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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
-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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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:27). High of 48 today in Worcester
-How much total snow is Massachusetts forecast to get this winter? (6:11). Article
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Neighbors shocked after woman killed in Worcester shooting; man also injured (1:46). Article
-Earlier: Woman dead, man injured in Worcester shooting (:59). Article
+Noon: Sarah Connell Sanders: "Compassionate care" is front and center at UMass' Maternity Center
+Noon: Stolen stained-glass window returned to Worcester Art Museum
+Noon: Magic of "The Nutcracker" ballet is returning to Worcester
+Noon: Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making weekend plans
+Noon: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
-John Piccolo, popular Worcester restaurant owner, charged in City Hall attack
-Earlier: Activist sprayed with paint outside City Council meeting; suspect is Worcester restaurateur (2:10). Article
-Tensions boil over as Worcester board grills developer over Polar Park project delays
-Earlier: Worcester councilors frustrated by stalled plans for development around Polar Park
-To meet housing crisis, report finds Gateway Cities need twice as much construction
-Former District 1 City Councilor Sean Rose announces at-large run
-18 months after surprise inspection, Community Healthlink not back to normal operations
-76 become new citizens at naturalization ceremony in Worcester
-Losses mourned, lives celebrated at emotional Transgender Day of Remembrance ceremony
-Mass. says some police officers have been bypassing required training (3:06). Article
-Earlier: Worcester probing 27 officers state says fast-forwarded mandatory online training
-Worcester County Wonders: Shrewsbury woman rescues raptors one feather at a time
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:35): Breaking down the Polar Park deficit
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:19): Polar Park, tax rolls and deportation debate
>DINING OUT: Brazillian Burguer to open at former Shrewsbury Street donut shop
-ICYMI: Worcester-area Stop & Shop inventory limited after cyberattack
-David Crowley, part of family that runs Wachusett Mountain, dies at 69
-Man in late 60s, 2 cats killed in early morning condo fire in Leominster
-Charles Luster, co-founder of Uncommonwealth Group, running for Worcester City Council
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden tax rate drops, bills rise
-Long-term employees make it fun to own a car or truck from Lamoureux Ford (3:50)
-Wachusett Echo Teacher Profile: Chelsea Blasco
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury seeks plow drivers for winter season
-Grafton tax rate down, values up for fiscal 2025
-Board approves single tax rate for all types of property for Sutton
-The Item's calendar of events
-Clinton E.L.P.A.C. hosts holiday family potluck
-2 Berlin firefighters graduate from academy
-Nashoba Class of 2004 to hold 20-year reunion on November 29th
-Organization gets federal grant for new grocery store in Winchendon
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Five Things to Do: African Talent, "Songs of the Season," and more
-Fractal Tribe art collective set to bring light to holiday festival
-Hunting phantoms, talking puppets bring humor to stage Friday and Saturday
-Jim & Val bring Second Saturdays to Apple Tree Arts
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1354 (28:06): Mark Henderson, Founder, The 016
-39th annual meeting of the Worcester Regional Research Bureau (54:58)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who was a longtime kindergarten teacher
>SPORTS: Boston Celtics visit the White House (12:33)
-Patriots owner Robert Kraft snubbed again in Hall of Fame bid (2:22). Article
-Bruins beat Utah, 1-0
-2004 Boston Red Sox ring and World Series trophy owned by Larry Lucchino featured in upcoming auction
-Joe Nugent steps up for Crusaders men's basketball team
-Holy Cross women’s basketball announces 3 signings
-Check out the schedule for upcoming road races in Central Mass.
>NATIONAL: Are future Social Security benefits in peril?
-Up to 20 human skulls found in New Mexico home
-Tragic: Missing boy with autism found dead
>NEW ENGLAND: Worker injured during "supermove" in medically induced coma with third-degree burns
>COLLEGES: Assumption names new chief financial officer
-Worcester State Magazine’s special 150th anniversary issue hits the stands, goes live online
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 of the most beautiful places to visit in the Pacific Northwest
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. unemployment rates remain higher than 2023
-LPL Financial Research: Trade, tariffs and inflation
-Unity Radio's L.A.B.O. News (57:40)
>HOMES: What $350,000 can buy you in Worcester County, November 10th to 16th
>SHOPPING: Amazon Haul — What to know about Amazon's new discount store
>HEALTH: Health officials track increases in whooping cough, pneumonia (2:31)
-A few hours of activity a week can lower your risk of A-fib (:58)
>FOOD: How to stay safe during foodborne illness outbreaks (2:16)
>TV/STREAMING: "Jeopardy" contestant’s heart-wrenching interview leaves Ken Jennings speechless
>MOVIES: Matthew McConaughey reveals why he turned down $15 million role
>CELEBRITY: Jussie Smollett’s conviction in 2019 attack on himself is overturned
>HISTORY: Founded in Boston, Staples ushered in era of office supply superstores
>ANIMALS: Cyclist finds puppy in the middle of nowhere (2:08)
>GOOD NEWS: Man discovers owner of his favorite bakery is his birth mother
-Meanwhile, in Miami, woman delivers baby at airport in American Airlines ticketing area
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