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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:42). High of 80 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Family generations among Worcester firefighters at graduation ceremony
-5 Johns busted in sting at Worcester hotels: W.P.D.
-Veterans Inc. holds 18th annual "Stand Down" in Worcester
-Chamber of Commerce comes out against moratorium on homeless encampment sweeps
-TODAY! D.C.R. pools in Worcester open for season on Saturday
-TODAY! Worcester Youth Center hosts Violence is not Normal community event 11-3 Saturday
-TODAY! Black Music Festival / Black Excellence Awards at 11 a.m. on Worcester Common
-TODAY! Worcester Household Hazardous Waste Day 9-noon on Saturday
-TODAY! Car seat check event 2:30-4:30 Saturday at UMass Medical School
-TODAY! W.R.T.A. makes changes to routes 24/24A
-Millbury distillery trying to grow craft spirits in state
-ICYMI: W.P.D. asks for help IDing woman wanted in bank larceny
-Lawsuit: Worcester woman forced to have emergency abortion after incorrect diagnosis
-Worcester water, sewer rates rising for 2024 fiscal year
-Out to Lunch festival series returns to Worcester Common
-Retiring North High, Burncoat principals reflect on career lessons learned
-Phantom Gourmet visits area restaurant (5:15)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Composting 8-2:30 today
-Student mental health -- Panorama and School Counseling
-Watch as Brilla Coffee travels 2,000 miles from Nicaragua to your cup (2:52)
-Holden Woman’s Club awards scholarships
-Lamoureux Ford wins national award for 26th consecutive year (1:03)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): North Grafton child given new treehouse by Make-A-Wish
-Federal agents visit home of former Fitchburg Sen. Dean Tran
-Ryan McKenna, only survivor of 2022 East Brookfield crash, leaves rehab after 272 days
-Shrewsbury police chief sees first year of jail diversion program as a success
-Shrewsbury class of 2023 named Youth Volunteer of the Year
-Jennifer Warren-Dyment reflects on first year in West Boylston
-Millbury Celebration of Seniors cookout July 12th
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
-Jazzed Up Duo at Val's this Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Chase Rice set to bring new music to Indian Ranch concert
-Mass. Symphony Orchestra has fireworks planned for July 3rd show
-100 FM The Pike (6:14): The Pike Breakdown Lane for June 23rd
-Manny Jae Media (37:19): Innerviews with Claudia Bastante of Monano Art
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. 134 (27:14): Maydee Morales, Candidate City Council
-WCCA-TV's Close to Home No. 549 (27:29): Pieta Support Group, Part 1
-Sarah Connell Sanders: Embracing the science of learning in the classroom
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who was a master bowler, avid golfer and an amazing baker
>SPORTS: Celtics' "heart and soul" shares goodbye message to fans
-Red Sox beat White Sox, 3-1
-Bravehearts Alumni Weekend set for July 28th to 30th
-Bravehearts rally for 7-5 win. Next home game: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday
-WooSox fall to Lehigh Valley, 7-6
-TONIGHT! Pirates aim to improve to 7-0 at home in DCU Center finale
-Holy Cross: 50 Years of Title IX -- A Celebration in Review
>CARS: The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan! (5:43)
-Honda recalling 1.2 million Odysseys, Pilots, Passports over camera
-NATIONAL: Vehicles cross newly constructed I-95 bridge in Philadelphia that collapsed from deadly tanker fire
-Putin vows to crush "armed mutiny" after Russian mercenary boss tries to oust top brass
-Tragic: Man saves fiancée before drowning in lake
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. ranked best healthcare system in grim health report
-Mass. man arrested after leading police on 130 mph car chase on I-93 in N.H.
>COLLEGES: Nichols announces new 5-year strategic plan
-Franklin the dog making new home and new friends at WPI (1:41)
>BUSINESS: Radio Worcester (9:08): B.B.B. issues scam alert concerning fitness apps
-Radio Worcester's Voice of Business (36:56): TnT Guys Travel, Habitat for Humanity, Fuel America
>SHOPPING: Furby, the bug-eyed, gibberish-talking ’90s toy phenomenon, has been revived — again
>HEALTH: Mass. company's newly approved treatment for deadly disease will cost $3.2 million
-Multicultural Women’s Health Summit held at UMass Medical School
>FOOD: Fruit sold in Mass. part of Listeria recall
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 51 most beautiful places in the world
>TV/STREAMING: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on demand: "Sanctuary," "Surrounded," and more
>CELEBRITY: Mick Jagger, 79, shimmies on the dance floor at ritzy N.Y.C. gala
>HOMES: "What in the 90s ski lodge is happening" in this Mass. house on Zillow Gone Wild
>ANIMALS: Endangered Ossabaw Island hogs born at Davis Farmland in Sterling (:23)
>HISTORY: 1910 ad for Worcester Storage Co.
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 17-year-old completes dad's bucket list after her father is killed
-Meanwhile, real life Happy Gilmore commits to play at Ball State, gets shout-out from Adam Sandler
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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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