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>WEATHER: Sunny and cooler, high of 69 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-"No Kings," say over 2,000 at Worcester Common in massive rally
-Turtleboy acquitted of restraining order violation tied to Karen Read court appearance
-Related: John DiPietro (3:13): Worcester area residents attend Karen Read trial and share thoughts
-Worcester police investigate motorcycle collision on St. Nicholas Ave.
-"I feel real good": Hundreds of people come together for the Prom For All Ages
-Parking changes, entry restrictions planned for Worcester City Hall
-City Councilor Etel Haxhiaj campaign reports surge in donations since her response to I.C.E. arrest
-13 baby boys in a row: Worcester I.C.U. nurses' surprising trend
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:31): Council protest, police union denial, donation to Guardian and Northbridge phone ban
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:11): Police union controversy, immigration protests, future of Saint-Gobain property
>FAITH: The spirituality of a summer vacation
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Popular Worcester taqueria to open second location in Shrewsbury
-ICYMI: Worcester police ask for help finding missing 13-year-old
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing woman
-Report: Feds say Worcester hospital is unsafe for some patients
-Park ribbon cutting turns into another contentious Worcester scene
-Mayor’s Walk highlights Millbury Street neighborhood concerns
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Why's it called that? Gale Free Library, a Holden teacher gets rich in Minnesota real estate
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Southbridge pet food pantry launches fund drive for expansion
-Shrewsbury Student Spotlight: Hadley Balian "brings positivity to everything she does"
-Shrewsbury police issues statement regarding department's role in immigration enforcement, I.C.E. activity
-New suspect IDed in Ayer woman’s 1980 killing after 2001 exoneration
-Man arrested after yelling, honking and accelerating toward officer at crash scene
-Dog groomer perseveres through COVID closure to start new business
-Man arrested at sister’s Leominster residence after trying to enter home
-Grafton student awarded with Hanover community scholarship
-West Boylston police log June 2nd to 8th
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Mystic Bowie's Talking Dreads, classic cars and more ....
-100 FM The Pike (14:35): Shaun Connolly
-Radio Worcester (14:32): Worcester-made short film “Solus” wins big at Top Shorts Festival, spotlighting city’s rising indie film scene
>OPINION: Ray Mariano: It's time for Worcester's report card
-Matt Bowman: Clark’s decision to dismantle the business school is a major mistake
-Laurel: One for the summer as Worcester school vacation warms up
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 466 (25:50): Brian Allen
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former president of Anna Maria College
>SPORTS: Grading the Patriots’ offseason moves at each position group
-Red Sox beat Yankees, 4-3
-Celtics want to avoid Jaylen Brown or Derrick White trade, but hearing offers
-Bravehearts to host Ice Cream Showdown during Sunday's game
-Bravehearts win ninth straight, 7-0. Brady Shea named Open Sky Community Services Player of the Game
-Next Bravehearts home game: 4 p.m. Sunday. Get tickets here
-Holy Cross Athletics (2:56): Baseball jersey retirement
-WooSox beat IronPigs, 5-3
-Millbury wins state Division 4 baseball championship
-Wachusett falls in state Division 1 softball title game
>NATIONAL: Celebrations, protests as parade marks Army's 250th anniversary
-2 Minnesota lawmakers shot in "politically motivated assassination," officials say (2:28). Article
>TRAGIC: Toddler dies after being left in 105-degree car by drunk father for 9 hours
>NEW ENGLAND: What to know about finding unclaimed money (1:47)
-Mass. Lottery winners want to take the big check, but not the photo (2:00)
>COLLEGES: WPI names Matthew Thaler vice president and General Counsel
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Why you can't drive between North and South America
>BUSINESS: How businesses can grow together through partnerships
-Financial Fitness (7:50): Why your wallet deserves a checkup too
>HEALTH: Eating berries can promote healthy aging, study says (:52)
-UMass Medical School professor: Binge drinking brake found in mouse brains, offering future path to treating alcohol abuse
>SHOPPING: Mark your calendar! This is when the sales tax holiday is
>FOOD: Seaside dining made right at home (4:41)
>TV/STREAMING: Here's when "Snow White" live-action remake will be on Disney+
>MOVIES: This Father’s Day, choose from 10 dad movies across 10 different Decades
>CELEBRITY: Marlee Matlin says Henry Winkler “saved” her after abusive relationship with William Hurt
>ANIMALS: "Aggressive" dog keeps following guy who rescued her around (1:49)
>HISTORY: Hotel Haven was a popular stopping place for travelers passing through Shrewsbury
>GOOD NEWS: Family found after Victorian photo album recovered from dumpster
-Meanwhile, in California, woman hangs by her hair for 25 minutes to break world record
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:43). High of 70 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Hudson man accused of killing grandmother with skateboard
+Noon: 10 Worcester properties near WPI listed for $9.9 million
+Noon: Worcester residents defy city chicken ban as backyard flocks grow
+Noon: When does the Jewish holiday of Passover start, end?
