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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
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:39). High of 67 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Open Sky confirms failed talks as Community Healthlink’s future remains uncertain
+5:00: Webster man arrested on 22 charges, including attempted murder and kidnapping
+5:00: Southbridge man arrested on child sexual abuse charges
+5:00: W.R.T.A. remains fare-free through June 2027
+5:00: The Village Worcester to celebrate 5 years with rooted & rising event
+5:00: Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
+5:00: The Mark Marquis Group is set to perform at Bull Run Restaurant
+1:00: These were the top 10 taxpayers in Worcester last fiscal year
+1:00: Things to Do: Plant swap at library, "Fins and Feathers" at bookstore
+1:00: Central Mass. native Jill Lepore wins Pulitzer Prize in History
+1:00: Apple TV's "Widow's Bay" has scenes shot at Vincent's
+1:00: From crafts to queens, no need for the same-old Mother's Day
+1:00: First Person: Suzanne Graham Anderson says, "You belong in every room"
-Worcester man brutally killed near Times Square in New York City, police say
-Fourth State Police trooper arraigned in death of Enrique Delgado-Garcia of Worcester (2:30). Article
-Suspect nabbed after $2,000 scratch ticket theft in Worcester
-Longtime pizza shop owner, former Worcester high school sports star charged in sex sting
-Man sentenced for embezzling nearly $50,000 from Gardner-based labor union
-Worcester's parent-run libraries instill love of reading in students
-College closing has formed stronger bond for Anna Maria baseball team
-Nobel Peace Prize recipients visit Worcester, receive key to city
-Related: Radio Worcester (13:31): Atomic bomb survivors visit Worcester
-Community meeting on Massasoit Road Reconstruction Project Thursday
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief meeting agenda preview
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant to hold ravioli-making class May 17th
-New restaurant planned for former Brew City on Shrewsbury Street in Worcester
-ICYMI: Woman rescued from Worcester fire dies
-Do you know this guy? He's wanted for a Worcester break-in
-Police: 10 illegal guns, drugs found in Worcester search
-Motorcycle engulfed in flames after crash with S.U.V. in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Keeping the beat without the march
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
-Wachusett Echo: The forgotten teams of the Regional
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Auburn Town Meeting approves $86 million budget
-Failed town vote could spell the end for West Brookfield Elementary School
-1 dead after pickup slams into home causing collapse in East Killingly
-Tree project fallout raises questions about Brookfield’s procurement process
-Bike stolen after break-in at New Sutton Bike Works in Millbury
-Bay Path union members press School Committee to return to bargaining table
-Fitchburg police offer monitored exchange location for online purchases
-Dudley Grows Together Plant Hop: Where to buy local seedlings and plants on May 16th
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
-Jazzed Up at Uxlocale (Trio) on Friday and at Val's (Duo) on Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Guest lecture at the Willard House & Clock Museum Saturday
-The Beach Boys to perform at The Big E with original member Mike Love
-Last Call: Robert Collins, school custodian, outdoorsman
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: May Horrorscopes
-I did this today: Twilight time on the Clark University bat walk
-WCCA-TV's What It’s Worth No. 488 (27:25): Millennials, Part 2
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1408 (23:37): Tough Ruck and Military Friends Foundation
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (49:44): Worcester’s billion-dollar budget sparks debate
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to career educator
>SPORTS: Mike Vrabel, pregnant Dianna Russini rented private boat 2 months before giving birth: report
-Celtics’ Brad Stevens still reconciling how season that had sudden title hopes ended so quickly
-Red Sox beat Detroit, 4-0
-210Sports updates site for Worcester Bravehearts
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox fall to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, 9-7
>NATIONAL: Judge unseals Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged suicide note
-Pentagon confirms existence of energy weapons allegedly used against U.F.O. researcher
-Oil production won't return to normal until after midterm elections, new analysis says
-Tragic: 15-year-old killed in ambush
>NEW ENGLAND: State trooper, wrong-way driver killed in head-on crash (2:06)
-Related: What can be done to stop wrong-way crashes in Mass.?
-Wellesley mom accused of killing her kids cries in court (1:53)
>COLLEGES: Science and Splendor: Exploring the environment at Assumption and beyond
-Clark Strassler Center, Lehigh University graduate conference to feature 2 well-known authors
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The worst hotel design trend
-What's next after Spirit Airlines cancels all its flights? Expert has data (3:01)
>BUSINESS: Worker productivity increase helps state's growth outpace national average
-LPL Financial Research: A.I. wave continues to power technology earnings boom
-IPG settles patent dispute with German firm
>HOMES: How backyard beekeeping is helping the environment (7:20)
>HEALTH: How violent videos on social media affect mental health (3:41)
-Mom's Health: Experts say right fuel can give you energy boost (1:13)
>SHOPPING: Consumer Reports investigation reveals concerns with home hair dye kits
>FOOD: Dish on a Dime (3:22): Spicy Cajun shrimp pasta
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix show with Geena Davis, Alfre Woodard and Bill Pullman (2:43)
>MOVIES: Netflix summer movie preview
>CELEBRITY: CNN, TBS founder Ted Turner dies at 87 (:31)
-Clark grad Padma Lakshmi serves "America’s Culinary Cup" with a side of gorgeous jewels
>ANIMALS: Cutest baby bear cubs rescued from illegal wildlife trade (1:56)
>HISTORY: Hotel Kenilworth in Paxton, circa 1908
>GOOD NEWS: Couple finds 2 pearls in oyster at Mass. restaurant (1:15)
-Meanwhile, watch an athlete pull 21,737-pound bus with his neck
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