In and around The 016 - Monday, May 8th

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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 (:26). High of 73 in Worcester

  >TOP OF THE NEWS 

  +6:00: Worcester homeowner interrupts break-in, suspect busted with stolen stuff

  +6:00: I-90, I-290 construction to cause lane, ramp closures in Worcester

  +6:00: State police seize 3 kilos of fake Adderall pills containing meth in Worcester, Leominster

  +6:00: Radio Worcester (11:49): E.A.W. President Melissa Verdier on the state of teachers contract negotiations

  +6:00: W.R.T.A. seeks rider community rep
  
  

  -Worcester board OKs plan to convert Kane Building to apartments

  -City Manager releases $847 million Worcester budget proposal

  -See which candidates have an early fundraising advantage in Worcester City Council races

  -Teacher's union: Worcester School Committee is stalling

  -Share your thoughts on the Endicott & Bigelow Street redesign

  -Documentary on former Holy Name, Holy Cross star Neil Fingleton a hit with friends, family

  -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)

  >SHOPPING: What customers of Bedlam Book Café are reading

  -ICYMI: Worcester nonprofit suspends programs as C.E.O., C.O.O. placed on leave

  -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

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news
  
  

  >HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): TODAY! Town election May 8th. See the ballot. See where to vote

  -Town election candidate's forum (1:00:01)

  -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): School bus driver strike in Marlborough, still no deal reached in Westborough

  -Cow that wandered from Northbridge to Upton sparks legal battle

  -Saint John’s senior named semifinalist in Presidential Scholars Program

  -Goings on from Grafton News

  -W.H.E.A.T. honors volunteers who keep programs going

  -Summit Series encourages people to "summit" Bolton hills

  -Bike, hike, and paddle with the Blackstone Heritage Corridor this spring
   

  >BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday

  -WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1308 (24:44): Veterans Inc. Sully Roberts

  -WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1309 (25:50): Southwick Zoo Betsey Brewer, co-owner

  >OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester woman who lived independently for over 100 years
  
  

  >SPORTS: 76ers tie series with Celtics

  -Phillies beat Red Sox, 6-1

  -WooSox lose to Buffalo, 4-2

  -Win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales

  -Tiger Woods is accused of sexual harassment by ex-girlfriend, according to court document

  -PGA's stars indeed are coming to New England, at Travelers Championship in Connecticut
   

  >CARS: The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan! (5:43)

  -BMW issues "do not drive" warning for certain models due to potentially deadly airbags

  >NATIONAL: 8 dead, 9 injured after motorist runs them down outside migrant shelter in Brownsville, Texas: cops

  -Texas mall massacre civilian responder recounts violence

  -Tragic: 6-year-old boy shot dead while playing video-games in bedroom

  >NEW ENGLAND: After 4 people shot at multiple scenes in Boston, police plead for public's help

  -Mass. gets C- grade for lead in school drinking water

  >HOMES: 5 new homes for sale in Worcester
  
  

  >TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 best places to retire around the world

  >HEALTH: To improve kids' mental health, some schools start later

  -Drug maker limits weight-loss drug Wegovy doses for new patients

  >BUSINESS: Security flaws affecting billions of Google Chrome users detected

  -Here's how the Hollywood writers strike is affecting Mass. businesses

  >FOOD: Salads sold at Market Basket, Hannaford recalled amid E. coli concerns

  >COLLEGES: Annual 5K held in honor of murdered Assumption grad (1:15)

  -Mass. State Police visit Anna Maria Forensic Criminology Program
  
  

  >TV/STREAMING: Confirmed: Season 5 of "Yellowstone" will be its last, Kevin Costner is not yet confirmed to appear

  >MOVIES: "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" takes off at box office

  >CELEBRITY: MTV Movie & TV Awards winners list

  >ANIMALS: Sally the "Bubble Puppy" outside for the first time (:55)

  >HISTORY: Old time fire companies of the Worcester Fire Department, circa 1870

  >GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Bus driver being hailed as hero after saving 19 elementary students from burning bus

  -Meanwhile, in Florida, 10-foot gator found swimming in backyard pool

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