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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 (:45). High of 41 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester residents frustrated with snow cleanup: "Florida looks awful freakin’ good"
-Chaos erupts as Worcester officer becomes trapped in car (3:55)
-Worcester Police Department is down nearly 60 officers: "This is a real crisis"
-Worcester police union leader influenced offer in Haxhiaj case, assistant district attorney says
-UMass Memorial transfers transgender patients to new surgeons following abrupt cancellations
-Illegal dumping fines could jump to $1,000 in Worcester
-Worcester School Committee eyes C.R.P., data privacy
-Mass. accuses Barre public employee of double-dipping (3:20). Article
-Trash and recycling delayed by 2 days in Worcester
>DINING OUT: TODAY! Thrive Support and Advocacy fundraiser at 2 Chefs
-ICYMI: Complaint alleges Worcester pastor used investor money for lavish trips
-How many snow days has Worcester had this year? When will school end now?
-Worcester city councilors push for "city with no potholes" dream
-City councilors want police to speed up crackdown on traffic law violators
-Worcester councilor pushes for city investigation of Saint Vincent Hospital
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police introduce new officer
-Trash and recycling pickup will be delayed a day this week
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Jazzed Up Duo at Val’s Friday and Saturday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Man facing charges for allegedly kidnapping 13-year-old in Northborough
-A new development on Elizabeth Street in Shrewsbury?
-Heavy fire tears through home on Lakeshore Drive in Ashburnham
-2 vehicle rollovers in Grafton amid snowy conditions
-Charlton Select Board begins process to change town's health insurance after steep premium hikes
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-100 FM The Pike (13:34): Is it a Seger bar? Brian Daly on his viral mission to find out
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Sugar maples, Chris Fitz in concert, Midori and more ...
-100 FM The Pike (7:14): Worcester's Angelo Gray is making movies and singing his heart out
-Poet's Cauldron to welcome Ursula Rucker at BrickBox Theater
>OPINION: Owura Sarkodieh: In praise of embracing African identity
-Lindsey Ford: 5 practical tips to reset digital habits after winter break
-Holy Cross' Worcester Voices (31:12): Clark Professor Melinda Marchand about her Worcester experience
-What’s Up Worcester (21:43): Dominican Marketplace Committee interview | Jennie Guzman & Laura Martinez
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester girl who tragically passed away at 13
>SPORTS: A.J. Brown stirs Patriots buzz as trade rumors begin to swirl again
-Bruins beat Columbus, 4-2
-Holy Cross women's ice hockey hosts New Hampshire in Hockey East Quarterfinals
-Worcester Public Schools Athletic Hall Of Fame announces 2026 inductees
-The Olympic break sees many former Worcester pros at the top of their leagues
>NATIONAL: F.B.I. makes final sweep of Nancy Guthrie's house in sign investigation has hit a dead end
-Bikini-clad women pictured with Stephen Hawking in Epstein files were his carers, family claims
-Tragic: Grandfather kidnapped from his bed and murdered in case of mistaken identity, police say
>NEW ENGLAND: Woman, 2-year-old girl recovering after home explosion (1:29)
-Malden High School girls' basketball coach charged with raping student (1:38). Article
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 27 (33:26): A.I. at WPI, with Elke Rundensteiner and Yunus Telliel
-Clark student Skye Donaldson paints mural in Goddard Library to inspire
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): These 4 popular national parks announce plans for 2026 visitor reservations
-Norwegian Cruise Line slammed over dining dress code change: "Idiotic rule"
>BUSINESS: Twitter founder Jack Dorsey cuts 4,000 jobs from Block in A.I. pivot
-LPL Financial Research: LPL Research’s 2026 strategic asset allocation
-Paramount wins bidding war for Warner Brothers Discovery
>HOMES: Central Mass. home sales slow to start 2026
>HEALTH: "Boredom challenge" could have benefits for your brain (:18)
>FOOD: The pistachio bread recipe you "knead" to try (7:57)
>TV/STREAMING: Anderson Cooper leaving "60 Minutes" in latest CBS staff shakeup
>MOVIES: 25th anniversary trailer for "The Mummy" (:31)
>CELEBRITY: The real reason behind Cardi B and Stefon Diggs' split revealed
-Wu-Tang Clan founding member Oliver "Power" Grant dies at 52
>ANIMALS: Disabled lamb becomes her dad’s wedding ring bearer (1:54)
>HISTORY: Storm comparison: Blizzard of '78 vs. Blizzard of '26 (6:22)
>GOOD NEWS: Kidney donor braves blizzard for Boston transplant surgery (1:52)
-Meanwhile, in Florida, deer crashes into home through living room window
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