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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 (:59). High of 57 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS:
+5:00: Haunted Speakeasy fills Hanover Theatre with jazz, zombies and Halloween spirit
+Noon: Prosecutors: Sterling teen who held PowerSchool ransom was "sophisticated" cybercriminal
+Noon: Recognizing high-achieving students: Vote now for Telegram & Gazette Student of the Week
+Noon: It's Round 2 for Worcester Magazine's Digital Battle of the Bands
-"An amazing feat of engineering": Visitors take in reservoir's beauty during Wachusett Dam Day in Clinton
-Alleged thief hits Otaku Sekai, Japanese Manga culture, movies and comics business on Park Ave.
-How a group of friends turned a card game into a lifeline for local families
-Worcester Housing Authority to break ground on Lakeside Apartments redevelopment
-What is open and closed on Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day
-Honoring Indigenous People’s Day in Worcester
-Monday's Child: Emma, 15, is bright, artistic and resilient with a wonderful sense of humor
-Saint Paul 5K Knightmare Run & Walk raises funds for Kelly family
-Worcester Guardian partners with Boston University to add State House coverage
-What districts in Worcester County had the best M.C.A.S. scores?
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:43): Concerns over Worcester police drone expansion
>POLITICS: Worcester candidate profile: Jessica Pepple for city councilor at-large
-Meet the candidates: Maureen Binienda leans on experience and service
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:01): Drones, civil commitments and a controversial campaign mailer
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet: The Ground Round is back (4:50)
-ICYMI: Outside Nelson Place School in Worcester, parents rally against departure of assistant principal
-Worcester business dedicated to helping women moves to bigger space
-Community gathers for vigil for Shrewsbury father shot and killed (:45). Article
-Related: Fiancée of father who was shot and killed thanks community (4:31)
-Frank Kartheiser is comfortable with your discomfort
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-Holden gets grant to hire 2 firefighters
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Item photos: First class inducted into Clinton High Hall of Fame
-Leominster man arrested for urinating on church wall during food truck festival
-Why Webster police haven't given up on search for boy who disappeared 47 years ago
-Webster woman charged in crash that sent 3 juveniles to the hospital
-Charlton to vote on firearms in municipal buildings October 20th at special town meeting
-Meals That Matter's founder says the demand for warm, home-cooked meals is on the rise
-Paxton woman is a Commonwealth Heroine
-Matt Landry's love of hiking leads to Mount Wachusett guide
-Lancaster discusses well options and state support
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: West End Creamery Corn Maze in Whitinsville (1:14)
-100 FM The Pike (7:58): Jeff Keith of Tesla and Miljenko Matijevic of Steelheart talk about their new song
>OPINION: Robert A. Bilotta: Put CSX funds to work for District 2 residents
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (2:02:16)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to lifelong Worcester woman who cooked in a number of local kitchens
>SPORTS: Patriots beat Saints, survive questionable officiating (4:32)
-Patriots quarterback Drake Maye takes another step forward vs. Saints
-Maye entrenched in early NFL MVP conversation
-Sign up now! FREE Crusader Tip-Off Event October 29th
-Holy Cross senior guard Cam Nolan named William V. Campbell Trophy semifinalist
-Worcester Bravehearts 2026 Season Passes are now available
>NATIONAL: All 20 remaining living hostages released by Hamas
-4 people killed and 20 more injured in a shooting at a bar in South Carolina, sheriff says
-Tragic: Skydiving instructor falls to his death after getting separated from student in freak accident
>NEW ENGLAND: 1 person in custody after threatening Topsfield Fair (:24). Article
-Massachusetts among states struggling least with bullying
-Haverhill police chief retires amid union backlash following tragedies
>COLLEGES: Inside the economics of happiness
-The most expensive colleges in Massachusetts (9:43)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 clever packing tips for rainy destinations
-6 countries or islands you can walk across in under an hour
>BUSINESS: A.I. could wipe out 100 million U.S. jobs over the next decade: report
-Are you throwing away money on your cell phone protection plan? (2:38)
>SHOPPING: Up to $1,000 rebate on LG appliances at Sclamo's
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>HEALTH: A.I. being used to detect heart health problems
>FOOD: Retro Diet Coke Lime returns to store shelves. Here's what to know
>TV/STREAMING: A message from Dr. Jane Goodall on Netflix's "Famous Last Words" (1:27)
>MOVIES: Jared Leto's "Tron" hits the skids with $33.5 million box office opening
>CELEBRITY: Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau seen kissing on singer's yacht
-Diane Keaton lost weight, was very thin before her death
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Do you know where this is?
>ANIMALS: German Shepherd rescued from hoarding goes on first walk (2:14)
>GOOD NEWS: Boys applauded for helping friend after shark attack in Australia
-Meanwhile, in Florida, mom wins video game tournament while holding her 5-day-old baby
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