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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:29). High of 66 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester firefighters union alleges "toxic work environment" (1:45). Article
+6:00: City manager, council backpedal after Substack post about cable contract
+Related: Ex-cable advisory members air frustration over Spectrum negotiations
+6:00: Does ShotSpotter violate civil rights? Mass. senators seek inquiry into gunshot tool
+6:00: Faces of Worcester: Colleen Santon, Educator & Coach, Worcester Public Schools
+6:00: Fiancee of Northbridge stabbing victim forced to cope with sudden loss
+6:00: Welcome Bach: Music Worcester announces 166th season — 21 concerts and lots of Bach
+Noon: Shrewsbury Street restaurant put up for sale (pictured)
+Noon: Sarah Connell Sanders: Noodles in Worcester's neighborhood eateries
+Noon: Worcester Walks: Newton Hill has a little something for everybody
+Noon: Master Singers of Worcester present "Considering Matthew Shepard"
+Noon: Paul Szlosek wins 2024 Frank O'Hara Prize poetry competition
+Noon: Last Call: Adam Cutler, artist
-Inside the massive demolition at the former Saint-Gobain campus in Worcester
-Permanent speed humps in Worcester coming to select streets
-Here’s why 4 of 5 Worcester Cable Advisory Board members quit this week
-Related: Radio Worcester (11:37): Steve Quist and John Keough resign, disputing rights with city over Spectrum deal
-Woman accused of purposely hitting man with car in Auburn
-Suspect in fatal Worcester stabbing on Valentine's Day held without bail
-16-year-old arrested with gun in Worcester
-Families rally for peace on Mother's Day in Worcester
-Public state colleges including Worcester State see enrollment increase
-Thousands of people attend job fair at DCU Center
-The new Worcester media, part 1: The downsizing of the Telegram
-The new Worcester media, part 2: The rise of smaller players raises concerns about bias, independence
-Related: Worcester Business Journal editorial — The T&G is still the one
-Flea Markets in New England. There's more than just Brimfield
-Radio Worcester (21:43): Tom Marino discusses charter review on Radio Roundtable
-ICYMI: Northborough shooting suspects held following arraignments, records show (2:33). Article
-Worcester Public Schools budget proposes cutting 163 educators
-Biz owner cashed $10 million at Worcester facility, didn't report it
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden election results
-TODAY! Wachusett students to provide help with cellphones to seniors
-Lamoureux Ford salutes the UConn Huskies (:54)
-Traffic cone assault ends in Holden man's arrest
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Clinton building project passes state hurdles
-Clinton's Fuller Field is world's oldest baseball field still in use today (2:15). Article
-With no contests, Bolton voters still show up
-Leicester Police Department pins 2 newest officers
-Paxton police introduce newest officer
-West Boylston police holding gun safety class on Monday
-New Grafton library director chosen
-Sutton Garden Club plant sale May 18th
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Tom Brady roast changed everything for Nikki Glaser
-Teachers stand up for comedy showcase at Hotel Vernon
-Poetry Town: "Wilderness II" by Joseph Gustafson
-Listen Up: It's all in the cards for Happy Little Clouds
-WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable No. 535 (28:17): Rental registry, cable contract
-This Week in Worcester podcast (34:36): Rental registry, fare-free W.R.T.A., W.P.D. gun unit
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 422 (27:21): Noreen Smith & EcoTarium
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to child prodigy who became an accomplished organist
>SPORTS: Bruins beat Florida, 2-1, to extend series
-Tom Brady says Netflix roast jokes affected his kids
-Bravehearts Military Appreciation Night June 28th
-Holy Cross 'Saders in 60 (1:00)
-Red Sox beat Tampa, 5-4
-WooSox Rewind: Worcester’s 2-5 week in Buffalo drops them below .500 again
-WooSox beat RailRiders, 8-4
-Connecticut Sun open season with 92-71 win over Caitlin Clark, Indiana
>CARS: Bertera has the all-star team to help you find your next Nissan car or truck (:39)
>NATIONAL: Florida bus crash kills 8
-Mega Millions winner sued by family for not sharing $1.35 billion prize
-Tragic: Man was trying to pull girlfriend from track when they were both killed by Worcester commuter train
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read trial (20:21) — Witness describes seeing "blob" in the snow
-Hundreds of people with criminal records to provide childcare (3:08)
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross students work to increase employment opportunities for neurodiverse people
-Anna Maria Senior Profile: Ahna Mento
-Worcester State celebrates Ross Reynolds with fountain dedication
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 destinations you should explore by car
>BUSINESS: Worcester Business Journal's Movers & Shakers
-WuXi Biologics: Construction pause in Worcester not related to anti-China act
-LPL Research: Preferred securities: Still our preferred non-core bond sector
-Radio Worcester (10:00): Kim Roy discusses cannabis industry and equity program
>HEALTH: New COVID variant "FLiRT" — What to know about spread, symptoms
-Gut microbiome offers clues to chronic disease
>FOOD: McDonald's is considering a $5 meal to win back customers. Here's what you'd get
>TV/STREAMING: Comcast launching Netflix, Apple TV+, Peacock bundle called StreamSaver
>MOVIES: A look at the blockbusters coming to movie theaters this summer
