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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:19). High of 60 today in Worcester
+6:00: Channel 4 meteorologists take early look at Boston Marathon weather forecast and talk big warm-up (11:22)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester Public Schools Superintendent Rachel Monárrez to leave in June
+Noon: UMass Medical School lays off and furloughs 200 employees
+Noon: $100,000 lottery winner sold in Worcester
+Noon: Things to Do: Art at the Harold Stevens Gallery. hip-hop and more ...
+Noon: Christians in Worcester practice their faith amid cultural, political divisions
-Federal cuts are about to cripple Central Mass. food pantries
-Cuts will have irretrievable effects as UMass Medical School stands to lose $80 million, Gov. Healey says
-Where Worcester ranks among U.S. cities where a family making $100,000 can "still be broke"
-Pickleball push sparks discussion over Worcester court upgrades
-How Armenian-American Heritage Month was proclaimed
-Worcester getting a second Chick-fil-A
-Famous haunted mansion in Gardner listed for sale. Take a look inside
-Central Mass. home sales drop slightly, as price climb in Worcester County continues
-Worcester Public Safety Committee, police chief criticize D.O.J. report
-Worcester police join Blue Envelope to aid drivers on autism spectrum
-Girl Scouts collect jewelry, purses for Abby's House Thrift Shop
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:53): Board of Health pushes for transparency on vaccines — Can it stay non-political?
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): The Ground Round has officially returned to Shrewsbury (1:07)
-ICYMI: Worcester Police Department asks for help finding missing woman
-Dunkin’ stores in Worcester, Millbury, Grafton and Westborough cited for child labor violations: A.G.
-In Worcester, I.C.E., feds arrest Dominican man convicted of sex crime
-Auburn officer arraigned on child sex charges (1:10). Article
-Apparent road rage incident in Shrewsbury leads to arrest, charges
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden slated to get fiber internet
-NEW: Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-Holden police to conduct extra patrols that target distracted drivers
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Lancaster teen charged after Jeep plows into Clinton Dunkin'
-Wachusett Area Chamber salutes community standouts
-Rutland Police Department's Warrant Wednesday
-Tribute names Lauren Nanoff, Chris and Marion Lunns as honorees
-Nashoba students represent at State House for Student Government Day
-C.E.O. Michael Ames leaving R.F.K. Community Alliance
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Hanover Theatre announces 2025-26 Broadway Series shows
-Meredith O'Brien to hold reading, discussion and signing of her book "Louie on the Rocks" on Thursday
-Worcester Art Museum announces opening date of new arms and armor galleries
-Directors Brooklyn Demme and John Hayeck bring their films to MassIFF in Southbridge
>OPINION: Giselle Rivera-Flores: Honorary street naming in Worcester — Jaime Flores Way
-Laura McCarthy-Ha: 8 fun rainy day activities
-Unity Radio's Now I Thrive (54:36)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime nurse at Worcester State Hospital
>SPORTS: Red Sox beat Rays, 1-0
-Gillette Stadium to use A.I. facial recognition at events
-Bravehearts introduce 2025 coaching staff
-Worcester Bravehearts release 2025 schedule
-Holy Cross women's hockey announces 2025-26 captains
-WooSox game postponed
>CARS: U.S.. vehicle supply falls as shoppers buy cars to avoid tariffs
>NATIONAL: Puerto Rico hit with massive island-wide blackout ahead of Easter weekend
-Inside America's next nuclear power revolution — as energy makes a comeback
>TRAGIC: Teen with autism dies days after police shooting outside home
>NEW ENGLAND: Recap of final preparations for Karen Read trial — "things are getting tense" (13:10)
-Sixth brain tumor case among staff at Mass. hospital
>COLLEGES: Real-world learning at WPI, from Hawaii to Morocco
-Representatives of Holy Cross Class of 2027 dine with President Rougeau
-Inside Harvard's battle with the administration (5:06)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 things the T.S.A. wants you to know
>BUSINESS: Publishers Clearing House files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
-LPL Financial Research: Decent chance stock market bottom is in but far from certain
-Gen Z cashing in on a job baby boomers ditched: accounting
>HEALTH: Large amount of maternal deaths occur weeks after birth (:54)
-UMass Medical School professor: Alcohol causes cancer, and less than 1 drink can increase your risk
>FOOD: Brown rice has 40% more of this toxic chemical than white rice
>TV/STREAMING: Sneak peek of new Netflix doc, "Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing" (1:10)
>MOVIES: Trailer for "M3GAN 2.0" (2:49)
>CELEBRITY: Nicky Katt, "Dazed and Confused," "Boston Public" actor, dies at 54
>ANIMALS: Elephants at zoo huddle to protect calves during earthquake (:41)
>HISTORY: Charles Manson's cult killings get new analysis: criminal profiler
>GOOD NEWS: Community rallies to move bookstore into new location 1 book at a time
-Meanwhile, in Tennessee, ex-wife of former TV anchor tried to have hitman kill him: cops
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 81 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: M.O.A.D. to host African Festival in Worcester August 1st (6:28)
+6:00: Latest "Walking Dead" premieres this weekend, with strong touch of Worcester
+6:00: Worcesteria: A tale of 2 murals at site of the former Dive Bar
+6:00: Bill Ballou on baseball
+Noon: Bus drivers want out of Worcester teachers union. Here's why
+Noon: Worcester human rights commissioner quits over police review decision
+Noon: Crazy stats from Red Sox’ miraculous 20-game turnaround
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing teen girl
-UMass Memorial increases planned Community Healthlink layoffs to 231
-Worcester’s Washington Square to be site for demolition, new apartments
-Mass. House approves carveout allowing for Worcester Red Sox players to not be subject to state wage laws
-Former UMass Medical School student and cancer survivor in seventh Pan-Mass Challenge (2:53)
-UMass Memorial Health opens convenient new family medicine facility at White City
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Radio Worcester (26:14): State Sen. Robyn Kennedy on budget, child welfare reform, housing costs, I.C.E.
