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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:35). High of 68 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester police ask for help finding missing 16-year-old girl
+6:00: Disappearance of Molly Bish, 25 years later (3:54)
+6:00: Clinton woman reached 80 mph while Door Dashing through residential streets during police chase
+Noon: Proposed cuts to S.N.A.P. benefits have Worcester County Food Bank on high alert
+Noon: Things to Do: Drag brunches, Local CountryFest & Empty Bottle Ramblers
+Noon: Museum of Worcester opens the way in "Poem Next Door" exhibit
+Noon: Clark grad film director having fundraiser for new experimental movie
-8-year-old dies after being pulled from Clinton pond (:30). Article
-New owners weighing plans for Shrewsbury Street restaurant's future
-Worcester beaches open Friday for summer swim season
-As national reading trends decline, Worcester revamps its summer youth book program
-City Council gives Batista positive reviews; communication seen as area for improvement
-The Nerdy Salon marks first anniversary with grand opening bash
-Worcester schools honored for pedestrian safety efforts
-Abby Kelley teacher honored at statewide Latino educators awards
-Museum exhibits, markets, and other events going on in Worcester this summer
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:56): City manager under fire, Human Rights hearing with Chief Saucier and media access dispute
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Cordella’s Coffee in Worcester: Brewing more than just coffee
-ICYMI: 24-year-old Worcester man dies in Westborough motorcycle crash
-UMass Medical School Chancellor Michael Collins to step down
-T&G exclusive: Collins discusses successes, future challenges at UMass Medical School
-Worcester board: No permit for controversial billboard plan near Indian Lake
-Partner in crime or dupe? Trial of woman accused of helping her boyfriend murder opens
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Juniors deprived of impactful privilege
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-This week's traffic delays and road closures
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): In Oakham, clean energy or a ticking timebomb?
-West Boylston puts off signing trash contract; meeting is June 25th
-Shrewsbury superintendent earns M.A.S.S. President’s Award
-Grafton co-op supporting Black, Indigenous farmers receives $20,000 grant
-Wave of support for racetrack proposal meets Leominster City Council after months of opposition
-Florence Sawyer School announces honor roll
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Jam band favorites Spafford coming to Electric Haze for 2 nights
-Listen Up: Dalton Moon channels teenage kicks on new album, "Ambrose"
-First Unitarian Church of Worcester to host Summer Sings 7 to 9 Thursday
-Summer fairs & festivals in & around Central Mass.
>OPINION: John Keough: Nothing to see here, move along
-Matt Schwartz: Time for legislators to deliver strong privacy protections for residents
-Sarah Connell Sanders: A throw down at the Worcester Center for Crafts
-Claremont Academy's Valedictorian Amrit Boyal (:32)
-Unity Radio's Now I Thrive (57:18)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who co-owned Crystal Rug Company in Worcester
>SPORTS: How experts view Celtics' Hugo Gonzalez pick
-Patriots sign tackle Yasir Durant to bolster offensive line depth
-Red Sox lose to Angels, 5-2
-Bravehearts beat Norwich, 11-7. Cam Papetti named Open Sky Community Services Player of the Game
-Bravehearts next home game: 4 p.m. Sunday. Buy tickets here
-Holy Cross men's rowing Henley Royal Regatta travel blog
-WooSox lose to RailRiders, 4-0
-See all winners from Wednesday's Central Mass. High School Sports Awards show
>NATIONAL: Inside the battle to control the world's supply of rare earths
-Police sound alarm on dangerous "jugging" robbery trend sweeping across America
>TRAGIC: Falling rocks in Canada’s Banff National Park kill a hiker, injure 3
>NEW ENGLAND: Public nudity a problem for downtown stores in Burlington, Vt. (1:09). Article
-Will Mass. ban cell phones in schools? "Bell-to-bell" ban in schools gains steam
-A plan in Mass. to fix primary care crisis, but some are skeptical
>COLLEGES: Clark President’s Achievement Awards for Inclusive Excellence honor students, staff and faculty
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Why Mass. travelers are choosing Costa Rica for high-end vacations
>BUSINESS: Mass. unemployment rose in May
-LPL Financial Research: China’s equity market diverges — A-shares vs. H-shares
-UMass Medical School partners with incubator to test A.I. healthcare tools for safety, efficacy
>HEALTH: The consequences of too much screen time for kids (:50)
-New COVID variant spreading in U.S.: Symptoms, what to know
-E.R. doctors explain what they never let their kids do (1:19)
>FOOD: Deadly listeria outbreak linked to chicken alfredo fettucine sold at Walmart
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for Season 3 of "Squid Game" on Netflix (2:01)
>MOVIES: AMC theatres announce shocking change involving more ads
>CELEBRITY: Arnold Schwarzenegger: How Sylvester Stallone feud ended
>ANIMALS: Very chill cat and his mom have matching personalities (1:44)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Plymouth Congregational Church, Chestnut Street, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: WooSox help Leominster Little League after fields were vandalized (2:23). Article
-Meanwhile, Pentagon created fake U.F.O. evidence, promoted false alien stories
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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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