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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 77 in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester police looking for missing 14-year-old girl
-Restaurant chain hits delay in opening Main Street location in Worcester
-"Prominent bulge" in Worcester woman's pants was hidden drug pouch: Police
-Mason Street affordable housing project gets Planning Board approval
-Worcester Abby's House "Spring-Tacular" drive seeks to raise $155,000
-Worcester Cultural Academy Public Charter School gets $2 million boost from public district
-Family Health Center of Worcester says challenges in the past; some not so sure
-Worcester proposes $847.7 million budget
-Former T&G columnist Timothy Connolly dies at 68
-Q.C.C. President Luis Pedraja looks ahead on college's 60th anniversary (13:47)
-Unsolved: Worcester -- Stabbed 29 times in Millbury Street studio. Video (12:02). Audio (13:36)
-ICYMI: Worcester nonprofit suspends programs as C.E.O., C.O.O. placed on leave (pictured)
-Worcester teachers union votes "no confidence" in school and city officials
-Worcester School Committee files for mediation in teacher negotiations
-Alone on base? Attendance at Worcester Red Sox games: What is the true number?
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): 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): West Boylston Town Meeting stays at high school
-Annual outdoor water conservation program underway in Millbury
-Shrewsbury to resume hydrant flushing on Monday
-Corridor 9/495 Chamber to sponsor golf tournament
-Radar signs to give speed info in Clinton
-Bolton Cable gets COVID grant
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Sunday
-Laurel: A bus ride down Memory Lane in Worcester
-Boston Globe editorial: Worcester officials' misguided attack on Old Sturbridge Village
-Vocero Hispano: 05-05-2023 al 05-11-2023
-Radio Worcester (18:00): Councilor Khrystian King on W.P.D. body cam stipend vote & running for re-election
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 3 (28:12): Public Eco Safety
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 314 (28:17): Jay Givan, Political Commentator 2/2
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester woman who sang with the Sweet Adelines for 44 years
>SPORTS: Red Sox win eighth straight
-Grandmother's fight against cancer inspired Worcester's Kapur to get in the ring for charity
-Win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Wood, Jones lead Revolution to victory over Toronto
>CARS: The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan! (5:43)
-Ford recalls some vehicles for air bag inflator installation
>NATIONAL: 9 dead in Texas mall shooting
-Important moments from King Charles III's coronation
-Tragic: Alaska National Park Service worker killed after triggering avalanche
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. bill seeks to bolster local access revenue streams
-State medical aid in dying bill could see Healey's support, West Boylston legislator says
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, April 30th to May 7th
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 underrated U.S. destinations tourists often overlook
>HEALTH: Mass. A.L.S. doctor on effort to fast-track new drugs
-Doctor discusses F.D.A. approval of first R.S.V. vaccine
>BUSINESS: April jobs report may point to labor market’s resilience
-1 in 3 remote employees admit they’ve worked from their car or bed: poll
>FOOD: What’s the difference between bleached and unbleached flour?
>COLLEGES: WPI seniors’ research, creativity and curiosity on display
-Funding secured, a 10-college consortium will study coordinated response to mental health
>TV/STREAMING: 11 best new shows on Netflix
>MOVIES: Amazon reveals streaming release date for Ben Affleck’s "Air"
>CELEBRITY: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2023 inductees are…
>ANIMALS: "Bubble Puppy" decides she's ready to see the world (:58)
>HISTORY: The Worcester Buckeye Mower
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Hospital throws 100th birthday party for World War II veteran battling cancer
-Meanwhile, in Alaska, moose breaks into home, eats plants
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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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