+Noon: Splendid Torch to perform for Club 321 at Mechanics Hall
+Noon: Last Call: Anne O'Connor, historian and author
+Noon: Dunkin' giving away 1,000,001 free coffees today (:28)
-Woman shot on Millbury Street in Worcester, suspect in custody (2:10). Article
-Worcester man killed in Boston hit-and-run
-Police investigate deadly crash in Charlton (2:16). Article
-Car burned to crisp: Millbury High senior had good excuse for tardiness
-Worcester’s "A Better Life" housing program helps break generational poverty by promoting self-sufficiency
-139-unit Worcester housing project faces setback as developer requests extension
-After 10 years and $16 million raised, Creative Hub Worcester center to open in April
-Worcester councilor seeks 911 info as city faces major mental health lawsuit
-Radio Worcester (25:27): Why Sen. Robyn Kennedy says the legislature audit may face a constitutional challenge
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant closed today for private event
-ICYMI: Tractor-trailer fire on I-290 in Worcester snarls Tuesday morning commute (:35). Article
-Worcester man gets 30 years in prison for sexually exploiting 3 young girls
-Police warn of rash of "smash & grabs" at trail parking lots
-Walmart warehouse, in former Sam's Club off Route 146, closing
-Street sweeping begins in Worcester on April 6th
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Fundraiser to support staff of 122 Diner
-Message from 122 Diner after last week's crash
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Body cam video captures dramatic chase through Webster neighborhood (:46). Article
-Oxford town manager who recently resigned is suing town
-First Student, Teamsters avert looming school bus strike
-Spencer selectmen authorize Proposition 2½ override questions be placed on ballot
-Police searching for driver who allegedly caused serious 4-car crash in Clinton
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Hanover Theatre announces 7-show 2026-27 Broadway Series
-Listen Up: Good Sleepy at home base with new album
-Rush debuts new drummer at Canada’s JUNO Awards
-50 years of Steve Miller Band’s "Fly Like An Eagle" celebrated with limited-edition picture disc
>OPINION: Sarah Connell Sanders: Retired teacher Velah Mary Hazard turns 100, saw history unfold
-Tom Marino: Worcester councilor seeks 911 mental health response info
-Janice Harvey: No Kings rally at Institute Park puts age in perspective
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:13): Does Worcester’s Human Rights Commission have any real power?
-Unity Radio's Future Focus (58:58): District 2 City Councilor Robert Bilotta, District A School Committee member Molly McCullough
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who delayed her retirement into her 70s
>SPORTS: Patriots set for HBO’s "Hard Knocks" next year
-Mike Vrabel shares notable Patriots updates at NFL League Meeting
-Celtics’ best and worst first-round matchups
-Bruins beat Dallas, 6-3
-Red Sox lose to Houston, 9-2
-Bravehearts' June 3rd Baseball in Education game is sold out
-Holy Cross football 2026 season tickets on sale now
-Railers, Islanders partnership may be nearing end
-UConn wins would mean furniture jackpot at Jordan's (2:10)
-U.S. men's soccer team loses to Portugal, 2-0
>NATIONAL: Excitement builds for Artemis II mission around the moon (2:23)
-Nancy Guthrie's Arizona home left eerily untouched and in "immaculate" condition after abduction: report
-Tragic: Student killed himself after shooting teacher at top high school
>NEW ENGLAND: Housekeeper assaulted, tied up in "horrendous" home invasion (1:05)
-M.B.T.A. announces free Fridays, half‑price commuter rail passes for summer (1:06)
>COLLEGES: 4 finalists in running to take over as chancellor at UMass Medical School
-Anna Maria AMCAT Recap – Winter Edition
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 10 worst U.S. cities for seasonal allergies
-Best Amazon travel deals: Luggage, pillows, adapters, portable tech
>BUSINESS: You could be getting a bigger-than-normal refund. Here’s why (2:37)
-LPL Financial Research: Earnings likely to grow double digits again; will markets care?
-Worcester hospice care provider names new C.E.O.
>HEALTH: Diabetes warning signs and risks in women
-Hims customized weight loss plans, GLP-1 plans and meal replacements
>HOMES: Mass. home sales down more than 10% to start 2026
>FOOD: The scientific reason soda tastes better in a can
>TV/STREAMING: Yellowstone's Mo Brings Plenty floored Monica got killed off on "Marshals"
-Rip, Beth's "Yellowstone" spinoff "Dutton Ranch" gets first trailer — and a premiere date
>MOVIES: "The Housemaid" sequel with Sydney Sweeney, Kirsten Dunst gets release
>CELEBRITY: Tiger Woods breaks silence after D.U.I. arrest following car crash
-Sydney Sweeney wears sheer lingerie to the theater in sizzling Syrn video
>ANIMALS: Confused Husky puppy learns how to be a dog (3:21)
>HISTORY: Lincoln Square in Worcester, circa 1926
>GOOD NEWS: Newlywed fan wins $20,000 after hitting half-court shot
-Meanwhile, in Michigan, woman makes daring escape from cops by slipping through police car window
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