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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 80 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Woman accused of purposely hitting man with car in Auburn
+5:00: Suspect in fatal Worcester stabbing on Valentine's Day held without bail
+5:00: 16-year-old arrested with gun in Worcester
+5:00: Families rally for peace on Mother's Day in Worcester
+5:00: Radio Worcester (11:37): Steve Quist and John Keough resign, disputing rights with city over Spectrum deal
+5:00: WooSox Rewind: Worcester’s 2-5 week in Buffalo drops them below .500 again
+1:00: Permanent speed humps in Worcester coming to select street
+1:00: WuXi Biologics: Construction pause in Worcester not related to anti-China act
+1:00: Traffic cone assault ends in Holden man's arrest
+1:00: TODAY! Jazzed Up at Union Station's 961 Restaurant and Lounge
+1:00: Teachers stand up for comedy showcase at Hotel Vernon
+1:00: Poetry Town: "Wilderness II" by Joseph Gustafson
+1:00: Listen Up: It's all in the cards for Happy Little Clouds
-Northborough shooting suspects held following arraignments, records show (2:33). Article
-Related: Northborough house that was site of fatal shooting has historic roots
-Earlier: Shooting took place at 21st birthday party, records show
-Worcester cable board members quit over Spectrum contract renewal
-Worcester Public Schools budget proposes cutting 163 educators
-Biz owner cashed $10 million at Worcester facility, didn't report it
-Saint Vincent union workers picket amid strained contract negotiations
-The new Worcester media, part 1: The downsizing of the Telegram
-The new Worcester media, part 2: The rise of smaller players raises concerns about bias, independence
-Channel 25's Zip Trip coming to Worcester July 12th (3:32)
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-See the neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (45:55): Debate on strong mayor vs. Plan E government
-ICYMI: Incident at Auburn Mall draws police response
-UMass Memorial Medical Center nurse sharing inspirational message on National Nurses Week
-Worcester cable committee members file petition with City Council
-Hundreds take part in Best Buddies Friendship Walk at Polar Park in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): State Sen. Peter Durant office hours in town on Tuesday
-Lamoureux Ford salutes the UConn Huskies (:54)
-Club focuses on simply supporting sisters
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Sterling voters OK board expansion
-William Filsinger wins selectman seat in Boylston
-Gifford, Simon, Notaro, Rezac, Krafve win in Lancaster
-Berlin election draws 207 voters
-S.E.L.C.O. recognized for reliable electric service to the community
-Man with sword accuses Winchendon police chief of murdering woman behind Carriage House Restaurant
-Police commend Amazon driver for helping solve hit-and-run in Rutland
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Central Mass. Mom's Night Out Puzzle Mania at Eastern Shores Club Recap
-I.V.O.C.’s annual Summer Jumpoff May 30th
-Worcesteria: By bus, foot or app, you could car less
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox 1339 (26:58): Noreen Johnson Smith, President & C.E.O., EcoTarium
-Manny Jae Media (57:39): Worcester Community Fridges
-WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable No. 535 (28:17): Rental registry, cable contract
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Stuart Thurston, founder of Stu's 30K Road Race
>SPORTS: Celtics take 3-1 series lead with 109-102 win over Cleveland
-5 reasons to be infuriated about Bruins-Panthers after Game 4 loss
-Rays beat Red Sox, 5-3
-Haley Murphy named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
-Holy Cross 'Sader Stories (2:07): Jake Williams
-Worcester hockey alumni 2023-24 highlights, NHL week 31
>CARS: Bertera has the all-star team to help you find your next Nissan car or truck (:39)
>NATIONAL: Plea deals for men charged in James "Whitey" Bulger's prison killing
-Portion of collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge is demolished
-Tragic: Grad's mom plunges to death at college graduation
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Red trial day 10 (20:04) — More members of the Albert family take the stand
-Man, woman struck, killed by Worcester commuter rail train in Natick (1:40)
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria Senior Profile: John Kelly ‘24
-WPI graduation (3:37:06)
-WPI recognizes outstanding teaching assistants
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): These are the best places to stay in the world for 2024 (:47)
>BUSINESS: TODAY! MassHire Job Fair at DCU Center Tuesday
-LPL Research: Preferred securities: Still our preferred non-core bond sector
-1 in 5 food app delivery workers assaulted on the job: study
>HOMES: Worcester County real estate transfers, Sunday, May 12th
>HEALTH: 20% of nurses to leave field within 2 years (1:03)
-1 hour of day is more unhealthy for children's diet than others (1:17)
>FOOD: Aldi reveals big grocery price change — here's how it will affect customers
>TV/STREAMING: "Yellowstone" star Cole Hauser teases potential for a spin-off with co-star Kelly Reilly
>MOVIES: 11 best new movies on Netflix
>CELEBRITY: Steve Buscemi punched in the face while walking in N.Y.C.
