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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 76 in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: 108-unit apartment building approved in downtown Worcester
+Noon: Worcester Starbucks workers denied credit card tips (pictured)
+Noon: Ramadan, Passover and Easter highlight conflicts, and shared values
+Noon: Six Things To Do: Brew Woo, Ladies Night Out, The Moth Mainstage
+Noon: Brazilian metal band Crypta discuss surviving Illinois tornado ahead of Worcester show
-Worcester police ask for public's help finding missing 13-year-old girl
-Worcester native's fine art photo stolen from Boston gallery in elaborate, nationwide scheme
-Worcester woman calls for more from city after police officer's dog attacked, killed her cockapoo
-Diocese terminates lease with Worcester's La Familia school after sex ed flap, 2 schools to merge
-Worcester election: Who pulled papers to run on first day
-Here's where the city of Worcester will be street-sweeping today
-Weight loss program "saved my life," Leicester teen says after losing 200 pounds (2:28). Article
-New in the Woo: Woo Juice
-Pulse Magazine's Eat Beat for April
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday
-Jazzed Up Trio at ChaShu Ramen on Thursday, 85 Main on Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Last Call: Jorge Recalde, barber
-Spring fashion forecast: "From a fashion major"
-Singer-songwriter Heather Rae takes an Easter trip Grace Avenue
-Listen Up: Eddie Japan, Greg Hawkes mix joy, heartbreak on new song
-Preservation Worcester to host medium Lauren Robbins to benefit Salisbury House
-Screen Time: Epic religious movies provided insight for writer's greatest role as Jesus
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Deacon and retired Worcester Police Chaplain
-ICYMI: Ex-Worcester City Manager Edward Augustus Jr. leaving Dean College after less than a year
-New Worcester bakery opens Tuesday morning
-"Ted Bundy" busted sending nudes, sexual videos to 13-year-old Sutton teen: Police
-Deadly fire in Westborough was accidental, investigators find
-Union alleges coverup of incident involving gun at Southbridge High School
See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Tribute to Holden man who taught at Wachusett for 50 years
-Holden Rabies Clinic on Saturday
-Applications open for The Corner Shop Scholarships
-Lamoureux Ford has some amazing cars you would not expect (1:25)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Fitchburg High School lockdown over after "potential threat of a weapon"
-Teachers’ union claims Southbridge leader mishandled high school gun incident
-Shrewsbury police to begin patrols to enforce mobile device laws
-Sterling Recreation offers summer programs
-Papers available for Clinton’s June 12th election
-Applications available for Tyler Scholarship
>SPORTS: Celtics wrap up East No. 2 seed with 97-93 win
-Official written agreement to sell Babe Ruth from the Red Sox to the Yankees up for auction
-Bravehearts announce second sellout, announce third "You choose the rules" game
-TODAY! Coffee with the Crusaders Thursday at Fuel America
-Holy Cross Athletics' 'Sader Stories (6:53): HEADstrong Foundation
-UConn assistant coach Tom Moore of Millbury savoring another championship
-Millbury's Gary Young handles air time in stride as PGA Tour rules chief
-High school baseball: Here are 5 Central Mass. hitters to watch this spring
-High school softball: Here are 5 Central Mass. hitters to watch this spring
>CARS: NEW! The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan! (5:43)
-V.W. recalls 140,000 S.U.V.s due to faulty passenger-side airbags, owners told not to let anyone ride shotgun
>NATIONAL: Missouri tornado kills multiple people, wreaks havoc
-Artemis II Crew: Meet the 4 astronauts headed to the moon
-Tragic: 2 dead, 1 injured as hot air balloon catches fire, crashes
>NEW ENGLAND: Murder case backlog in Mass. may take years to address, judge says
-Mass. students lead nation in Advanced Placement success for second year in a row
>FOOD: Chick-fil-A will no longer discontinue this item after fierce internet backlash
>COLLEGES: Assumption adds new online graduate program
-Civil rights icon inspires students, shares harrowing stories with Anna Maria community
>BUSINESS: What's the future for the Amazon warehouse at the old Greendale Mall site?
-Concrete steps employers should consider when drafting severance agreements in the wake of McLaren Macomb
>HEALTH: Fish oil pill could treat world's leading cause of blindness
-U.S. health officials aim to "transform" Alzheimer's disease research with $300 million data platform
>TV/STREAMING: TV Shows canceled in 2023
>MOVIES: How to watch "Creed III," now available to stream at home
>CELEBRITY: Tom Hanks surprises Mass. company with autographed typewriter
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Frontier Airlines admits staff get bonus for charging oversized luggage fees
>ANIMALS: Neighbor cat insists on having sleepovers with couple (3:09)
>HISTORY: The old "Western Railroad" station at Washington Square
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Brewer creates new beer in honor of Boston Marathon runner Dick Hoyt
-Meanwhile, Kansas City Chiefs superfan who dresses like a wolf is on the lam after bank robbery
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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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