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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today:
In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:55). High of 37 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester braces for ice, worries about "complacency of everyone" (1:37). Article
+6:00: Declared Winter Parking Ban for Worcester will go into effect at 9 p.m.
+6:00: Deadly December shooting on Highland Street was road rage incident, prosecutor says
+6:00: Man found dead with Worcester mother and child died by suicide, officials say
+6:00: Worcester man sentenced to life for second degree murder
+6:00: eMPathia Jazz Duo to perform at Mechanics Hall's Club 321
+6:00: A case of orchid Fever at Tower Hill
+Noon: "Antiques Roadshow" coming to Old Sturbridge Village in June
+Noon: Listen Up: New music from Cliff Notez and Niki Luparelli
+Noon: Last Call: Southbridge author Robert McMaster on "Rose of Glenkerry"
+Noon: Athol Bird & Nature Club shares deep love of nature, wildlife
+Noon: JAZZED UP Duo performs at Vals in Holden on Saturday
-Plea discussed in case of Auburn foster mother charged in death of 2-year-old, court records show
-Lury Pizarro of Worcester, found dead with 3-year-old son, dreamed of becoming a mother
-Longtime retail building in Worcester becoming a restaurant
-Store leaving Downtown Worcester for Canal District
-Worcester icon perseveres through challenging times, prepares to celebrate 100 years in business
-Here's how Worcester's police body camera program will work (1:55). Article
-Worcester officials mum on whether firefighter disciplined for crass social media posts
-Worcester public meeting to review designs for West Boylston Drive parcel
-Students get a free Coney Island Hot Dog with a libary book
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public School in Brief -- attendance policy, extending lunch times, students with disabilities, access to menstrual products
-NEW! Unsolved: Worcester - Where is Vicke Lee Lamberton?". Video (18:20). Audio (20:03)
>ANIMALS: Worcester area pets up for adoption: Sylvie, Scrappy, Scout and more
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
-Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whiskey Wednesday (33:42): Monteru French Brandy
>SHOWTIME: February school vacation: Things to do in Central Mass.
-Celtic punk band Flogging Molly to take stage in Worcester
-Guns N' Roses to play Fenway Park
-Shaun Connolly: Bad Advice with Shaun Connolly
-Winter Walks: A visit to Boynton Park in Paxton
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to Worcester nun who escaped communism and came to hold multiple jobs in Worcester
-Reminder: Worcester trash and recycling pickup will not be delayed this week
-ICYMI: Worcester retailers are closing up shop and reducing operations as 2023's problems mount
-Bar closed by city of Worcester to open in new location Thursday
-After 2 years in the woods, Worcester couple takes tentative step to shelter (3:49). Article
-No charges will be filed against Worcester cheer coaches (:19)
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford, Brilla Coffee Roasters and Speciality Sandwich Company): Wachusett students strive to balance homework workload
-Holden officer promoted to Sergeant
-Holden D.P.W. has new home (12:06)
-A wide selection of pre-owned cars and trucks at Lamoureux Ford (2:52)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Lunenburg man charged in connection with 2013 rape at South Acton train station
-Beal Commons developers propose modifications to plan
-Julia Lagerholm resigns from Millbury School Committee; remainder of term to be filled at April Town Election
-Sterling candidates begin signing up for May 8 election
-Lancaster resident turning fantasy into author’s first book
-Collection drive to help new mothers in Blackstone Valley
-Family reflects on hosting President Carter during 1977 visit to Clinton
>SPORTS: Boston sports radio host suspended for racist remarks
-After school record 20 wins, Worcester State men's basketball team looks to finish historic run
>CARS: NEW! Bertera Nissan has a great car for you (4:39)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: U.S. believes Russia had failed I.C.B.M. test around when President was in Ukraine
-2 Supreme Court cases this week could upend the entire internet
-Want to send messages of support to former President Jimmy Carter and the Carter family? Here's how
-Tragic: Alligator kills 85-year-old Florida woman as she walked dog
>NEW ENGLAND: Influx of Mass. residents sending N.H. housing market skyward
-Discarded cigarette butt, DNA tests solve Vermont yeacher's 52-year-old murder
>COLLEGES: Tragedy in Turkey sparks collaboration on WPI campus
-Clark community ready for a sweet start on Main Street
>HOMES: Check out 5 new properties for sale in Worcester
>BUSINESS: Fallon Health CEO and president to retire
-Worcester tech firm names IBM executive to board chair, amid potential stock combination
>HEALTH: 1 in 3 parents give fever-reducing medicine when it may not be needed, new poll says
-Free COVID vaccinations and boosters on Wednesday: 11-5:30 at Worcester Public Library
>TV/STREAMING: Paramount raising streaming prices as ad slump slams revenue
>MOVIES: Westborough native beats out Spielberg for major directors award
>CELEBRITY: Richard Gere recovering after being hospitalized with pneumonia on vacation
>FOOD: 145,000 cans of Enfamil ProSobee infant formula recalled over bacterial risk
>HISTORY: Newspapers were delivered on skis after Shrewsbury snowstorm
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Bystanders stop kidnapping attempt in Colorado Walmart
-Meanwhile, in California, 700 pounds of acorns found stuffed by woodpeckers inside walls of home
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Classifieds
+All-Star bartender wanted for Canal District restaurant
-Sunday Brunch Chef at the White Eagle
-Director of Planning and Development, Town of Holden
-Full-time bilingual clinician at Community Health Link
-Full/part time waitstaff at busy Worcester, Holden restaurants
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:44). High of 64 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Counterfeit ticket scam leads to parents missing Worcester high school graduation
+6:00: Facing eviction, Worcester's Boston Market owner plans a rebranding instead
+6:00: Providence & Worcester train derails in Rhode Island neighborhood
+6:00: Worcester police arrest suspect in connection with shooting near University Park
+6:00: Renters find relief at Worcester legal clinic to clear their eviction records
+6:00: W.R.T.A. adds new accessible vans to paratransit fleet
+6:00: Shakira, Jason Aldeen concerts at Fenway Park abruptly canceled (:31)
+6:00: Former Holy Cross star Stacey Hochkins named USA Hockey Adult Player of the Year
+Noon: Bullet found in parking lot of Auburn Middle School; school had been dismissed
+Noon: Things to Do: James Oliver Band, M'bolo, Jay Sully and more ...
