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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:30). High of 88 in Worcester
-Atlantic hurricane season expected to be near average this year, N.O.A.A. says
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester police looking for missing 14-year-old girl
-Change of course handled with ease as Worcester Firefighters 6K set for June 4th
-Worcester County Memorial Day parades and events schedule
-81 Mass. beaches, waterfronts opening for Memorial Day weekend
-$10 commuter rail weekend passes includes Memorial Day
-Anna Ryan of Burncoat Middle School on her way to Carnegie Hall (3:42)
-Aislynn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief for May
-Historic tavern, which served founding fathers, reopens in West Brookfield
-Worcester unveils new statue of Blackstone Canal builders
-Blackstone River Greenway Bridge from Mass. to Rhode Island begins construction
-Man from Worcester accused in a “large-scale Massachusetts drug trafficking enterprise”
-Teens 14 to 19 can work out at Planet Fitness for free through August 31st
-Radio Worcester (11:53): Worcester City Councilor's order to place a moratorium on new parks
-Worcester councilor wants city to establish emergency relief fund
-ICYMI: Worcester police looking for missing 16-year-old
-5-year-old was defending his mother before he was killed, prosecutors say
-Worcester police, D.E.A. task force arrest Holden man for trafficking fentanyl and cocaine
-Wannabe Willy Wonka of accused drug dealers found hiding under Leicester deck: Police
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Holden prepares for Memorial Day (:37)
-20-pound propane tank fill $9.99 at Jed's for Memorial Day
-Midseason win streak propels Wachusett baseball into postseason
-Wachusett athletes prefer grass to turf for their own safety
-More than just great coffee at Brilla (:36)
-Lamoureux Ford has some amazing cars you would not expect (1:25)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): As it looks to sell Shrewsbury campus, UMass moves president’s office to Westborough
-Auburn American Legion post celebrates National Poppy Day
-Get $1,000 back on any vehicle purchase this weekend at North End Motor Sales
-Grafton spa approved for a $32,000 loan
-Troops 114 and 7114 bottle drive June 3rd at Shrewsbury Town Hall
-Whitinsville G.C. awards Gary Young, Rob McNeil, Dave Johnson honorary lifetime memberships
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Renowned classical Indian musicians at Mechanics Hall for benefit show
-Math Dad plays the saxophone outside Worcester Common
-Foo Fighters, Dropkick Murphys and Blue Light Bandits at Boston Calling
-Worcester drag show to fight anti-LGBTQ+ legislation around the country
-Rosen's Roundtable No. 506 (27:29): Does Worcester even know the best ways to assist our increasing homeless population?
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 7 (28:25): Inroads In Edgartown pt.2
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 315 (28:29): Dave Peterson, Candidate, City Council
-Vocero Hispano: 05-26-2023 al 06-01-2023
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to retired State Police Captain who was a member of the Auburn Sportsman’s Club for 40 years
>SPORTS: Derrick White's heroics save C's in wild Game 6 win
-NBA Twitter explodes with reaction to White's buzzer-beater
-Panthers' run to Stanley Cup Final makes Bruins' loss even more painful
-Red Sox beat Diamondbacks, 2-1
-Bravehearts beat Silver Knights, 6-4. Next home game: 1 p.m. Monday
-WooSox beat RailRiders, 11-7
-Win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Pirates win second straight, beat Tulsa, 54-48
-Dick Hoyt memorial 5K kicks off in Hopkinton days after Rick Hoyt’s death
-See where CMass. boys', girls' tennis teams begin state tournament play
>CARS: The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan! (5:43)
>NATIONAL: Debt ceiling crisis averted. Here's what's in the bill
-Always wanted a lighthouse? U.S. is giving some away, selling others at auction
-Tragic: Bride dies in house fire hours before wedding
>NEW ENGLAND: Father, daughter rescued from burning home in Maine by good Samaritan, officer
-Plane lands near Boston after autistic man grabs controls mid-flight
>HEALTH: Life expectancy gap between men, women continues to grow (1:14)
-Multivitamins could curb age-related memory loss: study
>BUSINESS: These are the top U.S. consumer complaints, from cars to credit cards
-Mass. survey takes temperature of healthcare workers
>COLLEGES: UMass Medical School celebrates Commencement week
-Anna Maria AMCAST (24:11): End of year conversation with the Student Government Association
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 incredible offseason destinations in the Southern Hemisphere
>FOOD: Rota Spring Farm Ice Cream Stand in Sterling honors Taylor Swift
>HOMES: 10 most expensive homes sold in Worcester County, May 14th to 21st
>TV/STREAMING: 100 FM The Pike -- Caroline Aaron of "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" on series finale (11:16)
>MOVIES: "The Little Mermaid" sprinting to $125 million-plus Memorial Day debut
>CELEBRITY: Jay Leno reveals the one thing that would make him retire
>HISTORY: 1912 New England Fair in Worcester
>ANIMALS: Guy decides his dog will be plus-one everywhere he goes (2:54)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 2 hours of love stories that will make you laugh and cry (1:50:05)
-Meanwhile, in Illinois, man steals backhoe digger for 10-mile drive to airport to catch flight
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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
+7:00: Artemis II spacesuits made in Worcester can protect astronauts even in "worst case" scenario (1:01). Article
+7:00: Channel 25 Zip Trip coming to Rutland in July (2:23)
+7:00: Worcesteria: Flag-raising at City Hall marks Trans Day of Visibility
+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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