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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:12). High of 50 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester city councilor to attend meetings remotely, cites threats
+6:00: Worcester to select park vendors by lottery in 2025
+6:00: Hooters apparently near bankruptcy. But owner of Shrewsbury location says spot to remain open
+Noon: This long-running Worcester bar can be yours for $200,000 (pictured)
+Noon: Candlepin bowling exists in Worcester, membership required
+Noon: Last Call: Suzanne Graham Anderson, CEO, Positively Suzanne
+Noon: Amir Jenkins finds himself leading the pack with Worcester Academy basketball
-Worcester residents fed up with snow cleanup (2:15)
-"We missed the mark": Councilors share city manager's frustration over response to recent storm
-Worcester informs constables of certification requirement
-Clark considers cutting, restructuring Humanities majors
-How a Worcester auto body shop is becoming a bookstore
-A way to solve Worcester’s litter problem? City officials say more trash cans
-Best Date Night Restaurant in Central Mass.: Down to the top 8. Vote now
-Man appeal for new trial, resentencing in murder of Assumption grad denied (:29). Article
-Holden agrees to drop its opposition to M.B.T.A. housing law
-Aislinn Doyle: School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Feline booking: March Meowness returns to Worcester libraries
-Holy Cross Professor: Francis − a pope who has cared deeply for the poor and opened up the Catholic Church
-Radio Worcester (22:32): City Manager Eric Batista on storm response, speed limits and major developments
-DINING OUT: Worcester Restaurant Week returns, offering local dining deals
-ICYMI: "Swatting" hoax sends officers swarming into Worcester neighborhood
-Around 30 shots fired in double shooting in Worcester, 2 hurt
-Worcester Business Journal names the 2025 Business Leaders of the Year
-West Boylston fires town administrator after flag controversy (1:47). Article
-Worcester couple serves up the flavors of El Salvador
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Town manager presents 2026 budget overview
-Longtime customer salutes Lamoureux Ford (3:53)
-Good Neighbor Awards announced
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Want to plunge with the Shrewsbury Police Department? Here’s your chance
-Spencer Planning Board looks at master plan, addresses road paperwork issues
-From pilots to presidents, their glasses all came from Southbridge
-Clinton library proponents gather to voice support
-Nashoba struggles to reduce costs with insurance challenge
-E.M.T. cadet program evolves and innovates
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Listen Up: Colors mix in Zola Simone's "Kaleidoscope"
-Dan Cloutier went to Greenland for his cool new album "The Iceberg"
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: As promised, Herr Döge
-Brad Kane: Redemption Rock and Maker to Main were beautiful for what they were
-Worcester Public Schools (:55): North High School's Health Assisting Program
-Unity Radio's Susanity Life (58:23): Jennifer Cappabianca, Founder, Radiant Energy Wellness
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime teacher in the Worcester Public Schools
>SPORTS: Bruins lose to Maple Leafs in overtime, 5-4
-Holy Cross men's and women's basketball to face Colgate
-Holy Cross women's hockey team heads to Vermont for Hockey East Opening Round game
-Bravehearts introduce some returning players for 2025
-How NFL is getting rid of Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl merchandise
-WNBA icon Diana Taurasi retires after 20 seasons
>NATIONAL: Southwest plane aborts landing to avoid colliding with private jet in Chicago
-15-year-old shoots mom and sister during "bad reaction" to edibles: police
-Tragic: 3 women from Revere found dead at hotel in Belize
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read case: Analysis from high-stakes hearing (20:21)
-Gun rights advocates challenge Mass. gun reform law (1:49)
>COLLEGES: Art reception to Anna Maria on Thursday
-Wednesday talk at Clark explores the legalities of federal policy changes
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Nantucket in winter — 5 ways to enjoy quiet season on island (1:27)
>BUSINESS: Worcester company sues Hadley Planning Board over denial of permit
-LPL Financial Research: Refinancing Z.I.R.P.
