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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:27). High of 73 in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Worcester paraeducators get new tentative contract, schools say
+Noon: Worcester bought land to help make a school safer. So why has nothing been done with it?
+Noon: Radio Worcester (9:22): Bravehearts' G.M. Dave "Peterman" Peterson on Opening Night tonight
+Noon: TGIF! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand: "John Wick: Chapter 4" and more
+Noon: Renowned classical Indian musicians at Mechanics Hall for benefit show
+Noon: Gallery (77 photos): Burncoat High School Jr./Sr. Prom
+Noon: Radio Worcester (13:47): Congressman James McGovern on the debt ceiling stalemate
-Supreme Court foreclosure decision could affect case against Worcester, attorneys say
-Misconduct probe of Abby Kelley Foster cheer staff stretches beyond 3 months
-What's the latest on the former Showcase Cinema property in Worcester?
-Law firm to take over Telegram & Gazette offices at Worcester high-rise bearing the T&G logo
-Best time to hit the road this Memorial Day weekend
-Related:Over 1 million Memorial Day weekend travelers expected in Mass.
-Worcester County Memorial Day parades and events schedule in 2023
-Worcester 2023 farmers markets: See schedules, locations
-UMass doctor warns be prepared for Mpox risks
-Student volunteers spark change and make differences in people's lives
-Construction at Worcester Walmart to affects W.R.T.A. stops
-Black bear family wanders through Hubbardston backyard (2:09)
-ICYMI: Worcester loft building to double in size under expansion plan
-Following leadership upheaval, Girls Inc. to restore suspended programming
-Downtown Worcester restaurant open again after maintenance
-GBH: Worcester said Polar Park will pay for itself. Economists say the city will end up in the red (10:01)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Holden prepares for Memorial Day (:37)
-Wachusett athletes prefer grass to turf for their own safety
-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): Saint John’s High School headmaster to depart in 2024
-Child cut another with razor blade at middle school, Blackstone police say
-Northbridge High School students, teacher win Mass. P.S.A. contest with "Zombies" ad
-Rutland pair receive M.A.H.P.E.R.D. awards
-Rota Spring manager/partner remembered
-Remembering "Miz" as Memorial Day nears
-Paxton Garden Club Plant Sale Saturday, June 3rd
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: BOGO tickets for Monster Trucks at DCU Center available now
-Five Things To Do: Wool Days, Kameron Marlowe, Summer Jumpoff ...
-Rival Sons rock Worcester in support of new album "Darkfighter"
-First Person: "We worried about the country"
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. 133 (28:36): City Council candidate Robert Bilotta
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. 132 (28:11): Worcester mayoral candidate Guillermo Creamer
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime T&G newsroom leader
>SPORTS: Celtics thrive on 3s, beat Heat, 110-97, force Game 6
-NFL punishes Patriots for O.T.A. violation
-TONIGHT! 10 things to know for Bravehearts Opening Night
-RailRiders beat WooSox, 10-1
-Win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Worcester Railers release 2023-24 regular season schedule
>CARS: The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan! (5:43)
>NATIONAL: Debt ceiling explained: Why it's a struggle in Washington and how the impasse could end
-Tragic: 4-year-old accidentally strangles herself at amusement park while staff stared at phones: report
>NEW ENGLAND: Shark bites off the leg of Conn. woman on vacation in Turks and Caicos
-Mass. father, son sentenced for decadelong, $20 million lottery fraud scheme
>HEALTH: What is long COVID? 12 defining symptoms revealed
-Debunking myths about osteoporosis
>BUSINESS: Unemployment rates across Central Mass. drop full percentage point in April
-AdCare Hospital tabs startup consultant as next C.E.O.
>COLLEGES: Amelia Toye eager to serve UMass Medical School community as student trustee
-Holy Cross students combine century-old documents and modern tech to research Boston landscape
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 places you should visit by yourself
>FOOD: Ice cream maker recalls 4,000 pints due to undeclared ingredient
>SHOPPING: Best Amazon Memorial Day tech deals -- Soundbars, headphones and more
>HOMES: 10 least expensive homes sold in Worcester County, May 14th to 21st
>TV/STREAMING: Katy Perry wants to quit "American Idol," believes she’s being portrayed as the “nasty judge": Report
>MOVIES: How to stream "John Wick: Chapter 4"
>CELEBRITY: Ray Stevenson, "Thor" and "Star Wars" actor, dead at 58
>HISTORY: Skylite Roller Skating Center through the years (45:58)
>ANIMALS: Dog has the best reaction when he reunites with rescuer (4:06)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Community celebrates beloved crossing guard’s 90th birthday (1:48)
-Meanwhile, in Michigan, steer on the run for weeks lassoed, captured on Detroit-area freeway
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Classifieds
+Sales Manager at DCU Center
-Kitchen positions at Downtown Worcester restaurant
-Part Time Senior Center Bus Driver, Town of Holden
-Waitstaff and hostesses at Worcester restaurant
-Water & Sewer Superintendent, Town of Holden
-Multiple openings at Canal District bar
-5 seasonal employees, Holden D.P.W.