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (4:59)
-Worcester bistro closed until August 3rd
-Worcester bakery closed until August 5th
-ICYMI: Worcester city manager nixes Research Bureau bid for police civilian review board
-Another pedestrian crash in Worcester renews push for safety improvements
-Massport announces record year for Worcester Regional Airport
-City backs 4 affordable housing developments
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Senior Center closed through the end of July
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Victor Catacchio has been making cars look like new for 43 years
-Leominster man arrested after police find him passed out behind the wheel with fentanyl
-Crews install modular bridge spanning French River between Dudley and Webster
-Road closure today and tomorrow in Shrewsbury
-Spencer Summer Concert Series returns to Powder Mill Park
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: EcoTarium honors U.N. environmental leader with its highest conservation award
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1385 (30:00): Gina Alice, Captains of Entropy and more
>OPINION: Tom Marino: When Worcester chose the bailout over the Constitution
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. 168 (29:48): Ed Gardella, Part 2
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (37:57): I.C.E. shooting in Maine, claims on election integrity
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester business owner who passed away at 44
>SPORTS: Drake Maye-A.J. Brown connection among storylines to watch as training camp opens (11:25)
-Red Sox beat Rays, 6-5, for 14th straight win
-'Sader Stories (2:20): Kaitlyn Flanagan, Crusader of the Year
-7 Bravehearts heading to Futures League All-Star Game (1:29)
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts enter All-Star break in the thick of playoff chase
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>CARS: Best used cars for teen drivers, according to Consumer Reports
>NATIONAL: 3 more U.S. servicemembers killed in war in Iran (2:03)
-Disney World guest, 54, died on iconic ride after suffering heart emergency
-Tragic: 5 die after people jump into river trying to save someone in the water
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (1:27): Jury selection resumes after 5 seated
-Pamela Smart seeks new trial for 1990 murder of husband (3:22)
-Teacher and coach charged with O.U.I. and child endangerment
>COLLEGES: Clark's century-old Economic Geography sees jump in citation rankings
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 5 most expensive states to visit in 2026
-This Conn. amusement park was named most affordable in the U.S. (1:01)
>BUSINESS: Shrewsbury commercial landscaper acquired by New Jersey firm
-LPL Financial Research: China holds keys to post-war oil prices
-Shocking amount of Gen Z employees pretend to be productive at work: survey
>SHOPPING: Dollar Tree installs price scanners for surprising reason
>HOMES: Consumer Reports: Guest WiFi network can boost privacy, speed
>HEALTH: Humanoid robots complete historic surgery
-How many cups of coffee are safe to drink per day? (1:53)
>FOOD: Cyclospora outbreak: Taylor Farms test update, food safety (7:52)
-Mass. lettuce farm says its crop safe amid cyclospora fears (1:49). Article
>TV/STREAMING: Shocked Geena Davis addresses Netflix canceling "The Boroughs"
>MOVIES: "The Odyssey" reviews roundup: What critics are saying
>CELEBRITY: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s pals reveal new wedding details
-Brenda Fricker, "My Left Foot" Oscar-winning actress, dies at 81
>ANIMALS: Stray orange cat chooses his family and fits right in (1:44)
>HISTORY: These discoveries reshaped what historians knew about America's Founding Fathers
>GOOD NEWS: Cape Cod farm offers 20 years of opportunity for adults with disabilities (1:33). Article
-Meanwhile, in Idaho, man balances 195 rolls of toilet paper on his head for 30 seconds
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