>CELEBRITY: Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively waiting for Taylor Swift to reveal name of baby No. 4
>ANIMALS: Cat can't get enough of mom's pottery wheel (3:32)
>HISTORY: Franklin Square Theatre in Worcester
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Police help 4-year-old boy whose tricycle was stolen (:31)
-Meanwhile, in Florida, couple arrested for making fake lotto ticket in hopes of tricking officials into handing over $1 million prize
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:41). High of 95 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Court docs reveal disturbing new details behind viral video involving ex-Southbridge McDonald’s manager (2:21). Article
-Cost to fix Worcester police station put at $20 million over 3 years\
-Tiny home village for homeless seniors breaks ground in Worcester
-Emergency closes Worcester bistro until Friday
-Railers owner buys Pulse Magazine, CM Pride Magazine
-Worcester State nursing program welcomes first group of Anna Maria nursing students
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Aislinn Doyle: Thursday's School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester organizations get $425,000 for affordable housing efforts
-Back-to-back national honors spotlight Worcester Public Library’s evolving role
-Radio Worcester (23:08): Worcester City Manager Eric Batista discusses city’s first-ever $1 billion budget
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant makes Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Small Plates (5:56)
-ICYMI: Worcester police honor fallen officers, former chief Gary Gemme
-Assumption graduates 304 students at DCU Center
-Anna Maria College closing comes as disappointment for Molly Bish's family (2:17). Article
-Area woman admits forging 84 checks worth over $110,000
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police holding second annual Cruiser Cup Golf Tournament June 12th
-Wachusett Echo: Internship and employment at the school bank
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Tree crash leaves Southbridge home uninhabitable
-Westborough police continues to investigate shots fired on Research Drive
-Man with spiked-bat, drugs arrested in Leominster after 911 report of impaired driver
-Seeing double: Shrewsbury High School graduating class boasts 17 sets of twins
-Dudley candidates' night to be held June 8th
-Webster Town Meeting approves budget, drone bylaw, Pine View Liquors petition
-Shrewsbury teachers no longer need COVID vaccine
-Blackstone Valley Regional named distinguished school
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Radio Worcester (19:15): Greater Worcester Opera brings “1776” to Central Mass.
-WCCA-TV's Chris's Corner No. 23 (28:52): Meatball, Part 1
>OPINION: Ann Artuso: Depression in motherhood
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: Why Puerto Rico still doesn’t receive S.N.A.P. benefits
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. No. 164 (29:35): The Museum of Worcester
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:08): Viral McDonald’s video, city budget hearings and public safety concerns
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former UMass Medical School professor and Physician of the Year
>SPORTS: Tom Brady takes dig at Bill Belichick during Georgetown commencement speech
-Jason Varitek's wife takes shot at Red Sox G.M. after coaching ouster
-Red Sox beat Royals, 3-1
-Bravehearts release 2026 season promotion schedule
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Holy Cross Varsity Club announces 2026 class in Athletic Hall of Fame
-Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 32
>CARS: Gas prices climbing— What frustrated drivers can expect next (4:12)
>NATIONAL: San Diego mosque shooting: 3 men killed, suspects found dead (1:37)
-American who was on doomed cruise reveals what it's like under 42-day hantavirus quarantine
-Tragic: Toddler crushed to death by antique dresser as she climbed it to reach a toy
>NEW ENGLAND: Pilot dies in small plane crash in Rhode Island (:52)
-Pipe bomb found in Mass. pond, police investigating (1:12)
-Video shows Good Samaritans rushing to pull 2 people from car following rollover on I-495
>COLLEGES: Worcester State Cheer scores at national championships
-Clark honors Worcester student, staff members for inclusion and equity work
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 top trending U.S. summer destinations
-The first thing you should do in a hotel room
>BUSINESS: Banks find ways to finance nonprofits, despite their lending and revenue challenges
-LPL Financial Research: Energy shock expected to hit prices harder than the economy
>HOMES: Homes are older than ever—but local permitting systems could slow down essential renovations
>HEALTH: Discussing ebola outbreak with infectious disease specialist (3:14)
-What no one tells you about egg freezing
>FOOD: Daily Dish: Oven-roasted turkey parmesan over spaghetti
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Jennifer Lopez movie on Netflix, "Office Romance" (2:42)
>MOVIES: Trailer for Steven Spielberg's new movie, "Disclosure Day" (2:38)
>CELEBRITY: Carrie Underwood rejected L.A. glamour to live on Tennessee farm
-William Daniels, 99, and wife Bonnie Bartlett, 96, detail "rules" of "open marriage"
>ANIMALS: Playful puppy from local shelter looking for active family (3:09)
>HISTORY: Inside the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum art heist
>GOOD NEWS: School principal retires, but returns as a handyman (2:34)
-Meanwhile, Pope Leo does "6-7" hand motion at the Vatican
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