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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today:
In The News
>WEATHER: Increasing sunshine later Sunday, high in the 40s
-Worcester's warmest winter ever recorded
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Recovering addict from Worcester running Boston Marathon to get others back on their feet
-Worcester businessman supports Mass. right-to-repair bill for electronics (2:10)
-New Worcester law on developer tax breaks likely: Councilor
-Worcester County St. Patrick's Parade returns next Sunday
-Can Catholics eat corned beef on St. Patrick’s Day during Lent?
-H.C. prof interviewed in article "Lent is here – remind me what it’s all about? 5 essential reads"
-Worcester Senator backs charter school reform after B.E.S.E. board vote
-5 great ways to spend your weekend in Worcester
-Eight Things To Do: ArtsWorcester, Poet laureate inauguration and more
-FlyORH: JetBlue roundtrip from Worcester to Tampa for under $500
-Ray Mariano: Tough to teach history when politicians won't let you
-Free tax preparation offered in Worcester, Webster
-Sterling, Princeton team up for search and ice rescue
-Unsolved: Worcester -- "Where did Waldemar Feliciano Go?" Unsolved: Worcester. Video (13:58). Audio (15:39)
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: "John Peel Died For Your Sins," a short story by Victor Infante
-Minister draws attention to plight of Armenians of Nagorno-Karabak
-NEW! The Faces of Worcester: Sarah Clayton – Clash Physical Therapy & Health Services
-Inner Views podcast (16:25): Worcester Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Rachel Monárrez, part 2
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to Worcester woman who had a long career as an educator
-WCCA-TV's Close to Home No. 544 (28:01): Lorraine Cote
-ICYMI: Worcester police participate in polar plunge to benefit Special Olympics
-Woo Juice offers healthy, freshly pressed juices, smoothies in Downtown Worcester
-Black Sheep Bah-Bah-Q makes jump from smoker trailer to Chandler Street restaurant
-Some in Worcester neighborhood on edge over plan to turn hotel into housing for homeless
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford, Brilla Coffee Roasters and Speciality Sandwich Company): Wachusett seniors seek a class trip
-Channel 7 helps Holden family with dental dilemma
-A wide selection of pre-owned cars and trucks at Lamoureux Ford (2:52)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Traffic advisory for Sunday's Stu 30K Road Race
-Fire departments conduct march of honor for fallen Webster Firefighter Paul R. Cloutier
-Former Ray’s True Value to be new home for heating, A.C. and plumbing company
-Grafton Food Bank kicks off Annual Appeal, marks 30th anniversary
-Mass. school chief follows career paths at Uxbridge High
-Wachusett area public safety logs
-Some good news on Nashoba budget
-Sutton man admits to child porn charge, faces decades in prison
-Murder in Grafton Center, Part 2
>SPORTS: Bruins beat Rangers, 4-2
-Bravehearts single-game tickets go on sale
-Railers fall to Newfoundland, 5-2
-Revolution wins home opener, 3-0
>CARS: NEW! Bertera. Huge Selection. Great Prices. (3:29)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: It's been a month since the Ohio freight train derailment. Here's what's happened since
-Los Angeles beach shooting leaves 5 hospitalized
>NEW ENGLAND: 1 killed when business jet encounters severe turbulence
-COVID outbreak at Yarmouth nursing home leaves 4 residents dead
-Mass. man strikes N.H. state police cruiser during snow storm
>COLLEGES: Quinsigamond offering free clinical medical assistant class
-Anna Maria College AMCAST (21:04): Mental Health First Aid
>HEALTH: Key sleep behaviors that could improve life expectancy identified by researchers
-11 minutes of daily exercise could have a positive impact on your health, large study shows
>FOOD: KFC is bringing back a fan favorite after a nearly 10-year hiatus
>HOMES: Worcester Home Show returns next weekend to the DCU Center (:30)
>TV/STREAMING: The unrated version of "M3gan" is now streaming on Peacock
>MOVIES: "Creed III" a box-office heavyweight on opening night
>CELEBRITY: Rachael Ray ends daytime show after 17 seasons: "Next exciting chapter"
>HISTORY: Union Station’s Past and Present
>ANIMALS: W.A.R.L. Adoption Option -- Meet Tenley
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): World War II veteran celebrates his 100th birthday, sharing his secret to a long life
-Meanwhile, in California, masked person hired to promote new "Scream" movie prompts 911 calls
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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
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>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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