+NEW (p.m.): Reported house fire in Worcester turns out to be alleged marijuana grow operation
+NEW (p.m.): Two Men Arrested in Worcester for Heroin Trafficking
+NEW (p.m.): Restaurant wants you help to ID person who it says stole two laptops
+NEW (p.m.): Stolen Car, Several Vehicle Break-ins Reported in Dudley
+NEW (p.m.): First Coronavirus Patient in Massachusetts Confirmed
+NEW (p.m.): 1 Hospitalized After Early Morning Crash on I-395
+NEW (p.m.): Google Reveals Most-Searched Super Bowl Foods In New England
+NEW (p.m.): Best Super Bowl TV Deals 2020 at Amazon, Walmart, BJ's
+NEW: Mayor Petty Calls on Harley-Davidson to Reconsider Cease and Desist on Miss Worcester Diner
+NEW: Miss Worcester and other diners past and present (77 photos)
+NEW: All the Things You Need to Do this Weekend in Worcester
+NEW: Worcester man held in Newburyport on drug, firearm charges
-Phantom Gourmet Comes to Millbury in Hunt for Tastiest Chicken Wings (1:16)
-9 former Worcester priests in ProPublica's research of clergy 'credibly accused' of sexual abuse or misconduct
-Female Holy Cross students reportedly drugged at Water Street bar, school says
-'Mini' City Hall is Coming to Worcester's Main South Neighborhood
-Two men in fight on Water Street caught on camera (Warning: Language)
-Student discipline decreases slightly in Worcester
-New owner of glass tower expects to buy more properties in Worcester
-Bloomberg Baystate Business (1:05:34): Tim Murray on WooSox, transportation and development in Worcester
-Worcester Culture Watch (47:50): 'Art's Not Just Nice, It's Necessary'
-You Can Now Get Specialty Donuts Delivered to Your Door in Worcester
-Report: 43% of Worcester renters want to live in Boston
-Worker reportedly killed in industrial accident at Gardner factory
-HC men's basetball host Colgate at 2 p.m. at Hart Center and on CBS Sports Network
-HC men's hockey rallies to win 6th time in 7 games
-It's Saturday! Here's Jay Berman's Live Music and Dancing Listings
-Who's a Good Dog? Worcester Police Name Ace K9 Officer of the Month
-'World's worst cat' finds her forever home after shelter's post goes viral
-Today's Hero: Milford Firefighters Rescue 11-Year-Old Girl From Icy Water
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Top Posts
-Downtown eatery closes abruptly
-Really?! Harley-Davidson Sends Miss Worcester Diner Cease And Desist Letter (2:01)
-From burgers and beer to retail: Here’s every shop opening at new Worcester Public Market
-Hitman, handyman and the woman found dead in burning car: Murder trial starts in Worcester
-'It is no longer 1937': Club, a Worcester institution, joins digital age, launches website
-Domino's 'pizza theater' opens in Auburn
-Authorities: 35-year-old Worcester man led police chase through Worcester, West Boylston
-Neat drone video footage over Greendale Mall (1:00)
-Worcester woman accused of trying to run over man
-Worcester police charge 21-year-old in serious hit-and-run
-Worcester man sentenced for hiding friend's body after overdose
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:44). High of 64 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Counterfeit ticket scam leads to parents missing Worcester high school graduation
+6:00: Facing eviction, Worcester's Boston Market owner plans a rebranding instead
+6:00: Providence & Worcester train derails in Rhode Island neighborhood
+6:00: Worcester police arrest suspect in connection with shooting near University Park
+6:00: Renters find relief at Worcester legal clinic to clear their eviction records
+6:00: W.R.T.A. adds new accessible vans to paratransit fleet
+6:00: Shakira, Jason Aldeen concerts at Fenway Park abruptly canceled (:31)
+6:00: Former Holy Cross star Stacey Hochkins named USA Hockey Adult Player of the Year
+Noon: Bullet found in parking lot of Auburn Middle School; school had been dismissed
+Noon: Things to Do: James Oliver Band, M'bolo, Jay Sully and more ...
