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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:37). High of 62 today in Worcester
-How a "super" El Niño could impact weather in Mass. (2:43). Article
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester teacher blasts school district over special education decision
+6:00: UMass Memorial Health tops list of Worcester's largest employers
+6:00: Worcester road safety project targets dangerous I-290 off-ramp crossing
+6:00: Jamaican Style Cuisine set to open in Worcester
+6:00: Worcester Guardian Week in Review: $1B budget, CHL uncertainty, baseball meets poetry
+Noon: Teen arrested for stabbing death of Worcester man in Times Square
+Noon: How Julie Frechette is preparing Worcester students for a changing media landscape
+Noon: When can you walk on water? Wachusett Dam Day is tomorrow
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: Victor D. Infante: Your WoMag Rundown for May 8th (2:11)
+Noon: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
-New England’s Unsolved: Is a serial killer responsible for deaths of several Worcester women?
-Open Sky confirms failed talks as Community Healthlink’s future remains uncertain
-Popular Worcester bakery seeks to add third location. Here’s where
-Foreclosed Worcester housing sites could see more units under new owner
-These were the top 10 taxpayers in Worcester last fiscal year
-City Manager Batista shares insight into his $1 billion spending plan for Worcester
-Attorney General fines contractor $220,000 at redevelopment of The Bridge community center
-Worcester joins federal lawsuit over P.F.A.S. in firefighting gear
-W.R.T.A. remains fare-free through June 2027
-The Village Worcester to celebrate 5 years with rooted & rising event
-Central Mass. native Jill Lepore wins Pulitzer Prize in History
-Apple TV's "Widow's Bay" has scenes shot at Vincent's
-Worcester is ending 3 special education programs amid cash woes
-Gov. Maura Healey announces major investment in Worcester Tech H.V.A.C. and plumbing programs
-Mass. social media restrictions for children gain support from Worcester residents
-20 Mass. educators recognized in annual awards ceremony
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
>DINING OUT: Mother's Day plans? Check Dining Out
-Worcester restaurant to hold ravioli-making class May 17th
-ICYMI: Worcester man brutally killed near Times Square in New York City, police say
-Fourth State Police trooper arraigned in death of Enrique Delgado-Garcia of Worcester (2:30). Article
-Suspect nabbed after $2,000 scratch ticket theft in Worcester
-Longtime pizza shop owner, former Worcester high school sports star charged in sex sting
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police participating in Click It or Ticket program
-NEW: Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-Wachusett Echo: Keeping the beat without the march
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Webster man arrested on 22 charges, including attempted murder and kidnapping
-Southbridge man arrested on child sexual abuse charges
-3-alarm fire heavily damages Southbridge home
-Woman arrested for breaking into Leominster car dealership after threatening woman with rock
-Westminster residents with contaminated wells still waiting for relief
-Questions raised after Charlton Coalition health agent denies food truck permit tied to neighboring farm
-Bay Path students shine nationally as house project hits snag
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-Jazzed Up at Uxlocale (Trio) on Friday and at Val's (Duo) on Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Plant swap at library, "Fins and Feathers" at bookstore
-Reality TV star bringing live show to Worcester
-From crafts to queens, no need for the same-old Mother's Day
-The Mark Marquis Group is set to perform at Bull Run Restaurant
-Pride Art Show and Celebration calls for artists & contributors; contact organizers by May 9th
>OPINION: First Person: Suzanne Graham Anderson says, "You belong in every room"
-WCCA-TV's Intern Interviews No. 100 (5:36): Downtown Worcester B.I.D.
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1409 (23:51): Deb Hall, YWCA Wall of Women Mural
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (49:44): Worcester’s billion-dollar budget sparks debate
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who was a biochemist in Worcester for 38 years
>SPORTS: Dianna Russini makes Mike Vrabel decision in bombshell plan to handle scandal
-Pats introduce first round pick Caleb Lomu at rookie mini camp (1:08)
-Jaylen Brown tells Stephen A. Smith to retire after warning Celtics star to be "quiet"
-Red Sox lose to Tampa Bay, 8-4
-Holy Cross star Taylor Cantelon signs pro hockey contract in Sweden
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, 10-8
>CARS: Tesla recalls more than 218,000 vehicles over rearview image issue that poses crash risk
>NATIONAL: Surgeon's shocking excuse for removing the wrong organ from patient, killing him
-Holy Cross graduate Clarence Thomas becomes second longest-serving justice in Supreme Court history
-Tragic: Teen boy, woman killed in shooting by 18-year-old over soccer game dispute
>NEW ENGLAND: Video shows driver going wrong way before fatal crash (7:26)
-Very loud phase of Sagamore Bridge replacement project beginning
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross Commencement speaker William Stafford is choosing success
-American Academy of Arts and Sciences honors renowned mycologist David Hibbett of Clark
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): This airport has never lost a single bag
-The mistake most travelers make every time they land abroad
>BUSINESS: Federal court rules against new global tariffs
-LPL Financial Research: A.I. wave continues to power technology earnings boom
-iPhone owners could get up to $95 from Apple settlement. Here's what to know
-Mass. business prices, latest penny rounding policy
>HOMES: How many homes are getting built in Worcester?
