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>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:47). High of 66 in Worcester
-Wild time-lapse video shows how quickly smoke camouflaged New York City (:31)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester Public Schools has indoor recess, gym Thursday, citing air quality
+6:00: E. coli warning issued for Flint Pond that connects to Lake Quinsigamond
+6:00: Worcester City Councilor Sean Rose is paying forward help his family received
+6:00: Radio Worcester (15:06): City Manager Eric Batista on Polar Park financing & more
+6:00: "Unconscionable act": Video of kids beating classmate in Sturbridge woods posted online
+6:00: Worcester County Poetry Association seeks poems for a rainy day
+Noon: 7,000 trees: Worcester hopes to throw shade with backing from feds
+Noon: Six Things To Do: Flip Circus, Portrait Exchange, Kip Moore, more ...
+Noon: Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes coming to Indian Ranch
+Noon: Arts, culture, food, joy – Worcester's festivals have something for everyone
-Suspect arrested, charged with attempted murder after crews extinguish massive house fire in Holden
-What is the long-term plan for the Worcester Regional Airport? (pictured)
-Murder trial to open for man accused of killing Amanda Dabrowski at O'Connor's Restaurant
-Records reveal little about Ed Augustus' hiring as Mass. housing secretary
-Abby's House names new executive director
-Community Healthlink appoints leaders of Worcester crisis co-response team
-Worcester one of only 5 Chuck E. Cheese locations left in Mass.
-Doherty High graduation at DCU Center
-Worcester Technical High School graduation (1:19:42)
>HOMES: See inside loft in former Worcester factory listed for $324,900
-ICYMI: 2 Worcester D.P.W. workers honored for putting out fire they saw while filling potholes
-City of Worcester named finalist for most secretive U.S. agency
-Worcester lot sold for car wash
-New England Sky Pix drone video over Worcester (14:44)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): New A.S.L. club at Wachusett teaches communication, language
-Wachuwearhouse sells school spirit
-Lamoureux Ford wins national award for 26th consecutive year (1:03)
-More than just great coffee at Brilla (:36)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Armed robbery at Shrewsbury gas station leads to charges
-TODAY! Mass Casualty Incident drill at Anna Maria College
-Paxton approves budget, bylaw changes
-School bus van seen flipped on side in Fitchburg
-Bloodmobile to visit St. Brigid June 9th
-Grafton Recreation Department announces June programs for all ages
-Changes coming to Florence Sawyer in Bolton
-Princeton Earth Day cleanup declares success
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Last Call: Bartender Steve Roux
-Tribute reading for poet Richard Fox set for Zoom
-Listen Up: Jonathan Hay, Atlas Jenkins "Rise" to the task on new track
-Writing Lines: Music, mirth, memories, celebrating a local poet
-A prose poem on celebration of life on the ocean’s shore
-Radio Worcester (22:20): Greater Worcester Opera on their latest show at Calliope Theater in Boylston
-WCCA-TV's This is Worcester No. 167 (28:13): Middle Eastern Festival
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 385 (28:27): Karyn Polito
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native who managed a Shrewsbury Street sports bar and was part owner of a limo company
>SPORTS: Celtics offseason dates, timelines for Jaylen, Grant decisions
-How Bill Belichick's role has changed with Bill O'Brien leading Pats offense
-Guardians beat Red Sox, 5-2
-Bravehearts wins 6th straight after back-to-back sellouts
-Win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Holy Cross women's basketball team claims inaugural Cousy Cup
>CARS: The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan! (5:43)
-Ford recalling 125,000 vehicles due to engine issues that could cause fires
-NATIONAL: Jermiera Ivory Fowler found dead amid Facebook Marketplace purchase
-Florida mom fatally shot by neighbor after 2-year feud over playing children, sheriff says
-Tragic: Man killed in car wreck just a day after son’s death
>NEW ENGLAND: 1 killed after car slams into Subway restaurant in Smithfield, R.I.
-Mass. postal workers rally to protest cuts, warn of moves to privatize
>BUSINESS: Mass. businesses turning pessimistic for first time since mid-pandemic
-Massachusetts ranked third best state economy in U.S.
>FOOD: Here's how to get $25 off your Jersey Mike's order on DoorDash
>SHOPPING: Pillows linked to 10 infant deaths were recalled years ago. Here's where they're still being sold
>HEALTH: 5 health tips for anyone concerned about wildfire smoke blanketing Mass.
-Nationwide Adderall shortage seriously impacting Mass., doctor says
>COLLEGES: Clark’s 24th year of Human-Environment Regional Observatory summer research has begun
-Anna Maria Spring Dean's List
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 25 most beautiful cities in the world
>TV/STREAMING: Amazon plans ad tier for Prime Video streaming service: report
>MOVIES: "Hocus Pocus 3" in the works at Disney
>CELEBRITY: Wendy Williams checks into treatment center
-The Iron Sheik, W.W.E. legend, dies at 81
>ANIMALS: Neighbor's cat visits woman's house at 5 a.m. every day
>HISTORY: Worcester Market and Main Street in Worcester
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 76-year-old celebrates self-love by marrying herself (2:31)
-Meanwhile, in Maine, "one in 30 million" orange lobster caught (:20)
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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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