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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 (:32). High of 38 in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Morning 2-alarm fire causes significant damage to Worcester three-decker (pictured)
+6:00: 2 men arrested in Worcester for drugs, ammunition
+6:00: Table Hoppin': Mark Bittman looks forward to "Taste + Talk" event
+Noon: Suspect taken into custody after fleeing police stop, leading officers into Ashburnham and causing school to lock down
+Noon: Weeks of road closures in Worcester starting with water line project
+Noon: Worcester residents share stories facing crisis of affordable housing
+Noon: Five Things To Do: Many Voices, Impressionism, James Montgomery ...
+Noon: Short films get long look as Mass. Indie film fest returns to Worcester
-Worcester B&E suspects have ruff time with K9 Beebs
-Charlton police sergeant fined $10,000 after using cell phone search for private use
-Veterans gather in Worcester to recognize National Vietnam War Veterans Day
-"A huge injustice": Worcester denies several small nonprofits A.R.P.A. funding
-Developer purchases large, undeveloped parcel on Grafton Street in Worcester
-More affordable housing coming to Worcester amid inclusionary zoning debate
-New housing development for homeless in Worcester gets state aid
-Recommendations for the future of Worcester's housing, transportation and more to be made public
-W.R.T.A.'s free buses should stay for another year, committee recommends
-Vernon Hill Elementary Principal Craig Dottin honored for advocating for female students and families
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief March 2023
-Holy Cross grad Dr. Anthony Fauci sells memoir for nearly $5 million, insiders buzz
-Worcester Fire Department hockey team plays for charity on Saturday
-See the Worcester County Sheriff employees who earned the most in 2022
-East-West Rail would give an economic boost to Worcester and Central Mass., experts say
-Worcester: the City that Reads book drive kicks off
>SHOPPING: Jewelry store opens in the Canal District
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Listen Up: Smither, Delmhorst, Foucault, others team for Conway fête
-Radio Worcester (25:07): Inside Mechanics Hall -- Worcester Youth Orchestras and Many Voices Youth Chorus
-Last Call: Veterinarian and author Dr. Karen Fine on pet loss
-Veterinarian and author discusses the bond between pets and their people
-Radio Worcester Radio Roundtable (37:47): GBH report on wacky City Council meetings
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to Worcester man who was married to his childhood sweetheart for 53 years
-ICYMI: Worcester diocese issues law banning hookup apps
-32-year-old man indicted in 2021 murder at Hotel Vernon in Canal District
-Search for Worcester's best pizza sliced to 2
-15-year-old opens eatery in Worcester
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Passion for planet sparks Environment Club
-Jazzed Up Duo at Val's on Saturday
-Tardy policy negatively affects Wachusett students
-Channel 5's "Made in Mass.": Holden man's Brew Biscuits turn beer-brewing grains into delicious dog treats (2:31). Article
-Dawson Rec basketball court closed in April
-Lamoureux Ford has some amazing cars you would not expect (1:25)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Beal principal named new assistant superintendent in Shrewsbury
-Shrewsbury Community Preservation Committee public meeting on Monday
-Win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Southbridge Town Council mum on investigation of councilor's conduct
-Nashoba D.E.C.A. team "better than ever"
-Unemployment fraud claims continue to plague residents
-Rubin follows "sign" to Berlin position
>SPORTS: What to know about Opening Day at Fenway
-Bravehearts announce earliest sellout in team history
-Holy Cross football 2023 season tickets on sale now
-Railers lose in overtime, 5-4
-Mass. Pirates games on NESN and NESN Plus
>CARS: NEW! Bertera. Huge Selection. Great Prices. (3:29)
-Honda recalls more than 330,000 vehicles due to mirror issue
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: 2 Blackhawk helicopters with 101st Airborne Division crash
-Maryland court reinstates murder conviction of "Serial" subject Adnan Syed
-Tragic: Man stabs wife to death during family bible study
>NEW ENGLAND: Man dies after falling through Lake Champlain ice on A.T.V.
-New Mass. license law could mean a flood of new drivers, fees
>BUSINESS: Collaboration is key in strengthening the workforce across Mass.
-UberEats to remove 5,000 virtual brands to upgrade the app
>COLLEGES: 5 things to know about Anna Maria’s Social Work Conference on April 26th
>HEALTH: F.D.A. approves first over-the-counter opioid overdose antidote Narcan
-UMass Medical School prof: How xylazine increases overdose risk
-Free COVID vaccinations on Thursday: 6-8 at St. Peter's Free Medical Program
>HOMES: 10 least expensive homes sold in Worcester County, March 19th to 26th
>TV/STREAMING: New on Netflix in April (7:00)
>MOVIES: Trailer for new Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin movie "Moving On" (2:14)
>CELEBRITY: Actress Melissa Joan Hart describes helping kids flee Nashville school shooting
>HISTORY: 1947 ad for lobster dinner at Worcester restaurant
>ANIMALS: Cat joins his best friend during his daily walk (3:03)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): How a firefighter with a drone reunited a family with its dog
-Meanwhile, in Kentucky, deer crashes through window into family's home
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Classifieds
+Catering, Bartenders & Concessions Staff at Creedon & Co.
+YouthGROW Mentor, Driver at Regional Environmental Council
-Housekeeper at Canal District bar
-Servers wanted at Worcester restaurant
-Multiple positions for Wonder Bar's Polar Park location
-Grounds crew for Worcester Bravehearts
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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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