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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 (:33). High of 77 in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester police looking for missing 14-year-old girl
-Restaurant chain hits delay in opening Main Street location in Worcester
-"Prominent bulge" in Worcester woman's pants was hidden drug pouch: Police
-Mason Street affordable housing project gets Planning Board approval
-Worcester Abby's House "Spring-Tacular" drive seeks to raise $155,000
-Worcester Cultural Academy Public Charter School gets $2 million boost from public district
-Family Health Center of Worcester says challenges in the past; some not so sure
-Worcester proposes $847.7 million budget
-Former T&G columnist Timothy Connolly dies at 68
-Q.C.C. President Luis Pedraja looks ahead on college's 60th anniversary (13:47)
-Unsolved: Worcester -- Stabbed 29 times in Millbury Street studio. Video (12:02). Audio (13:36)
-ICYMI: Worcester nonprofit suspends programs as C.E.O., C.O.O. placed on leave (pictured)
-Worcester teachers union votes "no confidence" in school and city officials
-Worcester School Committee files for mediation in teacher negotiations
-Alone on base? Attendance at Worcester Red Sox games: What is the true number?
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Town election candidate's forum (1:00:01)
-Town election May 8th. See the ballot
-More than just great coffee at Brilla (:36)
-Lamoureux Ford has some amazing cars you would not expect (1:25)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): West Boylston Town Meeting stays at high school
-Annual outdoor water conservation program underway in Millbury
-Shrewsbury to resume hydrant flushing on Monday
-Corridor 9/495 Chamber to sponsor golf tournament
-Radar signs to give speed info in Clinton
-Bolton Cable gets COVID grant
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Sunday
-Laurel: A bus ride down Memory Lane in Worcester
-Boston Globe editorial: Worcester officials' misguided attack on Old Sturbridge Village
-Vocero Hispano: 05-05-2023 al 05-11-2023
-Radio Worcester (18:00): Councilor Khrystian King on W.P.D. body cam stipend vote & running for re-election
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 3 (28:12): Public Eco Safety
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 314 (28:17): Jay Givan, Political Commentator 2/2
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester woman who sang with the Sweet Adelines for 44 years
>SPORTS: Red Sox win eighth straight
-Grandmother's fight against cancer inspired Worcester's Kapur to get in the ring for charity
-Win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Wood, Jones lead Revolution to victory over Toronto
>CARS: The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan! (5:43)
-Ford recalls some vehicles for air bag inflator installation
>NATIONAL: 9 dead in Texas mall shooting
-Important moments from King Charles III's coronation
-Tragic: Alaska National Park Service worker killed after triggering avalanche
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. bill seeks to bolster local access revenue streams
-State medical aid in dying bill could see Healey's support, West Boylston legislator says
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, April 30th to May 7th
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 underrated U.S. destinations tourists often overlook
>HEALTH: Mass. A.L.S. doctor on effort to fast-track new drugs
-Doctor discusses F.D.A. approval of first R.S.V. vaccine
>BUSINESS: April jobs report may point to labor market’s resilience
-1 in 3 remote employees admit they’ve worked from their car or bed: poll
>FOOD: What’s the difference between bleached and unbleached flour?
>COLLEGES: WPI seniors’ research, creativity and curiosity on display
-Funding secured, a 10-college consortium will study coordinated response to mental health
>TV/STREAMING: 11 best new shows on Netflix
>MOVIES: Amazon reveals streaming release date for Ben Affleck’s "Air"
>CELEBRITY: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2023 inductees are…
>ANIMALS: "Bubble Puppy" decides she's ready to see the world (:58)
>HISTORY: The Worcester Buckeye Mower
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Hospital throws 100th birthday party for World War II veteran battling cancer
-Meanwhile, in Alaska, moose breaks into home, eats plants
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:43). High of 70 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+7:00: Artemis II spacesuits made in Worcester can protect astronauts even in "worst case" scenario (1:01). Article
+7:00: Channel 25 Zip Trip coming to Rutland in July (2:23)
+7:00: Worcesteria: Flag-raising at City Hall marks Trans Day of Visibility
+Noon: Hudson man accused of killing grandmother with skateboard
+Noon: 10 Worcester properties near WPI listed for $9.9 million
+Noon: Worcester residents defy city chicken ban as backyard flocks grow
+Noon: When does the Jewish holiday of Passover start, end?