>HEALTH: What to know about hantavirus (3:09)
-Key reason why hantavirus won't turn into a COVID pandemic, according to leading health expert
>SHOPPING: Mother's day gift ideas for kids
>FOOD: Popular Italian food brand accused of "tomato fraud" in new lawsuit
-Chipotle C.E.O. slammed for claiming customers can "ask" for free extra food
>TV/STREAMING: Did "The Bear" just kill off Cousin Richie before Season 5?
>MOVIES: Trailer for Christopher Nolan epic, "The Odyssey" (2:32)
>CELEBRITY: Goldie Hawn reacts to "beef" with Meryl Streep on "Death Becomes Her" set
-Hayden Panettiere comes out as bisexual, details "scary" experience dating women
>ANIMALS: 100-pound deaf dog becomes perfect nanny to tiny beagle pups (2:48)
>HISTORY: Tuckerman Hall, former Women's Club, circa 1914
>GOOD NEWS: Man's first-ever lottery ticket earns $50,000 prize
-Meanwhile, in Colorado, bear caught napping in window well of home
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:41). High of 95 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Court docs reveal disturbing new details behind viral video involving ex-Southbridge McDonald’s manager (2:21). Article
-Cost to fix Worcester police station put at $20 million over 3 years\
-Tiny home village for homeless seniors breaks ground in Worcester
-Emergency closes Worcester bistro until Friday
-Railers owner buys Pulse Magazine, CM Pride Magazine
-Worcester State nursing program welcomes first group of Anna Maria nursing students
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Aislinn Doyle: Thursday's School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester organizations get $425,000 for affordable housing efforts
-Back-to-back national honors spotlight Worcester Public Library’s evolving role
-Radio Worcester (23:08): Worcester City Manager Eric Batista discusses city’s first-ever $1 billion budget
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant makes Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Small Plates (5:56)
-ICYMI: Worcester police honor fallen officers, former chief Gary Gemme
-Assumption graduates 304 students at DCU Center
-Anna Maria College closing comes as disappointment for Molly Bish's family (2:17). Article
-Area woman admits forging 84 checks worth over $110,000
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police holding second annual Cruiser Cup Golf Tournament June 12th
-Wachusett Echo: Internship and employment at the school bank
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Tree crash leaves Southbridge home uninhabitable
-Westborough police continues to investigate shots fired on Research Drive
-Man with spiked-bat, drugs arrested in Leominster after 911 report of impaired driver
-Seeing double: Shrewsbury High School graduating class boasts 17 sets of twins
-Dudley candidates' night to be held June 8th
-Webster Town Meeting approves budget, drone bylaw, Pine View Liquors petition
-Shrewsbury teachers no longer need COVID vaccine
-Blackstone Valley Regional named distinguished school
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Radio Worcester (19:15): Greater Worcester Opera brings “1776” to Central Mass.
-WCCA-TV's Chris's Corner No. 23 (28:52): Meatball, Part 1
>OPINION: Ann Artuso: Depression in motherhood
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: Why Puerto Rico still doesn’t receive S.N.A.P. benefits
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. No. 164 (29:35): The Museum of Worcester
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:08): Viral McDonald’s video, city budget hearings and public safety concerns
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former UMass Medical School professor and Physician of the Year
>SPORTS: Tom Brady takes dig at Bill Belichick during Georgetown commencement speech
-Jason Varitek's wife takes shot at Red Sox G.M. after coaching ouster
-Red Sox beat Royals, 3-1
-Bravehearts release 2026 season promotion schedule
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Holy Cross Varsity Club announces 2026 class in Athletic Hall of Fame
-Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 32
>CARS: Gas prices climbing— What frustrated drivers can expect next (4:12)
>NATIONAL: San Diego mosque shooting: 3 men killed, suspects found dead (1:37)
-American who was on doomed cruise reveals what it's like under 42-day hantavirus quarantine
-Tragic: Toddler crushed to death by antique dresser as she climbed it to reach a toy
>NEW ENGLAND: Pilot dies in small plane crash in Rhode Island (:52)
-Pipe bomb found in Mass. pond, police investigating (1:12)
-Video shows Good Samaritans rushing to pull 2 people from car following rollover on I-495
>COLLEGES: Worcester State Cheer scores at national championships
-Clark honors Worcester student, staff members for inclusion and equity work
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 top trending U.S. summer destinations
-The first thing you should do in a hotel room
>BUSINESS: Banks find ways to finance nonprofits, despite their lending and revenue challenges
-LPL Financial Research: Energy shock expected to hit prices harder than the economy
>HOMES: Homes are older than ever—but local permitting systems could slow down essential renovations
>HEALTH: Discussing ebola outbreak with infectious disease specialist (3:14)
-What no one tells you about egg freezing
>FOOD: Daily Dish: Oven-roasted turkey parmesan over spaghetti
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Jennifer Lopez movie on Netflix, "Office Romance" (2:42)
>MOVIES: Trailer for Steven Spielberg's new movie, "Disclosure Day" (2:38)
>CELEBRITY: Carrie Underwood rejected L.A. glamour to live on Tennessee farm
-William Daniels, 99, and wife Bonnie Bartlett, 96, detail "rules" of "open marriage"
>ANIMALS: Playful puppy from local shelter looking for active family (3:09)
>HISTORY: Inside the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum art heist
>GOOD NEWS: School principal retires, but returns as a handyman (2:34)
-Meanwhile, Pope Leo does "6-7" hand motion at the Vatican
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