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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:42). High of 50 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Procession of police cruisers escorting fallen Uxbridge officer (5:06)
+6:00: Alcohol-free island serenity at Canal District kava bar
+6:00: Worcester Guardian Week in Review: Accountability, growth and the city ahead
+6:00: Is this your dog?
+1:00: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+1:00: Music promoter Jimmy Kang becomes partner in Electric Haze nightclub
+1:00: Michael Kosta of "The Daily Show" brings his stand-up to Bull Run
+1:00: Fatima's Cafe in Worcester is one of the region's "hidden gems"
+1:00: Popular bakery chain seeks license for second Worcester location
+1:00: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
+1:00: New movies on streaming: "Predator: Badlands" and more
-Some Worcester rents are falling ... really
-Worcester 197-unit development sees pushback on affordability: "A travesty"
-Mass. General Brigham to acquire Fallon Health
-Head of Worcester police union sues news website, seeking $10 million
-Related: Radio Worcester's The Rundown (23:33): Tom Marino defends reporting amid defamation lawsuit
-Crowd pushes Worcester school leaders after no-confidence vote in Nelson Place principal
-Worcester crowd stages peaceful protest against I.C.E. after Minneapolis killing. Gallery (22 photos)
-Former Worcester councilor Dennis Irish dies
-Worcester women’s-only Pilates studio opens on Sunday
-Worcester elementary school briefly evacuated due to smoke in bathroom
>DINING OUT: Scratch's Special $5 at George's Coney Island Friday and Saturday
-ICYMI: Community continues to pay respects to Uxbridge officer killed in crash (1:52)
-Developer proposes 19-story apartment building behind Glass Tower
-School bus slides off Rutland road amid icy conditions, no one hurt
-Related: Cancel classes, or not? Icy roads made decision tough for Central Mass. schools
-From dishwasher to owner: Meet the chef opening a new restaurant in Downtown Worcester
-Worcester juice and smoothie shop reopens 4 months after fire
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Good Neighbor nominations sought
-Lamoureux Ford welcomes Jeff Tripp from Sunnyside Motors (1:44)
-Holden planning for override, project work
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Final arrangements being planned for fallen Uxbridge officer (1:57)
-Spencer candlepin bowling center back on the market
-Man arrested for brandishing gun at employee supervising adults with disabilities at Whitney Field Mall
-Photographer shares expertise, experience
-Shrewsbury girl becomes 2026 Little Miss New England Petite
-The Item's calendar of events
-The Landmark's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-Jazzed Up public performances in January and February
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Among Ghosts at Palladium, DeadBeat with Mark Karan ...
-"Chicago" musical set to "razzle dazzle 'em" in Worcester
-Bruno Mars coming to Gillette Stadium this fall
>OPINION: Tim Garvin: Make 2026 a year for giving
-Unity Radio's Black in Business (56:55): Dr. Jennifer Herring, Executive Director, Worcester Education Collaborative
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who owned and loved classic cars
>SPORTS: Patriots preparing for first round matchup against Chargers (2:47)
-Vrabel v. Harbaugh: The elite coaching matchup in wild card (1:30)
-Bruins beat Calgary, 4-1
-Bruins honor Uxbridge police officer killed in crash
-Bruins will send 7 players to Olympics in Milan-Cortina
-Holy Cross women's hockey set to face Boston College
-Holy Cross men’s hockey to host Star Wars Night Saturday
>NATIONAL: U.S. military seizes tankers tied to sanctioned Venezuela oil (2:00)
-2 shot by Customs and Border Patrol agents in Portland, Oregon, authorities say
-Tragic: Teen killed in freak A.T.V. crash following death of her brother
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. gives $250 million to cover rising insurance costs (2:23)
-Ex-aide to Gov. Healey accused of drug trafficking mistakenly paid $30,000 for unused vacation days
>COLLEGES: Clark alumni hockey game marks 45 years on the ice
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): British Airways Vacations: Save on travel to top 2026 destinations
>BUSINESS: Here's what to know about Venezuela's oil industry in 5 charts
-LPL Financial Research: Evaluating our 2025 forecasts: Equity, fixed income, and the U.S. economy
-Radio Worcester (10:57): B.B.B. of Central New England's Lisa Swanson on A.I., business support and community outreach
>SHOPPING: Amazon’s Ember Artline TV launches to rival Samsung’s The Frame
>HOMES: Ariana Becker: Simple ways to elevate your home in the new year (when you don’t want to redo everything)
>HEALTH: A.C.L. tears increasingly common in women. Here's why
-Mass. physicians, residents chime in after C.D.C. decreases child vaccine recommendations (2:00)
>FOOD: I tried the new Dunkin’ Protein Coffee so you don’t have to (2:24)
>TV/STREAMING: Apple TV teases horror-comedy series "Widow’s Bay" set in New England
>MOVIES: Sydney Sweeney expected to return in "Handmaid" sequel
>CELEBRITY: Matt Lauer's latest career comeback attempt, but "no one will hire him"
-George Clooney doubles down on wild claim about his and Amal's 11-year marriage
>ANIMALS: Dog who was tied to a trailer for a month jumps for joy now (2:14)
>HISTORY: The first car license plate issued still exists in Mass.
>GOOD NEWS: Hearing grandma's voice again (1:24)
-Meanwhile, woman wins lottery jackpot on daughter's birthday
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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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