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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:33). High of 66 in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Pulse Magazine's Eat Beat for May
+6:00: Worcester’s Top Model (pictured)
+Noon: Radio Worcester (9:15): Former Mayor Konnie Lukes on Sara Robertson and her legacy & today's politics
+Noon: Creativity, competition highlights ArtsWorcester's 20th biennial show
+Noon: Writing Lines: Humor, horror, poetry and more in area literary events
+Noon: Janice Harvey: For grandparents, athletics come with the job
-Worcester homeowner interrupts break-in, suspect busted with stolen stuff
-I-90, I-290 construction to cause lane, ramp closures in Worcester
-Sara Robertson, 88, first woman mayor of Worcester, dies after brief illness
-State police seize 3 kilos of fake Adderall pills containing meth in Worcester, Leominster
-COVID face mask requirement ends Thursday: What is Worcester doing?
-Radio Worcester (11:49): E.A.W. President Melissa Verdier on the state of teachers contract negotiations
-W.R.T.A. seeks rider community rep
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview -- Affordable housing, annual budget
-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
-See which candidates have an early fundraising advantage in Worcester City Council races
-Teacher's union: Worcester School Committee is stalling
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): JM Scully Jewelers marks Grand Opening with ribbon cutting
-TODAY! American Legion Post 42 is having a meeting at 3 p.m.
-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): Kirsten Newman claims seat on Sterling Select Board
-No contests in Boylston, but election has 7.5% turnout
-Camp Harrington nearing rebirth with trails
-Wachusett area public safety logs
-West Boylston police log May 1st to 7th
-Berlin voters fill vacant positions with write-ins
-Jason Allison wins re-election to Lancaster Select Board; yes on override
-Stanley Wysocki retains Bolton selectmen’s seat
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
-Q.C.C. President Luis Pedraja looks ahead on college's 60th anniversary
-WCCA-TV's This is Worcester No. 166 (28:39): Municipal Elections
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who spent a 50-year career in community banking
>SPORTS: Celtics, 76ers face off Tuesday with series tied at 2
-Holy Cross Athletics 2023 Crusader Awards (1:28:05)
-WooSox Week in Review -- WooSox win 7-game series against Buffalo 5-2
-Win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Worcester Hockey Alumni highlights, NHL week 30
-Picking the top Central Mass. baseball games of the week
-Bond between senior leaders have led to tremendous success for Abby Kelley boys' volleyball
>CARS: The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan! (5:43)
>NATIONAL: More than 29,000 people are evacuated as wildfires rage in Canada
-16-year-old killed in shooting at Houston after-prom party
-Tragic: Infant drowns in tub after being left alone by 14-year-old
>NEW ENGLAND: 2 men found dead in Merrimack River over past 2 days
-Answers sought after 9-year-old boy handcuffed at Mass. school
>HOMES: Take a look at the 10 least expensive homes sold in Worcester County April 30th to May 7th
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 cities best explored by Segway tour
>HEALTH: Why eating french fries could ruin your life
-F.D.A. weighing first over-the-counter birth control pill
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Cape Cod landmark included in Christmas Tree Shops' bankruptcy closure plan
>FOOD: Recall issued for Lay’s Potato Chips sold in 4 states, including Mass.
>COLLEGES: Clark Professor John Brown reflects on a fruitful and varied career
-Anna Maria's AMCAST (22:06): National Society of Leadership and Success
>SHOPPING: What customers of Bedlam Book Café are reading
>TV/STREAMING: "S.W.A.T." canceled by CBS after 6 seasons
>MOVIES: These are the summer films looking to recapture that blockbuster movie magic you remember
>CELEBRITY: Dancing royals, The Muppets and Tom Cruise -- The best moments from the coronation concert
>ANIMALS: How to help protected turtle species this spring in Mass.
>HISTORY: Former English High in Worcester, 1912
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Formerly homeless woman wins $5 million in the lottery
-Meanwhile, in Texas, high school under siege from raccoons
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In The News
>WEATHER: Last day of oppressive heat, high feels like 95 to 100 today in Worcester
-Cooling centers open today in Worcester; water available
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Mass. names Worcester 1 of 78 Housing Choice Communities
+6:00: Here's when Disney on Ice will skate into Worcester
+6:00: Bill Ballou on baseball
+Noon: Camels as pets? Meet Phil and RJ of Grafton
+Noon: Old Sturbridge Village to host Redcoats and Rebels for 250th anniversary
+Noon: Texas country band Flatland Cavalry heading to Indian Ranch in Webster
+Noon: Listen Up: Chill out for summer with Caylin Costello, D-Tension songs
+Noon: Last Call: Catherine Zebrowski, writer and musician
-13-year-old girl reported missing in Worcester
-U.S. News: UMass Memorial Medical Center is a top Mass. hospital, best in Worcester
-Can you help Worcester police ID these road-rage suspects?
