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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 66 in Worcester
-Worcester has a break from wildfire smoke alerts. Will it last this weekend?
>70TH ANNIVERSARY OF WORCESTER TORNADO OF 1953
+6:00: Worcester tornado remains New England's most deadly and destructive 70 years later (4:34)
+6:00: "NBC 10 Timelines" recalls Worcester tornado (22:26)
-70 years since 1953 Worcester tornado changed severe weather warnings
-Channel 5: Worcester marks 70 years since F-4 tornado left 94 dead
-70 years ago: When New England's deadliest tornado ripped through Worcester
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester Tornado 70th Anniversary Special Edition
-Worcester tornado, rare color video before and after (5:24)
-Worcester tornado newsreel coverage, Part 1 (9:20)
-Worcester tornado newsreel coverage, Part 2 (6:31)
-John DiPietro: Worcester tornado interview with a survivor (5:08)
-Worcestory Lesson Extra: June 9 anniversary of Worcester tornado of 1953
-Lianne Lajoie: The 1953 Worcester Tornado in its Time: Panic and Recovery
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: $100,000 Mass Cash winner bought in Worcester set to expire next month
+Noon: Worcester Middle Eastern Festival begins on Friday
+Noon: Indian Lake closed until Sunday for herbicide treatment
+Noon: TGIF! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand: "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret" and more
+Noon: Future present for Justin Hayward, Christopher Cross in Worcester
+Noon: First Person: The Library of Disposable Art — a glimpse of glass eyes
+Noon: Beyond Beer: Community events, entertainment help taproom breweries thrive
-Worcester Public Schools has indoor recess, gym Thursday, citing air quality
-E. coli warning issued for Flint Pond that connects to Lake Quinsigamond
-Carlos Asencio trial: What we know about Amanda Dabrowski’s killing in Worcester
-Worcester City Councilor Sean Rose is paying forward help his family received
-City releases additional Polar Park financial info
-Radio Worcester (15:06): City Manager Eric Batista on Polar Park financing & more
-Radio Worcester (15:00): Polar Park Financing with Tom Marino of This Week in Worcester
-"Unconscionable act": Video of kids beating classmate in Sturbridge woods posted online
-7,000 trees: Worcester hopes to throw shade with backing from feds
-Doherty Memorial High School graduation (1:29:50)
-University Park Campus School graduation (51:41)
-ICYMI: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?
-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
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): A new partner joins Officer Dan at Wachusett
-New A.S.L. club at Wachusett teaches communication, language
-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): Rebekah Etique of Leicester, paralegal and ex-campaign manager, to run for Gobi's seat
-Shrewsbury High girls' ice hockey team celebrates state championship at Statehouse
-Shrewsbury Select Board to hold office hours
-Drag event in Sturbridge prompts bid to defund library
-West Boylston police log May 29th to June 3rd
-Clinton Adult Learning holds graduation
-Auburn Elks donate $5,000 to Department and the Community Resource Dog Program
-Second annual Nashoba Rock N’ Brewfest is Saturday, June 17th
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Six Things To Do: Flip Circus, Portrait Exchange, Kip Moore, more ...
-Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes coming to Indian Ranch
-Arts, culture, food, joy – Worcester's festivals have something for everyone
-Worcester County Poetry Association seeks poems for a rainy day
-Going in deep with Human Design
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 385 (28:27): Karyn Polito
-WCCA-TV's This is Worcester No. 168 (28:06): Hyelights Talent 2023
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who worked for the city for 39 years and then enrolled at Worcester State
>SPORTS: Guardians beat slumping Red Sox, 10-3
-Bravehearts fall to Westfield, 2-1. Next home game 4 p.m. Sunday, June 11th
-WooSox beat Rochester, 5-4
-Win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-100 FM The Pike (7:46): Railers Coach Jordan Lavallee-Smotherman on coaching Worcester Fire Department hockey team
>CARS: The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan! (5:43)
-NATIONAL: Ukraine launches long-awaited counteroffensive
-Woman trapped in Iowa building collapse describes fight for survival before rescuers amputated her leg
-Tragic: 70-year-old grandmother mauled to death by family dog
>NEW ENGLAND: Connecticut man allegedly drowned mom in river
-"Many states" in addition to Mass. mistakenly used federal funds for unemployment, Gov. Healey says
>BUSINESS: The industries that haven’t bounced back from the pandemic
-Jobless claims jump to 261,000 -- highest level since 2021
>FOOD: See the R.E.C. 2023 farmers markets schedule
>HEALTH: Using melatonin for sleep is on the rise, study says, despite potential health harms
-A.I. may have an "eye" on growing babies: Could predict premature birth as early as 31 weeks
>COLLEGES: Fueled by $1 million gift, Clark will pilot honors program this fall
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 summer festivals you can't miss
>HOMES: See inside loft in former Worcester factory listed for $324,900
>TV/STREAMING: Amazon Prime Video’s new releases in June
>MOVIES: "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" tracking for $60 million-$70 million debut
>CELEBRITY: Pat Robertson, host of the "700 Club," dies at 93
>ANIMALS: This dog was chained up outside for 7 years (3:01)
>HISTORY: The former Plymouth Church on Pearl Street in Worcester
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 5-year-old fighting cancer serenaded as superhero at fundraiser
-Meanwhile, in Italy, fisherman catches 9-foot-long catfish
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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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