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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:40). High of 73 in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester may create disaster relief fund with nonprofit partner
+6:00: "It's nuts": Low inventory, still-rising prices frustrate Worcester-area homebuyers
+6:00: Albanian Festival to celebrate 40th anniversary at post-COVID return
+6:00: See neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester
+Noon: Worcesteria: Learn to work the saxophone; mourning doves lift spirits at microbrewery
+Noon: Barbara Weihrauch remembered for doing theater for love in W.C.L.O.C. show
+Noon: First Person: Standing together at the cinema
-"That others may live": Memorial Day ceremonies honor those who made "ultimate sacrifice"
-Worcester holds annual Memorial Day observance and remembrance at Hope Cemetery
-Worcester holds annual Memorial Day ceremony at Mass. Vietnam Veterans Memorial
-Worcester leaders and residents pay tribute to Korean War soldiers with a wreath-laying ceremony
-Worcester's Memorial Day observance (9 photos)
-Girl Scout for life: Worcester resident, 95, receives 85-year membership pin
-Scott Morin honored as Worcester D.P.W.'s Employee of the Year
-200 disabled adults, caregivers to attend "Prom for all ages" at Polar Park
-Unsolved: Worcester - Season 5 Trailer (1:20)
-ICYMI: Worcester pays $250,000 to settle excessive force lawsuit involving autistic 10-year-old
-Holy Cross President: Clarence Thomas was a beneficiary of race-based admissions at my school
-Worcester State, Guild of St. Agnes open $8 million childcare facility in former Colonial Bowling Center
-Worcester facing challenges to hire enough lifeguards for summer season
-Reminder: Trash pickup delayed a day this week in Worcester because of holiday
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Bullard Street paving project begins Tuesday
-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): Massive fire engulfs Uxbridge home on Memorial Day (:43)
-Shrewsbury bridge shines in patriotic colors on Memorial Day
-West Boylston residents honor those who have fallen
-Boylston marks Memorial Day with race, parade and fun
-Annual Memorial Day observance held in Grafton
-Clinton hosts Memorial Day ceremony
-Lancaster residents gather for Memorial Day
-Spencer's Memorial Day parade
-Rutland to honor late Ronald Marsh for excellence in public service
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
-Rosen's Roundtable No. 506 (27:29): Does Worcester even know the best ways to assist our increasing homeless population?
-WCCA-TV's Close to Home No. 548 (28:51): D.A. Joe Early Jr.
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 384 (27:35): Fabian Barracks
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local woman married for 76 years
>SPORTS: Celtics season ends with blowout loss in Game 7
-Patriots to add a veteran tight end
-Bravehearts fall to undefeated Bees. Next home game: 6:30 today
-WooSox stumble back below .500 with 2-4 week against Scranton/Wilkes-Barre
-Win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Worcester Hockey Alumni highlights, NHL week 33
-Worcester Academy's T.J. Power reflects on title-filled senior season
-Millbury's Lauren Miner overcomes thoracic outlet syndrome to earn all-star honors at UMass-Boston
>CARS: The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan! (5:43)
>NATIONAL: 9 shot in Memorial Day gunfire in Hollywood Beach, Florida
-Suspect arrested in 5 separate shootings in Phoenix metro area that left 4 dead
-Tragic: Crocodile farm boss dies after getting "pounced on" by 40 of his own animals
>NEW ENGLAND: People fleeing Mass. amid housing squeeze, high traffic, report finds
-Woman brings raccoon to Petco in Maine, possibly exposing others to rabies
>HEALTH: Cryotherapy helps with weight loss: new study
-Mpox is down, but U.S. cities could be at risk for summertime outbreaks
>FOOD: The internet is going crazy over this viral hack to soften butter
>BUSINESS: The benefits of a 4-day workweek
-Can you negotiate a higher severance package?
>COLLEGES: WPI's month in photos for April
-Holy Cross professor calls attention to first-of-its-kind stained glass window depicting a dark-skinned Christ
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): A first-timer’s guide to New York City
>HOMES: Spectacular bay views at Mass. "trophy estate" listed for $13 million
>TV/STREAMING: Get a whole year of Peacock Premium streaming for just $20
>MOVIES: Trailer for new "Barbie" movie with Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling (2:42)
>CELEBRITY: The biggest, messiest band breakups in music history
>ANIMALS: Sheep who couldn’t stand on own now runs to favorite people (3:06)
>HISTORY: Memorial Day 1945 in front of Union Station in Worcester
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Honoring America's fallen on Memorial Day with Steve Hartman (47:28)
-Meanwhile, in Texas, high school postpones graduation after only 5 seniors meet requirements
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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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