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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: High of 71 today in Worcester (3:36)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+4:00: As Robert Stoddard slept, thieves made off with 9 valuable paintings, including recovered Avercamp
+4:00: Related: Stolen Dutch master painting back in Worcester after nearly 47 years — to be shown at Worcester Art Museum
+4:00: Man arrested after pursuit through Worcester Common
+4:00: WPI lays off 24 employees, citing rising costs and federal uncertainty
+4:00: Radio Worcester (9:25): At airport, 44 acre solar farm planned and American Eagle flights return
+4:00: Holy Cross baseball falls to North Carolina in NCAA regional tourney opener
+4:00: 210 Sports' Friday 4: Handshakes, USA Hockey, Touch the trophy, and Wienie racing
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: Table Hoppin': Bella Pizzeria brings Brazilian pizza to Worcester
+Noon: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand — "Fight or Flight," "The King of Kings" and more
-Counterfeit ticket scam leads to parents missing Worcester high school graduation
-Related: Worcester Technical High School graduation (1:23:13)
-Facing eviction, Worcester's Boston Market owner plans a rebranding instead
-Worcester police arrest suspect in connection with shooting near University Park
-D.O.J. retracts investigations of 8 police departments. What about Worcester?
-Renters find relief at Worcester legal clinic to clear their eviction records
-Providence & Worcester train derails in Rhode Island neighborhood
-W.R.T.A. adds new accessible vans to paratransit fleet
-Bullet found in parking lot of Auburn Middle School; school had been dismissed
-Traditional food and music on tap at Middle Eastern Festival
-100 FM The Pike (9:38): Middle Eastern Festival
-Mass. Attorney General issues guidance on rights during I.C.E. enforcement
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:00): Banned from City Hall — The boundaries of protest
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:22): Fallout from the State of the City protest
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Red Lobster menu changes — Under $20, hush puppies, Happy Hour deals
-ICYMI: Police investigating death of college student in Worcester
-Work begins on $120 million downtown Worcester housing development
-Vandal leaves offensive messages on sign outside Worcester middle school
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): June Among Friends senior newsletter
-Jazzed Up Duo 5:30 to 8:30 Saturday at Val's
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-May & June Senior Center events
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Joann Fabrics officially closes in Shrewsbury
-Join the inaugural Shrewsbury Pride 5K Run/Walk
-Struggling Quabbin Reservoir towns make public appeal for more state funding
-James Ettamarna, Christine Watkins will join Sutton Select Board
-West Boylston ballot features races, override
-New senior center director introduced in West Boylston
-Clinton Select Board restricts recycling center to residents only amid surge of use by outsiders
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: James Oliver Band, M'bolo, Jay Sully and more ...
-Shakira, Jason Aldean, Brooks & Dunn concerts at Fenway Park canceled after sources say staging fell apart (3:44). Article
-"American Idol" winner David Cook to headline annual Pet Rock Fest
-Summer@Music Worcester returns with 3 different concerts
-Worcester students eye "Origin" as part of ArtsWorcester Future Arts Workers
-WCCA-TV's Mayor's Forum No. 53 (28:26): Dr. Tasia Cerezo, Meryl's Safe Haven
-Unity Radio's Cannabis 101 (31:48)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who expanded his family's trucking business
>SPORTS: TODAY! What to know before Bravehearts Home Opener
-Bravehearts Opening Night giveaway. Next home game: 6:30 Today. Get tickets here
-Bravehearts fall to Starfires, 10-6
-Vrabel's vibes, Drake Maye's relationship with Josh McDaniels (6:47)
-Jordon Hudson's raunchy sexual innuendo from viral Bill Belichick getaway revealed
-Holy Cross baseball to face No. 1 North Carolina in Chapel Hill Regional
-Related: Crusaders celebrate resilient journey to NCAA Tournament
-WooSox beat RailRiders, 3-2
>CARS: Ford recalls more than 1 million vehicles due to rearview camera issue
>NATIONAL: Blatten, Switzerland buried following glacier collapse (2:13). Photos
-4-year-old Mexican girl faces deportation amid medical crisis
>TRAGIC: Teen dies from playing social media "tackle game"
>NEW ENGLAND: Major traffic trouble on the Mass. Pike begins today (2:07). Article
-Around 40 people arrested during I.C.E. operations on Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard
-Karen Read trial (21:07): The prosecution rested its case — our experts grade it
>COLLEGES: Celebrate the Holy Cross Class of 2025
-WPI graduate commencement (:27)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): What American tourists should know about "terrorism" threat in Italy
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. nonprofits snag portion of $6.7 million for small business training
-LPL Financial Research: Can earnings catch up to this stock market rally?
-Most employees would invite family or a friend on a work trip
>SHOPPING: Shoppers are exploiting retail return policies
>HEALTH: Mental health organizations in Mass. struggle with federal funding cuts (:57)
-Doctor on Hepatitis A after exposure warning issued at Mass. eatery (3:10)
>FOOD: Coke or Pepsi? Best-selling sodas in America in 2024 revealed
>TV/STREAMING: Worcester plays strong supporting role in episode of "The Walking Dead"
>MOVIES: Trailer for new Pete Davidson horror movie, "The Home" (1:58)
>CELEBRITY: Sarah Silverman reveals A-lister who saved her after "SNL" firing
>ANIMALS: Lonely puppy who wasn't moving slowly comes back to life (1:44)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Burke Square, Main and Ripley streets, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Woman's gas stop turns into 6-figure lottery win
-Meanwhile, in Utah, 7-year-old boy drove his little sister to get McDonald's
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