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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:02). High of 36 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-71-year-old man killed crossing the road after getting off bus on Lake Ave. in Worcester
-Worcester police probe up in air: 5 takeaways from U.S. attorney’s final interview
-3 firms with 5,400+ Central Mass. apartments facing D.O.J. lawsuit over rent-fixing scheme
-Saint Vincent hiring post showing employee with extra fingers called "complete AI fail"
-Worcester County Sheriff Lew Evangelidis not ruling out running for governor in 2026
-Girl Scouts cookie season gets underway with annual cookie drop in Worcester
-Cold Stone Creamery, Planet Smoothie and Wetzel's Pretzel coming to Main Street in Worcester
-Worcester area partners launch Exploring Aviation Careers
-Trash bins are hard to find in Worcester. That could change this year
-Fitchburg man used taxpayer money meant for seniors on studio recordings, 153 pounds of bourbon steak tips, framed portrait: feds
>FAITH: TikTok priest makes connections with videos, Taylor Swift class (2:16)
>DINING OUT: Brazilian steakhouse approved to open in Downtown Worcester
-ICYMI: Continuing tensions on display as restaurant owner arraigned in Worcester spray paint attack
-Local nursing home involved in wrongful death suit
-Family marks 2 years since Brittany Tee disappeared (2:51). Article
-Legendary sign in Worcester will get an upgrade
-Worcester Olympic sensation visits home
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Swimmer Julia McMahon qualifies for states in back-to-back seasons
-Despite court ruling, Holden will wait and see about complying with M.B.T.A. housing law
-Long-term employees make it fun to own a car or truck from Lamoureux Ford (3:50)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Winter weather results in multiple crashes in Rutland
-Shrewsbury man arrested after snatching phone from wife, tackling her in domestic dispute
-A final salute to Shrewsbury’s World War II veterans
-New Sutton police chief appointment expected January 21st
-Auburn police welcome 2 new officers
-Capt. Steven Giannini confirmed as Fitchburg’s new police chief
-Clinton library renovation/building project gets planning grant
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: "Fusion" at ArtsWorcester, blues at Bull Run and more
-Calliope 2025 season has something for everyone
-Recording studio, with client list including Matthew McConaughey and Wyclef Jean, moving to Millbury
>OPINION: Ray Mariano: City Council makes mess of Gaza issue
-Jillian Snyder: What I will & will not do with my second baby
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 448 (27:45): Scott Casper & American Antiquarian Society
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who passed away at age 32
>SPORTS: Patriots enter contract negotiations with Mike Vrabel
-Wild Card Weekend schedule, TV and announcers
-Bruins beat Panthers, 4-3
-Bruins to play outdoor game against Lightning in 2026 Stadium Series
-Celtics lose to Kings, 114-97
-Holy Cross women's basketball beats Lafayette, 75-69; men's basketball falls
-Holy Cross men's hockey ties Robert Morris, women's hockey comes up short in Providence
-Bravehearts to host 2025 Futures League All-Star Game at Polar Park
-Railers lose in Wheeling, 4-3
>NATIONAL: Firefighters race to contain L.A. wildfires with menacing winds forecast to return
-Drone footage shows devastation from fire in Altadena, California (1:14)
-Tragic: "Remarkable" girl, 12, commits suicide over cyberbullying
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. ranked in top 5 "most moved from states" for 2024, survey finds
-Williams College student killed in skiing accident at Jiminy Peak resort
>COLLEGES: UMass expects tuition hike "just below" rate of inflation
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The mystery of the Moai statues and other secrets of Easter Island
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Personal finance: Making most of flexible spending account (1:57)
>HOMES: Mortgage rates climb for fourth straight week— remain at 6-month high
>HEALTH: Origins and impact of COVID 5 years later
-5 healthy habits to help you thrive in the New Year (5:00)
>FOOD: 2 "beloved" Girl Scout cookies are being discontinued
>TV/STREAMING: Sports streaming service scrapped by Fox, Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery before it launches
>MOVIES: Do you remember the catchy taglines of these 10 unforgettable movies?
>CELEBRITY: Former child star Rory Sykes dies in Los Angeles wildfires
>HISTORY: 5 things people used to eat for breakfast
>ANIMALS: Tiny street puppy could not stop wagging his tail (1:45)
>GOOD NEWS: Misplaced $50,400 lottery ticket turns up days before expiration
-Meanwhile, in Pennsylvania, farm show hosts mullet contest
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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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