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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:01). High of 58 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester named one of the top 100 places to live in the U.S. by Livability. Here's why
-UMass-Memorial among nonprofit hospitals charging patients eligible for financial assistance (3:45). Article
-Husband’s gift, wife’s miracle: The kidney that saved 2 lives
-New social equity cannabis delivery service launches in Worcester
-2 men arrested in Worcester for drug distribution
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief for April
-On making the world a better place: Javian Allen, Nativity School of Worcester
-The Village community newsletter
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:25): 0.5% endowment fund debate and superintendent search
>FAITH: Putting shared relationships, values ahead of division
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 BBQ restaurants (5:05)
-ICYMI: Worcester police ask for help finding missing 14-year-old
-Legendary Worcester restaurant O'Connor's halts public dining
-Downtown Worcester restaurant closes its doors
-Air quality in Worcester getting worse
-Worcester's housing crisis mirrors national trend
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden sees override coming next year
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-Gale Free Library transformation shines
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): TODAY! Shrewsbury Recycling Drive 10 to 2
-Man arrested after attempted arson and theft of propane heater during Webster break-in
-Boys & Girls Club of Fitchburg and Leominster appoints former volunteer as C.E.O.
-Leominster police investigating crash on Central Street; driver hospitalized
-Sutton Middle School Honor Roll for the third quarter
-Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: May Day Fest, Chaplin film, Denim Day and more ...
-Teacher's novel a successful business lesson
-Scout's benches give garden visitors a seat at Willard Museum
-Jillian Snyder: Easy Spring craft ideas for family fun
>OPINION: Brian Nelson Laurel cartoon on daffodils growing in Worcester Elm Park
-WCCA-TV's Mayor's Forum No. 52 (27:57): Liz Hamilton, Boys & Girls Club of Worcester
-City of Worcester Green Worcester Summit (55:52): Sustainable Yards 101
-City of Worcester Mayor's Civics Academy (2:11:09): Public health and parks
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former owner of Honematic Machine Corporation
>SPORTS: Patriots bolster defense, add kicker in late rounds
-Holy Cross star Luke Newman drafted by Chicago Bears
-NFL Draft grades for all 32 teams
-Celtics call out Magic's physical play during NBA playoff series: "It's not basketball"
-Red Sox split doubleheader with Cleveland
-Bravehearts to hold 3 summer camps
-Holy Cross Athletics (1:39): Lacrosse player Miranda Pace mic'd up
>NATIONAL: Measles outbreak reaches 900 cases across U.S.
-Here are the federal agencies that have reduced their workforce
>TRAGIC: Mom and her 12-year-old son killed in "historical" storms
>NEW ENGLAND: Inside a Karen Read jury visit to Fairview Road (24:38)
-1 dead after fire causes "catastrophic damage" to home in Pelham (:19)
>COLLEGES: Q.C.C. board backs President Pedraja following union’s no-confidence vote
-Local high schoolers learn about education careers at Worcester State conference
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Award-winning destination dropped from Royal Caribbean itinerary
>BUSINESS: Apple to shift most U.S. iPhone production to India by 2026 to avoid China tariffs: reports
-Smart ways to invest tax return: "Look at your debt first" (2:19)
-Local bank to work with state treasurer’s office to launch small business workshops
>SHOPPING: Shein, Temu hike prices to offset 120% tariff slated to take effect this week
>HOMES: 43-acre mansion property in Central Mass. on sale for $4.2 million
>HEALTH: Doctor on signs of academic anxiety in teenagers (2:54)
-F.D.A. warning: hair loss drug linked to erectile dysfunction, depression
-What are lymph nodes and is a lump behind the ear dangerous? (1:05)
>FOOD: All the health risks of the 8 food dyes the F.D.A. is banning
>TV/STREAMING: Max password sharing crackdown — "Extra Member Add-On" feature unveiled
>MOVIES: "Sinners" blows past "Accountant 2," "Revenge of the Sith" at box office
>CELEBRITY: Anne Hathaway sparks plastic surgery speculation with taut face
>ANIMALS: Golden Retriever needs to be held like a baby when she's scared (1:52)
>HISTORY: Do you remember the famous R & R Plumbing sign?
>GOOD NEWS: How a gift from Pope Francis inspired a restaurant owner to feed the homeless (2:31)
-Meanwhile, KFC introduces fried chicken-flavored toothpaste
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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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