after midterm elections, new analysis says
-Tragic: 15-year-old killed in ambush
>NEW ENGLAND: State trooper, wrong-way driver killed in head-on crash (2:06)
-Related: What can be done to stop wrong-way crashes in Mass.?
-Wellesley mom accused of killing her kids cries in court (1:53)
>COLLEGES: Science and Splendor: Exploring the environment at Assumption and beyond
-Clark Strassler Center, Lehigh University graduate conference to feature 2 well-known authors
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The worst hotel design trend
-What's next after Spirit Airlines cancels all its flights? Expert has data (3:01)
>BUSINESS: Worker productivity increase helps state's growth outpace national average
-LPL Financial Research: A.I. wave continues to power technology earnings boom
-IPG settles patent dispute with German firm
>HOMES: How backyard beekeeping is helping the environment (7:20)
>HEALTH: How violent videos on social media affect mental health (3:41)
-Mom's Health: Experts say right fuel can give you energy boost (1:13)
>SHOPPING: Consumer Reports investigation reveals concerns with home hair dye kits
>FOOD: Dish on a Dime (3:22): Spicy Cajun shrimp pasta
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix show with Geena Davis, Alfre Woodard and Bill Pullman (2:43)
>MOVIES: Netflix summer movie preview
>CELEBRITY: CNN, TBS founder Ted Turner dies at 87 (:31)
-Clark grad Padma Lakshmi serves "America’s Culinary Cup" with a side of gorgeous jewels
>ANIMALS: Cutest baby bear cubs rescued from illegal wildlife trade (1:56)
>HISTORY: Hotel Kenilworth in Paxton, circa 1908
>GOOD NEWS: Couple finds 2 pearls in oyster at Mass. restaurant (1:15)
-Meanwhile, watch an athlete pull 21,737-pound bus with his neck
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Classifieds
>HELP WANTED
-Custodian (multiple openings) at WPI
-Bartenders at Worcester restaurants
-Part-time server at Shrewsbury Street restaurant
-Dish room attendants at Holden restaurant
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:37). High of 62 today in Worcester
-How a "super" El Niño could impact weather in Mass. (2:43). Article
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Teen arrested for stabbing death of Worcester man in Times Square
+Noon: How Julie Frechette is preparing Worcester students for a changing media landscape
+Noon: When can you walk on water? Wachusett Dam Day is tomorrow
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: Victor D. Infante: Your WoMag Rundown for May 8th (2:11)
+Noon: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
-New England’s Unsolved: Is a serial killer responsible for deaths of several Worcester women?
-Open Sky confirms failed talks as Community Healthlink’s future remains uncertain
-Popular Worcester bakery seeks to add third location. Here’s where
-Foreclosed Worcester housing sites could see more units under new owner
-These were the top 10 taxpayers in Worcester last fiscal year
-City Manager Batista shares insight into his $1 billion spending plan for Worcester
-Attorney General fines contractor $220,000 at redevelopment of The Bridge community center
-Worcester joins federal lawsuit over P.F.A.S. in firefighting gear
-W.R.T.A. remains fare-free through June 2027
-The Village Worcester to celebrate 5 years with rooted & rising event
-Central Mass. native Jill Lepore wins Pulitzer Prize in History
-Apple TV's "Widow's Bay" has scenes shot at Vincent's
-Worcester is ending 3 special education programs amid cash woes
-Gov. Maura Healey announces major investment in Worcester Tech H.V.A.C. and plumbing programs
-Mass. social media restrictions for children gain support from Worcester residents
-20 Mass. educators recognized in annual awards ceremony
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
>DINING OUT: Mother's Day plans? Check Dining Out
-Worcester restaurant to hold ravioli-making class May 17th
-ICYMI: Worcester man brutally killed near Times Square in New York City, police say
-Fourth State Police trooper arraigned in death of Enrique Delgado-Garcia of Worcester (2:30). Article
-Suspect nabbed after $2,000 scratch ticket theft in Worcester
-Longtime pizza shop owner, former Worcester high school sports star charged in sex sting
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police participating in Click It or Ticket program
-NEW: Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-Wachusett Echo: Keeping the beat without the march
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Webster man arrested on 22 charges, including attempted murder and kidnapping
-Southbridge man arrested on child sexual abuse charges
-3-alarm fire heavily damages Southbridge home
-Woman arrested for breaking into Leominster car dealership after threatening woman with rock
-Westminster residents with contaminated wells still waiting for relief
-Questions raised after Charlton Coalition health agent denies food truck permit tied to neighboring farm
-Bay Path students shine nationally as house project hits snag
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-Jazzed Up at Uxlocale (Trio) on Friday and at Val's (Duo) on Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Plant swap at library, "Fins and Feathers" at bookstore
-Reality TV star bringing live show to Worcester
-From crafts to queens, no need for the same-old Mother's Day
-The Mark Marquis Group is set to perform at Bull Run Restaurant
-Pride Art Show and Celebration calls for artists & contributors; contact organizers by May 9th
>OPINION: First Person: Suzanne Graham Anderson says, "You belong in every room"
-WCCA-TV's Intern Interviews No. 100 (5:36): Downtown Worcester B.I.D.
