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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 (:33). High of 53 in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: 32-year-old man indicted in 2021 murder at Hotel Vernon (pictured)
+6:00: 3 children, 3 adults killed at Christian school in Nashville
+6:00: Worcester Hockey Alumni highlights, NHL week 24
+Noon: Worcester police thwart daytime break-in, bust armed suspect
+Noon: For more than 40 years, The Mountain Barn restaurant in Princeton was a beloved dining destination
-Worcester celebrates North High School boys basketball state champions (:36)
-Related: Article and gallery (34 photos)
-4 major construction projects are reshaping Worcester’s Canal District
-Worcester school Superintendent Rachel Monárrez 9 months in: "There’s just not enough space"
-WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable No. 499 (28:11): Homework
-Division of Youth Opportunities opens survey on bicycling in Worcester
-Radio Worcester (12:10): Worcester City Manager Eric Batista on the new Worcester Police Crisis Response Program
-Unsolved: Worcester -- "Did Sue Paye Run Away?". Video (14:51). Audio (16:37)
-Channel 5 Wake Up Call from Shrewsbury Middle School Unified Basketball Team (:51)
-Here’s the 3 most common last names in Massachusetts, according to Ancestry.com
>HISTORY: Historical & architectural tour of Worcester City Hall (11:49)
-ICYMI: Worcester 20-year-olds open Infused Café in Canal District
-Green Hill Golf Course reopens for the season
-Police investigation underway following late night shooting in Worcester that left victim wounded
-W.P.D. seeks suspect in attempted robbery on Vernon Street
-Polar brings back its Jalapeño Citrus Margarita Seltzer in limited production
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: The Library of Disposable Art: Gum Gardens
-Selections from what customers at That's Entertainment are reading
-Lorie C. Martiska, Open Sky Community Services: Is it possible to end homelessness in Worcester?
-Amie Shei, The Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts: Keep W.R.T.A. buses fare-free
-Bill Shaner: Why's it so hard to do cool things in this city?
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: I'm Latina but I'm Not Spicy
-A Word from Echo (24:04): James Lambert III, Anthony Barbosa and Steph Corio
-WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No. 898 (29:30): Author Joanna MacGugan
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to a Worcester hair stylist appreciated for her artistic talents, friendship and warmth
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Holden police wants to I.D. man who stole from firewood money box
-Holden charity helping animals impacted by war in Ukraine (2:09)
-A wide selection of pre-owned cars and trucks at Lamoureux Ford (2:52)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): West Boylston submits form for new school grant
-Shrewsbury Complete Streets Project public outreach meeting Monday evening
-Clinton considers A.R.P.A. fund uses
-Papers available for Clinton’s June 12th election
-Boylston to conduct test of CODERED system on Wednesday
-Wachusett area publlc safety logs
>SPORTS: Bruins top Hurricanes, 4-3
-Celtics beat Spurs, 137-93
-Pirates open season with 55-41 win
-Revolution beats D.C. United, 2-1
>CARS: NEW! Bertera. Huge Selection. Great Prices. (3:29)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: First Citizens Bank to acquire Silicon Valley Bank
-6 children die in Tennessee highway crash
-Tragic: 3-year-old girl can no longer smile after dog bite
>NEW ENGLAND: 2 people, dog killed in house fire on Cape Cod
-Scammers are targeting teens by asking them to send nude photos online, then blackmailing them
>BUSINESS: Baby Boomers support a 4-day work week more than Gen Z: survey
-Banks aren’t out of the woods yet and neither is the economy. Here’s why
>FOOD: Recall issued for beef product due to possible E. Coli contamination
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria AMCAST (26:40): Communication with Professor Travis Maruska
-Worcester State's The Beat (25:28): Filmmaker and Assistant Professor of Communication Brittany Severance
>HEALTH: Drug that spurs weight loss without dieting in the works
-Steps have dropped since COVID and the trend is worrisome, study says
>HOMES: 5 new properties for sale in Worcester
>TV/STREAMING: "Arrested Development" is staying on Netflix after all
>MOVIES: "John Wick: Chapter 4" comes out blazing with $73.5 million
>CELEBRITY: The Weeknd is officially the most popular artist in the world
>ANIMALS: This baby and cockatoo are B.F.F. goals (:54)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Heart attack survivor reunites with good Samaritans who saved his life
-Meanwhile, in Maine, sasquatch? the cowardly lion? Pictures of robbery suspect have residents perplexed
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Classifieds
-Servers wanted at Worcester restaurant
-Head host and hosts at Downtown Worcester restaurant
-Multiple positions for Wonder Bar's Polar Park location
-Multiple positions at Worcester restaurant
-Grounds crew for Worcester Bravehearts
-Multiple positions, Law Department, City of Worcester
-Director of Planning and Community Development, Town of Holden
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 65 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Uxbridge schools report teacher to police after "physical contact"
+Noon: In new documentary, Cara Brindisi explores her music therapist career
+Noon: Sarah Connell Sanders: American Antiquarian Society a "national treasure"
+Noon: Last Call: Thomas D'Agostino, author and paranormal researcher
-This is why some tap water is brown in Worcester
-Worcester's Union Station closing Wednesday for "Walking Dead" production
-Earlier: "Walking Dead" sequel series shoot brings zombies to Worcester (1:42). Article
-Worcester Glass Tower top floors reopen as event space
-Saint John's urged to address sexual abuse allegations made by former students
-Culinary students from Worcester Tech travel to France for break
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief for April
-Here’s how much overtime pay Worcester police made in 2023
-City Council: David Clark Co. T.I.F. sent for review; Rental Registration Program examined
-Mother's Day in Worcester; How to show Mom how much you care
-Water, sewer rate increase in Worcester coming this summer
-Supreme Court to rule on city's homeless encampment ban. What will it mean for Worcester?
