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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:26). High of 90 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-UMass Memorial Health forced to cut services (2:47)
-New daily bus service will connect Worcester with Boston, New Haven in 2026
-Last minute 4-legged guest gives local bride wedding of her dreams
-Worcester’s industrial legacy lives on in its revitalized entertainment districts
-Worcester honors veterans with flag raising
-Here's which Worcester schools got upgrades this summer
-Webster man charged with armed assault after ShotSpotter alert in Worcester
-Burncoat High time capsule brought to surface; to be opened soon
-Keep Worcester Clean program revamped and expanded
-Nursing facility closures putting strain on state's elderly care infrastructure
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:27): Meeting law violation, preliminary election, does any of it matter
>DINING OUT: Table Hoppin': First Lee’s Sandwiches franchise in region set to open
-ICYMI: 3 women slashed with box cutter at bar in Worcester
-R.I. shooting suspect captured in Worcester after high-speed chase, hiding on porch of house
-At school mural unveiling, Zella Nuñez and mother remembered
-Worcester woman, firm admit to $1.6 million MassHealth fraud
-"Caretaker" stole from local elderly victim, squatted, police say
-Worcester police mourn tragic loss of animal control officer at age 41
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden Bandstand Series: Holdin' Back the '60s 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
-Holden Days set for August 23rd
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Fire destroys Rutland house
-Millbury event to honor teen who took his own life
-Shrewsbury man arrested after police find fentanyl, crack, and cash in Grafton Street home
-"Dysfunction": Report clears Barre official; reveals longstanding rifts, corruption claims
-Westborough man arrested in Worcester on child rape charge
-5 arrested in nighttime break-in at vacant Westminster building
-Tyler Riel off and running as Sterling's new rec director
-Senior Center busy in West Boylston
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Lee Brice, Tyler Hubbard and Hot Dog Safari
-TODAY! Chuck & Mud and The Hole in the Dam Band at Spencer Summer Concert Series 2 to 5 p.m.
>OPINION: Laurel: Above it all at the Worcester Caribbean American Carnival
-Janice Lindsay: Little part, big difference?
-WCCA-TV's Close to Home No. 594 (29:24): Thomas Harvey
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who worked at Table Talk Pies for more than 60 years
>SPORTS: Efton Chism, TreVeyon Henderson give Patriots rookie spark (2:26)
-Patriots 53-man roster projection: Chism, Kyle Dugger in focus after win over Vikings
-Red Sox beat Marlins, 7-5
-Holy Cross women’s basketball announces 2025-26 non-conference slate
-WooSox beat Iowa, 9-5
-New coach Gary Senecal begins the build with Saint John's football, by creating "competitive culture"
>NATIONAL: 2 Carnival cruise passengers drown hours apart at newly opened private resort
-"Godfather of A.I." reveals how humanity can survive A.I.
-Here’s why many parents face a debt crisis to support kids, new survey shows
>TRAGIC: Woman found dead in clothing donation bin after getting head trapped in receptacle
>NEW ENGLAND: Toddler’s death prompts town to overhaul emergency services (1:44)
-Anti-poverty advocates say proposed grant cuts will hurt low-income residents in Mass.
>COLLEGES: Assumption featured in the Princeton Review’s Best 391 Colleges
-Anna Maria executive training and industry engagement program set for September
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): What is the “townsizing” travel trend?
-5 stunning Beaux Arts buildings for architecture buffs to visit
>BUSINESS: Bank opens Shrewsbury branch, bringing community-focused banking to residents
-What are P.B.M.s? How a bipartisan push could affect prescriptions
>SHOPPING: Where to buy the suitcases pilots use
>HEALTH: FluMist available for at-home delivery: What to know (2:29)
-State's senior care under strain as 85+ population skyrockets, report says
>FOOD: Kahlúa and Dunkin' stir up a buzz (2:25)
>TV/STREAMING: Sling launches new day, weekend and week passes for live TV
>MOVIES: At box office, "Weapons" blows away "Nobody" sequel, "Highest 2 Lowest"
>CELEBRITY: Valerie Bertinelli reflects on the "loud absence" of her late ex-husband Eddie Van Halen
>ANIMALS: Princeton nonprofit pairs furry friends with people who need them most (1:31). Article
>HISTORY: Andy Vallario’s advertising jingles became part of the soundtrack of a generation
>GOOD NEWS: WWII Navy veteran celebrates 100th birthday
-Meanwhile, in Buffalo, drunk man takes golf cart on a joy ride at airport (3:13)
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+Accounting clerk, town of Holden
+Full-time dispatcher, town of Auburn
+Line cook, Shrewsbury Street restaurant
+Busser, Grafton Street restaurant
-Worcester Area Director (part-time), Matthew 25
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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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