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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 (:40). High of 38 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-What happened when a young girl in Worcester woke up and found her home was a crime scene
-Related: Worcester woman's killing of fiancé highlighted on "48 Hours" news magazine Saturday night
-Worcester Police Academy graduates 28 officers; speakers reflect on changes to policing
-Worcester police ask for help finding mission girl
-Most Worcester State grads stay in the Worcester area, Worcester State president writes
-Worcester St. Patrick's Parade: Your complete guide
-With St. Patrick's Parade ahead, South High's band awaits cue after 3-year hiatus
-Worcester ranked 12th best city for St. Patrick's Day
-Havana Nights Restaurant set to open on Park Ave.
-Blue envelopes are bad news for hundreds of thousands on MassHealth
-Worcester native Raymond Latino recalls work on "Boston Strangler" film
-Car shot up on I-290 in Worcester, police looking for Cadillac
-Phantom Gourmet visits legendary Worcester restaurant (5:01)
-Unsolved: Worcester -- "Where did Patricia Santos go?". Video (17:32). Audio (19:15)
>HOMES: Single family home in Worcester sells for $1 million
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
-Only lesbian bar in New England opens in Worcester
>SHOWTIME: Worcester Home Show returns this weekend to the DCU Center (:30)
-Nine Things To Do: St. Patrick's Parade, Tequila Bonfire, "Bagrock"
-WCCA-TV's The American Constitutionalist No. 3 (23:34): The Sixth Amendment
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to a Worcester man who served in Vietnam and ran his own business on Lincoln Street
-ICYMI: UMass Medical School to lay off 26 at Boston-based vaccine manufacturing division
-Retired Worcester educator dies after emergency on vacation in Mexico
-From "lost and broken" to Woman of Consequence — L.I.F.T. V.P. among 2 honored by city
-See the 49 jobs now open at the city of Worcester
-Worcester election is underway — months before key election dates
See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Holden police to hold Rape Aggression Defense class in April
-Award honors Holden native’s aviation career
-Paw enforcement -- Holden P.D. recruits new 4-legged officer
-A wide selection of pre-owned cars and trucks at Lamoureux Ford (2:52)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Clinton schools re-examine safety after swatting
-Meet principal who helped save St. Bernard's from being shut down (2:09). Article
-Getting children to sleep is Sterling woman’s goal
-Third Select Board seat on ballot in Rutland
-Leicester first responders get new radios
-Police chase ends near Sterling day care after N.H. armed robbery
-NEW! Murder in Grafton Center, Part 4
>SPORTS: Patriots safety Devin McCourty announces his retirement
-Latest report on Taylor Hall's injury Is positive for Bruins ahead of playoffs
-Holy Cross men's hockey beats No. 20 R.I.T. in tourney semifinal Game 1. Highlights (1:54). Interview (1:06)
-Assumption women's basketball team tops Dominican, 71-49, in NCAA Division 2 First Round in Worcester
-Holy Cross fires men's basketball coach Brett Nelson
-Public showing of doc on North High's quest for a state basketball championship set for Saturday
-The best Massachusetts sports betting promos for March Madness
-Railers fend off Adirondack, 4-2
-Former Pirate quarterback heading across the border
-210 Sports Blog's Friday 4: Injury fetishes, counterfeit cardboard, an irrelevant braggart, and a great fake out
>CARS: NEW! Bertera. Huge Selection. Great Prices. (3:29)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: What is Silicon Valley Bank and why did it suddenly collapse?
-2 dead, nearly 10,000 under evacuation orders as California floods intensify
-Tragic: Man admits starving to death his 14-year-old son with autism
>NEW ENGLAND: 10 face riot charges after brawl in Nashua
-Three years ago Friday, a state of emergency was declared in Mass. over COVID
-College student working at Burlington Mall store scams $500,000, buys Tesla, trip to Hawaii, police say
>COLLEGES: A.I. experts at WPI explore potential possibilities, pitfalls of ChatGPT on campus and beyond
-Mental health first aid expands Anna Maria’s commitment to behavioral health and public safety
>HEALTH: 2 more eyedrop brands recalled due to risks
-Free COVID vaccinations on Saturday: Noon-3:30 at Worcester Public Library
>BUSINESS: Radio Worcester (10:51) -- B.B.B. Scam Tracker Risk Report
-Worcester Business Connect No. 40 (21:05): Kearney Speech Therapy
>FOOD: This nostalgic childhood drink is now a boozy beverage
>TV/STREAMING: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on demand: "Missing," "80 For Brady," and more
>CELEBRITY: Jamie Lee Curtis shares her "secret sauce" for getting more screen time
>HISTORY: "Wonderful" memories linger 55 years after Hendrix played at Clark
>ANIMALS: MassWildlife urges residents to take action for bear season
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 5-year-old boy uses birthday wish to help fire department
-Meanwhile, in Kentucky, thieves steal 6 sports cars from dealership in 40 seconds
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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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