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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:28). High of 62 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: GoFundMe for family who lost parents in Worcester house fire nears $10,000 goal (pictured)
+6:00: Ramp from I-90 to Route 146 closing for maintenance
+6:00: Swimmer found dead in Harvard pond
+Noon: Shooting in Worcester leaves person injured, 1 arrested
+Noon: Amanda Dabrowski domestic violence bill moves a step closer to law
+Noon: Four Things to Do: "Casey at the Bat," "Many Voices" and more ...
+Noon: Hard work, hard choices: Challenges face Worcester festivals
-Tragedy on Hancock Street in Worcester
*Husband and wife die in Worcester fire (2:40)
*Flowers, candles left outside Worcester home after fire kills 2
*"Hoarding conditions" affected rescue in fatal Worcester fire, fire official says
*Worcester Fire Department press conference (9:53)
-Man seriously injured in afternoon stabbing in Worcester
-Mill Street reversion opposed at packed Worcester City Council meeting
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief for May
-North High School graduation (2:11:36)
-Public safety training at Worcester Regional Airport
-Convoy of Champions ambulance parade honors local paramedics
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: Domenica Perrone — An inspiring journey through higher education
-Worcester D.P.W. & P. employee receives Paul J. Moosey Employee of the Year award
>DINING OUT: World of Foods Worcester event Saturday at Elm Park
-ICYMI: Car fire on I-290 near Holy Cross causes delays
-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?
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Convicted child rapist in Holden gets 2 to 4 years in prison for possession of child porn
-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): Shrewsbury Fire Department plans spring showcase on Sunday
-Forgotten children's cemetery? Westborough, history buff at odds over possible burial site
-Voters approve Charlton fire department substation
-Clinton voters prepare for school override vote
-Scenes from West Boylston's Memorial Day
-Override remains on West Boylston ballot
-Grant will help with Clinton brownfield clean up
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Apple Music's best albums of all time list entries 20-11
-Country star Jo Dee Messina ready for "homecoming" at Indian Ranch
-Indian Ranch in Webster set for "very busy summer" of shows
-Worcesteria: At EcoTarium, a hen's hail and farewell
-Listen Up: Inspiration on the move for Premo.Dee
-Last Call: Onorine Ajeh, jewelry business owner
-WCCA-TV's Human Touch No. 86 (28:21): Refugee Mental Health
-WCCA-TV's What It's Worth No. 459 (27:51): Liz Colletta
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who worked at the Pentagon and Georgetown
>SPORTS: Drake Maye "took a step forward" in Patriots O.T.A.
-These clutch stats from Celtics’ sweep of Pacers are mind-blowing
-Red Sox lose to Orioles, 6-1
-Bravehearts fall to Brockton. Next home game: 6:30 tonight
-Holy Cross 'Sader Stories (48:57): End of year recap
-WooSox beat Charlotte, 5-2
-Boston falls to Minnesota in PWHL final, 2-0
-Charges dropped against world No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler
-See all winter nominees for Central Mass. High School Sports Awards
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has a car, truck or SUV for everyone (:47)
-Nissan issues "do not drive" warning for older Pathfinder, Sentra cars
>NATIONAL: Michigan dairy worker diagnosed with bird flu, second case
-Drone footage shows Iceland volcano spewing red lava (:46)
-Tragic: Mother moose kills man, 70, attempting to take photos of her newborn calves
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read trial (20:36) — What we learned from Tuesday's testimony
-Woman arrested on murder charge in killing of Maine man, 90
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria nursing seniors are ready to help others
-New Clark grad ready to join Microsoft
-Kristen White named Assumption’s V.P. for Student Affairs and Dean of Students
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): U.S. issues severe "do not travel" warning for this Caribbean country
>BUSINESS: Nichols professor Hans Despain on U.S. corporate profiteering and credit card debt
-LPL Research: Earnings are doing their part
-Boston-based developer Anthony Rossi honored for restoring buildings in Worcester
>HEALTH: Alternatives to Ozempic, Wegovy posing health risks (4:08)
-Higher risk of heart disease for adults on A.D.H.D. medications (1:03)
>HOMES: New Luxury Living sites open at 2 locations in Worcester
>FOOD: Nearly 1.9 million Fiji water bottles sold through Amazon recalled
>TV/STREAMING: "Wheel of Fortune" host Pat Sajak loses it after contestant gaffe
>MOVIES: Trailer for new Richard Gere movie, "Longing" (2:11)
>CELEBRITY: Gayle King flirts with Lenny Kravitz in cringy interview
>ANIMALS: Dog swims with her shark B.F.F. every day (3:14)
>HISTORY: Worcester schools, past and present, from T&G archives
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Wedding ring missing for 25 years found
-Meanwhile, in Michigan, judge stunned to see man with a suspended driver’s license on courthouse zoom call driving a car
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:30). High of 83 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing man
-Video showing Shrewsbury officer stepping on, shooting injured goose prompts explanation from police
-Oxford competitive eater Geoff Esper tackles Avalanche Challenge at Rosalina's Kitchen in Worcester (21:17)
-Related: Short version (4:27)
-Lost giant lizard from Webster spotted in Connecticut (:24). Article
-Why has a low-flying plane been circling Central Mass.?
