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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:38). High of 82 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Fired Auburn High A.D. wants charge of sending obscene video to student dropped
-Hundreds converge on Worcester Common for May Day rally
-The Fix, Bocado parent company opening 2 new Worcester restaurants
-Worcester police issue traffic warning ahead of Molly McGovern funeral
-This small Worcester neighborhood has 2 big health problems
-PHOTOS: Puppies invade Worcester’s airport as they learn to be seeing eye dogs
-Peter Durant "getting closer" to decision on running for governor
-Facing criticism, Worcester police chief says many aspects of D.O.J. report are accurate
>FAITH: Pope Francis and his legacy (52:54)
-Thanks given and memories shared at bittersweet farewell Masses for Bishop Reidy
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:18): D.O.J. report, police reform & city response
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Ground Round holds Grand Opening (1:49). Article
-ICYMI: State Police begin revamp of academy program after death of recruit from Worcester (2:51). Article
-The Worcester School Committee names a new superintendent
-State gives Worcester OK for feasibility study on replacing Burncoat High
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Composting 8 to 2:30 Saturday
-TODAY! Holden Dems to elect delegates to state convention
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-New food recovery program sprouts up in Wachusett cafeteria
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): TODAY! Grafton Community Yard Sale Saturday
-Following performance review, Shrewsbury's Kevin Mizikar earns new 3-year deal
-69-year-old woman arrested for allegedly attempting to hit neighbor with car during boyfriend dispute
-"It's extremely rewarding": In collecting shoes, this Boy Scout helps others
-Millbury Historical Society hosts yard sale
-Wachusett book policy draws crowd; dies without vote
-Worcester man arrested in Clinton traffic stop
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
-Beyond Beer: Region’s bartenders to jar over pickle gin trophy
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Ritual goth party, ArtsWorcester Biennial and more ...
-100 FM The Pike (9:15): The Breakdown Lane
-Toni Ballard returns to sing locally for first time since 2019
>OPINION: John Keough: Distractions, distractions, playgrounds and the budget looms
-Ray Mariano: Worcester School Committee just made a big mistake
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1377 (20:37): Shrewsbury Street Italian Heritage Parade Committee
-Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (57:37): Leslie Sleywion, NAACP
-Green Worcester Summit (56:35): CoolPockets come to Worcester
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to career letter carrier in Worcester
>SPORTS: Patriots’ 2025 roster turnover under Mike Vrabel is eye-opening
-How Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs can make largest impact in 2025
-Red Sox beat Twins, 6-1
-'Sader Stories (:54): Don't play with mental health
-210 Sports' Friday 4: New Patriots, playoff game 7s, baseball’s good and bad, and double 1
-WooSox beat Toledo, 5-2
>NATIONAL: Police arrest suspect in mass shooting that left 4 dead, 1 injured
-Fiery Yellowstone crash leaves 7 dead after pickup truck and tour van collide
>TRAGIC: Boy, 11, kills himself after teacher calls him "stupid": suit
>NEW ENGLAND: Boy's body found in Merrimack River almost 2 weeks after falling into water
-"There's nothing nefarious": Breaking down Jen McCabe's Karen Read testimony (20:45)
>COLLEGES: Closed Central Mass. college makes "crucial" gift as one of its final acts
-Worcester State spring alumni reunion weekend offers weekend of fun, connection
-Project-based learning fellowship benefits faculty at WPI—and beyond (5:32). Article
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 top summer road trip ideas across the U.S.
>BUSINESS: Business owners reveal their biggest hurdles in setting up shop in the U.S.
-U.S. adds surprisingly strong 177,000 jobs in April despite tariffs
-Economist: State contraction may have exceeded U.S. G.D.P. dip
>HOMES: Mortgage demand drops as would-be homebuyers wary of U.S. economy
>SHOPPING: Shop Walmart+ Week for exclusive perks and savings
>HEALTH: You should call 911 if you have these stroke symptoms
-How to treat allergy symptoms caused by spring pollen (1:28)
>FOOD: Celebrating Cinco de Mayo with Que Mas (3:38)
>TV/STREAMING: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: Kathy Bates was "crushed" "Misery" director cut this from film
>CELEBRITY: Ruth Buzzi, actress, comedian, dies at 88 after stroke
>ANIMALS: 25-pound cat stands up to tell his mom it's dinner time (3:09)
>HISTORY: In 1965, the Rolling Stones played the Worcester Memorial Auditorium
>GOOD NEWS: Woman helps return wedding band lost for nearly 2 years
-Meanwhile, Florida woman charged with buying and selling human bones
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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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