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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 (:34). High of 57 in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+7:00: Wrongful death suit filed against Cabela's for selling Worcester man, 20, revolver without F.I.D., license
+7:00: Worcester man is 14th person charged in large-scale drug bust
+7:00: Worcester broadband task force: $250 million cost for city network
+7:00: 2 men arrested by Shrewsbury police on O.U.I., firearms charges
+7:00: Field of potential candidates for Worcester School Committee continues to grow
+7:00: Shaun Connolly: Bad Advice
+7:00: Holy Cross' ’Sader Stories: Charlotte Wittstock
+7:00: The 210 Awards for the Worcester Railers 2022-2023 season
+Noon: Bridging the gap: Worcester singer Elion Virtuoso crossing genres
+Noon: Janice Harvey: Road trip stirs memories of Worcester childhood
+Noon: First Person: The Library of Disposable Art — Drift Glass
-Worcester K9 Boomer sniffs out employee gun theft in Auburn, police say
-Worcester eatery opening new location on Lincoln Street in Worcester (pictured)
-Worcester police to get pay bump for body camera program: Contract
-Meet Robin, UMass Memorial's new pediatric robot
-Shrewsbury Street retail property sold for $975,000
-Worcester Academy proposes athletic complex for former Saint Vincent site
-State House recognition, key to the city of Worcester among latest honors for North High
-Armenians in Worcester commemorate 108th anniversary of Armenian genocide
-Amie Shei, Health Foundation of Central Mass.: Let's make free fares in Worcester permanent
-Worcester Schools open robot summer camp enrollment
-Groups join forces to prevent youth violence in Worcester
-Here's where the city of Worcester will be street sweeping on Tuesday
-Auburn rallies around teen seriously injured in accident
-Unsolved: Worcester -- "Solved or Unsolved? - The Murder of Vicki Lehtinen". Video (17:13). Audio (18:40)
-SHOPPING: Auburn and Leominster locations are among the Bed Bath & Beyond locations closing
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: "Epicenter 508" Vol. 2, No. 3 (1:12:16)
-Mike Benedetti: City Council agenda -- Body cam stipends, honorary street names, council staff
-Rosen's Roundtable No. 502 (28:02): JetBlue, Supervised Injection
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 2 (28:43): Safer Solutions
-Rosalie Tirella: What a drag, North Brookfield!
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester man whose "[f]riends always said he could light up any room"
-ICYMI: Canal District restaurant listed for sale for $2.3 million
-No liquor for Worcester Walmart as city says area is already well served
-Drone video of progress at new Doherty High (1:45)
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Holden water use restriction begins May 1st
-More than just great coffee at Brilla (:36)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Municipal election in Millbury on Tuesday
-West Boylston police log April 17th to 23rd
-Wachusett Fund tapped for Sterling capital purchases
-Community Harvest Project’s Plantapalooza plant sale opens May 10th
-William Trotta running for Paxton selectman
-Clinton High announces honor roll
-Towns to discuss new Nashoba school costs
-Ralph Gifford announces Lancaster Select Board run
>SPORTS: Red Sox fall to Orioles
-Hawks guard suspended for Game 5 vs. Celtics
-Make your Patriots draft pick prediction for the chance to win a signed football
-Joe Metzger named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
-Worcester hockey alumni highlights, NHL week 28
-Senior hockey's Central Mass. Rusty Blades continue to shine on ice
>CARS: The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan! (5:43)
>NATIONAL: 9 teenagers injured in a Texas prom after-party shooting
-1 dead, suspect in custody in Oklahoma college shooting
-Tragic: 8 people, including 12-year-old girl, wounded in back-to-back shootings
>NEW ENGLAND: This Mass. online "University" is fake, state warns
-Mass. investigating department with critical role in housing crisis, sources say
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): This European city is the most powerful in the world, according to new ranking
>FOOD: These are 4 changes McDonald’s is making to its burger to stay No. 1
>HEALTH: Mass. doctor on increases in child poisonings
-Humans will break the longevity record and live past 122, study claims
>BUSINESS: Community Healthlink president to depart amid 80 layoffs
-National Grid addresses workforce development
>COLLEGES: WPI Student Recognition Awards acknowledge outstanding leadership
-In 50th year, Worcester’s Mustard Seed continues to teach Holy Cross students about service, real-world needs
>HOMES: 10 most expensive homes sold in Worcester County, April 16th to 23rd
>TV/STREAMING: Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon out
>MOVIES: "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" movie remake coming from Elizabeth Banks
>CELEBRITY: Richard Lewis "finished with standup" amid Parkinson’s disease
-Len Goodman, former "Dancing With the Stars" judge, dies at 78
>HISTORY: The former Mart in Worcester
>ANIMALS: Adoption Option: Gus the dog waiting for loving home
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Wrongfully convicted man freed after 28 years meets longtime pen pal (2:43)
-Meanwhile, in Australia, deer trapped inside home for 2 hours
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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