-Table Hoppin': Philly Pretzel Factory brings pretzel obsession to life
-Worcester looks to ease event hurdles after stART folds
-Worcester police to hold Citizens Academy
-Planned Parenthood in Worcester gets state money amid defunding efforts
-Mass. Hidden Gems: The Mendon Drive-In is like seeing a movie at a state fair
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:44): Charges against Etel Haxhiaj, Polar Park development and a rogue lizard
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:40): Mill Street redesign sparks debate
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Vietnamese restaurant coming to former dessert shop in Tatnuck Square
-ICYMI: Assault charge cited by feds in Worcester I.C.E. arrest is dismissed
-Worcester family loses grandson, grandfather a day apart
-Spencer woman sentenced for Social Security fraud
-Cake from the basement of a church? Local baker uses unique commercial space
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Composting 8 to 2:30 today
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
-Holden Little Leaguers excited for chance to compete for state championship
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Fill the truck food drive comes to Westborough today
-Leominster residents push back on Orchard Hill Park housing plan
-Robert Birkbeck stepping into interim T.A. role in Paxton
-Lancaster residents give ideas on state site use
-2 Grafton Valley Tech students bring home SkillsUSA medals
-Straw Hollow Engine Works on display August 9th and 10th
-Traffic alert for Brintnal Drive in Rutland
-Rotary taking shape in Bolton
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Almost Queen, Show Me the Body, Vivi & DaFunk and more
-Joyner Lucas' new video for "Tear me down" starring and directed by Regina Hall (4:38)
-Gateway Players continues 50th season with "Fiddler on the Roof"
-Last Call: Rev. Joelle Johns, pastor and end-of-life care provider
>OPINION: Ray Mariano: A look at issues covering City Hall and public schools
-First Person: Menopause means it's time to banish the fashion police
-Nazeefah Mowla: Diagnosing high costs of health care in Mass.
-Unity Radio's Now I Thrive (58:40): Paul Hernandez, LPT Realty
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to lifelong Worcester resident who was proud of her Shrewsbury Street heritage
>SPORTS: Keion White's "unconventional" attitude stands out on Day 3 of Patriots camp
-U.N.C. players open up about Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson
-Fenway Park concession workers go on strike (2:00)
-Red Sox fall to Dodgers, 5-2
-Bravehearts fall to Vermont, 3-2
-Saturday night's for baseball and wrestling at Fitton Field. Buy tickets here
-Holy Cross men's basketball Greece travel blog
-WooSox beat St. Paul, 5-3
-Worcester baseball legend Barry Glinski dies at 83
-Local coaches Leonelli, Bartley helm Boston vs. Cancer team competing in The Basketball Tournament
>NATIONAL: U.S. to build immense immigrant detention camp in west Texas
-Officials told President his name is in Epstein files: Wall Street Journal (2:10)
-Radio Worcester (38:12): Roundtable weighs in on G.O.P. divide, diversions and redistricting
>TRAGIC: Mom busted after trying to sell baby daughter for sex
>NEW ENGLAND: More fallout from the Karen Read trial in and out of court (21:36)
-Mass Impact (26:32): Immigration — Do you know your rights?
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria achieves fundraising milestone
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): A guide to tipping in 5 popular countries for U.S. travelers
>BUSINESS: Parent company of T&G offers voluntary buyouts amid declining sales
-UMass Memorial Health system promotes interim leader to president of 2 hospitals
-What’s the average hourly pay in Mass.? It's higher than most states
>HOMES: Arm & Hammer offer: Win a $5,000 laundry room makeover
>SHOPPING: Consumer Reports investigation reveals online counterfeits
>HEALTH: Doctor on new tool that can help people survive extreme heat (2:15)
-GLP-1 drugs could boost testosterone levels in men, new study finds (:45)
>FOOD: School lunches on a budget
>TV/STREAMING: New shows & movies to watch this weekend: "Happy Gilmore 2" on Netflix and more
>MOVIES: Trailer for "Five Nights at Freddy's 2" (2:23)
>CELEBRITY: Food Network star Anne Burrell's cause of death revealed
-Bam Margera refuses to reunite with "Jackass" co-stars after “what they did to me"
>ANIMALS: Alpaca herd from Martha's Vineyard up for adoption in Mass.
>HISTORY: Why's it called that? Fountain Street in Worcester was a relaxing stop for Susan B. Anthony
>GOOD NEWS: How written notes led rescuers to missing mother and son
-Meanwhile, Gwyneth Paltrow, ex-wife of Coldplay frontman, joins Astronomer as "temporary spokesperson"
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