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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:33). High of 66 in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Pulse Magazine's Eat Beat for May
+6:00: Worcester’s Top Model (pictured)
+Noon: Radio Worcester (9:15): Former Mayor Konnie Lukes on Sara Robertson and her legacy & today's politics
+Noon: Creativity, competition highlights ArtsWorcester's 20th biennial show
+Noon: Writing Lines: Humor, horror, poetry and more in area literary events
+Noon: Janice Harvey: For grandparents, athletics come with the job
-Worcester homeowner interrupts break-in, suspect busted with stolen stuff
-I-90, I-290 construction to cause lane, ramp closures in Worcester
-Sara Robertson, 88, first woman mayor of Worcester, dies after brief illness
-State police seize 3 kilos of fake Adderall pills containing meth in Worcester, Leominster
-COVID face mask requirement ends Thursday: What is Worcester doing?
-Radio Worcester (11:49): E.A.W. President Melissa Verdier on the state of teachers contract negotiations
-W.R.T.A. seeks rider community rep
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview -- Affordable housing, annual budget
-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
-See which candidates have an early fundraising advantage in Worcester City Council races
-Teacher's union: Worcester School Committee is stalling
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): JM Scully Jewelers marks Grand Opening with ribbon cutting
-TODAY! American Legion Post 42 is having a meeting at 3 p.m.
-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): Kirsten Newman claims seat on Sterling Select Board
-No contests in Boylston, but election has 7.5% turnout
-Camp Harrington nearing rebirth with trails
-Wachusett area public safety logs
-West Boylston police log May 1st to 7th
-Berlin voters fill vacant positions with write-ins
-Jason Allison wins re-election to Lancaster Select Board; yes on override
-Stanley Wysocki retains Bolton selectmen’s seat
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
-Q.C.C. President Luis Pedraja looks ahead on college's 60th anniversary
-WCCA-TV's This is Worcester No. 166 (28:39): Municipal Elections
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who spent a 50-year career in community banking
>SPORTS: Celtics, 76ers face off Tuesday with series tied at 2
-Holy Cross Athletics 2023 Crusader Awards (1:28:05)
-WooSox Week in Review -- WooSox win 7-game series against Buffalo 5-2
-Win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Worcester Hockey Alumni highlights, NHL week 30
-Picking the top Central Mass. baseball games of the week
-Bond between senior leaders have led to tremendous success for Abby Kelley boys' volleyball
>CARS: The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan! (5:43)
>NATIONAL: More than 29,000 people are evacuated as wildfires rage in Canada
-16-year-old killed in shooting at Houston after-prom party
-Tragic: Infant drowns in tub after being left alone by 14-year-old
>NEW ENGLAND: 2 men found dead in Merrimack River over past 2 days
-Answers sought after 9-year-old boy handcuffed at Mass. school
>HOMES: Take a look at the 10 least expensive homes sold in Worcester County April 30th to May 7th
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 cities best explored by Segway tour
>HEALTH: Why eating french fries could ruin your life
-F.D.A. weighing first over-the-counter birth control pill
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Cape Cod landmark included in Christmas Tree Shops' bankruptcy closure plan
>FOOD: Recall issued for Lay’s Potato Chips sold in 4 states, including Mass.
>COLLEGES: Clark Professor John Brown reflects on a fruitful and varied career
-Anna Maria's AMCAST (22:06): National Society of Leadership and Success
>SHOPPING: What customers of Bedlam Book Café are reading
>TV/STREAMING: "S.W.A.T." canceled by CBS after 6 seasons
>MOVIES: These are the summer films looking to recapture that blockbuster movie magic you remember
>CELEBRITY: Dancing royals, The Muppets and Tom Cruise -- The best moments from the coronation concert
>ANIMALS: How to help protected turtle species this spring in Mass.
>HISTORY: Former English High in Worcester, 1912
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Formerly homeless woman wins $5 million in the lottery
-Meanwhile, in Texas, high school under siege from raccoons
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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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