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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 (:31). High of 44 in Worcester
-The U.S. leads the world in weather catastrophes. Here's why
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester police ask for public's help finding missing 13-year-old girl
+6:00: Worcester woman calls for more from city after police officer's dog attacked, killed her cockapoo
+6:00: Worcester election: Who pulled papers to run on first day
+6:00: Weight loss program "saved my life," says Leicester teen (pictured) after losing 200 pounds (2:28)
+6:00: Pulse Magazine's Eat Beat for April
+6:00: Civil rights icon inspires students, shares harrowing stories with Anna Maria community
+6:00: Preservation Worcester to host medium Lauren Robbins to benefit Salisbury House
+Noon: Last Call: Jorge Recalde, barber
+Noon: Spring fashion forecast: "From a fashion major"
+Noon: Singer-songwriter Heather Rae takes an Easter trip Grace Avenue
+Noon: Listen Up: Eddie Japan, Greg Hawkes mix joy, heartbreak on new song
+Noon: Jazzed Up Trio at ChaShu Ramen on Thursday, 85 Main on Sunday
-Ex-Worcester City Manager Edward Augustus Jr. leaving Dean College after less than a year
-Worcester 2023 election now underway with candidate filing period open
-"Ted Bundy" busted sending nudes, sexual videos to 13-year-old Sutton teen: Police
-Deadly fire in Westborough was accidental, investigators find
-Earlier: Elderly woman killed in Westborough house fire (2:06)
-Union alleges coverup of incident involving gun at Southbridge High School
-Here's where the city of Worcester will be street-sweeping today
-MassHire Career Training Fair on Wednesday in Worcester
-New in the Woo: Woo Juice
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: "Unity, peace and love" — jazz pianist great Omar Sosa comes to Clark
-Eamon Gillen exhibit at Electric Haze puts Worcester on display
-John Monfredo: An imaginary journey through my dream school
-Manny Jae Media's Inner Views (37:35): David Webb on Mass. Right to Repair, parts 1 & 2
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1305 (24:34): National Guard
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester woman awarded the Key to the City of Worcester for her 30+ years of service at Worcester Comprehensive
-ICYMI: Worcester police trying to find missing 13-year-old girl
-New Worcester bakery opens Tuesday morning
-Polar announces limited edition summer seltzer flavors
-Worcester police K9 units pass explosive detection tests
See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Applications open for The Corner Shop Scholarships
-Holden police conducting extra patrols targeting distracted driving this month
-Lamoureux Ford has some amazing cars you would not expect (1:25)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury D.E.C.A. team finds success in inaugural year
-Shrewsbury opens application to First Youth Police Academy
-West Boylston police log for March 27th to April 2nd
-Multiple students in Orange taken to hospital after ingesting gum with high levels of pepper
-Spring Cleanup of Manchaug Pond to be held April 22nd
-Zand makes it his mission to promote libraries
-Open space protected in Berlin
>SPORTS: Bill Belichick has shopped Mac Jones this offseason
-76ers past Celtics, 103-101
-Pirates beat Red Sox, 4-1
-Bravehearts announce second sellout, announce third "You choose the rules" game
-Coffee with the Crusaders Thursday at Fuel America
-WooSox game in Buffalo postponed
-Baseball to stream all minor league games for free on Bally's casinos app: sources
-Pair of no-hitters highlight high school baseball day at Polar Park
-High school baseball: Here are 5 Central Mass. pitchers to watch this spring
-High school softball: Here are 5 Central Mass. pitchers to watch this spring
>CARS: NEW! The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan! (5:43)
>NATIONAL: Nashville shooter Audrey Hale's suicide note found by cops
-Repeating radio signal leads astronomers to an Earth-size exoplanet
-Tragic: Woman convicted of killing 2 young daughters in revenge plot
>NEW ENGLAND: Rhode Island woman dies in backyard fire pit accident
-New Mass. law requires drivers to provide 4 feet of space when passing "vulnerable road users"
>FOOD: I Love Frankie's voted best pizza in Worcester
>HOMES: 10 most expensive homes sold in city of Worcester March 26th - April 2nd
>COLLEGES: WPI researcher given $429,456 to study how mechanical forces could impact artificial heart valves
-Holy Cross professor, students publish wormhole data in respected physics journal
>BUSINESS: U.S. job openings dropped below 10 million for first time since 2021
-WWE is combining with UFC to form a new company
>HEALTH: A new approach to a COVID nasal vaccine shows early promise
-Mass. doctor reacts to new controversial autism study
>TV/STREAMING: Paramount+ and Showtime are offering an extended free trial
>MOVIES: Final trailer for movie starring Nicolas Cage as a vampire (2:27)
>CELEBRITY: "M*A*S*H" star Judy Farrell dies -- Nurse Able actress was 84
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 vacation spots loved by presidents
>ANIMALS: See latest pets available for adoption in Worcester area
>HISTORY: Clark student Dan Gillooly documents old Worcester in photos. Related video (1:49)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Chick-fil-A arranges special date for couple married 72 years
-Meanwhile, in Winchendon, bear grabs snack at home
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Classifieds
-Bus driver, van drivers, mechanics at W.R.T.A.
-Campus Police Officer at Quinsigamond C.C.
-Part-time Library Page at Gale Free Library
-Adjunct Faculty, Medical Assisting Program at Q.C.C.
-Catering, Bartenders & Concessions Staff at Creedon & Co.
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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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