+Noon: Traditional food and music on tap at Middle Eastern Festival
+Noon: "American Idol" winner David Cook to headline annual Pet Rock Fest
+Noon: Summer@Music Worcester returns with 3 different concerts
+Noon: Worcester students eye "Origin" as part of ArtsWorcester Future Arts Workers
+Noon: Joann Fabrics officially closed in Shrewsbury
-Police investigating death of college student in Worcester
-Work begins on $120 million downtown Worcester housing development
-Worcester police investigate gunfire at University Park; person treated for wounds
-Vandal leaves offensive messages on sign outside Worcester middle school
-Heralded Worcester school faces possible closure as state Senate cuts its funding
-Worcester clothing brand Cosmic Unicornz to find permanent home
-Fitness in the Parks Summer Series kickoff Friday
-Administration seeking to close 2 Central Mass. Job Corps centers as part of elimination of program nationwide
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief for May
-Doherty Memorial High School graduation (1:37:57)
-Worcester Public Schools' Ask the Superintendent (22:10): Vision of a learner with Belmont Street School
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:22): Fallout from the State of the City protest
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Lobster Rolls (5:17)
-ICYMI: Workers threaten to strike at UMass Memorial Health
-Firm to study solutions to I-290 divide in Worcester
-18-unit apartment complex planned on site of old 3-decker in Worcester
-Worcester wants to reclaim its manufacturing leadership, but tariffs may stand in the way
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): May & June Senior Center events
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-Holden police welcome new officer
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Vandals destroy Leominster Little League fields (2:23). Article
-In Shrewsbury Center, a new gathering place for the Jewish community
-High school productions up for TAMY awards
-Clinton student-athletes receive honors from coaches
-West Boylston police log May 19th to 25th
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Creative and creepy: Mike Mars talks about a life in film, music and horror
-On self-titled debit album, Sunday Junkie sets stage for musicians' next chapter
-The Big E announces Train as 2025 headliner. See schedule, ticket info
>OPINION: Nicole Bell: Cassie Ventura's story deserves to end in justice
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: Open letter to Councilor Bergman
-WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No. 928 (27:59): Maureen Schwab
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (47:50)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former Worcester Fire Chief Geoffrey Gardell
>SPORTS: Stefon Diggs' boat party causes stir as he misses Patriots O.T.A.s
-Patriots O.T.A. takeaways: Drake Maye improves, but offense still a step behind
-Bravehearts win season opener, 9-7
-What to know before Bravehearts Opening Day
-Bravehearts Opening Night giveaway. Next home game: 6:30 Friday. Get tickets here
-Red Sox lose to Brewers, 6-5
-Holy Cross men’s soccer names 2025 team captains
-Jeopardy! highlights WooSox player's unique and clever nickname
-WooSox beat RailRiders, 5-4
>NATIONAL: D.O.G.E. can access sensitive Treasury payment systems, judge rules
-3 city-killing asteroids could strike Earth within weeks
>TRAGIC: Man dies in crash while giving daughter driving lesson: Reports
>NEW ENGLAND: Missing U.N.H. student found dead
-Karen Read trial analysis (21:23): Courtroom showdown after prosecution's crash finale
>COLLEGES: Voice artist and Holy Cross class of 1968 alum James Conlan
-Assumption president says colleges must "take a hard look" at themselves
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Weekend getaway in Connecticut
>BUSINESS: Market Basket C.E.O. Arthur T. Demoulas placed on leave amid new allegations (2:23). Article
-LPL Financial Research: Can earnings catch up to this stock market rally?
-Take W.B.J.'s 2025 Midyear Economic Forecast survey
>SHOPPING: Walmart uses hidden barcodes to avoid "skip scanning"
>HEALTH: Weight loss in middle age offers long-term health benefits
-Skin cancer prevention: What you may not know about sunscreen, health (2:10)
>FOOD: How 1 ingredient transformed McDonald's Egg McMuffin
>TV/STREAMING: Until Friday, Peacock streaming deal for just $25 for a year
>MOVIES: Is "Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning" really the end? Tom Cruise may have revealed answer
>CELEBRITY: Brad Pitt speaks out on finalizing Angelina Jolie divorce after 8 years
>ANIMALS: Courageous puppy fights off pack of coyotes in 45-minute battle, heart-stopping video shows
>HISTORY: Worcester Heritage Society snapshots: 1870s Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Winchester 8-year-old recognized for fundraising success
-Meanwhile, in Florida, trapper wrestles alligator on highway median
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Classifieds
>HELP WANTED
-Worcester Area Director (part-time), Matthew 25
+Multiple positions, Nancy Chang Restaurant
+Police officers, town of Leicester
-Part-time bartender, Patsie Dugan's
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