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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:33). High of 74 in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Four months on, the search for Brookfield's Brittany Tee continues
+6:00: Channel 25 talks with Worcester teacher Julie Kilcoyne on Teacher Appreciation Week
+6:00: City Council considers paid Family and Medical Leave Program as employees sound alarm
+6:00: Ex-State Police Union president, who lived in Worcester, sentenced to 30 months in prison
+Noon: Worcester’s in a housing crisis; Here’s how the city manager plans to fix it
+Noon: It's an "adventure" for planned Worcester movie starring Gregory Hoyt
+Noon: Free youth programs keep kids active when school's out
+Noon: Last Call: artist Chris Michelotti
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing 15-year-old girl
-Worcester police ask for help IDing man wanted for questioning in Walmart shoplifting (pictured)
-Remains of Oxford native, Sober Grid app founder, identified in California
-As Girls Inc. suspends programs, Worcester schools step up with alternatives
-Worcester D.P.W. recommends 1.8% increase in water, sewer rates
-City Councilors seek answers from court on eviction constables
-Radio Worcester (9:15): Former Mayor Konnie Lukes on Sara Robertson and her legacy & today's politics
-Radio Worcester Radio Roundup (38:36): Teacher's contract
-W.R.T.A. seeks rider community rep
-In Worcester, Mass. A.G. Andrea Campbell praises role of nonprofits
-NEW! Unsolved: Worcester -- "After Party Murder Posted to Social Media". Video (14:08). Audio (15:37)
-ICYMI: 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
-Worcester nonprofit suspends programs as C.E.O., C.O.O. placed on leave
>DINING OUT: Pulse Magazine's Eat Beat for May
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Tom Curran wins rematch; write-in Shannon Poole joins School Committee
-JM Scully Jewelers marks Grand Opening with ribbon cutting
-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): Rutland voters complete override effort with election win
-Shrewsbury candidates reflect on election
-Princeton voters approve questions restricting marijuana business
-Kirk Huehls, Robert Wilby re-elected in Paxton
-Amended building height restriction adopted by Sutton voters
-Former Boston police commissioner to lead investigation of Uxbridge committee resignations
-Man pulled gun during Southborough traffic dispute, police say
-Kathy Greene returns to Houghton for clay
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Creativity, competition highlights ArtsWorcester's 20th biennial show
-University Park Concert Series begins on Wednesday
-Writing Lines: Humor, horror, poetry and more in area literary events
-"The best drag show I saw in Worcester"
-Janice Harvey: For grandparents, athletics come with the job
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. 129 (29:59): Dr. Andrew Piazza
-WCCA-TV's This is Worcester No. 166 (28:39): Municipal Elections
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to doctor who helped build Center for Infectious Disease and Vaccine Research at UMass Medical School
>SPORTS: Celtics offense goes cold in critical game 5 loss
-Bruins G.M. admits roster changes are coming
-Braves overpower Red Sox, 9-3
-Holy Cross Athletics 2023 Crusader Awards (1:28:05)
-Braveherts to hold live concerts on Saturday nights
-WooSox fall to Red Wings, 7-3
-Win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Revs crash out of U.S. Open Cup
-Devin McCourty guest speaker for Central Mass. High School Sports Awards
>CARS: The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan! (5:43)
>NATIONAL: Utah mom wrote a book about grief after her husband's death. Now she's charged with his murder
-Tragic: Mom finds body of 16-year-old daughter at bottom of cliff
>NEW ENGLAND: Woman dies of burns from fire at Maine campground
-Maine man accused of bilking Home Depot in "ticket-switching" scheme
-Beloved attraction at N.H. theme park shutting down
>HOMES: Worcester real estate roundup
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Who you should and shouldn’t tip on vacation
>HEALTH: Groundbreaking new A.I. can detect cancer earlier: study
-Study reveals why it may not be a good idea to take lengthy naps
>BUSINESS: MassHire job fair Tuesday, May 16th at the DCU Center
-Crisis in health care stems from work conditions, not a shortage of workers
>FOOD: Recall issued for 3 brands of spinach, kale, collard green products
>COLLEGES: Q.C.C. President Luis Pedraja looks ahead on college's 60th anniversary
-Grandmother’s close call inspires UMass Medical School student to become a nurse
>TV/STREAMING: CBS renews "S.W.A.T." for a seventh season after facing fan backlash over cancellation
>MOVIES: First reactions from the premiere of live-action version of "The Little Mermaid"
>CELEBRITY: Robert De Niro, at 79, becomes a father for the seventh time
>ANIMALS: Dog dives to the bottom of the pool for favorite brick (3:06)
>HISTORY: Rescued from old negative of sunrise photo of Worcester's old Union Depot
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Man rushes to stop runaway stroller before it rolls into busy street
-Meanwhile, in Massachusetts, African antelope captured after a month on the loose
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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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