-2 Shrewsbury men arrested in Boston prostitution sting
-Community rallies to help Leicester girl, hospitalized for year with cancer, celebrate birthday
-Algae treatment planned for Coes Reservoir, Indian Lake on Thursday
-Worcester school jobs saved as administration releases education funding
-Worcester elderly apartments sold for $17 million
-More body camera footage released of Eureka Street I.C.E. incident. Here's what it shows
-What's the best way to enjoy summer in Worcester County? Vote in round 3
-5 places to get out on the water in Central Mass. this summer
-Worcester African Festival returns for third year
-Interested in becoming a Worcester Police Officer? (:47)
-Radio Worcester (22:34): Commissioner Rob Antonelli on Worcester’s parks progress, priorities and planning
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:21): When immigration enforcement meets local politics
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Nan Xiang Express set to come to Shrewsbury
-ICYMI: Good Samaritan helps out driver in Worcester crash
-Downtown Worcester apartments at center of CitySquare redevelopment sold for $122 million
-2 Central Mass. women die in Old Orchard Beach, Maine camper explosion (2:15). Article
-"My baby!": Newly released body cam video shows new insight into Worcester I.C.E. arrest
-Worcester police arrest 3 juveniles after gun found in car
-Millbury police arrest 3 Worcester men in separate thefts
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Eagle Lake still closed for swimming
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
-This week's road closure and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): bankHometown consolidating Webster branches
-Clinton man accused of using pudding barcode taped around finger to steal $40 of groceries
-Item photos: Young "royals" get ready for Fancy Nancy Tea Party
-Drive-throughs targeted in West Boylston as new Dunkin's gets variance
-Lancaster administrator sets directions for now
-Shrewsbury High’s Chemistry Club brings science to elementary schools
-Spencer Selectmen talk evaluation, criteria for E.M.S. request for proposals
-Former Templeton administrator warns select board of 9C cuts, hiring woes, and out-of-class pay risks
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 8 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Worcester writers bring the drama in summer showcase
-Destiny's Child reunites onstage for first time in 7 years at Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" finale
-Hanover Theatre takes over full management of the J.M.A.C.
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (1:01:31): A Tribute to the Beatles by the Hip Swayers, Stomp N' Holler, Hit the Bus
>OPINION: Worcesteria: How low can it go? Dry spell dries up Elm Park's ponds
-Margaret Smith: For a Catholic fan, Ozzy's life and lyrics strike a holy note
-What's Up Worcester's Minute with Meagan (15:24): Jenny Gaul, Executive Director, Joy of Music Program (JOMP)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester native who ran a home daycare for over 20 years
>SPORTS: Christian Gonzalez injury to sideline Patriots cornerback for "a bit"
-How Kayshon Boutte has impressed so far at Patriots training camp
-Red Sox beat Twins, 8-5
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 3-2 . Next home game: 6:30 Wednesday. Buy tickets here
-Holy Cross Athletics (1:57): Get to know Coach Bryan Robbat
-WooSox beat IronPigs, 7-5
-King of the Court basketball tournament debuts at Worcester parks
>NATIONAL: 8.8-magnitude earthquake sends tsunami into coasts of Russia, Japan and Alaska
-Ghislaine Maxwell will plead the Fifth in House testimony — unless demands are met: defense lawyer
-ChatGPT passes the "I'm not a robot" test — a "terrifying" step toward developing a mind of its own
>TRAGIC: Toddler dies after "slipping" from dad’s arms on water slide
>NEW ENGLAND: Powerful moment for Mass. family who was forced to live in park (2:16). Article
-Intruder bathed, slept, ate & stole while Boston family was away on vacation (3:45)
>COLLEGES: Q.C.C. president pushes for faculty pay hikes
-WPI researcher tackles water treatment woes with battery tech
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Inside the "arms race" to win the new luxury cruise ship market
>BUSINESS: Highlights from A.A.R.P.'s 99 ways to save money (1:46)
-LPL Financial Research: Economy in uncharted waters
-Report: Small size of Mass. sports betting industry limiting opportunities for minorities, women and veterans
>SHOPPING: When do Spirit Halloween stores open this year? Here's our guess
>HEALTH: Police, doctors warn of e-bike dangers as use skyrockets in Mass.
-Researchers say some artificial sweeteners could impact brain (:53)
-COVID barely detectable in wastewater, but is it time to celebrate? (2:15). Article
>FOOD: Greek Chicken Salad Bowls
>TV/STREAMING: Robin Roberts reveals why she’s been absent from "GMA"
>MOVIES: 40 best needle drops in movies of all time
>CELEBRITY: Tom Cruise, Ana de Armas attend Oasis show — after band roasted actor
-Justin Baldoni breaks social media silence to celebrate milestone with wife amid Blake Lively legal battle
>ANIMALS: 14-year-old dog dumped at shelter gets a ton of new siblings (1:40)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Grafton Street, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Woman found alive 9 months after vanishing near Death Valley
-Meanwhile, in New Hampshire, polite black bear stuns homeowners after ringing doorbell before exploring hot tub
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