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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:35). High of 84 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester County drenched as storm moves through, causing flooding (2:30)
-Worcester doesn't have a movie theater, and an organization wants to change that
-Worcester School Committee clerk Dr. Helen Friel retiring after 57 years
-Superintendent Rachel Monárrez gets passing grades from Worcester School Committee
-2 Worcester men arrested in Holland after allegedly evading police
-Worcester man arrested in string of car break-ins in Auburn
-TODAY! Worcester Caribbean American Carnival Association Kiddies Cultural Fest 1-5
-Dozens participate in 100-mile march to raise money for kids battling cancer
-New library vending machines aim to increase reading in Worcester
-Worcester to see draft ordinance on crisis pregnancy centers
-Earlier: Worcester councilors asked to regulate anti-abortion centers. It still hasn't happened
-Ray Mariano: City Council drops ball in evaluating city manager
-Radio Worcester (14:17): District 4 City Councilor Sarai Rivera on city's progress in addressing homelessness
-Meg's Journey, Part 5 -- A tearful goodbye (3:45)
-Radio Worcester (10:49): Raising funds for Meghan Milonopolous and her family
-Earlier: Meg's Journey, Part 4 (11:26); Part 3 (9:20); Part 2 (6:11); Part 1 (7:12)
-Related: Fundraiser for Meg and her family
>DINING OUT: Ruth's Chris Steak House joins in the Worcester Restaurant Week fun
-Mega Millions jackpot rises to $820 million after no winners Friday
-ICYMI: Officials identify Leicester man killed by falling tree on Route 122 in New Salem
-Builder looks to fill decades-old Salisbury Street site with 50 homes
-After concerns over alleged subcontractor wage theft, W.R.A. holds off on recommendation for Denholm Building developer
-Worcester's Bell Pond Beach now staffed with lifeguards
-In Worcester, preventing teen drownings 1 free swimming lesson at a time
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): TODAY! Household hazardous products collection 9-1
-TODAY! Composting 8-2:30 Saturday
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the Ford F-150 (5:49)
-Gold Award project brings awareness to period poverty
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Dudley police seek missing 14-year-old girl
-Sutton school's grant will upgrade surveillance system
-Dudley Fire Department relying on mutual aid amid staffing cuts
-Auburn firefighter's legacy lives on with "Woodystock" celebration this weekend
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, Dunkin cards and swag from North End Motor Sales
-Clinton police name suspect in recent shooting
-Millbury Junior League All-Stars take pride in representing town
-Part of Main Street in Fitchburg to close until November
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Six Things To Do: Hot Night in the City, Rocket Day, The Mavericks ...
-"Old Soul" Stephen Marley brings father's legacy and new tunes to Indian Ranch
-100FM The Pike Breakdown Lane For July 21st (6:53)
-First Person: On raising and coaching your favorite baseball player
-Nicole Apostola: Worcester City Council -- worst boss ever
-Unity Radio Unity in the Community (57:34): Kayanna James, Walk By Faith
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man, a longtime educator and guidance counselor
>SPORTS: U.S. women open World Cup with 3-0 win over Vietnam
-Red Sox-Mets suspended due to torrential rain
-Plenty of fun and instruction at Worcester Bravehearts summer baseball camp
-Bravehearts game suspended because of rain. Next home game: 4:30 p.m. Saturday (Doubleheader)
-Bravehearts put 9 on All-Star Team
-WooSox game halted after 3 innings
-Pirates open playoffs in Sioux Falls
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
-Mazda recalls over 220,000 cars, including CX-3 and Mazda3, for rear-view camera issue
-NATIONAL: Detroit girl, 12, arrested for grisly acid attack on another kid
-Florida woman used fake hitman site to try to kill 3-year-old son, police say
-Tragic: Mom, 5-year-old daughter found dead after being swept away by river in Connecticut
>NEW ENGLAND: Record 101 pedestrians died on Mass. roads in 2022
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The world's most spectacular viewpoints and lookouts
>HOMES: Rent a house, instead of buying? It's an option for some in Central Mass.
>BUSINESS: State unemployment rate drops to 2.6%
-New program tackles construction worker suicide risk
>COLLEGES: Clark-based collaborative leads fish-restoration efforts in the Blackstone River
>SHOPPING: Cupkin recalls 346,000 children's cups sold on Amazon due to high levels of lead; refund available
>HEALTH: 7 ways to save money on prescription drugs
-Have mushrooms growing in your yard? Doctor says be careful
>HISTORY: Defunct family restaurants from the past (8:28)
>FOOD: Grocery prices down, but higher than a year ago
>TV/STREAMING: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: Box Office: "Barbie" blasts off with $22.3 milion in previews, "Oppenheimer" rakes in $10.5 million
-New movies on demand: "The Flash," "Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken" and more
>CELEBRITY: Tony Bennett, legendary singer and musician, dies at 96
-Related: Worcester Magazine's 2018 interview with Tony Bennett
-Related: How Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga got a special kick out of each other
>ANIMALS: Bird laughs like evil villain chasing family around house (3:22)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): North Carolina man's lost class ring turns up in West Virginia 50 years later
-Meanwhile, in California, dachshunds race for title of "Fastest Wiener Dog in the West"
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-Barber wanted at Worcester barbershop
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-Multiple positions at Holden restaurant
-2 patrol positions at Leicester Police Department
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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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