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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today:
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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:29). High of 74 in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Former employee claims Table Talk Pies underpaid workers in lawsuit
+6:00: A 4-day work week in Mass.? Lawmakers file legislation calling for pilot program
+6:00: A 40-acre Shrewsbury winery property sold for $2 million
+6:00: Summer@MW returns with Sam Bush, Cecile McLorin Salvant and John Pizzarelli
+Noon: Police: Man arrested in connection with Northbridge bank robbery
+Noon: Bill Shaner: Election Injection No. 1
+Noon: Radio Worcester's Radio Roundtable (41:44): Battle for control of Worcester
+Noon: For disabled, Worcester inclusionary zoning law chance to fix inequity
+Noon: Radio Worcester (12:01): Dr. Michael Hirsh - The final weekly COVID interview
+Noon: Last Call: Ed Gardella, former police chief and WICN jazz D.J.
+Noon: N.Y. attorney, author Aaron Richard Golub made quite a "Ruckus" growing up in Worcester
+Noon: Janice Harvey: Learning to love the C.P.A.P. machine
+Noon: Former Worcester Academy star Aliyah Boston selected No. 1 overall in WNBA draft
-2 17-year-olds busted after harassing homeless man in Elm Park
-Nonstop flights from Worcester to Orlando, Fort Myers announced (:28). Article
-Related: Huge Announcement at Worcester Airport today (1:31)
-Worcester elementary students learn about science while helping to feed the community (2:54)
-Kyle Curley pleads not guilty in killing of Worcester mother of 2 at Hotel Vernon
-20-year-old arrested for Easter morning shooting in Worcester
-Worcester man sentenced for conspiring to distribute cocaine
-Senior fall prevention and wellness series begins Tuesday at Worcester Senior Center
-In-person lottery for acceptance into South High's Chapter 74 programs on Tuesday
-Here's where the city of Worcester will be street sweeping on Tuesday
-NEW! Unsolved: Worcester -- “Who Killed Patricia Ann Gonyea?”. Video (25:58). Audio (27:20)
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
-Mike Benedetti: City Council preview -- Lodging houses, crime, inclusionary zoning
-Shaun Connolly: Bad Advice
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who worked for 50 years at the same eatery
-ICYMI: New eatery to open on site of Worcester restaurant that closed in November
-Worcester police seek help in finding missing 14-year-old
-Worcester police looking for missing 16-year-old girl
-Eggstravaganza at Polar Park (7:46)
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Holden police looking for missing 16-year-old
-American Legion Post 42 meeting at 3 p.m. Tuesday
-Wachusett's Artemis Club advocates for women
-Street sweeping under way. See the phases
-Lamoureux Ford has some amazing cars you would not expect (1:25)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Northborough teen missing 2 months found in New York, police say
-An egg-cellent event: Shrewsbury’s flashlight egg hunt a success
-Sterling design team fosters relationships with local youth
-Grafton High Student Council earns Gold Council of Excellence Award
-Goings on from Millbury Sutton Chronicle
-The Item's public safety logs
-Sewer repair plan in place for Bolton library
>SPORTS: Rays top Red Sox, 1-0
-How Patriot, staffers feel about Mac Jones trade talk
-Bravehearts to hold Home Run Derby after Sunday home games
-Win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Christine Fabrizi named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
-Worcester Hockey Alumni highlights, NHL week 26
-Worcester Railers Booster Club announces season awards
>CARS: The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan! (5:43)
>NATIONAL: Gunman livestreamed mass shooting at Louisville bank that left 4 dead and 9 wounded, police say
-6 killed in Easter Sunday avalanche in the French Alps
-Tragic: 5-year-old girl fatally shot on San Francisco highway in parents' car
>NEW ENGLAND: Child neglect filings on the rise in Massachusetts
-Foster mom claims D.C.F. disregarding concerns of child in her care
>FOOD: Some customers are complaining new olive oil-infused Starbucks drink is making them run to the bathroom
>HOMES: 10 most expensive homes sold in Worcester County, April 2nd to 9th
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria Social Work Student Spotlight with Kathryn Barnes
-Clark Graduate School of Geography eager to celebrate 100-year anniversary
>BUSINESS: Worcester Business Connect No. 41 (14:16): Break Trail Co.
-Recent legislation further extends expansion of patio service and takeaway/delivery of alcohol
>SHOPPING: Tupperware warns it could go out of business
>HEALTH: Mass. doctor explains how medical abortion drug mifepristone works
>TV/STREAMING: The 50 best HBO series of all time, ranked
>MOVIES: "Indiana Jones And The Dial of Destiny" trailer gives a first look at digitally de-aged Harrison Ford
>CELEBRITY: Hilary Swank gives birth to twins
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 destinations in Africa you haven't heard of
>HISTORY: Bancroft Tower, 1909
>ANIMALS: Street puppy rescued in shopping bag has new personality (3:05)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Man's well-timed text message to his parents may have saved their lives ahead of tornado
-Meanwhile, in Alaska, woman shocked to find moose inside her house
Latest obituaries | | Monday's highlights | | Today's horoscope | | Local Sports
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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