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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 (:31). High of 53 in Worcester
-Worcester shattered all-time record high temperature by 11 degrees on Friday
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing 16-year-old
-Legendary Worcester lawyer dies at 89
-UMass Medical School, Stop & Shop launch food pantries in Worcester schools
-Housing advocates criticize City Councilors on inclusionary zoning
-Old Sturbridge Village C.E.O. accuses Worcester officials of using students as political pawns
-A settlement is reached in a Worcester public records case
-Worcester child abuse prevention team honored
-Worcester residents share concerns, feedback over Spectrum cable agreement
-John DiPietro (9:05): Holden Fire Department is ready for the future
-Unsolved: Worcester -- “Body Dumped Behind Factory Building in Worcester”. Video (14:32). Audio (15:49)
>SHOPPING: Everything we know so far about Amazon Prime Day 2023
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Six Things To Do: Jurassic World, Carolyn Wonderland, John Hancock ...
-Laurel: Time out for April school vacation
>FAITH: The Unexpected -- An Easter Sermon
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who was a devoted caregiver and organ donor who "could always be counted on to make far too many desserts for the holidays"
-ICYMI: Former Millbury firefighter pleads not guilty to rape of a child
-Priest in Worcester Diocese charged with 3 counts of indecent assault
-Berlin house explosion kills woman, heroic neighbors rescue her daughter (2:59)
-4 from Worcester and 1 from Northbridge arrested in massive drug bust
-Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (5:13)
See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Sen. Gobi holding office hours April 18th in Holden
Wachusett students' “sticker shock” continues as inflation skyrockets
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Rutland Heights breaks ground as Harmony Place
-Northborough’s Dorothy Senecal celebrates her 100th birthday
-Webster sisters running Boston Marathon in support of their niece, Boston Children's Hospital
-Investigation: Southbridge councilor Daou violated town charter in November incidents
-Brushfire torches 36 acres in Sterling
-Shrewsbury Planning Board approves Beal Commons plans
-Millbury Patrolman Bryan O’Rourke promoted
-Clinton Middle School announces second term honor roll
>SPORTS: Celtics hold off late rally to beat Hawks, 112-99
-Bravehearts welcome former Algonquin pitcher to coaching staff
-Win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Columbus, 6-5
-Holy Cross linebacker Jacob Dobbs looks ahead while continuing his recovery
-Railers face elimination from playoffs on season's final day
-Pirates suffer first loss of the season
-South High football star Angelo LaRose enjoys unforgettable experience in Italy
>CARS: The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan! (5:43)
>NATIONAL: Louisville mass shooting leaves 2 dead, 4 injured in third shooting this week
-Estimated 1 million dimes stolen from truck in Philadelphia, police say
-Tragic: Car passenger killed by tire that came off 18-wheeler truck
>NEW ENGLAND: Hundreds gather for remembrance ceremony as Boston marks 10 years since marathon bombings
-Mass. reports 1,569 new COVID cases, 17 deaths this week
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, April 9th to 16th
>BUSINESS: F.B.I. warns consumers not to use public phone charging stations
-Westborough E.V. battery recycler strikes supply deal with UK material provider
>FOOD: You've been using potato peelers wrong this whole time
>HEALTH: S.T.D.s are on the rise. This morning-after-style pill may help
-UMass Medical School prof: Eating disorders among teens have more than doubled during pandemic – here’s what to watch for
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 5 longest American rivers and how to explore them
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for "Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story" on Netflix (2:55)
>MOVIES: "Super Mario Bros. Movie" cleans up at box office for second week
>CELEBRITY: Rainn Wilson sat next to an unsuspecting "Office" viewer on a flight
>HISTORY: "New million dollar Union Station at night"
>ANIMALS: Tiny street puppy does a 180 (:55)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Video shows officers rescue baby and 5 others from burning house
-Meanwhile, in Connecticut, watch this black bear raid candy from family's Easter eggs
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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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