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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:36). High of 84 today in Worcester
-Worcester records first heat wave since 2022
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: TODAY! North High basketball ring and jacket ceremony at Union Station
+6:00: 210 Sports' Friday 4: The Say Hey Kid, rules lawyering, no Swifties here, and an unbelievable story
+Noon: Redemption Rock partners with Sam Adams on new beer
+Noon: Celtics fans board Worcester trains to get a look at champ-filled duck boats
+Noon: Fireworks, music lined up for Independence Day celebrations in Worcester
+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 — "IF," "I Used To Be Funny," and more
+Noon: First Person: Suzanna Parpos and son find a true gem on the diamond
-Worcester police investigating after "small explosion" leads to fireworks discovery
-Worcester police identify suspect in shooting at W.R.T.A. bus hub
-Man arrested in Worcester to face rape charges in Ecuador
-Worcester police, state troopers and civilians honored at W.P.D. ceremony
-Worcester parent says kids endured racism before removal from school
-TODAY! Part of Grove Street in Worcester closed for event until 3
-Local seniors pen thank you cards for military personnel
-St. Spyridon Greek Festival returns to Worcester this weekend
-TODAY! Bike and Classic Car Night 7 to 10 at Vernon Hill American Legion Post
-Portion of Lake Quinsigamond closed due to e. Coli
-Oriol Health Care announces expansion of health services in Holden
-The Buzz with City Manager Batista (3:57): Recreation Worcester
-Radio Worcester's Radio Roundtable (46:24): Interim Chief Saucier ShotSpotter controversy and Mill St. vote
>DINING OUT: After multifamily proposal abandoned, former Canal District barbecue spot to become restaurant
-ICYMI: Worcester's Joyner Lucas reflects on fatherhood, shares inspiration behind upcoming Joynerfest (15:59). Article
-Bishop Emeritus Daniel Patrick Reilly, fourth bishop of Worcester, dies at 96
-Worcester man arrested for loaded gun in Webster Square
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusetts girls' golf crowned 2024 state champions
-See Why People Buy 30 Cars and Trucks at Lamoureux Ford (3:32)
-Central Mass. Mom's Around Town in Holden
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury pivots M.B.T.A. zoning plan, shifts proposal west on Route 20
-Spencer-East Brookfield community mourns the loss of beloved educator Lisa St. George
-Demolition of century-old dam begins in West Boylston
-Boylston goes for partnerships
-Strawberry Festival Sunday in Lancaster
-The Item's public safety logs
-Summer concerts start soon in Item towns
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Greek, Asian and Pink Flamingo festivals make a comeback
-TODAY! WICN's 5th annual Vinyl Sale noon to 6
-Brick By Brick festival lets graffiti and mural artists shine
-Screen Time: Kate Mulgrew, Bryce Dallas Howard and Rosario Dawson talk sci-fi roles in Boston
-WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable No. 539 (28:00): Rental registry and residential development projects
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 203 (26:53): Charlton City U.M.C.
-WCCA-TV's Human Touch No. 87 (28:21): Next Gen Youth Ministry
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who owned her own beauty parlor
>SPORTS: Celtics championship parade expected to draw 1 million fans (1:45)
-Cousy: Celtics' Banner 18 made an old man from "Woo-sta" very happy (21:48)
-Sunday T&G will honor NBA champion Celtics
-Bravehearts win fourth straight, 8-4. Next home game: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday
-Holy Cross Practice Report (:52): Kahlil Singleton
-WooSox lose to Columbus, 7-6
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has a car, truck or SUV for everyone (:47)
>NATIONAL: Police say 15 shot during Juneteenth celebration in Oakland
-U.S. woman contracts deadly flesh-eating infection plaguing Japan
-Tragic: Boy, 8, is shot in head while protecting his mom
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read trial (20:22) — Jury hears voicemails left for John O'Keefe
-Governor Healey signs law banning revenge porn
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria Spring Dean’s List
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The best non-ocean beaches in the U.S.
>BUSINESS: Community bank opens new branch on Grafton Street in Worcester
-LPL Research: Keep calm and clip bond coupons
-Workplaces are getting rid of bosses, but there are pros and cons
>SHOPPING: Best-selling Amazon finds of 2024
>HOMES: New Nantucket vacation rental is going for $100,000 per week
>HEALTH: Climate change has negative effects on heart health (:58)
-You can burn more calories while walking by making this simple change, experts say
>FOOD: Fresh tomato salsa
>TV/STREAMING: "Yellowstone" Season 5, Part 2 premiere date revealed
>MOVIES: Lily Tomlin reacts to Jennifer Aniston's "9 to 5" reimagining
>CELEBRITY: Legendary actor Donald Sutherland dies at 88
>HISTORY: The former Normal School in Worcester
>ANIMALS: Tiny puppy follows couple on vacation (4:13)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Jordan's Furniture donates bicycles to more than 1,000 kids (:36)
-Meanwhile, in New York, dispute erupts over deer living as pet with hunter
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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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