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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 73 in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester nonprofit suspends programs as C.E.O., C.O.O. placed on leave
-Worcester teachers union votes "no confidence" in school and city officials
-Related: Boston Globe -- Worcester teachers union votes "no confidence" amid lengthy contract negotiations
-Related: Radio Worcester -- Vote of "no confidence" (1:01)
-Worcester School Committee files for mediation in teacher negotiations
-Traffic advisory for Worcester on Saturday
-30 food trucks compete at Spencer Fairgrounds noon-5 on Saturday
-AARP Worcester hosting "Walk with a Doc" Saturday at Saint Vincent
-Q.C.C. President Luis Pedraja looks ahead on college's 60th anniversary (13:47)
-NEW! Unsolved: Worcester -- Stabbed 29 times in Millbury Street studio. Video (12:02). Audio (13:36)
-ICYMI: Worcester police looking for man last seen on Belmont Street
-Alone on base? Attendance at Worcester Red Sox games: What is the true number?
-Diocese of Worcester asks court to dismiss Nicole Bell’s civil lawsuit
-Bail requested for 2 suspects in Worcester warehouse party shooting
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Brush Chipping and Composting 8-2:30 Saturday
-Town election candidate's forum (1:00:01)
-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): Tips for a safe prom night
-Mass resignations leave just 1 member on Uxbridge School Committee
-Local artists to brighten up Shrewsbury electrical boxes
-Shrewsbury police "maintain heightened vigilance" after threat on high school via social media
-Wachusett Reservoir Dam walkway open on May 13th
-Man who stole World War II veteran’s Purple Heart during burglary in Leicester has conviction reduced
-69 acre natural area in Princeton avoids development thanks to Mass. Audubon and D.C.R.
-Nashoba announces students named to honor roll
>SHOWTIME: Six Things: Mini golf at the library, Champions of Magic, blues ...
-Worcester Youth Orchestras season finale and audition info
-Holden native and mystery writer Alicia Bessette at TidePool BookShop
-Bill Shaner: Who controls who? The proof is in the bargaining
-WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable No. 503 (27:43): Municipal Broadband, Old Sturbridge Village
-WCCA-TV's What It's Worth No. 444 (28:09): Professional Cook Zachary Wentzell
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a man who had 2 careers: 25 years as a machinist and 30 as a letter carrier
>SPORTS: Tatum, Brown spark Celtics past 76ers, 114-102, in Game 3
-Red Sox beat Phillies for seventh straight win
-Bravehearts to wear custom jerseys designed by patients at Children's Hospital
-WooSox beat Buffalo, 14-2
-Win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-12 Holy Cross teams post perfect 1,000 A.P.R. scores
-Pirates pick up their first road win of the season
>CARS: The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan! (5:43)
>NATIONAL: Man guilty of killing 3 teenagers after doorbell prank
-Supreme Court to hear major case on limiting the power of federal government, a long-term goal of legal conservatives
-Tragic: Kansas boy shot, killed in front yard in broad daylight
>NEW ENGLAND: Police make arrest in N.H. workplace shooting; victim in critical condition
-$13 million payout awarded in Mass. wrongful conviction case
>HOMES: Worcester area real estate roundup
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Population: 1? Visit some of America’s smallest towns
>HEALTH: Loneliness poses risks as deadly as smoking, Surgeon General says
-COVID pandemic is no longer a global emergency: W.H.O.
>BUSINESS: U.S. labor market heats back up, adding 253,000 jobs in April
-Mass. A.G. calls for increased transparency in nursing home management
>FOOD: Kraft Heinz wants to remake the TV dinner
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria M.B.A. student receives N.C.A.A. scholarship
-WPI's Dean of Arts and Sciences talks about diversifying S.T.E.M. fields, building more mentorship opportunities
>SHOPPING: Christmas Tree Shops set to file for bankruptcy, report says
>TV/STREAMING: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on demand: "Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves" and more
>CELEBRITY: Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson celebrate 35th wedding anniversary
>ANIMALS: 100-pound Great Dane takes care of the tiniest puppies (4:47)
>HISTORY: 15 historic photos of downtown Worcester
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Woman celebrating 107th birthday shares secret to her longevity
-Meanwhile, in Florida, dentist who advertises his “light touch” arrested for brutally clobbering a man with a golf club
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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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