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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today:
In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:55). High of 37 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester braces for ice, worries about "complacency of everyone" (1:37). Article
+6:00: Declared Winter Parking Ban for Worcester will go into effect at 9 p.m.
+6:00: Deadly December shooting on Highland Street was road rage incident, prosecutor says
+6:00: Man found dead with Worcester mother and child died by suicide, officials say
+6:00: Worcester man sentenced to life for second degree murder
+6:00: eMPathia Jazz Duo to perform at Mechanics Hall's Club 321
+6:00: A case of orchid Fever at Tower Hill
+Noon: "Antiques Roadshow" coming to Old Sturbridge Village in June
+Noon: Listen Up: New music from Cliff Notez and Niki Luparelli
+Noon: Last Call: Southbridge author Robert McMaster on "Rose of Glenkerry"
+Noon: Athol Bird & Nature Club shares deep love of nature, wildlife
+Noon: JAZZED UP Duo performs at Vals in Holden on Saturday
-Plea discussed in case of Auburn foster mother charged in death of 2-year-old, court records show
-Lury Pizarro of Worcester, found dead with 3-year-old son, dreamed of becoming a mother
-Longtime retail building in Worcester becoming a restaurant
-Store leaving Downtown Worcester for Canal District
-Worcester icon perseveres through challenging times, prepares to celebrate 100 years in business
-Here's how Worcester's police body camera program will work (1:55). Article
-Worcester officials mum on whether firefighter disciplined for crass social media posts
-Worcester public meeting to review designs for West Boylston Drive parcel
-Students get a free Coney Island Hot Dog with a libary book
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public School in Brief -- attendance policy, extending lunch times, students with disabilities, access to menstrual products
-NEW! Unsolved: Worcester - Where is Vicke Lee Lamberton?". Video (18:20). Audio (20:03)
>ANIMALS: Worcester area pets up for adoption: Sylvie, Scrappy, Scout and more
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
-Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whiskey Wednesday (33:42): Monteru French Brandy
>SHOWTIME: February school vacation: Things to do in Central Mass.
-Celtic punk band Flogging Molly to take stage in Worcester
-Guns N' Roses to play Fenway Park
-Shaun Connolly: Bad Advice with Shaun Connolly
-Winter Walks: A visit to Boynton Park in Paxton
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to Worcester nun who escaped communism and came to hold multiple jobs in Worcester
-Reminder: Worcester trash and recycling pickup will not be delayed this week
-ICYMI: Worcester retailers are closing up shop and reducing operations as 2023's problems mount
-Bar closed by city of Worcester to open in new location Thursday
-After 2 years in the woods, Worcester couple takes tentative step to shelter (3:49). Article
-No charges will be filed against Worcester cheer coaches (:19)
See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford, Brilla Coffee Roasters and Speciality Sandwich Company): Wachusett students strive to balance homework workload
-Holden officer promoted to Sergeant
-Holden D.P.W. has new home (12:06)
-A wide selection of pre-owned cars and trucks at Lamoureux Ford (2:52)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Lunenburg man charged in connection with 2013 rape at South Acton train station
-Beal Commons developers propose modifications to plan
-Julia Lagerholm resigns from Millbury School Committee; remainder of term to be filled at April Town Election
-Sterling candidates begin signing up for May 8 election
-Lancaster resident turning fantasy into author’s first book
-Collection drive to help new mothers in Blackstone Valley
-Family reflects on hosting President Carter during 1977 visit to Clinton
>SPORTS: Boston sports radio host suspended for racist remarks
-After school record 20 wins, Worcester State men's basketball team looks to finish historic run
>CARS: NEW! Bertera Nissan has a great car for you (4:39)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: U.S. believes Russia had failed I.C.B.M. test around when President was in Ukraine
-2 Supreme Court cases this week could upend the entire internet
-Want to send messages of support to former President Jimmy Carter and the Carter family? Here's how
-Tragic: Alligator kills 85-year-old Florida woman as she walked dog
>NEW ENGLAND: Influx of Mass. residents sending N.H. housing market skyward
-Discarded cigarette butt, DNA tests solve Vermont yeacher's 52-year-old murder
>COLLEGES: Tragedy in Turkey sparks collaboration on WPI campus
-Clark community ready for a sweet start on Main Street
>HOMES: Check out 5 new properties for sale in Worcester
>BUSINESS: Fallon Health CEO and president to retire
-Worcester tech firm names IBM executive to board chair, amid potential stock combination
>HEALTH: 1 in 3 parents give fever-reducing medicine when it may not be needed, new poll says
-Free COVID vaccinations and boosters on Wednesday: 11-5:30 at Worcester Public Library
>TV/STREAMING: Paramount raising streaming prices as ad slump slams revenue
>MOVIES: Westborough native beats out Spielberg for major directors award
>CELEBRITY: Richard Gere recovering after being hospitalized with pneumonia on vacation
>FOOD: 145,000 cans of Enfamil ProSobee infant formula recalled over bacterial risk
>HISTORY: Newspapers were delivered on skis after Shrewsbury snowstorm
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Bystanders stop kidnapping attempt in Colorado Walmart
-Meanwhile, in California, 700 pounds of acorns found stuffed by woodpeckers inside walls of home
