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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:85). High of 34 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: State orders unsafe Spencer bridge closed immediately
+Noon: New evidence may be discussed in controversial Turtleboy case (:23)
+Noon: Central Mass. home sales rebounded in April, as price spikes continue
+Noon: 100FM The Pike (9:38): Worcester Firefighters Hockey talks about their upcoming events
+Noon: Five Things to Do:Mowesby, Rick Estrin & The Nightcats and more ...
+Noon: Music will travel far at Neighborhood Strings benefit concert
-Legendary rapper Darryl “DMC'' McDaniels visits Worcester Alternative School
-State of the City address: Housing is the No. 1 priority
-Recreation Worcester faces cuts under proposed 2025 budget
-"I have Yogi in my yard." Black Bear feasts on bird feed at area home (1:35). Article
-Wormtown wrapping up beer production on Shrewsbury Street
-Bravehearts, Redemption Rock collaborate on new beer, Mane Event
-WooSox partner with Harpoon to create new baseball beer
-5,000 flags placed on Worcester graves of service members for Memorial Day (1:16). Article
-Worcester seeks artists to decorate drab utility boxes
-Tolls at Mass. border revived by Worcester state Senator Robyn Kennedy
-Boston-based developer Anthony Rossi honored for restoring buildings in Worcester
-Radio Worcester (48:19): Radio Roundtable discusses Worcester charter review debate
-Faces of Worcester: Rhoda Agyeman-Frimpong, family based immigration attorney
-ICYMI: Worcester man arrested for pulling a knife during altercation on Millbury Street
-Worcester crossing guard recognized for safety
-Clark awards 1,376 degrees during 120th Commencement. Photo gallery
-319 graduate from Anna Maria; "class committed to public service"
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden town manager's update on construction on Holden streets (7:12)
-See Why People Buy 30 Cars and Trucks at Lamoureux Ford (3:32)
-Sea shell wreath class on Friday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury first responders honored for saving man's life (1:55). Article
-E.V. stations turned off in Clinton
-Central Mass. Mom's Night Out at Dragonflies and Amber in Sutton
-Firm buys 2 Southbridge apartment buildings for $4.8 million
-Sterling teens continue to help through Y.A.H.O.O.
-Leicester police K9 unit recertifies in all disciplines
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Apple Music's best albums of all time list entries 90-81
-100FM The Pike (6:40): Lynne Tolman on the documentary "Major Taylor: Champion Of The Race"
-Teen singer-songwriter Imogene Gay hones her craft at all-ages venues
-Sarah Connell Sanders: Delights of Worcester connections at Gardner Museum
-Last Call: Chris Denmead, horror radio show host
-Gardening Central Mass.: Porch gardening makes most of limited space
-WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable No. 536 (28:09): Transit, Top of the Tower
-WCCA-TV's Hidden Treasures No. 113 (28:22): Nick Zwirblia, 5th Guest Appearance
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime Worcester teacher
>SPORTS: Celtics look to grab 2-0 lead in Eastern Conference Finals (1:38)
-Patriots' Keion White misses "hard-ass" Bill Belichick "cursing us out"
-Red Sox beat Rays, 8-5
-Holy Cross Crusader Awards recap (2:04)
-WooSox lose to Norfolk, 5-4
-Boston loses to Minnesota, 3-0, to even PWHL finals
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has a car, truck or SUV for everyone (:47)
>NATIONAL: Tornado devastates Iowa town, killing multiple people (2:25)
-Boeing whistleblower John Barnett's suicide note revealed
-Tragic: Sixth grader, 12, commits suicide after school bullying
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read trial (20:22) — Defense grills Jennifer McCabe over "hos long to die in cold" Google search
-Deadly house fire in Marlborough
>COLLEGES: Lifelong impact of WPI’s project-based education (1:08)
-Anna Maria Senior Profiles: Tiara S. Smith and Penelope Chappel
-Worcester State celebrates LGBTQIA community in Lavender Graduation
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 incredibly picturesque hotels in the U.S.
>BUSINESS: Boeing 777 plane fuel tanks could explode due to electrical flaw
-LPL Research: How's it going? Depends on who you ask
-The trials and triumphs of running a family-owned business
>HEALTH: Men have higher risk for Type 2 diabetes, study says (:54)
-This deadly meat allergy is linked to tick bites (2:56)
>HOMES: New Luxury Living sites open at 2 locations in Worcester
>SHOPPING: Kenmore, Frigidaire electric stoves recalled
>FOOD: McDonald's is getting rid of free drink refills — and more fast-food chains may follow
>TV/STREAMING: Best streaming deals. How to save on Disney+, more
>MOVIES: Hollywood is bracing for its worst summer at the box office since 2000
>CELEBRITY: Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s ongoing beef, a full breakdown
>ANIMALS: Purebred, designer dogs rescued from "puppy mills" going up for adoption in Mass.