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1409 (23:51): Deb Hall, YWCA Wall of Women Mural
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (49:44): Worcester’s billion-dollar budget sparks debate
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who was a biochemist in Worcester for 38 years
>SPORTS: Dianna Russini makes Mike Vrabel decision in bombshell plan to handle scandal
-Pats introduce first round pick Caleb Lomu at rookie mini camp (1:08)
-Jaylen Brown tells Stephen A. Smith to retire after warning Celtics star to be "quiet"
-Red Sox lose to Tampa Bay, 8-4
-Holy Cross star Taylor Cantelon signs pro hockey contract in Sweden
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, 10-8
>CARS: Tesla recalls more than 218,000 vehicles over rearview image issue that poses crash risk
>NATIONAL: Surgeon's shocking excuse for removing the wrong organ from patient, killing him
-Holy Cross graduate Clarence Thomas becomes second longest-serving justice in Supreme Court history
-Tragic: Teen boy, woman killed in shooting by 18-year-old over soccer game dispute
>NEW ENGLAND: Video shows driver going wrong way before fatal crash (7:26)
-Very loud phase of Sagamore Bridge replacement project beginning
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross Commencement speaker William Stafford is choosing success
-American Academy of Arts and Sciences honors renowned mycologist David Hibbett of Clark
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): This airport has never lost a single bag
-The mistake most travelers make every time they land abroad
>BUSINESS: Federal court rules against new global tariffs
-LPL Financial Research: A.I. wave continues to power technology earnings boom
-iPhone owners could get up to $95 from Apple settlement. Here's what to know
-Mass. business prices, latest penny rounding policy
>HOMES: How many homes are getting built in Worcester?
>HEALTH: What to know about hantavirus (3:09)
-Key reason why hantavirus won't turn into a COVID pandemic, according to leading health expert
>SHOPPING: Mother's day gift ideas for kids
>FOOD: Popular Italian food brand accused of "tomato fraud" in new lawsuit
-Chipotle C.E.O. slammed for claiming customers can "ask" for free extra food
>TV/STREAMING: Did "The Bear" just kill off Cousin Richie before Season 5?
>MOVIES: Trailer for Christopher Nolan epic, "The Odyssey" (2:32)
>CELEBRITY: Goldie Hawn reacts to "beef" with Meryl Streep on "Death Becomes Her" set
-Hayden Panettiere comes out as bisexual, details "scary" experience dating women
>ANIMALS: 100-pound deaf dog becomes perfect nanny to tiny beagle pups (2:48)
>HISTORY: Tuckerman Hall, former Women's Club, circa 1914
>GOOD NEWS: Man's first-ever lottery ticket earns $50,000 prize
-Meanwhile, in Colorado, bear caught napping in window well of home
Latest obituaries | | Thursday's Highlights | | Today's horoscope | | Local Sports
Classifieds
>HELP WANTED
-Custodian (multiple openings) at WPI
+Multiple positions at Green Street bar
+Multiple positions at Shrewsbury Street restaurant
-Bartenders at Worcester restaurants
See all Help Wanteds | | Job opening? Post it here for FREE today
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