-Habitat For Humanity holds fourth annual clothing drive
-Meanwhile, in Holden, police to monitor courts for pickleball pirates
>DINING OUT: Pulse Magazine's Eat Beat for May
-ICYMI: Worcester police ask for public's help finding missing 17-year-old
-Why a helicopter will be hovering above Worcester this month
-Wanted man bites Worcester officer's ear during arrest, police say
-Worcester Human Rights Commission calls for end to Civil Service
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden election features 3 contests, 2 questions
-Lamoureux Ford salutes the UConn Huskies (:54)
-Water use restriction May 1st to September 30th
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Northbridge stabbing victim died defending younger brother, family says (1:43). Article
-20-year-old man fatally stabbed outside Leominster apartment complex (1:34). Article
-Attorney General sues septic company over waste dumped into Blackstone wetland
-Flynn, Wensky re-elected to Shrewsbury Select Board, School Committee
-Radio Worcester (10:11): Nick Lazzaro talks Millbury issues post-election win
-Override on Paxton's May 13th election
-Princeton prepared to delay annual meeting
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up gig at 961 (Union Station) Wednesday canceled because of TV show production
>SHOWTIME: Worcester band Berm haunts on "some passable ghost" E.P.
-How to buy tickets for Lana Del Rey's concert at Fenway Park
-Capturing life with Clark prof and photographer Stephen DiRado
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1340 (24:52): Worcester Symphony Orchestra
>SHOPPING: You still haven't bought Mother's Day presents? Aren't you lucky WoMag has your gift guide
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 324 (29:06): Jay Givan
-Unity Radio (58:34): The Susanity Life
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 33 (27:52): Minneapolis for Safe Tech
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who spent 38 years at Wyman Gordon and was very active in the community
>SPORTS: Celtics clobber Cavaliers, 120-95, in Game 1
-Eliot Wolf the "overwhelming favorite" to be named Patriots’ top exec
-Red Sox lose to Braves, 4-2
-This week in Holy Cross Athletics
-Paying college athletes appears closer than ever. How could it work and what stands in the way?
-WooSox Rewind — Worcester takes 5 of 6 from Lehigh Valley
-WooSox fall to Buffalo, 7-5
>CARS: Bertera has the all-star team to help you find your next Nissan car or truck (:39)
-Some Hyundai, Kia owners finding themselves uninsurable
>NATIONAL: Boeing faces 10 more whistleblowers after 2 die
-Killer nurse sentenced to hundreds of years behind bars for deaths of 17 patients
-Tragic: Newborn twins diagnosed with rare condition denied treatment
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read trial: Defense calls lieutenant's credibility into question (20:22)
-9-year-old boy from Orange left on school bus after he fell asleep
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria celebrates students and faculty at the Academic Awards
-Annual Clark alumni awards to be presented during Reunion Weekend
-Obstacles, opportunities, optimism: The journey of women in science
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Budget hotel vacancies top 50% as inflation-weary Americans cut back on travel
>BUSINESS: African Business Expo draws business leaders to Worcester
-LPL Research: Sell in May? Maybe not
-Radio Worcester (24:48): Worcester Emerging Workforce Forum Thursday
>HOMES: Homeowners say this clean energy industry has dirty secret
>HEALTH: Could A.I. help diagnose cancer with one drop of blood? (1:05)
-New survey shows more young people believe skin cancer myths (:57)
>FOOD: U.S. to test ground beef in states with bird-flu outbreaks in dairy cows
>TV/STREAMING: Tom Selleck says CBS should “come to their senses” and renew "Blue Bloods"
>MOVIES: Trailer for M. Night Shyamalan’s new movie, "Trap": Josh Hartnett is a serial killer
>CELEBRITY: Susan Buckner, who played spirited cheerleader Patty Simcox in "Grease," dies at 72
>ANIMALS: Mama leopard reunites with her baby (:52)
>HISTORY: B & M R.R. Bridge from Dam in Clinton
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Boston police officers bring cake and sing "Happy Birthday" to man who called 911
-Meanwhile, in Connecticut, 2 vultures found "too drunk to fly"
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