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In The News
>WEATHER: Chilly and dry, high of 34 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: New Spectrum scam targets Worcester area customers: D.A.
+Noon: Drone video update of construction at new Doherty High (1:48)
+Noon: Worcester Public Schools C.P.P.A.C. meeting Tuesday night
+Noon: Worcester Business Connect No. 40 (21:05): Kearney Speech Therapy
+Noon: Thrift Store Threads: Performer finds designer delights with sparkle
-Elevated levels of forever chemicals in Lake Quinsigamond prompts fish warning
-Worcester store seeks to identity thief who made off with "the most stolen goods ever"
-Assumption donates more than $30,000 given by priest named in sexual abuse report to survivors
-Worcester mum on who would post bond to appeal $8 million judgment against police officers
-Gov. Healey calls for housing production during visit to Worcester affordable development
-A new charter school raises questions about the state approval process (9:55)
-With 4 weeks left, new Worcester homeless shelter reports success
-Leominster man tried to stab attendant, open plane door on flight from L.A. to Boston, feds say (3:03)
-Lake View Park master plan public meeting next Monday
-Here is the cheapest gas to start this week in Worcester
-Downtown Worcester restaurant to remain closed through March
-Unsolved: Worcester -- "Where did Waldemar Feliciano Go?" Unsolved: Worcester. Video (13:58). Audio (15:39)
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Worcester inaugurates new Poet Laureate on Tuesday
-JAZZED UP Trio to play sold out Orchids After Dark on Friday in Boylston
-"Photograph 51" gives neglected scientist Rosalind Franklin exposure
-Samantha Mathis, "The Nanny" Cast members set for Northeast ComicCon
-NEW! The Faces of Worcester: Jennifer Hernandez – GEM Marketing Solutions
-NEW! Inner Views podcast (17:42): Worcester Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Rachel Monárrez, part 3
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to woman who lost her battle with addiction
-ICYMI: Queer women’s bar in Worcester to open Friday
-Elvis Costello and The Imposters deliver on-target show in triumphant return to Worcester
-Worcester police investigating 3 ShotSpotter activations
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford, Brilla Coffee Roasters and Speciality Sandwich Company): Wachusett area goings on
-"Family business" the foundation to acceptance at Naval Academy for Gibbons
-A wide selection of pre-owned cars and trucks at Lamoureux Ford (2:52)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 45-year-old man indicted for Fitchburg bank robbery
-Shrewsbury Planning Board desires to see a decrease in Beal Commons units
-Boylston police launching "check in" service for senior residents
-Lancaster hosts legislative library gathering
-A community favorite returns with the 10th annual Art Palette Contest
-Celebrate Irish culture with Roger Tincknell’s “From Ireland to America” family concert
-Murder in Grafton Center, Part 3
>SPORTS: Cavs rally to beat Celtics, 118-114, in overtime
-Raiders interested in Mac Jones, Jimmy Garoppolo after Derek Carr split
-Holy Cross women’s basketball earns commanding win over American. Highlights (3:20). Interviews (3:50)
-Assumption women's basketball team to host NCAA Regional Tournament (4:35)
-Holy Cross offensive coordinator takes a coaching job with New York Giants
-Worcester Hockey Alumni highlights, NHL week 21
>CARS: NEW! Bertera. Huge Selection. Great Prices. (3:29)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: Video shows 4 Americans kidnapped in Mexico after shootout
>NEW ENGLAND: Investigators identify woman known as "Granby Girl" found dead in 1978
-2 United planes make contact at Logan Airport
>COLLEGES: Clark Challenge. Change. podcast (13:56) -- Classrooms in crisis
-Quinsigamond C.C. offering free Fab Lab training on Tuesday
>FOOD: Worcester bishop gives dispensation for meat on St. Patrick's Day
>HEALTH: Free COVID vaccinations on Tuesday: 1-4 at AIDS Project Worcester, 6-8 at St. Anne's Free Medical Program
-Radio Worcester (11:13): Dr. Hirsh looks back on COVID after 3 years as we transition from pandemic to endemic
>BUSINESS: W.B.J. names the 2023 Business Leaders of the Year
-Verizon is raising prices on older cell phone plans
>HOMES: January new home sales jump to 10-month high as prices fall
>TV/STREAMING: Arnold Schwarzenegger starring in Netflix show, "FUBAR" (:24)
>MOVIES: 11 best new movies on Netflix in March
>CELEBRITY: Year after the slap, Chris Rock punches back in new special
>HISTORY: Union Station’s Past and Present
>ANIMALS: Stray cat chooses new mom, copies everything brother does (3:21)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Jay-Z, Rihanna surprise "amazing" seniors who recreated Super Bowl Halftime Show
-Meanwhile, in Alaska, woman kicked in the head by moose while walking dog (:31)
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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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