-More consumers making minimum credit card payments (1:31)
>SHOPPING: Shop Wayfair's Spring Savings sale to save up to 70% off sitewide
>HOMES: Easy home composting
>HEALTH: New pancreatic cancer blood test could improve treatment
-Does everyone have to get the H.P.V. vaccine or is it just a certain age? (1:15)
>FOOD: McDonald's celebrates Egg McMuffin with promos, new menu items
>TV/STREAMING: HBO developing “big budget” "Game Of Thrones" spinoffs
>MOVIES: Oscars odds: List of all likely winners for 97th Academy Awards
>CELEBRITY: Olivia Munn rejected millions to stay quiet about movie set incident
>ANIMALS: Rescued baby cow's first friends are 2 huge puppies (1:55)
>HISTORY: Mussolini’s nonpayment was catalyst for Gorton’s and Birdseye frozen food success
>GOOD NEWS: Woman spends 104th birthday in jail as part of special bucket-list wish
-Meanwhile, in California, 11 donkeys found wandering loose
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:41). High of 95 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Court docs reveal disturbing new details behind viral video involving ex-Southbridge McDonald’s manager (2:21). Article
-Cost to fix Worcester police station put at $20 million over 3 years\
-Tiny home village for homeless seniors breaks ground in Worcester
-Emergency closes Worcester restaurant until Friday
-Railers owner buys Pulse Magazine, CM Pride Magazine
-Worcester State nursing program welcomes first group of Anna Maria nursing students
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Aislinn Doyle: Thursday's School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester organizations get $425,000 for affordable housing efforts
-Back-to-back national honors spotlight Worcester Public Library’s evolving role
-Radio Worcester (23:08): Worcester City Manager Eric Batista discusses city’s first-ever $1 billion budget
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant makes Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Small Plates (5:56)
-ICYMI: Worcester police honor fallen officers, former chief Gary Gemme
-Assumption graduates 304 students at DCU Center
-Anna Maria College closing comes as disappointment for Molly Bish's family (2:17). Article
-Area woman admits forging 84 checks worth over $110,000
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police holding second annual Cruiser Cup Golf Tournament June 12th
-Wachusett Echo: Internship and employment at the school bank
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Tree crash leaves Southbridge home uninhabitable
-Westborough police continues to investigate shots fired on Research Drive
-Man with spiked-bat, drugs arrested in Leominster after 911 report of impaired driver
-Seeing double: Shrewsbury High School graduating class boasts 17 sets of twins
-Dudley candidates' night to be held June 8th
-Webster Town Meeting approves budget, drone bylaw, Pine View Liquors petition
-Shrewsbury teachers no longer need COVID vaccine
-Blackstone Valley Regional named distinguished school
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Radio Worcester (19:15): Greater Worcester Opera brings “1776” to Central Mass.
-WCCA-TV's Chris's Corner No. 23 (28:52): Meatball, Part 1
>OPINION: Ann Artuso: Depression in motherhood
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: Why Puerto Rico still doesn’t receive S.N.A.P. benefits
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. No. 164 (29:35): The Museum of Worcester
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:08): Viral McDonald’s video, city budget hearings and public safety concerns
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former UMass Medical School professor and Physician of the Year
>SPORTS: Tom Brady takes dig at Bill Belichick during Georgetown commencement speech
-Jason Varitek's wife takes shot at Red Sox G.M. after coaching ouster
-Red Sox beat Royals, 3-1
-Bravehearts release 2026 season promotion schedule
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Holy Cross Varsity Club announces 2026 class in Athletic Hall of Fame
-Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 32
>CARS: Gas prices climbing— What frustrated drivers can expect next (4:12)
>NATIONAL: San Diego mosque shooting: 3 men killed, suspects found dead (1:37)
-American who was on doomed cruise reveals what it's like under 42-day hantavirus quarantine
-Tragic: Toddler crushed to death by antique dresser as she climbed it to reach a toy
>NEW ENGLAND: Pilot dies in small plane crash in Rhode Island (:52)
-Pipe bomb found in Mass. pond, police investigating (1:12)
-Video shows Good Samaritans rushing to pull 2 people from car following rollover on I-495
>COLLEGES: Worcester State Cheer scores at national championships
-Clark honors Worcester student, staff members for inclusion and equity work
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 top trending U.S. summer destinations
-The first thing you should do in a hotel room
>BUSINESS: Banks find ways to finance nonprofits, despite their lending and revenue challenges
-LPL Financial Research: Energy shock expected to hit prices harder than the economy
>HOMES: Homes are older than ever—but local permitting systems could slow down essential renovations
>HEALTH: Discussing ebola outbreak with infectious disease specialist (3:14)
-What no one tells you about egg freezing
>FOOD: Daily Dish: Oven-roasted turkey parmesan over spaghetti
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Jennifer Lopez movie on Netflix, "Office Romance" (2:42)
>MOVIES: Trailer for Steven Spielberg's new movie, "Disclosure Day" (2:38)
>CELEBRITY: Carrie Underwood rejected L.A. glamour to live on Tennessee farm
-William Daniels, 99, and wife Bonnie Bartlett, 96, detail "rules" of "open marriage"
>ANIMALS: Playful puppy from local shelter looking for active family (3:09)
>HISTORY: Inside the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum art heist
>GOOD NEWS: School principal retires, but returns as a handyman (2:34)
-Meanwhile, Pope Leo does "6-7" hand motion at the Vatican
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