+Noon: Splendid Torch to perform for Club 321 at Mechanics Hall
+Noon: Last Call: Anne O'Connor, historian and author
+Noon: Dunkin' giving away 1,000,001 free coffees today (:28)
-Woman shot on Millbury Street in Worcester, suspect in custody (2:10). Article
-Worcester man killed in Boston hit-and-run
-Police investigate deadly crash in Charlton (2:16). Article
-Car burned to crisp: Millbury High senior had good excuse for tardiness
-Worcester’s "A Better Life" housing program helps break generational poverty by promoting self-sufficiency
-139-unit Worcester housing project faces setback as developer requests extension
-After 10 years and $16 million raised, Creative Hub Worcester center to open in April
-Worcester councilor seeks 911 info as city faces major mental health lawsuit
-Radio Worcester (25:27): Why Sen. Robyn Kennedy says the legislature audit may face a constitutional challenge
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant closed today for private event
-ICYMI: Tractor-trailer fire on I-290 in Worcester snarls Tuesday morning commute (:35). Article
-Worcester man gets 30 years in prison for sexually exploiting 3 young girls
-Police warn of rash of "smash & grabs" at trail parking lots
-Walmart warehouse, in former Sam's Club off Route 146, closing
-Street sweeping begins in Worcester on April 6th
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Fundraiser to support staff of 122 Diner
-Message from 122 Diner after last week's crash
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Body cam video captures dramatic chase through Webster neighborhood (:46). Article
-Oxford town manager who recently resigned is suing town
-First Student, Teamsters avert looming school bus strike
-Spencer selectmen authorize Proposition 2½ override questions be placed on ballot
-Police searching for driver who allegedly caused serious 4-car crash in Clinton
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Hanover Theatre announces 7-show 2026-27 Broadway Series
-Listen Up: Good Sleepy at home base with new album
-Rush debuts new drummer at Canada’s JUNO Awards
-50 years of Steve Miller Band’s "Fly Like An Eagle" celebrated with limited-edition picture disc
>OPINION: Sarah Connell Sanders: Retired teacher Velah Mary Hazard turns 100, saw history unfold
-Tom Marino: Worcester councilor seeks 911 mental health response info
-Janice Harvey: No Kings rally at Institute Park puts age in perspective
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:13): Does Worcester’s Human Rights Commission have any real power?
-Unity Radio's Future Focus (58:58): District 2 City Councilor Robert Bilotta, District A School Committee member Molly McCullough
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who delayed her retirement into her 70s
>SPORTS: Patriots set for HBO’s "Hard Knocks" next year
-Mike Vrabel shares notable Patriots updates at NFL League Meeting
-Celtics’ best and worst first-round matchups
-Bruins beat Dallas, 6-3
-Red Sox lose to Houston, 9-2
-Bravehearts' June 3rd Baseball in Education game is sold out
-Holy Cross football 2026 season tickets on sale now
-Railers, Islanders partnership may be nearing end
-UConn wins would mean furniture jackpot at Jordan's (2:10)
-U.S. men's soccer team loses to Portugal, 2-0
>NATIONAL: Excitement builds for Artemis II mission around the moon (2:23)
-Nancy Guthrie's Arizona home left eerily untouched and in "immaculate" condition after abduction: report
-Tragic: Student killed himself after shooting teacher at top high school
>NEW ENGLAND: Housekeeper assaulted, tied up in "horrendous" home invasion (1:05)
-M.B.T.A. announces free Fridays, half‑price commuter rail passes for summer (1:06)
>COLLEGES: 4 finalists in running to take over as chancellor at UMass Medical School
-Anna Maria AMCAT Recap – Winter Edition
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 10 worst U.S. cities for seasonal allergies
-Best Amazon travel deals: Luggage, pillows, adapters, portable tech
>BUSINESS: You could be getting a bigger-than-normal refund. Here’s why (2:37)
-LPL Financial Research: Earnings likely to grow double digits again; will markets care?
-Worcester hospice care provider names new C.E.O.
>HEALTH: Diabetes warning signs and risks in women
-Hims customized weight loss plans, GLP-1 plans and meal replacements
>HOMES: Mass. home sales down more than 10% to start 2026
>FOOD: The scientific reason soda tastes better in a can
>TV/STREAMING: Yellowstone's Mo Brings Plenty floored Monica got killed off on "Marshals"
-Rip, Beth's "Yellowstone" spinoff "Dutton Ranch" gets first trailer — and a premiere date
>MOVIES: "The Housemaid" sequel with Sydney Sweeney, Kirsten Dunst gets release
>CELEBRITY: Tiger Woods breaks silence after D.U.I. arrest following car crash
-Sydney Sweeney wears sheer lingerie to the theater in sizzling Syrn video
>ANIMALS: Confused Husky puppy learns how to be a dog (3:21)
>HISTORY: Lincoln Square in Worcester, circa 1926
>GOOD NEWS: Newlywed fan wins $20,000 after hitting half-court shot
-Meanwhile, in Michigan, woman makes daring escape from cops by slipping through police car window
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