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>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:38). High of 70 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+7:00: Worcester water, sewer rates rising for 2024 fiscal year
+7:00: Out to Lunch festival series returns to Worcester Common
+7:00: Ryan McKenna, only survivor of 2022 East Brookfield crash, leaves rehab after 272 days
+Noon: W.P.D. asks for help IDing woman wanted in bank larceny
+Noon: Retiring North High, Burncoat principals reflect on career lessons learned
+Noon: Six Things To Do: Miss Massachusetts, "Rock of Ages," She's Busy ...
+Noon: Art in the Park returns to Elm Park with outdoor sculpture exhibit
-No public funds to rebuild Worcester building where 4 died
-Earlier: Owner of Worcester apartment building where 4 died seeks public funds for rebuild
-Worcester-area rents rising, putting homes out of reach: Report
-Earlier: $1,625 for fair market 2-bedroom rental in Worcester area: Report
-Khrystian King will run for mayor of Worcester this year
-School Committee member Sue Mailman wants to change the pay rate for School Committee members
-Worcester’s got skin in Allston Pike rebuild, say business leaders
-Worcester Public Library branches switch hours for summer
-In Worcester court, guardsman Jack Teixeira pleads not guilty in document case (:27)
-Worcester man sentenced for role in attempted Rockland robbery
-Worcester police to hold promotion ceremony Thursday
-ICYMI: Carlos Asencio guilty of first degree murder in stabbing at O'Connor's Restaurant (1:13)
-Related: "Some justice" — Amanda Dabrowski’s family reacts to guilty verdict
-I-190 lane closures in Worcester all week during construction
-Worcester ranked 37th best run city in the U.S.
-Worcester schools celebrate the last day of classes
-Phantom Gourmet visits area restaurant (5:15)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): A new face in the Wachusett Auto Department -- Spotlight on Mr. Baker
-Watch as Brilla Coffee travels 2,000 miles from Nicaragua to your cup (2:52)
-Reduce stress at Lavender Farm Fest in Holden
-Lamoureux Ford wins national award for 26th consecutive year (1:03)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Family mourns 28-year-old "playful father" killed in Dudley crash
-Investigation into Berlin home explosion, fire points to propane leak, fire marshal says
-Jennifer LaMontagne named interim Clinton Middle School principal
-Sidney Adams awarded $1,500 scholarship by Friends of Shrewsbury Public Library
-Millbury's Nick Kolifrath suits up twice for all-star games, following football with baseball
-Leominster man killed in crash in Rhode Island
-Hudson man, 77, dies after van crashes into New Hampshire bridge: Police
-Hudson fire station "uninhabitable" after lightning strike
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday
-Jazzed Up Duo at Val's this Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Writing Lines: Lifting voices at Worcester literary events
-Historical Museum recognized for women's suffrage centennial
-DCU Center in process of replacing all seats
-Listen Up: Death Over Simplicity brings emotional depth to new tracks
-Chamber of Commerce: Polar Park's success is plain to see
-WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No. 902 (28:31): Worcester City Council candidate Maydee Morales
-WCCA-TV's Human Touch No. 71 (28:10): Third World Challenges
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former Worcester assistant city manager
>SPORTS: Celtics finalizing blockbuster Kristaps Porzingis 3-team trade after first deal collapsed
-Twins beat Red Sox, 5-4
-Bravehearts fall in ninth, 7-5. Next home game: 6:30 p.m. Thursday
-North High boys' basketball state champs honored at Union Station ceremony
-WooSox shut out Lehigh Valley, 5-0
-Win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-U.S. women's team announces World Cup roster led by Megan Rapinoe, Alex Morgan
>CARS: The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan! (5:43)
-NATIONAL: Titanic tourist sub runs out of oxygen
-Tornadoes tear through northern Texas town, killing 3
-Tragic: Bear mauls, kills man drinking his morning coffee
>NEW ENGLAND: Thousands of fireworks seized so far in annual Mass. operation
-Mass. A.G. warns of R.M.V. scams as new law implemented July 1st
>COLLEGES: Nichols alumnus commits $100,000 to support local scholarships
-Q.C.C. Respiratory Therapist Program wins national award
>BUSINESS: Food Hub celebrates graduation of Diverse Entrepreneurs Program
-Fed’s Jerome Powell says more rate hikes are likely this year
>SHOPPING: Amazon Prime Day -- Dates, early deals and what to expect
>HEALTH: A daily aspirin may lead to anemia in older adults, study says
-UMass Medical School (22:57): UMass Medical School experts discuss gut microbiome’s role in health
>FOOD: Dunkin' Salted Caramel Cold Brew returns for summer
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The most secluded beaches around the world
>HOMES: Stink bugs are chewing through gardens: What to do
>TV/STREAMING: "American Horror Story's" Ryan Murphy leaving Netflix for Disney
>MOVIES: Jennifer Lawrence "born to do hard R comedies": "Sweet spot"
>CELEBRITY: Adele told Sylvester Stallone "no deal" on buying L.A. mansion without Rocky statue
>ANIMALS: Worcester area adoptable pets of the week -- Meet Buttons and more
>HISTORY: Old South Church in Worcester
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Eagle Scouts save swimmer after suffering heart attack
-Meanwhile, in Illinois, hungry bear breaks into truck looking for dog food
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 65 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Uxbridge schools report teacher to police after "physical contact"
+Noon: In new documentary, Cara Brindisi explores her music therapist career
+Noon: Sarah Connell Sanders: American Antiquarian Society a "national treasure"
+Noon: Last Call: Thomas D'Agostino, author and paranormal researcher
-This is why some tap water is brown in Worcester
-Worcester's Union Station closing Wednesday for "Walking Dead" production
-Earlier: "Walking Dead" sequel series shoot brings zombies to Worcester (1:42). Article
-Worcester Glass Tower top floors reopen as event space
-Saint John's urged to address sexual abuse allegations made by former students
-Culinary students from Worcester Tech travel to France for break
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief for April
-Here’s how much overtime pay Worcester police made in 2023
-City Council: David Clark Co. T.I.F. sent for review; Rental Registration Program examined
-Mother's Day in Worcester; How to show Mom how much you care
-Water, sewer rate increase in Worcester coming this summer
-Supreme Court to rule on city's homeless encampment ban. What will it mean for Worcester?
