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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:52). High of 37 today in Worcester
+6:00: Is this the coldest winter of your life in Mass.? That depends on your age
-Declared Winter Parking Ban takes effect at 1 p.m. today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Assumption connection to Rhode Island hockey shooting tragedy
+6:00: Drill at South High Thursday
+6:00: Person rescued from Fitchburg house fire (1:21)
+6:00: Dead of Winter film festival to be postponed
+6:00: American Eagle Outfitters to close Devens distribution facility, cutting 103 jobs
+Noon: Gov. Healey on Holden/Worcester court decision
+Noon: "Ada — My Mother the Architect" set for Central Mass. Jewish Film Fest
+Noon: Last Call: Brenda Jenkins, community leader, founding member of MAWOCC
-Worcester man arrested for allegedly driving drunk with 2 young children in car
-Worcester affordable housing: 24-unit condo complex planned
-Harmony on Lake Quinsigamond? Rowers and "towers" get diplomatic
-WPI research reveals the privacy risk on your wrist
-Radio Worcester (21:45): Dr. Robert Goddard rocket launch centennial celebration planned
-Region to celebrate Goddard's historic launch
-Remembering Jesse Jackson's visits to Worcester
-Film on activist priests with local ties part of Worcester panel
-Lunar New Year celebration at Norrback Avenue School (2:01)
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Breakfast Restaurants (5:41)
-ICYMI: Teen dies in water-related incident at Worcester home, police say
-Saint Vincent Hospital violated federal labor law 14 times, judge rules
-Worcester Fire Fighters Union announces death of captain
-Related: Tribute to Worcester Fire Captain Jason Couture
-Person accused of stealing $15,000 worth of purses from Worcester store (:24). Article
-Channel 5 Wake Up Call: Burncoat High School Spirit Team (:31)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: New school policy to reduce spills sparks student pushback
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Packaging company to close 2 Gardner facilities, lay off 91
-3 arrested during traffic stop in Shrewsbury after police discover fentanyl, cocaine
-New Grafton High courses focus on preparing students for after graduation
-Shirley father builds 20-foot snowman for daughter
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Bruce Springsteen announces "Land of Hopes & Dreams" tour with stop in Boston
-Taylor Swift's special role at the Winter Olympics revealed
-Listen Up: On a blue note with Brooks Milgate on new album
>OPINION: Worcesteria: Present-day protests recall 1854 action against slave catcher
-Bill Shaner: Convicted of assault for getting assaulted
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 220 (28:23): Doug Belanger, W.R.T.A. Advisory Board chairperson
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:07): Etel Haxhiaj verdict and $35 million Worcester–Holden sewer ruling
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a retired Worcester police officer
>SPORTS: Zak Kuhr named Patriots defensive coordinator after Super Bowl run
-Tracking Patriots’ offseason moves with free agent signings, departures
-Holy Cross men's basketball (at home) and women's basketball (on the road) face Lafayette
-South girls' basketball thrives in Division 1, rallies around teammate facing family crisis
>NATIONAL: Millions pay for tax prep despite free I.R.S. options
-Police in Nancy Guthrie investigation say glove D.N.A. didn’t match anything in national database
-Tragic: Teen intentionally set friend on fire in horrifying prank caught on camera: police
>NEW ENGLAND: Rhode Island hockey rink shooter killed son, ex-wife police say (1:30)
-Pawtucket gunman had issues with family members years before fatal shooting, court documents show
-Off-duty officer arrested in crash that killed pedestrian (:34)
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross professor: Inside the election of Pope Leo XIV
-Anna Maria All-Student Art Show: For everyone, with art in different forms
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The world’s top 10 cities to visit, according to a new report
>BUSINESS: Lysa Miller: A.I. good for local small businesses
-LPL Financial Research: From bubble fears to disruption risk: The new A.I. market narrative
-Cannabis regulators weighing licensing freeze
>HOMES: Take a look at Worcester County's 10 priciest homes sold in 2025
>SHOPPING: Dollar Tree hitting wealthier neighborhoods, not just low-income areas
>HEALTH: Cellphone health risks are focus of new government study
