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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 (:38). High of 90 today in Worcester
-Worcester climate summary for May
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Clark University to lay off up to 30% of faculty, significantly restructure degree tracks amid financial strain
-Worcester, Cosenza reach settlement on $8 million jury award in evidence manipulation case
-Suspect in April 2024 Worcester killing, on the run for more than a year, held without bail
-3 men arrested in connection with University Park shooting in Worcester
-Worcester street renamed for boy who died in "One Chip Challenge" (2:04). Article
-Related: Video of ceremony (21:07)
-National burger chain opening first New England location in Worcester
-Central Mass. man now facing manslaughter charge in connection with brother’s shooting death
-Out to Lunch and Movies on the Common set for summer fun downtown
-Hidden waterfall flows back to life at Cascades Park in Worcester thanks to heavy spring rainfall (1:49)
-Grafton Job Corps searching for shelter for 30 homeless students
-Gerald Creamer Center Graduation (1:01:52)
-Aislinn Doyle: June 5th School Committee Meetings agenda preview
-This dog was found on Willard Ave. in Worcester
-DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): The last 24-hour diner: A Worcester staple stands alone
-ICYMI: UMass Memorial, 1,000 workers have a week to avoid strike
-Grand jury hearing evidence in death of Worcester state police trainee
-Worcester eatery seized by state because of unpaid taxes
-Worcester activist critical of city manager faces 1-year city hall ban
-Worcester father of 4-month-old deported after I.C.E. "violated his rights," attorney says
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Part of Doyle Road to be closed Wednesday
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): West Boylston override OK'd; Raj, Ashwell win for Select Board
-Governor Healey visits new Amazon fulfillment center in Charlton
-Pending Select Board vote, Shrewsbury trash bags may cost more this July
-Westborough-based hydropower firm to update its century-old facilities
-Webster man sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking
-Playground improvements are part of Grafton's long-term plan
-Blackstone Valley Tech competitors earn 46 SkillsUSA Medals
-City to Saddle Farm Trot 5K is June 21st
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Screen Time: Short film "Solus" wins big at Top Shorts Film Festival
-Sarah Connell Sanders: 3 days of "momfluencing" at Boston Calling
>OPINION: Jennifer Julien Gaskin: The art of making people uncomfortable
-Peter B-G Weller: Proposed state ed bill borders on digital surveillance
-Unity Radio's The Susanity Life (56:35): Bonnie Hope Dellerose, Renew Body Sequence
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a lifetime member of Hadassah who was married for 76 years
>SPORTS: Stefon Diggs "got the message" from Mike Vrabel after boat incident
-Red Sox lose to Angels, 4-3
-Bravehearts fall to Nashua, 4-3. Next home game: 6:30 Friday. Get tickets here
-Holy Cross announces "WooCru" as official student section name
-How Baylor Scheierman can earn larger Celtics role in second season
-Sox prospect Roman Anthony responds to backlash over Worcester laundry cart video
-WooSox beat Rochester, 6-5
-Mara leads Saint Paul back to Division 1 quarterfinals
>NATIONAL: Ukraine strikes Crimean Bridge with underwater explosives
>TRAGIC: 3 young sisters killed while visiting homeless dad, hunt is on for father
>NEW ENGLAND: Father found dead, search ongoing for missing daughter in Maine (:49). Article
-Milford student detained by I.C.E. awaiting upcoming court hearing in "terrible conditions" (3:43)
-Lawyer says Milford student in I.C.E. custody is here legally (:50). Article
-Karen Read trial (25:46): No mistrial over dog D.N.A., officer says evidence changed
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross grad Jango Janigian wants to take you on an adventure
-Decline of international students at Mass. universities having negative impact, expert says
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 tips every cruiser should follow
>BUSINESS: GBH layoffs to impact 45 employees
-LPL Financial Research: Tariffs and market volatility likely to stick
-101: Staying strong through workforce reductions
>HOMES: Heat pump demand is reaching new heights as customers seek government incentives before they disappear
>SHOPPING: Temu's daily U.S. users cut in half following end of tariff loophole
>HEALTH: How to beat the heat for better sleep
-How yoga can help improve your mental wellbeing (3:41)
>FOOD: Popeyes launches surprise new menu item to compete with McDonald’s
>TV/STREAMING: "The Four Seasons" renewed for Season 2 at Netflix
>MOVIES: 10 hot movies to see this summer
>CELEBRITY: Emmy winner Valerie Mahaffey dies at 71
>ANIMALS: Tiniest puppy grows up to be HUGE (2:44)
>GOOD NEWS: 120-mile kayak trip benefits athletes with disabilities
-Meanwhile, in Florida, loose kangaroo caught on video hopping down road
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