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:08). High of 68 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: American Airlines restarts Philadelphia service to Worcester, replacing N.Y.C. nonstop
+5:00: Massport announces location of huge new solar field near Worcester Airport
+5:00: New Hampshire woman killed in crash on I-84 in Sturbridge
-Earlier: Serious crash on I-84 in Sturbridge brings Friday morning traffic to a halt
+5:00: The “210 Awards” for the Worcester Railers 2024-2025 season, part 1
+5:00: John Keough: 3 things I think about Tuesday night
+Noon: Investigation underway after fire destroys home in Millbury
+Noon: Worcester colleges slam ballot question that would sap their endowments
+Noon: It's Good Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: New movies on demand — "Captain America: Brave New World" and more
+Noon: Bad Religion, Pennywise set to headline Punk in the Park at Palladium
+Noon: Beyond Beer: Defunct Honey Bee Orchards new home for Ragged Hill Cider
+Noon: Keep the Faith: Considering the effects of Easter beyond Holy Week
-Worcester Public Schools Superintendent Rachel Monárrez to leave in June
-UMass Medical School lays off and furloughs 200 employees
-Earlier: Cuts will have irretrievable effects as UMass Medical School stands to lose $80 million, Gov. Healey says
-$100,000 lottery winner sold in Worcester
-Paul Revere lantern replica coming to Worcester City Hall
-State throws out License Commission's penalties against Worcester cigar bar
-Worcester reports 9 hate crimes in 2024, mostly nonviolent
-Mass. graduation requirements listening session in Worcester
-Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mass. will stop covering popular drugs for weight loss
>FAITH: Christians in Worcester practice their faith amid cultural, political divisions
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): 2 locals make Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Sushi restaurants (5:36)
-ICYMI: Federal cuts are about to cripple Central Mass. food pantries
-Where Worcester ranks among U.S. cities where a family making $100,000 can "still be broke"
-Pickleball push sparks discussion over Worcester court upgrades
-How Armenian-American Heritage Month was proclaimed
-Worcester getting a second Chick-fil-A
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: “Disconnect to Reconnect”
-NEW: Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-Holden slated to get fiber internet
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Leominster woman arrested for stealing $38 in merchandise from Hannaford
-2 arrested after traffic stop leads to fentanyl trafficking bust in Shrewsbury
-TODAY! Shrewsbury Recreation Department Eggstravaganza
-David Prouty center court logo to be embedded in lobby floor
-Snow changes plans for Richards Library Book Sale
-Clinton election paper deadline is Friday
-Blackstone River tributaries in Sutton and Millbury graded
-Become a Salt Sleuth and clean up near the reservoir
-Bolton board will be a duo at least 'til fall
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Art at the Harold Stevens Gallery. hip-hop and more ...
-Call for vendors for 2025 Wednesdays on Water
>OPINION: Tracey Faraday: Finding the perfect balance in friendship & motherhood
-Unity Radio's Black in Business (52:47): Nataki Romeo, Cafe Romeo
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to career firefighter in Worcester
>SPORTS: Celtics enter playoffs embracing adversity, tougher path to repeating as NBA champs
-Bravehearts rolls out new menu for corporate outings
-Bravehearts introduce 2025 coaching staff
-Holy Cross football 2025 season ticket memberships on sale now
-WooSox throw combined no-hitter over 7 innings in doubleheader sweep
>CARS: Honda denies reported plan to shift production from Canada, Mexico to U.S.
>NATIONAL: 2 dead, 6 hospitalized after Florida State shooting; suspect in custody
-At least 4 tourists reported dead following devastating cable car crash in Italy
>TRAGIC: "Hero" deacon shot dead protecting others at church Easter egg hunt
>NEW ENGLAND: Militia memorializes 250th anniversary of Battle of Lexington (3:35)
-Assailant storms Mass. courthouse in gas mask, tactical gear and pepper sprays, assaults several victims: video
>COLLEGES: The WPI Podcast, Episode 6 (38:32): Global Projects Program at 50
-Holy Cross Policy and Politics Seminar hosts Minnesota Governor Tim Walz
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 9 of the most densely populated cities on Earth
>BUSINESS: M.B.I. welcomes 7 biotech startups to incubator facility in Worcester
-LPL Financial Research: Decent chance stock market bottom is in but far from certain
-What to know about paying down credit cards with personal loan (1:55)
>HOMES: Central Mass. home sales drop slightly, as price climb in Worcester County continues
>SHOPPING: Shein, Temu price hike — What shoppers need to know amid tariffs
>HEALTH: Dr. Mallika Marshall answers questions about measles outbreak (2:21)
-Heated workouts and hot yoga are all the rage. But are they actually good for you?
>FOOD: McDonald's Gold Card — What it is and how to get one
>TV/STREAMING: How to watch "Law and Order: Organized Crime" Season 5 on Peacock
>MOVIES: Who could be next James Bond amid Amazon shakeups: experts
>CELEBRITY: "Sopranos" star Lorraine Bracco is looking for love
>ANIMALS: Yes, your cat is ignoring you on purpose (1:48)
>HISTORY: 6 jobs from the 1950s that barely exist today
>GOOD NEWS: High school senior accepted to 7 Ivy League colleges: "I'm still processing it"
-Meanwhile, in Missouri, 309 people don banana hats to break world record at museum
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Classifieds
>HELP WANTED
+Part-time bartender, Patsie Dugan's
+Summer helpers (5), Holden D.P.W.
-Experienced cook, Shrewsbury Street restaurant
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