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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:38). High of 82 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Fired Auburn High A.D. wants charge of sending obscene video to student dropped
-Hundreds converge on Worcester Common for May Day rally
-The Fix, Bocado parent company opening 2 new Worcester restaurants
-Worcester police issue traffic warning ahead of Molly McGovern funeral
-This small Worcester neighborhood has 2 big health problems
-PHOTOS: Puppies invade Worcester’s airport as they learn to be seeing eye dogs
-Peter Durant "getting closer" to decision on running for governor
-Facing criticism, Worcester police chief says many aspects of D.O.J. report are accurate
>FAITH: Pope Francis and his legacy (52:54)
-Thanks given and memories shared at bittersweet farewell Masses for Bishop Reidy
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:18): D.O.J. report, police reform & city response
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Ground Round holds Grand Opening (1:49). Article
-ICYMI: State Police begin revamp of academy program after death of recruit from Worcester (2:51). Article
-The Worcester School Committee names a new superintendent
-State gives Worcester OK for feasibility study on replacing Burncoat High
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Composting 8 to 2:30 Saturday
-TODAY! Holden Dems to elect delegates to state convention
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-New food recovery program sprouts up in Wachusett cafeteria
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): TODAY! Grafton Community Yard Sale Saturday
-Following performance review, Shrewsbury's Kevin Mizikar earns new 3-year deal
-69-year-old woman arrested for allegedly attempting to hit neighbor with car during boyfriend dispute
-"It's extremely rewarding": In collecting shoes, this Boy Scout helps others
-Millbury Historical Society hosts yard sale
-Wachusett book policy draws crowd; dies without vote
-Worcester man arrested in Clinton traffic stop
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
-Beyond Beer: Region’s bartenders to jar over pickle gin trophy
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Ritual goth party, ArtsWorcester Biennial and more ...
-100 FM The Pike (9:15): The Breakdown Lane
-Toni Ballard returns to sing locally for first time since 2019
>OPINION: John Keough: Distractions, distractions, playgrounds and the budget looms
-Ray Mariano: Worcester School Committee just made a big mistake
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1377 (20:37): Shrewsbury Street Italian Heritage Parade Committee
-Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (57:37): Leslie Sleywion, NAACP
-Green Worcester Summit (56:35): CoolPockets come to Worcester
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to career letter carrier in Worcester
>SPORTS: Patriots’ 2025 roster turnover under Mike Vrabel is eye-opening
-How Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs can make largest impact in 2025
-Red Sox beat Twins, 6-1
-'Sader Stories (:54): Don't play with mental health
-210 Sports' Friday 4: New Patriots, playoff game 7s, baseball’s good and bad, and double 1
-WooSox beat Toledo, 5-2
>NATIONAL: Police arrest suspect in mass shooting that left 4 dead, 1 injured
-Fiery Yellowstone crash leaves 7 dead after pickup truck and tour van collide
>TRAGIC: Boy, 11, kills himself after teacher calls him "stupid": suit
>NEW ENGLAND: Boy's body found in Merrimack River almost 2 weeks after falling into water
-"There's nothing nefarious": Breaking down Jen McCabe's Karen Read testimony (20:45)
>COLLEGES: Closed Central Mass. college makes "crucial" gift as one of its final acts
-Worcester State spring alumni reunion weekend offers weekend of fun, connection
-Project-based learning fellowship benefits faculty at WPI—and beyond (5:32). Article
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 top summer road trip ideas across the U.S.
>BUSINESS: Business owners reveal their biggest hurdles in setting up shop in the U.S.
-U.S. adds surprisingly strong 177,000 jobs in April despite tariffs
-Economist: State contraction may have exceeded U.S. G.D.P. dip
>HOMES: Mortgage demand drops as would-be homebuyers wary of U.S. economy
>SHOPPING: Shop Walmart+ Week for exclusive perks and savings
>HEALTH: You should call 911 if you have these stroke symptoms
-How to treat allergy symptoms caused by spring pollen (1:28)
>FOOD: Celebrating Cinco de Mayo with Que Mas (3:38)
>TV/STREAMING: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: Kathy Bates was "crushed" "Misery" director cut this from film
>CELEBRITY: Ruth Buzzi, actress, comedian, dies at 88 after stroke
>ANIMALS: 25-pound cat stands up to tell his mom it's dinner time (3:09)
>HISTORY: In 1965, the Rolling Stones played the Worcester Memorial Auditorium
>GOOD NEWS: Woman helps return wedding band lost for nearly 2 years
-Meanwhile, Florida woman charged with buying and selling human bones
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:01). High of 37 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-12-year-old actor from Worcester makes big screen debut in "The Running Man" (4:54)
-Worcester water main break disrupts service for Shore Drive area residents
-Free electricity? Why some National Grid customers in Worcester aren't getting bills
-For Ken Burns, a part of history found at American Antiquarian Society
-Middle school students thinking big after attending S.T.E.M. program at WPI
-Worcester Animal Rescue League joins statewide dog adoptathon
-What's the fine in Worcester for not shoveling snow from your sidewalk?