>ANIMALS: Watch this mangy dog turn into a Golden Retriever (3:01)
>HISTORY: D-Day vet recounts Normandy landing ahead of 80th anniversary (1:41)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): World War II veteran, 100, finally receives college diploma nearly 60 years after graduation
-Meanwhile, in Tennessee, woodpecker caught on camera ringing a doorbell goes viral
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:36). High of 90 today in Worcester
-What to know about past "very strong" El Niños
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: 1 dead, 2 injured in stabbing off Ararat Street in Worcester, police say (:16). Article
+6:00: Worcester councilors say city is shouldering homelessness burden from surrounding towns
+6:00: Victor D. Infante's WoMag Rundown (7:20)
+1:00: Worcester man arrested after child found alone in locked car at Northborough Walmart (1:56). Article
+1:00: Worcester school principal involved in harassment call days before going on leave
+1:00: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+1:00: Decades by DeZyne to headline this year's Pet Rock Fest
+1:00: Facebook and Instagram down as Meta products hit with widespread outage
-Parents of WPI's “Lost Sons” speak out
-Worcester prepares for World Cup watch parties (2:21)
-Related: Security, parking plans for World Cup games on Worcester Common
-Related: Local E.M.T. squads ready for World Cup watch parties in Worcester
-Related: Worcester License Commission says bars can stay open later for World Cup
-Related: Worcester awaits World Cup, and fans get a view of history
-Here's what's replacing Boston Market on Park Ave.
-Federal government accuses Chip Norton of fraud and millions in undisclosed transfers
-Woman struck, killed by flatbed tow truck identified by Worcester police
-Earlier: Worcester pedestrian struck, killed by flatbed tow truck
-National Grid begins massive project to upgrade lines in Central Mass.
-TODAY! Traffic advisory Friday for Grove Street
-TODAY! Fitness in the Parks summer series kicks off Friday
-Northbridge man who accidentally killed brother avoids prison time in plea
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-Claremont Academy graduation (54:56)
-Worcester names new principal for North High
>DINING OUT: Worcester pizzerias see business boom following visits from Dave Portnoy
-ICYMI: Worcester man faces murder charge after beloved baker’s death
-Worcester activist, barred from City Hall, arrested again
-Developer seeks to build a new shopping plaza with multiple restaurants on Grove Street in Worcester
-Worcester sweep nets 8 suspects, drugs and illegal guns
-Downtown Worcester restaurant closed until June 22nd
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Update on construction at Senior Center parking lot
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-Annual business personal property inspections begin Monday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Motorcycle, S.U.V. involved in serious Auburn crash
-Pub to close after 8 years due to "more than a few challenges"
-Worcester man charged with trafficking after drugs found in Squishmallows tin at Northborough Inn
-Free kids bike rodeo at Paxton Days 10 to noon Saturday
-Nearly 300 Leominster employees made $100,000 or more in 2025
-Highlights from Shrewsbury Select Board meeting
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-Jazzed Up (Trio) at Uxlocale Friday, (Duo) at Val's in Holden, Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Wormtown rising, do the Time Warp, many voices ...
-R&B Legend Jon B. on new tour, music release (5:05)
-"Blizzard of Lies" author on new Karen Read book (3:17)
-Kayem, M.F.A. unveil traveling art exhibit featuring historic American figures with hot dogs
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: June Horrorscopes
-Who remembers the wonderful, wacky World Cup of 1966? I do!
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 341 (28:47): Jay Givan, 250th anniversary of America
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local man who passed away at 22 after a lifelong battle with Tay-Sachs disease
>SPORTS: See the full U.S. men's soccer schedule for the World Cup
-A.J. Brown pushes Drake Maye to be "perfect" at Pats minicamp (2:21)
-Former Holy Cross star Jalen Coker earns a 3-year, $35 million extension from Carolina
-Red Sox exec Sam Kennedy calls season "embarrassing"
-Bravehearts single-game tickets on sale now
-Bravehearts to host Italian Heritage Night with Brian Scalabrine June 20th
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 6-0
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Rochester, 6-4, in game 1, second game postponed because of weather
>NATIONAL: U.S. will need years to replenish stockpiles of advanced weapons used in Iran war
-U.F.O. whistleblower claims billions in secret spending hidden from Congress
-Tragic: Details emerge after dad executed twin sons in bedroom -- as adorable boys are pictured
>NEW ENGLAND: N.H. court overturns father’s murder conviction in death of Harmony Montgomery
-2 men killed in bloody Fall River homicide, 1 found with pitchfork impaled in head
>COLLEGES: Worcester State and Everett schools partner to offer direct admission to high school seniors
-Clark senior interns for Department of Environmental Protection, researches soundscapes in cranberry bogs
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Beat the Summer travel chaos with these easy hacks (3:48)
-The surprising passport mistake that could ruin your trip
>BUSINESS: U.S. oil reserves near 40-year low at 349.2 million barrels
-LPL Financial Research: Is bad news already priced into the bond market?
-New investment accounts fund an early start for kids (2:14)
>SHOPPING: Mass. sets tax-free weekend date for August
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>HEALTH: This mobile clinic is bringing care to new moms' front door (2:29)
-Dirty soda drinks might be doing you dirty as doctors warn of health risks
>FOOD: Homemade roasted tomato sauce
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix series "Worst Neighbor Ever" (2:04)
>MOVIES: Summer movie guide: "The Odyssey," "Toy Story 5," and more
>CELEBRITY: Aubrey Plaza cradles her baby bump
-Lizzo gets candid about new album, details wild moment from Sports Illustrated Swimsuit show
>ANIMALS: This cat waited his whole life for a dog best friend (1:53)
>HISTORY: Worcester County Wonders: Restoring history one milestone at a time
>GOOD NEWS: After growing up homeless, woman shares apartment with mom (3:04)
-Meanwhile, in Pennsylvania, boy, 7, puts on 50 sweaters to break world record
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