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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:84). High of 35 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: 2,000+ Worcester housing units delayed by economic factors: City
+Noon: Here are the best, worst times for Memorial Day traffic to Cape Cod, Boston and beyond
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand — "Civil War," "The Fall Guy," and more
+Noon: Bravehearts ride enthusiasm of new ownership, new ideas entering 11th season
+Noon: 100FM The Pike (7:21): Corey Glover from Living Colour talks about his new project, Sonic Universe
+Noon: First Person: In a health crisis, a nurse offers a lifeline
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing 16-year-old girl
-Worcester councilors could sideswipe Mill Street redesign with new orders
-Worcester community walk comes as city seeks mobility plan input
-State orders unsafe area bridge closed immediately
-State ordered to hand over discovery in Turtleboy witness intimidation case (2:07). Article
-Area WWII vet, fresh off 100th birthday, headed to D.C. for Memorial Day parade
-5,000 flags placed on Worcester graves of service members for Memorial Day (1:16). Article
-A.A.A.: Memorial Day traffic could break record (1:48)
-100FM The Pike (9:38): Worcester Firefighters Hockey talks about their upcoming events
-Former area day care worker accused of abuse (2:02). Article
-NCAA, Power Five approve bombshell $2.8 billion settlement
-Central Mass. home sales rebounded in April, as price spikes continue
-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
>Memorial Day weekend plans? Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands
-ICYMI: 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
-Wormtown wrapping up beer production on Shrewsbury Street
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Teacher Spotlight — Rebekka White
-See Why People Buy 30 Cars and Trucks at Lamoureux Ford (3:32)
-Holden town manager's update on construction on Holden streets (7:12)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Override fails at West Boylston Town Meeting
-"I have Yogi in my yard." Black Bear feasts on bird feed at Oxford home (1:35). Article
-Radio Worcester (16:28): Uxbridge schools at Risk — Superintendent Baldassarre urges revised budget
-Uxbridge superintendent apologizes, corrects error regarding failed Town Meeting vote
-After playing basketball for Shrewsbury 66 years ago, Jan Bryan returns to the court
-Photos from the Clinton School Committee celebration of students and retirees
-Assabet students will save Berlin money
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-Local acoustic folk singer-songwriter Mowesby brings his talents to Redemption Rock on Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Apple Music's best albums of all time list entries 80-71
-Five Things to Do: Mowesby, Rick Estrin & The Nightcats and more ...
-Students paint vibrant mural at UMass Medical School
-Music will travel far at Neighborhood Strings benefit concert
-WCCA-TV's Hidden Treasures No. 113 (28:22): Nick Zwirblia, 5th Guest Appearance
-WCCA-TV's Close to Home No. 566 (28:48): Nahum Echevarria
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime Worcester teacher
>SPORTS: Celtics take 2-0 series lead on Indiana
-Why Drake Maye’s personality makes him a good fit for Patriots
-Radio Worcester (23:29): Worcester Bravehearts home opener on Saturday
-Bravehearts, Redemption Rock collaborate on new beer, Mane Event
-Holy Cross Athletics celebrates Class of 2024
-8 Crusaders earn Holy Cross Senior Awards
-WooSox fall to Norfolk, 6-3
-WooSox partner with Harpoon to create new baseball beer
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has a car, truck or SUV for everyone (:47)
-Volkswagen recalls ID.4 E.V.s for software issue
>NATIONAL: At least 5 dead, 50 injured as stage collapses in Mexico (1:00)
-6 people killed, 10 others injured in a crash in Idaho
-Tragic: Student killed weeks before graduation by alleged drunk driver going over 120 mph
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read trial (20:20) — Dozens of witnesses have testified so far
-I.R.S. owes 21,000 Mass. residents millions in tax refunds
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria Senior Profiles: Tiara S. Smith and Penelope Chappel
-How a first-year course unexpectedly transformed the path of 2 Holy Cross seniors
-Clark grad is prepared for military service
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 8 fascinating U.S. historic attractions you never knew existed
>BUSINESS: Live Nation, Ticketmaster’s parent company, sued in groundbreaking monopoly lawsuit
-LPL Research: How's it going? Depends on who you ask
-Viewpoint: D.E.I.B. brings positive change
>HEALTH: Tips to avoid E.R., urgent care Memorial Day weekend (2:46)
-Mass. doctor fact checks gut health trends (3:09)
>HOMES: New Luxury Living sites open at 2 locations in Worcester
>SHOPPING: Walmart Memorial Day sale
>FOOD: Wendy's takes on McDonald's with $3 breakfast value meal
>TV/STREAMING: "Legally Blonde" prequel series is coming to Amazon Prime Video
>MOVIES: See the official trailer for "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" (2:20)
>CELEBRITY: Liam Neeson, Sharon Stone urge Hollywood to embrace Kevin Spacey after his acquittal
>ANIMALS: Puppy on the side of the road asks for belly rubs (:58)
>HISTORY: Former English High School in Worcester
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Fifth grader pays off school's entire lunch debt
-Meanwhile, "Wheel of Fortune" contestant offers wild, X-rated guess — sending audience into hysterics
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In The News
>WEATHER: Last day of oppressive heat, high feels like 95 to 100 today in Worcester
-Cooling centers open today in Worcester; water available
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Mass. names Worcester 1 of 78 Housing Choice Communities
+6:00: Here's when Disney on Ice will skate into Worcester
+6:00: Bill Ballou on baseball
+Noon: Camels as pets? Meet Phil and RJ of Grafton
+Noon: Old Sturbridge Village to host Redcoats and Rebels for 250th anniversary
+Noon: Texas country band Flatland Cavalry heading to Indian Ranch in Webster
+Noon: Listen Up: Chill out for summer with Caylin Costello, D-Tension songs
+Noon: Last Call: Catherine Zebrowski, writer and musician
-13-year-old girl reported missing in Worcester
-U.S. News: UMass Memorial Medical Center is a top Mass. hospital, best in Worcester
-Can you help Worcester police ID these road-rage suspects?
