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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:48). High of 77 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Workers threaten to strike at UMass Memorial Health
+5:00: Albanian Festival delivers community as well as food, fun
+5:00: What to know before Bravehearts Opening Day
+Noon: Firm to study solutions to I-290 divide in Worcester
+Noon: Sharing the riches — A behind-the-scenes look at Music Worcester
+Noon: Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
+Noon: Janice Harvey: The game is to exhaust Americans .. it's working
-"So full of life all the time": Mother mourning 12-year-old who fell from window during sleepover in Southbridge
-Sawed-off shotgun, crack seized in Main South arrests
-Tariffs throw a wrench in Worcester's manufacturing growth (3:43)
-"Never forgotten": For more than half century, dramatic water service gives "tender love and care"
-Related: Elm Park Memorial Day Water Ceremony (19:46)
-Rutland Fourth of July celebration full ahead, committee chair says
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief for May
-Climate and culture team aims for reform at Worcester East Middle School
-Mass. court-appointed defense lawyers to stop work, demand pay increase (2:38). Article
>Radio Worcester (17:38): Charles Luster runs for City Council with focus on unity, safety and food access
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Lobster Rolls (5:17)
-ICYMI: What it’s like living in luxury apartments overlooking Polar Park in Worcester
-National politics stopped cold at Memorial Day Ceremony
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-Wachusett Echo: A final goodbye from Editor-in-Chief Hannah Parry
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Fitchburg fire displaces 12 residents, prompts 3-alarm response in downtown building
-Town of Barre dedicates new 9/11 memorial 10 years in the making
-Shrewsbury honors fallen soldiers at Memorial Day event
-Item photos: Clinton marks Memorial Day
-Item photos: Lancaster gathers for Memorial Day
-Annual summer reading "Clinton vs. Clinton" challenge begins
-Spencer School Building Committee tackles fence replacement, temporary parking and storage issues
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Get inside the "BRAIN" at EcoTarium
-Writers series returns to Polar Park featuring legendary Bill Ballou
>OPINION: Asha Holmes: Balancing motherhood and pursuing passions
-Tracey Faraday: Your summer guide to kindergarten readiness
-Radio Worcester (18:13): The latest on Worcester's Community Preservation Act
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1383 (17:32): Amanda Bennett, Veterans Inc. and the 20th annual STAND DOWN
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester author who was working on his fifth book at the time of his passing
>SPORTS: Red Sox lose to Brewers, 3-2
-How Patriots rookie Craig Woodson’s versatility can benefit defense
-A busy week ahead for Bravehearts
-Bravehearts Opening Night giveaway
-Holy Cross baseball to play in N.C.A.A. Chapel Hill Regional at North Carolina
-Holy Cross senior Caleb Kenney receives Cooney Award
>NATIONAL: 3 more of 10 escapees from a New Orleans jail are captured, leaving 2 on the run, officials say
-Most popular baby names in 2024: Olivia, Emma, Liam, Noah and more
>TRAGIC: Boy, 13, killed by float during Memorial Day parade
>NEW ENGLAND: Hampton Beach business owners note drop in Canadian tourism (1:56). Article
-21-year-old facing D.U.I. charge in Franklin crash that killed young girl, injured 3 others
-2 kids left outside R.I. casino while adults gambled inside, police say
>COLLEGES: Nichols named a 2025–26 Top 10 Military Friendly® School
-Assumption class of 2025 nurses honored at annual pinning ceremony
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Airfare prices down ahead of summer travel season (1:49)
>BUSINESS: What is the "crypto bill"? (2:49)
-How contractors are preparing for a pending recession
>HOMES: How often should you water plants and your lawn? Expert weighs in
>HEALTH: What is ringworm and how is it treated? (1:02)
-Those evaluated for chest pain could benefit from moving more after coming home, study says (:45)
>FOOD: Are your holiday BBQ leftovers safe? Experts weigh in (2:21)
>TV/STREAMING: "Jeopardy!" creator almost gave the iconic show a wildly different name
>MOVIES: Movie-goers flock to theaters for record breaking Memorial Day weekend box office (2:18)
>CELEBRITY: Olympic gymnast Mary Lou Retton arrested for D.U.I. in West Virginia
>ANIMALS: Severely matted dog gets first haircut in 7 years (5:16)
>HISTORY: Pac-Man 45th anniversary celebrated with Krispy Kreme, cookbook, more
>GOOD NEWS: Celebrating veterans with Steve Hartman (32:09)
-Meanwhile, in Texas, watch as overturned truck covers highway in 8 million dimes
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-Worcester Area Director (part-time), Matthew 25
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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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