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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:40). High of 54 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester proposes first-ever $1 billion budget, boosting infrastructure amid rising costs
-Pair of 2-alarm fires keep Worcester firefighters busy overnight
-Driver unharmed after truck becomes engulfed in flames
-Nonprofit says it won't take over some Community Healthlink programs
-Workers from struggling Community Healthlink lobby Worcester councilors
-All-affordable housing project in Worcester takes next step with land purchase
-Crowded E.R.s, fewer doctors: Worcester backs state push to rebuild primary care
-New coffee shops coming to 2 Worcester apartment complexes: here’s where
-With I-290 motorists monitoring, last of Primetals building being razed
-Ararat Steet bridge over I-190 down to 1 lane through August
-GBH News Worcester bureau moves to new space at Worcester Public Library
-When's the last day of school in Worcester County? Look up your district
-Pilot rescued after small plane crashes into Quabbin Reservoir (:19). Article
-New Keno scratch ticket coming to Mass. Lottery
-Worcester 311 center earns award of excellence at national conference
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review: Stretch code reversal, $10 million winter hit, Red Sox shakeup
>DINING OUT: New Middle Eastern-style coffee, nut shop to open in Worcester
-ICYMI: Woman, 20, accused of driving drunk and going 93 mph in crash that killed 2 men in Barre (1:32). Article
-Police say Auburn man, 37, was victim in fatal crash at CSX Intermodal entrance in Worcester
-Third grader and parents sue Boylston school district over sexual abuse allegations
-Polar Beverages an "overnight success 140 years in the making" (3:16)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Composting 8 to 2:30 today
-"We’re Back!!!" 122 Diner reopens 5 weeks after crash
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
-Wachusett Echo: School spirit gets competitive
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 2-alarm fire at Dudley home
-Arson suspected in string of Westborough fires
-Leominster High School placed on "hold" following email threat
-Pair in alleged marital affair charged with cocaine trafficking after Webster traffic stop
-Leicester High to launch H.V.A.C., plumbing programs with $3 million state grant
-Brookfield tree warden resigns citing safety failures and "hostile work environment"
-Wheelwright dam removal in Hardwick worries Ware dam owner
-Dudley's "Fun Zone" playground returns with new design
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: "I Rise: Women in Song," "Mannequin" and more ...
-Your Weekly WoMag Rundown! (3:44)
-Renowned authors R.F. Kuang, Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah to join Holy Cross faculty
-Maria Ferrante to spotlight Schumann, Steve Peisch at Assumption
-Uxbridge high school's Hunter Douangsavanh's film to be shown at event
>OPINION: Hannah Kuczarski: Rx for state's primary care shortage
-Unity Radio's Black in Business (56:37): Enoch Boachie
-Radio Worcester (29:06): Girls Inc.'s Judi Kirk on mentorship, S.T.E.M. access and why the work for girls is never done
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:32): Worcester stretch code debate sparks clash over leadership, process and development
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who passed away at age 29
>SPORTS: Bruins' season ends in 4-1 loss to Buffalo
-How unsteady Celtics can find their footing in Game 7 vs. 76ers
-Could Eli Raridon become Drake Maye’s best friend in Patriots’ offense?
-Red Sox beat Houston, 3-1
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Rochester, 10-5
-Worcester Majors, Y.W.C.A. Central Mass. to host free community basketball event Saturday
>NATIONAL: Drivers paid $81.3 billion more for gas last month
-Abortion access restricted as court blocks mifepristone by mail
-A.I. schools balance life skills and machine-led learning
-Tragic: Homeless woman crushed by garbage truck claw
>NEW ENGLAND: F.B.I. releases findings on Brown University shooting (1:33)
-Audio captured moment cops found bodies of kids allegedly strangled by mom
-U.S. Attorney announces keeping kids safe online webinar
>COLLEGES: Clark late-night breakfast, in photos
-Crusader of the Week: Meredith McDonough
-At WPI, uncovering the path to heart valve failure (4:50). Article
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Spirit Airlines shuts down after 34 years, cancels flights
-Travel experts reveal the secret way airlines could charge more
>BUSINESS: You're probably paying more for insurance lately
-These common workplace habits could be quietly killing your chances of a promotion (1:59)
-Gold I.R.A. rules and taxes: What to know before you sign
-Apple fans slam leaked design of new iPhone Ultra
>HOMES: Mass. offers more aid for some first-time homebuyers (1:19)
>SHOPPING: Thermos recalls 8.2 million containers
>HEALTH: Surprising theory why boys are diagnosed with autism more often than girls
-What to know about a Hers GLP-1 weight loss membership, starting at $39
-"Regenerative medicine" offers relief for woman living with years of toe pain
>FOOD: Ghirardelli recalling 13 drink mixes over possible salmonella contamination
>TV/STREAMING: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: "Blair Witch Project" reboot: Original's stars, directors join team
>CELEBRITY: Jane Fonda on Robert Redford crush, Streisand's Oscars tribute
-Famed '80s new wave band's singer smirks as he's arrested on horrifying sex charges
>ANIMALS: Spicy kitten gets a “socialization bootcamp” (3:08)
>HISTORY: Revolutionary War artifacts discovered at site of infamous colonial American heist
>GOOD NEWS: Newlywed's live-saving heart transplant (1:01)
-Meanwhile, in Michigan, diaper-wearing monkey tries to enter home
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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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