-2 Shrewsbury men arrested in Boston prostitution sting
-Community rallies to help Leicester girl, hospitalized for year with cancer, celebrate birthday
-Algae treatment planned for Coes Reservoir, Indian Lake on Thursday
-Worcester school jobs saved as administration releases education funding
-Worcester elderly apartments sold for $17 million
-More body camera footage released of Eureka Street I.C.E. incident. Here's what it shows
-What's the best way to enjoy summer in Worcester County? Vote in round 3
-5 places to get out on the water in Central Mass. this summer
-Worcester African Festival returns for third year
-Interested in becoming a Worcester Police Officer? (:47)
-Radio Worcester (22:34): Commissioner Rob Antonelli on Worcester’s parks progress, priorities and planning
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:21): When immigration enforcement meets local politics
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Nan Xiang Express set to come to Shrewsbury
-ICYMI: Good Samaritan helps out driver in Worcester crash
-Downtown Worcester apartments at center of CitySquare redevelopment sold for $122 million
-2 Central Mass. women die in Old Orchard Beach, Maine camper explosion (2:15). Article
-"My baby!": Newly released body cam video shows new insight into Worcester I.C.E. arrest
-Worcester police arrest 3 juveniles after gun found in car
-Millbury police arrest 3 Worcester men in separate thefts
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Eagle Lake still closed for swimming
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
-This week's road closure and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): bankHometown consolidating Webster branches
-Clinton man accused of using pudding barcode taped around finger to steal $40 of groceries
-Item photos: Young "royals" get ready for Fancy Nancy Tea Party
-Drive-throughs targeted in West Boylston as new Dunkin's gets variance
-Lancaster administrator sets directions for now
-Shrewsbury High’s Chemistry Club brings science to elementary schools
-Spencer Selectmen talk evaluation, criteria for E.M.S. request for proposals
-Former Templeton administrator warns select board of 9C cuts, hiring woes, and out-of-class pay risks
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 8 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Worcester writers bring the drama in summer showcase
-Destiny's Child reunites onstage for first time in 7 years at Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" finale
-Hanover Theatre takes over full management of the J.M.A.C.
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (1:01:31): A Tribute to the Beatles by the Hip Swayers, Stomp N' Holler, Hit the Bus
>OPINION: Worcesteria: How low can it go? Dry spell dries up Elm Park's ponds
-Margaret Smith: For a Catholic fan, Ozzy's life and lyrics strike a holy note
-What's Up Worcester's Minute with Meagan (15:24): Jenny Gaul, Executive Director, Joy of Music Program (JOMP)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester native who ran a home daycare for over 20 years
>SPORTS: Christian Gonzalez injury to sideline Patriots cornerback for "a bit"
-How Kayshon Boutte has impressed so far at Patriots training camp
-Red Sox beat Twins, 8-5
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 3-2 . Next home game: 6:30 Wednesday. Buy tickets here
-Holy Cross Athletics (1:57): Get to know Coach Bryan Robbat
-WooSox beat IronPigs, 7-5
-King of the Court basketball tournament debuts at Worcester parks
>NATIONAL: 8.8-magnitude earthquake sends tsunami into coasts of Russia, Japan and Alaska
-Ghislaine Maxwell will plead the Fifth in House testimony — unless demands are met: defense lawyer
-ChatGPT passes the "I'm not a robot" test — a "terrifying" step toward developing a mind of its own
>TRAGIC: Toddler dies after "slipping" from dad’s arms on water slide
>NEW ENGLAND: Powerful moment for Mass. family who was forced to live in park (2:16). Article
-Intruder bathed, slept, ate & stole while Boston family was away on vacation (3:45)
>COLLEGES: Q.C.C. president pushes for faculty pay hikes
-WPI researcher tackles water treatment woes with battery tech
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Inside the "arms race" to win the new luxury cruise ship market
>BUSINESS: Highlights from A.A.R.P.'s 99 ways to save money (1:46)
-LPL Financial Research: Economy in uncharted waters
-Report: Small size of Mass. sports betting industry limiting opportunities for minorities, women and veterans
>SHOPPING: When do Spirit Halloween stores open this year? Here's our guess
>HEALTH: Police, doctors warn of e-bike dangers as use skyrockets in Mass.
-Researchers say some artificial sweeteners could impact brain (:53)
-COVID barely detectable in wastewater, but is it time to celebrate? (2:15). Article
>FOOD: Greek Chicken Salad Bowls
>TV/STREAMING: Robin Roberts reveals why she’s been absent from "GMA"
>MOVIES: 40 best needle drops in movies of all time
>CELEBRITY: Tom Cruise, Ana de Armas attend Oasis show — after band roasted actor
-Justin Baldoni breaks social media silence to celebrate milestone with wife amid Blake Lively legal battle
>ANIMALS: 14-year-old dog dumped at shelter gets a ton of new siblings (1:40)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Grafton Street, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Woman found alive 9 months after vanishing near Death Valley
-Meanwhile, in New Hampshire, polite black bear stuns homeowners after ringing doorbell before exploring hot tub
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