>HISTORY: Remembering Charles Lindbergh's stop in Central Mass.
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Baby who weighed just over 1 pound at birth goes home with parents after 6 months at hospital (:48)
-Meanwhile, in Vegas, video of aliens spotted is "authentic," expert claims
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:36). High of 44 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Auburn celebrates Robert Goddard centennial today; Monday's events moved to today
-Related: Updated parking and shuttle service for Goddard centennial events
-Related: The 100th anniversary of the first liquid-fueled rocket launch
-Related: Worcester celebrates Goddard’s rocket launch centennial
-Related: Breaking barriers a century after Goddard's rocket launch
-Related: WPI to honor rocket pioneer Goddard with campus centennial
-Related: Telling the story of Robert and Esther Goddard 100 years later
-Related: From Worcester to the stars: Goddard at 100
-No March Madness in Worcester. Why doesn’t NCAA Tournament come here anymore?
-Worcester's proud Irish culture
-Radio Worcester (14:01): Everything you need to know about Worcester’s St. Patrick’s Parade
-Whiskey Lounge a new destination in Worcester's nightlife
-"Food, Clothing, Love": Mustard Seed an indispensable resource
-South High's Apricot Journal earns First Class Distinction at REALM Awards
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review: Rockets, council fights and March traditions
>DINING OUT: Where to get corned beef on St. Patrick's Day
-ICYMI: Worcester reverend accused of fraud dodges his own lawyer, ordered to appear in court
-Argument in apartment preceded Spencer shooting, court documents show
-Police seek info on shooting at Webster apartment complex that left man injured
-Area man left puppies in cold car to flee from Boston police, D.A. says
-Worcester retirement system C.E.O. abused public funds: Report
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Nominations open for Holden Women's Club Person of the Year
-Opioid Listening Session Saturday
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Vacancies on town boards and commissions
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): What it’s like to stay the night at one of the "most haunted" places in Mass.
-Phenology Walk at Dean Park in Shrewsbury today
-No trespassing at housing complex, Southbridge landlord tells councilor
-Rutland police arrest Worcester man with stolen car, fentanyl and outstanding warrant
-Leominster woman arrested for walking into path of bus and traffic outside Home Depot
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Perreoland, The Combination, SW!NG OUT and more ...
-Jimmy Cash brings Wormtown to The Wilbur once more
-Sammy Hagar says he'll never reunite with bandmate Alex Van Halen despite reconciling with Eddie
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: What to expect when you're expecting a family game night
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: An open letter to the women who built the world anyway
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:26): Development, costs and city projects
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (27:20): Worcester development, Ticketmaster settlement and major stories
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who worked at Saint John's High School for 38 years
>SPORTS: Patriots roster reset: Time to get Drake Maye’s tight end of the future?
-U.S. survives Canada scare to advance to World Baseball Classic semifinal
-Bruins on pace to get lottery pick in NHL Draft from Maple Leafs
-Holy Cross men’s hockey falls to Bentley in overtime in Game 1 of Atlantic Hockey semifinals
-Holy Cross women’s basketball to host Patriot League championship on Sunday
>NATIONAL: Charges dropped against teens after a prank left a teacher dead
-Young people are embracing "grandma hobbies"
-Tragic: Bus driver ran over elderly man while asleep at the wheel on Christmas Day
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. launches portal to report misconduct by federal agents
-Man shot and killed by police after carjacking (1:41)
-18-year-old accused of killing Danvers woman in "random" attack, police say
>COLLEGES: Q.C.C. joins statewide apprenticeship degree program
-Anna Maria AMCast Oscar predictions
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 mountain towns accessible only by cable car
-Princess Cruises quietly hikes daily service charge — drawing backlash from passengers
>BUSINESS: Reused passwords are putting millions at risk, expert warns (2:18)
-Why the A.I. headshot market is booming (2:21)
>HOMES: Budget-friendly ways to refresh your home
>HEALTH: Intimate partner violence can cause lasting brain damage (3:23). Article
>FOOD: McDonald's will soon offer value items for $3 or less: Here's what you can get
>TV/STREAMING: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming: "The Testament of Ann Lee" and more
-50 years ago, the 1976 Oscars featured the greatest lineup of Best Picture nominees of all time
>CELEBRITY: Harrison Ford, 83, makes rare sex confession in playful new interview
-Kacey Musgraves finally reveals what led to Miranda Lambert feud
>ANIMALS: Rescued baby goat loves riding on her sheep friend's back (1:44)
>HISTORY: A Day in the Life Of Worcester, May 3rd, 1989 (30:12)
>GOOD NEWS: 78-year-old DoorDash driver goes viral as kind strangers raise $500,000 to help him retire
-Meanwhile, in New York, Mario Day event in draws 270 people dressed as Mario
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