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Michael Angelini (Worcester Sun)
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 84 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Michael Angelini (pictured) leading exodus of Bowditch & Dewey attorneys to start Worcester office for Boston-based firm
+6:00: Man arrested for hatchet attack in Worcester
+6:00: Worcester man indicted on child pornography charges
+Noon: Worcester man stopped on moped arrested on drug charges
+Noon: Five Things to Do: African Festival, TAKE3 and more ...
+Noon: 100FM The Pike (16:39): Yachtley Crew's Philly Ocean and Tommy Buoy help Mike Hsu decide if it's Yacht or not
+Noon: "Marvelous Wonderettes" line up for Square One Players of Shrewsbury
+Noon: Local dance classes offer a world of personal and cultural discovery
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing boy who could be in Worcester
-Mosquitoes in Worcester test positive for West Nile virus
-Worcester State employee opens Greek restaurant in Worcester
-Today only! $25 tickets to select shows at Hanover Theatre
-Worcester unveils vending machines for pay-as-you-throw bags
-George’s Bakery, Ed Hyder’s and Tasty Experience Bistro can help you beat the summer heat
-TODAY! Out to Lunch Festival and Farmers Market
-Movie "The Compatriots" has key scene shot at MB Lounge in Worcester
-UMass Memorial converting former nursing home into acute-care facility
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief
-City of Worcester (1:09): Trash Talk | What is single stream recycling and how does it work?
-Radio Worcester (15:32): Is Worcester’s 311 system helping to clean up the city?
-ICYMI: Robert Kraft’s company buys site of Worcester furniture store for $1.8 million
-Celtics great Bob Cousy welcomes owner, championship trophies to Salisbury Street
-Worcester to again make Polar Park debt payments without dipping into general fund
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Openings on town boards and committees
-See Why People Buy 30 Cars and Trucks at Lamoureux Ford (3:32)
-Holden rower to compete in Paris Olympics
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): GoFundMe started for man who died in Rutland jet ski accident
-Gardner considers new site for horse racing track (2:13). Article
-Troopers help rescue grazing horse at side of Mass. Pike in Charlton
-A.D.A.-accessible fishing dock opens on Jordan Pond in Shrewsbury
-Shrewsbury police announce promotions
-Millbury fall town meeting Saturday, November 9th
-Shrewsbury couple opens new British Swim School franchise in Milford
-Uxbridge manufacturer appoints its C.E.O. to board of directors
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Megan Hilty, Christine Ebersole & Gavin Creel to be featured in Broadway in Worcester
-TODAY! Dorinda Wegener and Friends at TidePool BookShop, 7 p.m.
-Listen Up: Stroll into the past with new Shiverlane single
-Last Call: Cait the Clown
-Sarah Connell Sanders: Gen Alpha on body positivity, screen fatigue
-Manny Jae Media Innerviews (44:35): Brooke Roberts of Wardrobe on Wheels
-WCCA-TV's Intern Interviews No. 56 (18:57): Joyce Tavon, CEO, Mass. Housing and Shelter Alliance
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime local priest
>SPORTS: Takeaways from the first day of Patriots training camp
-These former Central Mass. stars are making their statements at NFL training camps
-Bill Belichick turned down 49ers coaching offer to do "whatever he wanted"
-Red Sox lose to Rockies, 20-7
-Alex Cora agrees to $21 million contract extension with Red Sox
-Bravehearts game postponed. Next home game: 6:30 p.m. Friday, August 2nd. Los Bravos Night No. 2
-Worcester hockey history: A primer
-The hottest ballpark suites have A.C. and won’t break the bank
-WooSox split doubleheader with Scranton/Wilkes-Barre
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has your next car, truck or S.U.V.! (:42)
-BMW recalls 291,000 S.U.V.s due to faulty interior cargo rails
>NATIONAL: Social Security's online update will affect millions
-Chinese and Russian military planes tracked off of Alaska
-Tragic: Armed man shot and killed during suspected road rage incident
>NEW ENGLAND: Man accused in deadly shooting outside Hindu temple to face judge
-Teen shot by homeowner after targeting Maine house in ding-dong-ditch prank: sheriff
>COLLEGES: Assumption announces 10% discount on graduate tuition for alumni
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 cruise ideas if you don't love beaches or heat
>BUSINESS: How to get refund for flights affected by global tech outage
-LPL Research: Key themes for bonds in the second half of 2024
-Worcester Business Journal editorial: Nurture our Central Mass. superpower
>HOMES: Worcester County median home price hits $500,000 as Central Mass. sales totals drop
>SHOPPING: Mattel introduces blind Barbie, Black Barbie with Down syndrome
>HEALTH: Does eating make you want to sleep? (1:03)
-A.I. detects cancer with 17% more accuracy than doctors
>FOOD: Strawberry Fields Forever: Summer is the time for sweet, locally grown fruits
>TV/STREAMING: Netflix pricing, plans — Basic ad-free dropped; see remaining plans
>MOVIES: "Shrek 5" is coming in July 2026, and the big stars are onboard
>CELEBRITY: Cher to release two-part memoir
>HISTORY: Former Union Depot in Worcester, built around 1870, partially destroyed in 1911
>ANIMALS: Neighbor's dog knocks on door everyday to play with her B.F.F. (1:00)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Woman pays it forward after winning $1 million in lottery
-Meanwhile, in Boston, wild turkey seen on video attacking car (2:29)
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:43). High of 70 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Hudson man accused of killing grandmother with skateboard
+Noon: 10 Worcester properties near WPI listed for $9.9 million
+Noon: Worcester residents defy city chicken ban as backyard flocks grow
+Noon: When does the Jewish holiday of Passover start, end?
