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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:39). High of 84 today in Worcester
-Why is there so much pollen right now? (:55). Article
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand — "Back To Black" and more
+Noon: Photos: The Walking Dead: Dead City returns to Worcester
+Noon: Canadian cycling star says $1 million art project will fund Major Taylor film
-Worcester rallies to help those displaced by Washington Heights fire
-Earlier: Surprise nighttime smoke alarm turned into nightmare for Worcester residents
-Worcester ranks in top 20% of cities globally in Global Cities Index
-Worcester hospital named best in state for underserved populations
-Downtown Worcester Beer Garden reopening for season
-Worcester police seek murder suspect in Allendale Street killing
-The power of 10: Worcester-area students, grads active as community volunteers
-Virtual e-sports tournament in Worcester raising fentanyl awareness (1:52)
-Biotechnology curriculum piloted in Worcester schools seek to spark interest in subject
-Veterans Inc. remembers D-Day 80 years later
-2-year apprenticeship required to get a license for body art
-6 Worcester County lawmakers face challenges in November election
-Radio Worcester (48:47): Radio Roundtable on Spectrum senior discount, continuing saga of Mill Street
-Where to find National Donut Day deals and free treats around Massachusetts
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant makes Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Tacos (5:20)
-ICYMI: Worcester police ask for public's help finding missing 17-year-old
-Worcester's car dealership to become apartments: Plans
-Filming of "The Walking Dead" returns on Cedar Street in Worcester
-Doherty Memorial High School graduation (1:35:09)
-South High Community School graduation (1:51:00)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Movie wins award for Holden filmmaker
-See Why People Buy 30 Cars and Trucks at Lamoureux Ford (3:32)
-Holden author captures parents' wartime correspondence
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Leominster police bust female Romanian organized retail crime crew at Hannaford
-UPS seeking approval for 845K-sq.-ft. warehouse from joint Shrewsbury-Grafton planning meeting
-TODAY! Shrewsbury Food Truck Festival 4 to 7:30
-Shrewsbury rolls out new single-sort recycling program
-Grafton High School Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
-Clinton Town Meeting OK's school project
-The Clinton Challenge returns for 2024
-West Boylston police log May 27th to June 2nd
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-New in the Woo: Odd By Worcester – serving up nostalgia and great beer
>SHOWTIME: Stasia Hovenesian, 93, transformed the Worcester music scene
-2 local artists selected for creative residencies for Worcester artists
-Worcester Art Museum surprises with "New Terrain: 21st Century Landscape Photography"
-Tina Agostinelli: SOS — School’s Out for Summer
-Manny Jae Media (52:27): OpporTUNEity
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 34 (29:05): Idahoans For Safe Tech
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to accomplished local professional racecar driver
>SPORTS: Celtics cruise past Mavericks in Game 1 of NBA Finals, 107-89
-No rust for Kristaps Porzingis as C’s cruise to Game 1 win
-Bravehearts at home all weekend. Next home game: 6:30 today, Fireworks Friday
-Clark student to umpire Savannah Bananas game at Fenway (1:26). Article
-Holy Cross Hall of Famer Bill McGovern named to 2025 College Football Hall of Fame ballot
-Red Sox beat White Sox, 14-2
-WooSox beat Rochester, 13-4
-Bill Spaceman Lee returns to Polar Park after suffering a medical episode last year
-Central Mass. Mom's family friendly guide to WooSox
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has a car, truck or SUV for everyone (:47)
>NATIONAL: World War II veteran tells Ukraine's Zelensky he's a "savior" at D-Day anniversary
-4 dead in apparent triple homicide, suicide
-Tragic: Father, son both drown in lake
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read trial (19:44) — Key state police investigator returns to stand, talks about security video
-Woman charged with killing parents in Bedford (2:07)
>COLLEGES: Professor Craig Wills talks undergraduate projects at WPI (7:23)
-Q.C.C. announces Spring semester Dean and Merit lists
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Looking to avoid crowds? These are America’s least-visited National Parks
>BUSINESS: April job openings fall to 8.1 million as signs of cooling economy emerge
-LPL Research: Adjusting the sector sails
-Auburn construction company adds new C.F.O., V.P. of strategy and sustainability
>HEALTH: Are you getting enough Vitamin D? New guidelines released (1:11)
-Boston doctor shares tips on preventing, treating sunburns (3:47)
>HOMES: Nation's oldest home for sale is in Mass., records say (:38)
>SHOPPING: Best & worst end-of-year teacher gifts
>FOOD: F.D.A. issues safety alert on 4 baby formula products
>TV/STREAMING: Vanna White cries in "Wheel of Fortune" goodbye video to Pat Sajak
>MOVIES: Trailer for new Halle Berry movie, "Never Let Go" (2:24)
>CELEBRITY: It’s a "Yellowstone" wedding: Co-star couple Ryan Bingham and Hassie Harrison marry
>ANIMALS: Dumped dog siblings were so scared to get rescued (1:00)
>HISTORY: Whalom Park in Lunenburg promised “a whale of a time”
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Bystanders pull driver from fiery wreck on Cape Cod (:43)
-Meanwhile, in Brazil, dad-to-be engulfed in fireball during gender reveal fail
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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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