-Girl Scouts compete in "Cookiepreneur Challenge" with local leaders
-New judge sets tentative trial date for Turtleboy witness intimidation case
-Meet T&G Santa's helpers for Saturday
-What's Up Worcester Sitdown (4:35): Killian Madden, Owner, Wicked Wheels
-Worcester Guardian week in review: Football nationals, leadership shifts, giving
>DINING OUT: The Dogfather talks Solomon Pond Mall, food trucks and signature chili
-ICYMI: Worcester students use live burn to highlight holiday tree safety (1:51). Article
-Car thefts up in November in city, 45% were preventable: W.P.D.
-With snow season here, temporary speed humps lifted from Worcester streets
-Driver trapped, car lodged under dump truck in unusual crash on Mass. Pike in Auburn
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): State restores grant funding for Wachusett, says it made a mistake
-Unique Happy Thanksgiving wishes from Lamoureux Ford (:29)
-Wachusett Echo: COVID effects on music program at the Regional
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 2-alarm fire in Spencer
-Clinton Rotary pancake breakfast served Sunday
-Second exit from Shoppes at Blackstone Valley open Sunday
-Lancaster man hospitalized after propane tank explodes on Fort Pond Road
-Community, family gather to remember fallen hero
-Shrewsbury High's Team 467 building robots and friendships
-Andrew Turco takes the helm of Millbury High indoor track
-Library's Little Free Food Pantry supports community
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: MaliFest, The Racky Thomas Band, "Messiah" and more ...
-100 FM The Pike (10:17): Comedian Jared Fried on food guilt, his first Boston comedy show
>OPINION: John Keough: Netflix deal could be catalyst for film industry expansion
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: Part 2, Historical timeline of how black and brown humanity has been targeted across the globe
-Laurel: Sweet smell of success at the holiday fair
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 219 (27:15): Recruiting for the police department
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (1:23:40): Music in dementia — Finding the piano
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester Church Mother
>SPORTS: Patriots' closeness off the field helps them build best record in the NFL
-Mike Florio doesn't hold back on Belichick and Kraft's Hall of Fame candidacies
-NFL Week 14 schedule, TV and announcers
-Randolph ends West Boylston championship run in state final
-Hilton Garden Inn named official hotel of the Worcester Bravehearts
-Holy Cross men's basketball team rallies from 16 down to beat Fordham, 70-69
-Holy Cross women’s ice hockey tops Vermont, 2-1, completes weekend sweep
-Holy Cross women's basketball finishes road swing at Bryant on Sunday
-FIFA announces schedule for World Cup matches at Gillette (1:44)
-Lionel Messi, Inter Miami win MLS Cup
-Railers fall to Reading, 5-4
>CARS: Consumer Reports' most reliable automobile brands (1:58)
>NATIONAL: A look at what happened in the U.S. government last week
-Grand jury transcripts from Epstein, Maxwell investigation in Florida ordered to be released
-Frank Gehry, the most celebrated architect of his time, dies at 96
-Tragic: Grandfather and 3-month-old grandkid mauled to death by 7 pit bulls at home
>NEW ENGLAND: Man killed in officer-involved shooting in Manchester
-Shocking data, real stories reveal deadly disregard of school crossing guards (4:05)
>COLLEGES: Life in the first year lane: Finding community and involvement at Anna Maria
-Clark alum on his career in the wool industry
-WPI's Time to Startup (36:52): Talk first, build later
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): This U.S. mountain town is 2026’s top trending destination
-5 helpful stretches to try before and after a long flight
>BUSINESS: Saint Vincent Hospital looking for new C.E.O., 10 months after last one was hired
-Radio Worcester (8:13): B.B.B. warns of "ghost-tapping" scam targeting tap-to-pay users
-101: Handling burnout on your team
-Ridgemark Home Remodeling continues to expand service, meet client needs
>HEALTH: The 10 best Christmas songs to work out to
-Year-End F.S.A., H.S.A. Guide: How to make the most of your accounts before 2026
>FOOD: McDonald’s is going green for the holidays with The Grinch Meal
>TV/STREAMING: Best Christmas movies on HBO Max
>MOVIES: "Five Nights at Freddy’s 2" opening to historic $57 million at box office
>CELEBRITY: Donald Glover says he had a stroke
-Shirley MacLaine, 91, enjoys a cocktail at her favorite restaurant during rare public outing
>ANIMALS: Puppy begs cars for help on side of road (2:01)
>HISTORY: The truth behind Worcester Center Galleria, the monster mall Worcester had to destroy
>GOOD NEWS: Toddler home after over 400 days in the hospital
-Meanwhile, in New Zealand, reporter whacked in the face by bird during live shot (1:09)
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