+Noon: Traditional food and music on tap at Middle Eastern Festival
+Noon: "American Idol" winner David Cook to headline annual Pet Rock Fest
+Noon: Summer@Music Worcester returns with 3 different concerts
+Noon: Worcester students eye "Origin" as part of ArtsWorcester Future Arts Workers
+Noon: Joann Fabrics officially closed in Shrewsbury
-Police investigating death of college student in Worcester
-Work begins on $120 million downtown Worcester housing development
-Worcester police investigate gunfire at University Park; person treated for wounds
-Vandal leaves offensive messages on sign outside Worcester middle school
-Heralded Worcester school faces possible closure as state Senate cuts its funding
-Worcester clothing brand Cosmic Unicornz to find permanent home
-Fitness in the Parks Summer Series kickoff Friday
-Administration seeking to close 2 Central Mass. Job Corps centers as part of elimination of program nationwide
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief for May
-Doherty Memorial High School graduation (1:37:57)
-Worcester Public Schools' Ask the Superintendent (22:10): Vision of a learner with Belmont Street School
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:22): Fallout from the State of the City protest
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Lobster Rolls (5:17)
-ICYMI: Workers threaten to strike at UMass Memorial Health
-Firm to study solutions to I-290 divide in Worcester
-18-unit apartment complex planned on site of old 3-decker in Worcester
-Worcester wants to reclaim its manufacturing leadership, but tariffs may stand in the way
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): May & June Senior Center events
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-Holden police welcome new officer
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Vandals destroy Leominster Little League fields (2:23). Article
-In Shrewsbury Center, a new gathering place for the Jewish community
-High school productions up for TAMY awards
-Clinton student-athletes receive honors from coaches
-West Boylston police log May 19th to 25th
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Creative and creepy: Mike Mars talks about a life in film, music and horror
-On self-titled debit album, Sunday Junkie sets stage for musicians' next chapter
-The Big E announces Train as 2025 headliner. See schedule, ticket info
>OPINION: Nicole Bell: Cassie Ventura's story deserves to end in justice
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: Open letter to Councilor Bergman
-WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No. 928 (27:59): Maureen Schwab
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (47:50)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former Worcester Fire Chief Geoffrey Gardell
>SPORTS: Stefon Diggs' boat party causes stir as he misses Patriots O.T.A.s
-Patriots O.T.A. takeaways: Drake Maye improves, but offense still a step behind
-Bravehearts win season opener, 9-7
-What to know before Bravehearts Opening Day
-Bravehearts Opening Night giveaway. Next home game: 6:30 Friday. Get tickets here
-Red Sox lose to Brewers, 6-5
-Holy Cross men’s soccer names 2025 team captains
-Jeopardy! highlights WooSox player's unique and clever nickname
-WooSox beat RailRiders, 5-4
>NATIONAL: D.O.G.E. can access sensitive Treasury payment systems, judge rules
-3 city-killing asteroids could strike Earth within weeks
>TRAGIC: Man dies in crash while giving daughter driving lesson: Reports
>NEW ENGLAND: Missing U.N.H. student found dead
-Karen Read trial analysis (21:23): Courtroom showdown after prosecution's crash finale
>COLLEGES: Voice artist and Holy Cross class of 1968 alum James Conlan
-Assumption president says colleges must "take a hard look" at themselves
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Weekend getaway in Connecticut
>BUSINESS: Market Basket C.E.O. Arthur T. Demoulas placed on leave amid new allegations (2:23). Article
-LPL Financial Research: Can earnings catch up to this stock market rally?
-Take W.B.J.'s 2025 Midyear Economic Forecast survey
>SHOPPING: Walmart uses hidden barcodes to avoid "skip scanning"
>HEALTH: Weight loss in middle age offers long-term health benefits
-Skin cancer prevention: What you may not know about sunscreen, health (2:10)
>FOOD: How 1 ingredient transformed McDonald's Egg McMuffin
>TV/STREAMING: Until Friday, Peacock streaming deal for just $25 for a year
>MOVIES: Is "Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning" really the end? Tom Cruise may have revealed answer
>CELEBRITY: Brad Pitt speaks out on finalizing Angelina Jolie divorce after 8 years
>ANIMALS: Courageous puppy fights off pack of coyotes in 45-minute battle, heart-stopping video shows
>HISTORY: Worcester Heritage Society snapshots: 1870s Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Winchester 8-year-old recognized for fundraising success
-Meanwhile, in Florida, trapper wrestles alligator on highway median
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