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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 (: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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