-Habitat For Humanity holds fourth annual clothing drive
-Meanwhile, in Holden, police to monitor courts for pickleball pirates
>DINING OUT: Pulse Magazine's Eat Beat for May
-ICYMI: Worcester police ask for public's help finding missing 17-year-old
-Why a helicopter will be hovering above Worcester this month
-Wanted man bites Worcester officer's ear during arrest, police say
-Worcester Human Rights Commission calls for end to Civil Service
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden election features 3 contests, 2 questions
-Lamoureux Ford salutes the UConn Huskies (:54)
-Water use restriction May 1st to September 30th
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Northbridge stabbing victim died defending younger brother, family says (1:43). Article
-20-year-old man fatally stabbed outside Leominster apartment complex (1:34). Article
-Attorney General sues septic company over waste dumped into Blackstone wetland
-Flynn, Wensky re-elected to Shrewsbury Select Board, School Committee
-Radio Worcester (10:11): Nick Lazzaro talks Millbury issues post-election win
-Override on Paxton's May 13th election
-Princeton prepared to delay annual meeting
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up gig at 961 (Union Station) Wednesday canceled because of TV show production
>SHOWTIME: Worcester band Berm haunts on "some passable ghost" E.P.
-How to buy tickets for Lana Del Rey's concert at Fenway Park
-Capturing life with Clark prof and photographer Stephen DiRado
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1340 (24:52): Worcester Symphony Orchestra
>SHOPPING: You still haven't bought Mother's Day presents? Aren't you lucky WoMag has your gift guide
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 324 (29:06): Jay Givan
-Unity Radio (58:34): The Susanity Life
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 33 (27:52): Minneapolis for Safe Tech
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who spent 38 years at Wyman Gordon and was very active in the community
>SPORTS: Celtics clobber Cavaliers, 120-95, in Game 1
-Eliot Wolf the "overwhelming favorite" to be named Patriots’ top exec
-Red Sox lose to Braves, 4-2
-This week in Holy Cross Athletics
-Paying college athletes appears closer than ever. How could it work and what stands in the way?
-WooSox Rewind — Worcester takes 5 of 6 from Lehigh Valley
-WooSox fall to Buffalo, 7-5
>CARS: Bertera has the all-star team to help you find your next Nissan car or truck (:39)
-Some Hyundai, Kia owners finding themselves uninsurable
>NATIONAL: Boeing faces 10 more whistleblowers after 2 die
-Killer nurse sentenced to hundreds of years behind bars for deaths of 17 patients
-Tragic: Newborn twins diagnosed with rare condition denied treatment
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read trial: Defense calls lieutenant's credibility into question (20:22)
-9-year-old boy from Orange left on school bus after he fell asleep
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria celebrates students and faculty at the Academic Awards
-Annual Clark alumni awards to be presented during Reunion Weekend
-Obstacles, opportunities, optimism: The journey of women in science
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Budget hotel vacancies top 50% as inflation-weary Americans cut back on travel
>BUSINESS: African Business Expo draws business leaders to Worcester
-LPL Research: Sell in May? Maybe not
-Radio Worcester (24:48): Worcester Emerging Workforce Forum Thursday
>HOMES: Homeowners say this clean energy industry has dirty secret
>HEALTH: Could A.I. help diagnose cancer with one drop of blood? (1:05)
-New survey shows more young people believe skin cancer myths (:57)
>FOOD: U.S. to test ground beef in states with bird-flu outbreaks in dairy cows
>TV/STREAMING: Tom Selleck says CBS should “come to their senses” and renew "Blue Bloods"
>MOVIES: Trailer for M. Night Shyamalan’s new movie, "Trap": Josh Hartnett is a serial killer
>CELEBRITY: Susan Buckner, who played spirited cheerleader Patty Simcox in "Grease," dies at 72
>ANIMALS: Mama leopard reunites with her baby (:52)
>HISTORY: B & M R.R. Bridge from Dam in Clinton
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Boston police officers bring cake and sing "Happy Birthday" to man who called 911
-Meanwhile, in Connecticut, 2 vultures found "too drunk to fly"
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