+Noon: Splendid Torch to perform for Club 321 at Mechanics Hall
+Noon: Last Call: Anne O'Connor, historian and author
+Noon: Dunkin' giving away 1,000,001 free coffees today (:28)
-Woman shot on Millbury Street in Worcester, suspect in custody (2:10). Article
-Worcester man killed in Boston hit-and-run
-Police investigate deadly crash in Charlton (2:16). Article
-Car burned to crisp: Millbury High senior had good excuse for tardiness
-Worcester’s "A Better Life" housing program helps break generational poverty by promoting self-sufficiency
-139-unit Worcester housing project faces setback as developer requests extension
-After 10 years and $16 million raised, Creative Hub Worcester center to open in April
-Worcester councilor seeks 911 info as city faces major mental health lawsuit
-Radio Worcester (25:27): Why Sen. Robyn Kennedy says the legislature audit may face a constitutional challenge
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant closed today for private event
-ICYMI: Tractor-trailer fire on I-290 in Worcester snarls Tuesday morning commute (:35). Article
-Worcester man gets 30 years in prison for sexually exploiting 3 young girls
-Police warn of rash of "smash & grabs" at trail parking lots
-Walmart warehouse, in former Sam's Club off Route 146, closing
-Street sweeping begins in Worcester on April 6th
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Fundraiser to support staff of 122 Diner
-Message from 122 Diner after last week's crash
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Body cam video captures dramatic chase through Webster neighborhood (:46). Article
-Oxford town manager who recently resigned is suing town
-First Student, Teamsters avert looming school bus strike
-Spencer selectmen authorize Proposition 2½ override questions be placed on ballot
-Police searching for driver who allegedly caused serious 4-car crash in Clinton
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Hanover Theatre announces 7-show 2026-27 Broadway Series
-Listen Up: Good Sleepy at home base with new album
-Rush debuts new drummer at Canada’s JUNO Awards
-50 years of Steve Miller Band’s "Fly Like An Eagle" celebrated with limited-edition picture disc
>OPINION: Sarah Connell Sanders: Retired teacher Velah Mary Hazard turns 100, saw history unfold
-Tom Marino: Worcester councilor seeks 911 mental health response info
-Janice Harvey: No Kings rally at Institute Park puts age in perspective
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:13): Does Worcester’s Human Rights Commission have any real power?
-Unity Radio's Future Focus (58:58): District 2 City Councilor Robert Bilotta, District A School Committee member Molly McCullough
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who delayed her retirement into her 70s
>SPORTS: Patriots set for HBO’s "Hard Knocks" next year
-Mike Vrabel shares notable Patriots updates at NFL League Meeting
-Celtics’ best and worst first-round matchups
-Bruins beat Dallas, 6-3
-Red Sox lose to Houston, 9-2
-Bravehearts' June 3rd Baseball in Education game is sold out
-Holy Cross football 2026 season tickets on sale now
-Railers, Islanders partnership may be nearing end
-UConn wins would mean furniture jackpot at Jordan's (2:10)
-U.S. men's soccer team loses to Portugal, 2-0
>NATIONAL: Excitement builds for Artemis II mission around the moon (2:23)
-Nancy Guthrie's Arizona home left eerily untouched and in "immaculate" condition after abduction: report
-Tragic: Student killed himself after shooting teacher at top high school
>NEW ENGLAND: Housekeeper assaulted, tied up in "horrendous" home invasion (1:05)
-M.B.T.A. announces free Fridays, half‑price commuter rail passes for summer (1:06)
>COLLEGES: 4 finalists in running to take over as chancellor at UMass Medical School
-Anna Maria AMCAT Recap – Winter Edition
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 10 worst U.S. cities for seasonal allergies
-Best Amazon travel deals: Luggage, pillows, adapters, portable tech
>BUSINESS: You could be getting a bigger-than-normal refund. Here’s why (2:37)
-LPL Financial Research: Earnings likely to grow double digits again; will markets care?
-Worcester hospice care provider names new C.E.O.
>HEALTH: Diabetes warning signs and risks in women
-Hims customized weight loss plans, GLP-1 plans and meal replacements
>HOMES: Mass. home sales down more than 10% to start 2026
>FOOD: The scientific reason soda tastes better in a can
>TV/STREAMING: Yellowstone's Mo Brings Plenty floored Monica got killed off on "Marshals"
-Rip, Beth's "Yellowstone" spinoff "Dutton Ranch" gets first trailer — and a premiere date
>MOVIES: "The Housemaid" sequel with Sydney Sweeney, Kirsten Dunst gets release
>CELEBRITY: Tiger Woods breaks silence after D.U.I. arrest following car crash
-Sydney Sweeney wears sheer lingerie to the theater in sizzling Syrn video
>ANIMALS: Confused Husky puppy learns how to be a dog (3:21)
>HISTORY: Lincoln Square in Worcester, circa 1926
>GOOD NEWS: Newlywed fan wins $20,000 after hitting half-court shot
-Meanwhile, in Michigan, woman makes daring escape from cops by slipping through police car window
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