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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:36). High of 80 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Nearly 2,000 Worcester housing units delayed by economic factors: City
-After closing her Worcester grocery store, Lynn Cheney charts a new path to boost the local community
-State beaches at Lake Quinsigamond open this weekend
-Worcester beaches, pool open in 2024 with new lifeguards
-The Buzz with City Manager Batista (3:34): Lifeguard hiring
-Holy Cross holds graduation with 751 receiving diplomas
-Bravehearts ride enthusiasm of new ownership, new ideas entering 11th season
-Providence man who sold drugs in Worcester sentenced to federal prison
-3 Worcester shoplifters arrested at Northborough Wegmans
-Boston-based developer Anthony Rossi honored for restoring buildings in Worcester
-Worcester selects firm to develop housing production plan
-Central Mass. communities allocated $9.3 million in housing funding from feds
-Radio Worcester (48:19): Radio Roundtable discusses Worcester charter review debate
>SHOPPING: Warby Parker arrives in Worcester area: Opening Saturday
>DINING OUT: Memorial Day weekend plans? Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands
-ICYMI: Worcester councilors could sideswipe Mill Street redesign with new orders
-Worcester community walk comes as city seeks mobility plan input
-State orders unsafe area bridge closed immediately
-State ordered to hand over discovery in Turtleboy witness intimidation case (2:07). Article
-Area WWII vet, fresh off 100th birthday, headed to D.C. for Memorial Day parade
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Teacher Spotlight — Rebekka White
-See Why People Buy 30 Cars and Trucks at Lamoureux Ford (3:32)
-Holden town manager's update on construction on Holden streets (7:12)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury police charge 2 with making threats with a firearm
-Clinton man sentenced to probation for 2019 fatal motorcycle accident
-Memorial Day observances in Wachusett area
-Memorial Day events in North Central Mass.
-Paxton Garden Club holding annual Plant Sale June 1st
-Annual Sheriff’s Senior Picnic set for June 8th
-Public safety event in Sterling draws visitors of all ages
-Berlin fills offices with no contests
-Buyuk excited to join Bolton Select Board
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
-TODAY! Local acoustic folk singer-songwriter Mowesby brings his talents to Redemption Rock on Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Apple Music's best albums of all time list entries 70-61
-Five Things to Do: Mowesby, Rick Estrin & The Nightcats and more ...
-Boston Calling kicks off Memorial Day weekend with 3 days of music (21:21)
-100FM The Pike (7:34): The Pike Breakdown Lane
-100FM The Pike (7:21): Corey Glover from Living Colour talks about his new project, Sonic Universe
-First Person: In a health crisis, a nurse offers a lifeline
-Ray Mariano: Worcester City Manager Eric Batista fumbles Charter/Spectrum contract
-Shaun Connolly: The bike wars are coming
-WCCA-TV's Close to Home No. 566 (28:48): Nahum Echevarria
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 201 (27:09): Bill Coleman talks local business
-Manny Jae Media (2:33:41): Second annual Mental Health Awareness Community Conversation
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to groundbreaking local podiatrist Dr. John George
>SPORTS: Red Sox lose to Brewers, 7-2
-Jayson Tatum selected to 2023-24 All-NBA First Team, Jaylen Brown snubbed
-Bravehearts slug their way to 10-0 win on Opening Day
-Radio Worcester (23:29): Worcester Bravehearts home opener on Saturday. Tickets
-Bravehearts, Redemption Rock collaborate on new beer, Mane Event
-WooSox lose to Norfolk, 9-5
-210 Sports' Friday 4: Fallen heroes, greedy owners, old guys and wasted picks
-Holy Cross 'Sader Stories (2:03): Men's swimming and diving gives viral free throw distraction
-Fran Quinn finally has his shot at U.S. Senior Open in Newport
-Boston loses Game 3 of PWHL final series
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has a car, truck or SUV for everyone (:47)
>NATIONAL: 4 climbers dead on Mount Everest, 1 missing
-Radio Worcester (11:50): Rep. Jim McGovern responds to House silencing
-Tragic: 10-year-old boy dies after being swept into storm drain
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read trial (20:23) — A.T.F. agent Brian Higgins testifies about text exchange
-Large crowds expected at beaches for holiday weekend (2:14)
>COLLEGES: Clark student Dillon Remuck continues his tech climb
-Anna Maria's Commencement focuses on the power of public service
-Worcester State English major Joss Bracero wins undergraduate poetry prize
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Mirage hotel-casino in Las Vegas closing for Hard Rock rebrand
>BUSINESS: 101: How to handle workplace conflict
-Unity Radio (1:08:01): Black In Business
>HEALTH: What are the benefits of drinking kombucha? (1:10)
-New screening tool can identify preeclampsia risk sooner, test maker says
>HOMES: New Luxury Living sites open at 2 locations in Worcester
>FOOD: What is McDonald's new Grandma's McFlurry and what does it taste like?
>TV/STREAMING: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES:New movies on demand — "Civil War," "The Fall Guy" and more
>CELEBRITY: Gayle King, 69, makes her Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue debut
>ANIMALS: Local vet says dogs ingesting T.H.C. "very common"
>HISTORY: Nothing said Yankee comfort food like Durgin Park
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Students raise more than $25,000 for 5-year-old with cancer
-Meanwhile, in Oregon, wily coyote isn’t afraid to poke the bear
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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
+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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