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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:35). High of 81 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-City of Worcester to fund universal basic income pilot program to aid poor residents
-Ex-Navy pilot and WPI graduate: U.F.O.s are "in our airspace" and "grossly under-reported" (pictured) (1:40)
-Related: Who is Ryan Graves? Former Navy pilot, U.F.O. whistleblower has Central Mass. roots
-$5.5 million to fix Worcester Route 20 underpass that constantly floods: Here are the details
-Worcester looks to become a drug manufacturing hub
-Survivor of Mass. plane crash shares recovery update from Worcester hospital (:49)
-Amid a flood of Haitian immigrants, a home in Worcester provides a soft landing
>FAITH: Nearly 7 in 10 Americans believe in angels, new poll finds
-Video shows plane crash landing into ocean off Hampton Beach (2:28)
>DINING OUT: For Mass. restaurants, credit card fees leave a bad taste
-ICYMI: Downtown Worcester eatery closes
-Action urged on former Big D market site on Mill Street by city councilor, candidate
-Judge rebuffs lawyer's attempts to depose city leaders on police prostitution allegations
-Maureen Schwab eyes Worcester District 4 City Council seat in 2023
-Worcester candidate forums come before preliminary election
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden bandstand concert 6-8 Sunday
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the Ford F-150 (5:49)
-Wachusett Community Band concert 1 p.m. Monday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Man rescued after getting stuck in area swamp
-No one hurt in Rutland van fire
-Pets – furry, fluffy and scaly – on display in West Boylston
-Sterling searches for senior center director
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, Dunkin cards and swag from North End Motor Sales
-Sign up for flag football by August 1st
-B.V.T. named a 2022-23 Distinguished High School
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Sunday
-Penny Pinchers Brewing in Millbury expanding to street seating
-Worcester bar closes for a week's vacation
>SHOWTIME: Five Things To Do: Greg Piccolo, "Fiddler," Vivi & DaFunk ...
-100FM The Pike (15:08): Kelly Hansen of Foreigner talks about their farewell tour
-Laurel: Masterpieces at the Worcester Art Museum
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 392 (27:48): V.N.A. Care
-WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No. 904 (29:27): Regional Environmental Council
-Unity Radio's Standups and Standouts (58:24)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native and Saint John's grad who was a third-generation combat veteran
>SPORTS: Free agent running back Ezekiel Elliott visits Patriots
-Giants beat Red Sox, 3-2
-Bravehearts rained out. Next home game: 4 p.m. Sunday (Postgame Home Run Derby & Kids Club Sunday)
-Shrewsbury loses heartbreaker in state Legion final, focuses on regionals
-Crusaders earn 11 Preseason All-Patriot League honors, Holy Cross ranks atop preseason poll
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
-NATIONAL: American woman and her daughter kidnapped in Haiti, nonprofit says
-Deep dive into Meta’s algorithms shows that America’s political polarization has no easy fix
-Tragic: Girl, 6, dies after mom runs her over with boat while she was swimming
>NEW ENGLAND: Milford scaffolding collapse leaves 4 people injured
-"Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice": Third theft reported from Vermont movie set
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 of the coolest art hotels in the U.S.
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Families remind Beacon Hill of child care struggles
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross student stays artistically motivated in a world full of distractions
>HEALTH: Does coffee cause inflammation, or fight it? Experts explain
-F.D.A. approves R.S.V. drug health experts say is a "game changer"
>HOMES: Beat the heat at these Massachusetts homes
>FOOD: Trader Joe’s recalls broccoli cheddar soup and falafel amid concerns over insects and rocks
>TV/STREAMING: When does "Billions" return? Premiere date, streaming info
>MOVIES: "Haunted Mansion" spooked, "Barbie" heads for record $95 million second weekend
>CELEBRITY: Jamie Lee Curtis opens up about her addiction to opiates
>HISTORY: 1910 ad for Worcester moving company
>ANIMALS: Scared puppy showed up in woman's backyard (4:21)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 10-year-old boy uses musical gift to soothe dogs at animal shelter
-Meanwhile, in Southern California, bear takes a dip in backyard Jacuzzi
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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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