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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 (:32). High of 60 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Police investigating after man shot near Fitchburg State
+6:00: Tri-axle dump truck rollover shuts down road in Sutton
+6:00: Worcester unveils major redesign for busy College Street
+6:00: 168 students, staff honored at Worcester schools Special Education Celebration Of Success
+6:00: Worcester Public Schools Superintendent Message (1:42): Start of the fourth quarter
+6:00: Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:54): 5 big issues Worcester is talking about right now
+Noon: Mass. Pike traffic after semi crash on I-495 in Westborough
+Noon: State Police lieutenant back in court on perjury charge in Worcester recruit’s death
+Noon: Ex-Worcester food bank C.E.O. McMurray to receive social justice award
+Noon: "Handmaid's Tale" author Margaret Atwood to speak at Holy Cross
+Noon: A new arts epicenter: Creative Hub Worcester set to open at long last
+Noon: Last Call: Samantha Bucci, poet and poetry slam organizer
+Noon: First Person: For Joe Fusco Jr., remembering Mom brings laughs, stings
-Q.C.C. police officer has certification suspended after domestic violence charges filed
-Curtis Sliwa visits Worcester, and can't resist "glazing" local diner
-Think Derek Herman loves Worcester? He has the tattoos to prove it
-Could the old Dive Bar spot be pouring drinks again?
-When will the Denholm building be torn down? Developer agrees to timeline
-Inside the state's biggest office-to-residential conversion in Worcester (2:30)
-Worcester City Manager proposes $1.4 million tax break for housing project by Polar Park
-See compensation for all 8,363 City of Worcester employees
-Rift with Pope Leo "really unprecedented," says Holy Cross religious studies professor (2:42). Article
-Related: Worcester bishop issues statement
-How Audra Doody of Safe Exit Initiative is helping to change our world
-Worcester County Wonders: Setting the Revolution record straight
-Aislinn Doyle: April 16th School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester Public Schools to hold April 15th community forum on school boundary and quadrant alignment project
>DINING OUT: The Broadway Restaurant
-ICYMI: Vigil held for 10-year-old killed by car in Webster (2:19). Article
-Related: Driver in fatal Webster crash was arrested week before for drug possession, police say (1:49)
-Before reporting to prison for hacking, former Assumption student from Sterling thanks F.B.I. for arresting him (3:25). Article
-No one in truck that was found in Leicester pond, police say (:20). Article
-"They’re lucky to be alive": 3 people hospitalized after tree crushes pickup truck in Princeton
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Project Adventure – not just a physical workout
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Train hits vehicle at Clinton railroad crossing (:23)
-Overdose leads to 21-day suspension for Webster Boosters Club
-Barre firefighters respond to residential fire on Oak Street
-Another Oxford leader heads to Canton as Gifford named deputy chief
-Southbridge council denies Open Meeting Law claims, refers complaints to counsel
-Man charged after breaking into ex-girlfriend’s Leominster apartment through window
-Construction alert from the Millbury D.P.W.
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Usher and Chris Brown announce tour, including August stop at Gillette Stadium
-Des Rocs to play Worcester in lead up to new album release
-Listen Up: Worcester musician Sam Femino eyes social media in new song
-Remembering "Voice of Clannad" Moya Brennan
-Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announces 2026 inductees
>OPINION: Michael Garand: Why banking local means investing in Worcester's future
-What's Up Worcester's Minute with Meagan (13:17): Heather Cassani, owner, Wattson Home Solutions
-Unity Radio Unity in the Community (57:47): Michael Goldstein, owner, Empire Loan
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who taught in the Worcester Public Schools for more than 35 years
>SPORTS: NFL reporter Dianna Russini resigns from The Athletic after photos with Mike Vrabel
-Related: Read Russini's full resignation letter
-No tailgating at Gillette Stadium during World Cup
-Celtics superlatives and awards: Most improved, biggest surprise and more
-Bruins beat Devils, 4-0
-Red Sox lose to Twins, 6-0
-Bravehearts announce Fireworks Friday dates
-Holy Cross names Scott Black assistant men’s soccer coach
-Coach Jon Ladino announces 2030 Holy Cross softball signing class
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Nashville, 9-4
-33 Worcester runners set for Boston Marathon
>CARS: Ford C.E.O. Jim Farley warns Chinese car sales in U.S. would be "devastating"
>NATIONAL: Frightening new Yellowstone study sparks eruption fears
-Doctor accused of fatally removing organ from patient arrested for botched operation
-Tragic: Couple abused their 6 children, kept boy in dog kennel: officials
>NEW ENGLAND: Elderly homeowner trapped with "tenant from hell" (1:09)
-FedEx driver struck, killed by alleged drunken driver in Vermont, police say
>COLLEGES: Worcester State Professor Andrew Burkhardt connects Goddard’s legacy to modern discoveries
-Holy Cross President Rougeau on Commencement, leadership updates, the job market and more
-A.I. salon at Assumption brings students, faculty, staff and industry voices together for a dynamic conversation
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Why Antarctica is unlike any other travel destination
-8 states where the weather forecast is always wrong
>BUSINESS: New Disney C.E.O. announces 1,000 job cuts via email
-LPL Financial Research: The economy takes multiple shocks in stride
-What to expect from an I.R.S. business audit
-Lack of motivation, rejection stalls job searches for millions of unemployed Americans: survey
>HEALTH: Deaths from a silent disease have quadrupled among young U.S. women, study shows
-Man undergoes experimental treatment to prevent A.L.S. (2:59)
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (44:48): Somatic movement, with Emily Konstan
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>SHOPPING: Get a refund on this recalled Sam’s Club Christmas decoration
>FOOD: How good are the Polar Seltzer Summer flavors? (2:13)
>TV/STREAMING: Meryl Streep to star in "The Corrections" limited series adaptation
>MOVIES: Trailer for "Insidious: Out of the Further" (2:34)
>CELEBRITY: Alec Baldwin talks "Rust" prosecution health toll, retiring on podcast
-"Lost" star Matthew Fox reveals why he walked away from Hollywood at height of his stardom
>ANIMALS: Mama dog dumped at shelter walks herself into a better life (2:04)
>HISTORY: Abandoned "ghost towns" are scattered across Massachusetts
>GOOD NEWS: Mass. "sewer singer" gains TikTok fame for underground opera performances (2:31)
-Meanwhile, in Canada, video shows confused beaver wandering into store, getting stuck behind automatic doors
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