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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 (:30). High of 82 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Expensive weapon detection system leased by UMass Medical School rarely used (3:18). Article
-Worcester woman, firm admit to $1.6 million MassHealth fraud
-"Caretaker" stole from local elderly victim, squatted, police say
-Dominican man sold rifles, guns in Walmart parking lot in Worcester, feds say
-Worcester Housing Authority gives old movie theater new life
-Today! Mural honoring slain mother and daughter to be unveiled at Worcester school
-Worcester schools approve grant for new machines at Worcester Tech, with a caveat
-Worcester schools release bus routes early. Video (1:56)
-End of summer celebration Saturday at The Village
-Central Mass. tomato farmers bounce back from wet, cold start in spring
-Is Goose a he or a she? Now we know, as celebrity lizard settles into new home
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:27): Meeting law violation, preliminary election, does any of it matter
>DINING OUT: 100 FM The Pike (9:54): James and Gabriella from Worcester’s legendary Boulevard Diner
-ICYMI: Family of missing Worcester man seeking public’s help with finding him
-Worcester police mourn tragic loss of animal control officer at age 41
-Report on St. Vincent Hospital validates nurses' concerns
-Turtleboy alleges malfeasance by prosecutors in witness intimidation trial
-Radio Worcester (12:44): Worcester Business Journal's Eric Casey discusses stunning bankruptcy
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Planned power outage August 26th
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 2 sought in attempted carjacking of Uber driver, passenger in Lancaster (1:34). Article
-Inside the futuristic traffic technology Shrewsbury is using to prevent accidents
-Man’s car towed for revoked registration after passing field sobriety test in Rutland
-Leominster City Council votes to raise school committee stipend to $4,000
-Police seize unsecured guns, family seeks involuntary commitment for man struggling with addiction
-Bill causes concern for towns housing fairs
-Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-New Gallup poll shows what Americans are thinking about alcohol
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Lee Brice, Tyler Hubbard and Hot Dog Safari
-Stephen Martin's "Thumper" evokes growing up in Worcester in the 1950s
>OPINION: Tim Murray: State government belongs in office, not in spare room
-Asha Holmes: 5 after-school routine ideas for a calm home
-Unity Radio's Susanity Life (53:53)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who owned multiple restaurants with her husband
>SPORTS: Patriots’ Mike Vrabel demanding more leadership from Drake Maye
-Red Sox getting some schedule relief after daunting stretch
-Roman Anthony putting himself on short lists with Hall of Famers
-Celtics schedule with dates, opponents for every game
-Holy Cross women's soccer drops season opener to Fairfield
-Holy Cross women's soccer 2025 season preview
-Holy Cross football media day
-WooSox beat Iowa, 13-10
>CARS: Here's what to check to avoid buying a water-damaged car
>NATIONAL: 6 dead in Michigan after truck crashes into van carrying members of Amish group
-Idaho killer called his mom on way home from slaying and again on his way to visit crime scene: report
>TRAGIC: Parents and child killed when tree falls on their car
>NEW ENGLAND: Landscaping worker killed after contacting live power line in N.H. (2:27). Article
-Woman injured in shooting at Mass. pond, police believe incident was intentional
>COLLEGES: Plant puncture tools: Holy Cross summer research (1:25)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 of the most remote places in the U.S.
>BUSINESS: Inc. magazine names 17 Central Mass. companies among annual list of fastest-growing businesses
-LPL Financial Research: Stocks sailing smoothly through policy crosscurrents so far
-State equity fund boosts cannabis small businesses with $27 million amid uphill battle with larger firms
>SHOPPING: The North Face has an Amazon storefront
>HOMES: Real estate mogul Anthony Lamacchia discusses current state of Mass. home prices
>HEALTH: Putting our stress on D.N.D. with modern mindfulness (4:36)
-Local doctor urges young people to get screened for colon cancer after son’s passing (6:18)
>FOOD: Healthy or harmful: Taking a look at plant-based meats
>TV/STREAMING: Kelly Clarkson's talk show future confirmed following ex-husband death
>MOVIES: First look at new Jordan Peele movie, "Him" (1:42)
>CELEBRITY: Leonardo DiCaprio, 50, insists he's "emotionally" 32 amid backlash over dating younger women
>ANIMALS: Someone adorable was abandoned in this doghouse (2:46)
>HISTORY: "Dirty Water" is more than a game-winning song
>GOOD NEWS: Boy's heartwarming moment with prize-winning goat at animal show goes viral
-Meanwhile, Scarlett Johansson, Adam Driver's "Marriage Story" used to scare wolves
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