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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 (:35). High of 53 in Worcester
-April climate summary for Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Developer quadruples apartments at old Table Talk Pies H.Q. (pictured)
+6:00: Former boxing champ Jose Rivera jumps to District 5 Worcester City Council race
+6:00: May Day rally on Worcester Common puts focus on unions
+Noon: UPDATED: Raging fire reduces Worcester businesses to pile of charred rubble
+Noon: Tractor-trailer rolls over on ramp from Mass Pike to I-290 in Auburn
+Noon: UPDATED: Holden lawsuit win against Worcester over sewer charges affirmed
+Noon: Community Healthlink substance-use center lays off 80 after inspection, closures
+Noon: No one hurt in Rutland car fire
+Noon: Gordon Lightfoot: a 2015 visit to Worcester
+Noon: First Person: The big switch — phasing out fossil fuels, fast
+Noon: Northborough Area Community Chorus presents "That '70s Show"
+Noon: Coffee with the Crusaders Thursday at Fuel America in Downtown Worcester
-2 hurt as fire destroys 2 businesses on Pleasant Street in Worcester (1:04). Article
-Related: Video (:27). Gallery (5 photos)
-Court judgment against Worcester balloons to nearly $27 million
-Café Neo owner to open new restaurant on Shrewsbury Street in Worcester
-W.B.J's Power 50: The most influential Central Mass. professionals in 2023
-Related: Every W.B.J. Power 50 ever, through 2023
-Worcester plans big road safety upgrades, first for new department
-I-290 on-ramp in Worcester closing due to construction
-City council is "legally obligated" to approve police body camera stipend
-Mike Benedetti: City Council Agenda Preview -- Zoning, driveways
-Aislynn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief -- What happened in April
-Citywide Parent Planning Advisory Council meeting on Tuesday
-ICYMI: Worcester man cashes in $1 million winner he bought at Shaw's
-Developer behind Canal District project to redevelop Lakeside Apartments
-Worcester fast food restaurant employees assaulted, restaurant vandalized after customers get wrong order (1:53). Article
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Candidate forum Tuesday night at Senior Center
-Town election May 8th. See the ballot
-More than just great coffee at Brilla (:36)
-Lamoureux Ford has some amazing cars you would not expect (1:25)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury adds patrols for "Click it or ticket" in May
-Multi-tractor-trailer crash on I-84 in Sturbridge closes eastbound lanes, forces detour through weigh station
-Move to a 5K leads to larger turnout for Grafton Gazebo Road Race
-Kyle’s cookies to honor Ron Marsh
-Highlights from the Millbury Town Meeting Warrant
-Goings on from Millbury Sutton Chronicle
-Carl Fawcett running for Lancaster Planning Board
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Aerosmith announces farewell tour
-Author signs punk memoir "In Between Shows" at Nevermind Shop
-Shaun Connolly: Bad Advice
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1307 (24:29): Central Mass, Housing Alliance and Walk for Homeless
-WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No. 901 (28:46): Andrew Noone
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Bishop Robert Webbs, a member of the Black Ministers Alliance of Worcester and the council of churches for the Worcester area
>SPORTS: Celtics blow late lead, fall to 76ers in Game 1
-Mel Kiper Jr. reveals final draft grade for Patriots
-Report: Bruins goalie Linus Ullmark had "painful injury" in first round
-Verdugo homers for 3rd walk-off of season in Red Sox win
-Bravehearts mascot Jake the Lion helps open local Little Leagues
-Win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Anna Brait named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
-Picking the top Central Mass. baseball games of the week
-Worcester hockey alumni highlights, NHL week 29
>CARS: The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan! (5:43)
>NATIONAL: 7 bodies found on Oklahoma property amid search for 2 missing teenagers
-Illinois dust storm causes multiple fatalities after 40 to 60 cars crash on highway, officials say
-Tragic: Mass. woman killed by falling tree while gardening at her N.H. vacation home
>NEW ENGLAND: Former school resource officer accused of raping teen (1:48)
-Driver flown to trauma center after crash into Mass. river
>HOMES: 5 freshest properties for sale in and around Worcester
>HEALTH: How is colon cancer treated?
-U.S. adult cigarette smoking rate hits new all-time low
>BUSINESS: Report eyes path to aid those without health insurance
-Is my money safe? What you need to know about bank failures
>FOOD: Fish filet created via 3D printer may be hitting market in the near future
>HISTORY: New Bond Street in Worcester in 1945
>COLLEGES: Law class brings Holy Cross students out of the classroom and into the city
-Inaugural UMass Medical School Finberg memorial award winners to present at Innate Immunity Day
>TV/STREAMING: Hollywood writers go on strike for first time in 15 years
>MOVIES: Harrison Ford on Indiana Jones on "Dial of Destiny": “Last time I’ll play the character”
>CELEBRITY: Singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot dies at 84
-Willie Nelson inhales the love at 90th birthday concert
>ANIMALS: Male calico kitten making his "mark" at Worcester Animal Rescue League
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 cities famous for a single color
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Nurse adopts teen mother and her triplets (2:37)
-Meanwhile, in Texas, wandering bull's visit to residential neighborhood caught on camera
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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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