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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:36). High of 64 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Heavy police presence on Forestdale Road in Worcester
+6:00: 16-year-old arrested, 19-year-old wounded in stabbing outside Target
-Earlier: Police investigating stabbing in front of Millbury Target
+6:00: Hidden Gems: The best use of cheese I’ve ever seen on a taco at The Taco Spot
+6:00: Worcesteria: Remembering Aunt Pat, and the art of the shaggy-dog story
-Worcester Business Journal names city's Power 100
-New projects aim to ease Worcester’s housing shortage
-New Brussels Street Market draws big crowd
-Worcester restaurant named Phantom Gourmet Steakhouse Legend (5:12)
-Assumption graduates 349 at DCU Center
-Worcester Firefighters 6K gears up for 25th anniversary
-Why isn't porous pavement used more in Central Massachusetts?
-Worcester unveils 37 new mini-murals in citywide art project
-Woo! Science: Snapping turtles are crossing the reptile-human divide
-Clara Barton Birthplace Museum opens for the season at the end of the month
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:06): City response to I.C.E.
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Pho Sure brings authentic Vietnamese flavors to Worcester
-ICYMI: VIDEO: Worcester police knew "unknown liquid" sprayed during I.C.E. arrest was water
-Related: Worcester city officials send open letter to Gov. Healey denouncing I.C.E. actions in Mass.
-Earlier: Worcester I.C.E. arrest police bodycam video released (1:49). Article
-K9 tracks suspect after large haul from Auburn Mall
-Sen. Warren encourages Worcester State grads at 149th commencement ceremony
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Warrant for Monday's town meeting
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): West Boylston High School prom photos
-Shrewsbury man accused of hitting pregnant girlfriend in the face, court records show
-West Boylston officials told to get 2 budgets OK'd
-Millbury approves M.B.T.A.-compliant zoning district
-Grafton annual town election Tuesday
-Candidate's forum highlights Sutton's issues
-Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: YouTube releases list of most popular podcasts
-Worcester boy, 8, chronicles lemonade-stand venture in book
-Willard House counts down the days until expansion becomes reality
>OPINION: Jim Leary: With net over immigrants, who'll do the work?
-Maggie Calvetti: We are always changing
-WCCA-TV's Close to Home No. 589 (27:35): Miranda Hotham, Part 2
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a lifelong Worcester resident who passed away at age 102
>SPORTS: Jayson Tatum's heartbreaking call with dad revealed after injury
-NFL Week 1 lines, odds for all 16 games following schedule release
-Red Sox lose to Braves, 10-4
-Bravehearts' promotion calendar
-Holy Cross baseball takes Game 1 of Patriot League Championship Series over Army. Highlights (1:47)
-WooSox lose to Buffalo, 8-4
>NATIONAL: Former President Biden diagnosed with “aggressive” prostate cancer (:43). Article
>TRAGIC: Black bear kills 89-year-old Florida man, dog in state's second attack of 2025
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. D.O.T., R.M.V. launches public data portal for citations
-State requiring health insurers to curb increases to deductibles and copays next year
>COLLEGES: WPI student entrepreneur seeks solution to organ rejection
-Anna Maria celebrates 76th commencement
-Worcester State's Infected with Compassion (11:20): Episode 1
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Which U.S. cities and states have the highest tourist taxes?
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-How to get your resume past A.I. on job applications
>SHOPPING: Amazon Memorial Day sale: Top deals on fire pits, grills, furniture
>HOMES: How tariffs may affect your air conditioning bill this summer (:52)
>HEALTH: New study reveals the traumatic effects of cyberbullying (1:08)
-"Broken heart syndrome" study: Men twice as likely than women to die (:52). Article
>FOOD: Amanda Khatib: 4 pasta salad recipes
>TV/STREAMING: CBS reveals "Yellowstone" spin-off starring Luke Grimes as Kayce Dutton
>MOVIES: Ryan Reynolds writing Deadpool/X-Men movie treatment
>CELEBRITY: Blake Lively allegedly threatened to expose Taylor Swift's private texts as Justin Baldoni drama reaches tipping point
>ANIMALS: Wild deer and dog have been besties for 11 years (1:53)
>HISTORY: F.B.I. agent John Connolly crossed the line with mob boss Whitey Bulger
>GOOD NEWS: Hospital has 14 pregnant nurses in 1 unit
-Meanwhile, Florida man offers police alcohol during car chase
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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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