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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 (:43). High of 32 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester spotted lanternfly infestation is the largest in the state as hunt for winter egg masses continues
-Abby's House supporters spent a night in the cold
-City says it can’t pay if $8 million judgment against W.P.D. officers in Cosenza lawsuit stands
-Worcester police credit social media for helping solve recent cases
-Does the Worcester Police Department have a recruiting problem?
-75-year-old Worcester family business closing its doors
-Radio Worcester (15:48): Jose Antonio Rivera announces his run for Worcester City Council
-Drone video of last weekend's Downtown Worcester Winter Festival (1:30)
-Ray Mariano: Some intriguing state legislation on tap for 2023
-Take the Worcester Public Schools Safety Perceptions Survey
-Virtual forum on Worcester's Redlined History on Monday
-Here are the 5 Cheapest Places to Get Gas this Weekend in Worcester
-Unsolved: Worcester - "What Happened to Sabrina Hatheway? - Part 1". Video (19:22). Audio (21:06)
>HOMES: See inside Salisbury Street mansion on the market for $2.9 million (42 photos)
-Worcester RV and Camping Show opens to great crowds (1:22)
-FINAL DAY! Get ready for adventure: Worcester RV & Camping Show runs through Sunday
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: 5 great ways to spend your weekend in Worcester
-Eight Things To Do: Balinese performances, Powerwolf, Fiber Art ...
-Laurel: A little night music
-FlyORH: Worcester to Dublin round trip under $1,700
-Keep the Faith: Learning to marvel at the world's everyday wonder
-Vocero Hispano: 02-24-2023 al 03-02-2023
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to a woman who was an active and lifelong member of Quinsigamond United Methodist Church
-ICYMI: -Worcester wants state auditor to examine O.S.V. ties to charter school
-Related: Special meeting called for Monday to consider a Worcester charter public school
-Related: Bill Shaner: Cara Berg Powers on the newly recommended charter school proposal
-Worcester bar's license suspended following rooftop overdoses, death in June
See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford, Brilla Coffee Roasters and Speciality Sandwich Company): Wachusett area goings on
-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): Shrewsbury P.D. completes move to new station
-Shrewsbury nearly doubles budget for daily substitutes
-It will take a village to restore American Legion Park in Manchaug
-Bolton Caucus is March 6th; time to set ballot
-Jackson Shea breaks (his own) Grafton High record in high jump at 6 feet
-Murder in Grafton Center, Part 1
-New roof needed at Millbury Junior/Senior High School, maintenance director says
-New students, classes possible at Atlantic Union College site
>SPORTS: Tatum, Celtics beat 76ers, 110-107
-Bruins goaltender scores in 3-1 win in Vancouver
-Red Sox-Braves spring training game ends in bizarre tie because of new rules
-Holy Cross women's basketball team wins 20th game
-H.C. men's basketball and men's hockey teams end regular seasons
-Railers lose in Jacksonville, 4-1
-M.I.A.A. boys basketball, girls basketball and boys hockey seedings and schedule released
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has a great car for you (4:39)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: California faces historic blizzard conditions
-Stunning footage captures thunderous rockslide at Yosemite National Park (:44)
-Tragic: Girl, 15, shot dead in her bed, 3 teens charged
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. man, Maine teen slain in Maine
-Victim's statement of infidelity no excuse for murder, S.J.C. says
>HISTORY: The elevator at the former Worcester Galleria
>COLLEGES: 5 Class of 2023 UMass Medical School students celebrate early match success
-Future Focus Program at Q.C.C. helps non-traditional students transition to college (3:15)
>BUSINESS: COVID shrunk the restaurant industry. That’s not changing anytime soon
-How the Supreme Court could reshape the internet as you know it
>HEALTH: This is the most stressful time of day, scientists say
-Flu vaccine worked well in season that faded fast, C.D.C. says
>FOOD: Food additives banned in Europe are "certainly" making Americans sick: experts
>TV/STREAMING: "Grey’s Anatomy" fans raging over lackluster exit for Meredith Grey
>MOVIES: "Cocaine Bear" snorts its way to the top of the box office
>CELEBRITY: Harry, Meghan's U.S. approval rating down after "South Park" dig
>SHOPPING: Over 1 million candles sold at Walmart recalled due to glass breaking
>ANIMALS: Retriever rescued from puppy mill makes first dog friends (3:37)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Kids battling cancer at Dana-Farber get royal treatment at Disney On Ice
-Meanwhile, in London, letter from 1916 arrives at man's home
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Classifieds
+Barback wanted at Holden restaurant
-Prep cook and griil positions at George's Coney Island
-Part-Time Receptionist/Cashier at Lamoureux Ford
-Call-Taker, Scheduler at W.R.T.A.
-Seasonal jobs with Worcester Parks, Rec & Cemetery Division
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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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