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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:38). High of 75 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Flowers, candles left outside Worcester home after fire kills 2
+6:00: Related: "Hoarding conditions" affected rescue in fatal Worcester fire, fire official says
+6:00: Related: Worcester Fire Department press conference (9:53)
-Earlier: 2 die in 2-alarm fire overnight on Hancock St. in Worcester
-Earlier: 2 hospitalized, 2 firefighters injured battling a fire overnight in Worcester (2:13). Article
+6:00: Country star Jo Dee Messina ready for "homecoming" at Indian Ranch
+6:00: Indian Ranch in Webster set for "very busy summer" of shows
+6:00: Listen Up: Inspiration on the move for Premo.Dee
+6:00: Last Call: Onorine Ajeh, jewelry business owner
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing 12-year-old girl
-Car fire on I-290 near Holy Cross causes delays
-Convicted child rapist in Holden gets 2 to 4 years in prison for possession of child porn
-From public, words of support for reworked Mill Street
-Mill Street residents share concern over street's new layout
-Radio Worcester (12:46): Councilor Haxhiaj defends Mill St. redesign against reversal
-Radio Worcester (47:40): Radio Roundtable debates if Mill St. should return to its original state?
-TODAY! Emergency at Worcester Airport: Massport drill planned for Wednesday
-See the neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester
-Al Pettway takes over as new coach of Worcester State men's basketball
>DINING OUT: Summer edition of Worcester Restaurant Week back from July 29th to August 10th
-ICYMI: Memorial Day ceremonies at Worcester's Hope Cemetery and Green Hill Park
-Worcester honors Korean War veterans with a wreath laying ceremony
-Man dies after motorcycle crash in Auburn
-Worcester schedules 21 new road resurfacing projects
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Anthony Renzoni, Linda Long-Bellil win Holden selectman seats
-See Why People Buy 30 Cars and Trucks at Lamoureux Ford (3:32)
-Canes ruffles feathers at Wachusett student choice over Chick-fil-A
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Leicester church celebrates 200th anniversary
-Shrewsbury Town Meeting votes to relax definition of "farmers market"
-Winchendon man arrested for witness intimidation after sending lewd, threatening voicemails to woman
-Failure to leave civil service could cost Lancaster
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Apple Music's best albums of all time list entries 30-21
-The 32 best beach reads for summer
-The Worcester Public Library is hosting Dog Days of Summer Reading
-Boston Calling organizers respond to criticism about festival
-Sarah Connell Sanders: What did fans wear to Boston Calling?
-Ash & Eric to release "A Song for Every Sadness" visual album
-Wide range of local events to celebrate National LGBTQ Pride Month
-Janice Harvey: All roads lead to traffic cones
-WCCA-TV's Human Touch No. 86 (28:21): Refugee Mental Health
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1341 (28:08): Fur Love Comfort Cats
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who spent many years as a commercial fisherman
>SPORTS: Where Kristaps Porzingis’ injury recovery stands entering NBA Finals
-Red Sox beat Orioles, 8-3
-Bravehearts fall, 3-2 to Road Warriors after late rally. Next home game: 6:30 Thursday
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts begin summer campaign with a win
-Holy Cross women’s basketball adds transfer Kendall Eddy
-WooSox fall to Charlotte, 9-4
-St. John's and Wachusett baseball seniors enjoying last ride
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has a car, truck or SUV for everyone (:47)
>NATIONAL: 7 injured after natural gas explosion damages building
-Tragic: 2 children killed by father in apparent murder-suicide
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read trial: Jury hears from John O'Keefe's niece and nephew (9:28)
-Karen Read trial: The potential significance of Karen Read's blood alcohol level (7:03)
-A push for legal representation during evictions in Mass. (1:46). Article
>COLLEGES: Clark grad from Worcester bridging the cultural divide through language
-Anna Maria nursing seniors are ready to help others
-Worcester State honors leadership, service, and friendship of Capt. Ross Reynolds
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Want to vacation in a treehouse? Here’s where you can in Mass.
>BUSINESS: Americans are feeling better about the economy for the first time in 4 months
-LPL Research: Earnings are doing their part
-Boston-based developer Anthony Rossi honored for restoring buildings in Worcester
>HEALTH: Will Mass. see COVID surge with new variants? (2:10)
-Study: Anxiety tools still help after therapy (3:31)
>HOMES: New Luxury Living sites open at 2 locations in Worcester
>FOOD: Worcester bakery makes custom black and yellow Wu-Tang Clan themed birthday cake
>TV/STREAMING: Top 11 Netflix movies you don’t want to miss this summer
>MOVIES: Teaser for Francis Ford Coppola's epic film "Megalopolis"
>CELEBRITY: 66 stars close to E.G.O.T. status
>ANIMALS: Golden Retriever keeps her little brother safe (3:01)
>HISTORY: Chase Building, Front Street, Downtown Worcester, 1913
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): E.R. employee raised money for hospital that saved dad's life (2:14)
-Meanwhile, in California, man ordered to hide his boat has vessel painted on new fence
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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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