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Classifieds
+All-Star bartender wanted for Canal District restaurant
-Sunday Brunch Chef at the White Eagle
-Director of Planning and Development, Town of Holden
-Full-time bilingual clinician at Community Health Link
-Full/part time waitstaff at busy Worcester, Holden restaurants
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:38). High of 90 today in Worcester
-Worcester climate summary for May
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Clark University to lay off up to 30% of faculty, significantly restructure degree tracks amid financial strain
-Worcester, Cosenza reach settlement on $8 million jury award in evidence manipulation case
-Suspect in April 2024 Worcester killing, on the run for more than a year, held without bail
-3 men arrested in connection with University Park shooting in Worcester
-Worcester street renamed for boy who died in "One Chip Challenge" (2:04). Article
-Related: Video of ceremony (21:07)
-National burger chain opening first New England location in Worcester
-Central Mass. man now facing manslaughter charge in connection with brother’s shooting death
-Out to Lunch and Movies on the Common set for summer fun downtown
-Hidden waterfall flows back to life at Cascades Park in Worcester thanks to heavy spring rainfall (1:49)
-Grafton Job Corps searching for shelter for 30 homeless students
-Gerald Creamer Center Graduation (1:01:52)
-Aislinn Doyle: June 5th School Committee Meetings agenda preview
-This dog was found on Willard Ave. in Worcester
-DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): The last 24-hour diner: A Worcester staple stands alone
-ICYMI: UMass Memorial, 1,000 workers have a week to avoid strike
-Grand jury hearing evidence in death of Worcester state police trainee
-Worcester eatery seized by state because of unpaid taxes
-Worcester activist critical of city manager faces 1-year city hall ban
-Worcester father of 4-month-old deported after I.C.E. "violated his rights," attorney says
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Part of Doyle Road to be closed Wednesday
-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): West Boylston override OK'd; Raj, Ashwell win for Select Board
-Governor Healey visits new Amazon fulfillment center in Charlton
-Pending Select Board vote, Shrewsbury trash bags may cost more this July
-Westborough-based hydropower firm to update its century-old facilities
-Webster man sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking
-Playground improvements are part of Grafton's long-term plan
-Blackstone Valley Tech competitors earn 46 SkillsUSA Medals
-City to Saddle Farm Trot 5K is June 21st
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Screen Time: Short film "Solus" wins big at Top Shorts Film Festival
-Sarah Connell Sanders: 3 days of "momfluencing" at Boston Calling
>OPINION: Jennifer Julien Gaskin: The art of making people uncomfortable
-Peter B-G Weller: Proposed state ed bill borders on digital surveillance
-Unity Radio's The Susanity Life (56:35): Bonnie Hope Dellerose, Renew Body Sequence
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a lifetime member of Hadassah who was married for 76 years
>SPORTS: Stefon Diggs "got the message" from Mike Vrabel after boat incident
-Red Sox lose to Angels, 4-3
-Bravehearts fall to Nashua, 4-3. Next home game: 6:30 Friday. Get tickets here
-Holy Cross announces "WooCru" as official student section name
-How Baylor Scheierman can earn larger Celtics role in second season
-Sox prospect Roman Anthony responds to backlash over Worcester laundry cart video
-WooSox beat Rochester, 6-5
-Mara leads Saint Paul back to Division 1 quarterfinals
>NATIONAL: Ukraine strikes Crimean Bridge with underwater explosives
>TRAGIC: 3 young sisters killed while visiting homeless dad, hunt is on for father
>NEW ENGLAND: Father found dead, search ongoing for missing daughter in Maine (:49). Article
-Milford student detained by I.C.E. awaiting upcoming court hearing in "terrible conditions" (3:43)
-Lawyer says Milford student in I.C.E. custody is here legally (:50). Article
-Karen Read trial (25:46): No mistrial over dog D.N.A., officer says evidence changed
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross grad Jango Janigian wants to take you on an adventure
-Decline of international students at Mass. universities having negative impact, expert says
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 tips every cruiser should follow
>BUSINESS: GBH layoffs to impact 45 employees
-LPL Financial Research: Tariffs and market volatility likely to stick
-101: Staying strong through workforce reductions
>HOMES: Heat pump demand is reaching new heights as customers seek government incentives before they disappear
>SHOPPING: Temu's daily U.S. users cut in half following end of tariff loophole
>HEALTH: How to beat the heat for better sleep
-How yoga can help improve your mental wellbeing (3:41)
>FOOD: Popeyes launches surprise new menu item to compete with McDonald’s
>TV/STREAMING: "The Four Seasons" renewed for Season 2 at Netflix
>MOVIES: 10 hot movies to see this summer
>CELEBRITY: Emmy winner Valerie Mahaffey dies at 71
>ANIMALS: Tiniest puppy grows up to be HUGE (2:44)
>GOOD NEWS: 120-mile kayak trip benefits athletes with disabilities
-Meanwhile, in Florida, loose kangaroo caught on video hopping down road
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Classifieds
>HELP WANTED
+Multiple positions, Nancy Chang Restaurant
+Police officers, town of Leicester
-Worcester Area Director (part-time), Matthew 25
-Part-time bartender, Patsie Dugan's
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