>TV/STREAMING: Norah O'Donnell to host "CBS Mornings" next week
-Colbert chaos! CBS yanks "Late Show" interview amid F.C.C. fears
>MOVIES: The best gay and lesbian movie sex scenes streaming on Netflix
>CELEBRITY: Could Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce's wedding be in Rhode Island on June 13th? (3:04). Article
-Actor Shia LaBeouf arrested, charged with simple battery
>ANIMALS: This puppy interrupted yoga class to find his forever mom (1:42)
>HISTORY: The Surf Ballroom at Nantasket Beach made rock waves
>GOOD NEWS: Woman buys a new house, wins $100,000 lottery prize
-Meanwhile, in Missouri, unfazed toddler is rescued from claw machine after getting stuck inside, horrifying parents
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:36). High of 90 today in Worcester
-What to know about past "very strong" El Niños
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: 1 dead, 2 injured in stabbing off Ararat Street in Worcester, police say (:16). Article
+6:00: Worcester councilors say city is shouldering homelessness burden from surrounding towns
+6:00: Victor D. Infante's WoMag Rundown (7:20)
+1:00: Worcester man arrested after child found alone in locked car at Northborough Walmart (1:56). Article
+1:00: Worcester school principal involved in harassment call days before going on leave
+1:00: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+1:00: Decades by DeZyne to headline this year's Pet Rock Fest
+1:00: Facebook and Instagram down as Meta products hit with widespread outage
-Parents of WPI's “Lost Sons” speak out
-Worcester prepares for World Cup watch parties (2:21)
-Related: Security, parking plans for World Cup games on Worcester Common
-Related: Local E.M.T. squads ready for World Cup watch parties in Worcester
-Related: Worcester License Commission says bars can stay open later for World Cup
-Related: Worcester awaits World Cup, and fans get a view of history
-Here's what's replacing Boston Market on Park Ave.
-Federal government accuses Chip Norton of fraud and millions in undisclosed transfers
-Woman struck, killed by flatbed tow truck identified by Worcester police
-Earlier: Worcester pedestrian struck, killed by flatbed tow truck
-National Grid begins massive project to upgrade lines in Central Mass.
-TODAY! Traffic advisory Friday for Grove Street
-TODAY! Fitness in the Parks summer series kicks off Friday
-Northbridge man who accidentally killed brother avoids prison time in plea
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-Claremont Academy graduation (54:56)
-Worcester names new principal for North High
>DINING OUT: Worcester pizzerias see business boom following visits from Dave Portnoy
-ICYMI: Worcester man faces murder charge after beloved baker’s death
-Worcester activist, barred from City Hall, arrested again
-Developer seeks to build a new shopping plaza with multiple restaurants on Grove Street in Worcester
-Worcester sweep nets 8 suspects, drugs and illegal guns
-Downtown Worcester restaurant closed until June 22nd
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Update on construction at Senior Center parking lot
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-Annual business personal property inspections begin Monday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Motorcycle, S.U.V. involved in serious Auburn crash
-Pub to close after 8 years due to "more than a few challenges"
-Worcester man charged with trafficking after drugs found in Squishmallows tin at Northborough Inn
-Free kids bike rodeo at Paxton Days 10 to noon Saturday
-Nearly 300 Leominster employees made $100,000 or more in 2025
-Highlights from Shrewsbury Select Board meeting
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-Jazzed Up (Trio) at Uxlocale Friday, (Duo) at Val's in Holden, Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Wormtown rising, do the Time Warp, many voices ...
-R&B Legend Jon B. on new tour, music release (5:05)
-"Blizzard of Lies" author on new Karen Read book (3:17)
-Kayem, M.F.A. unveil traveling art exhibit featuring historic American figures with hot dogs
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: June Horrorscopes
-Who remembers the wonderful, wacky World Cup of 1966? I do!
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 341 (28:47): Jay Givan, 250th anniversary of America
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local man who passed away at 22 after a lifelong battle with Tay-Sachs disease
>SPORTS: See the full U.S. men's soccer schedule for the World Cup
-A.J. Brown pushes Drake Maye to be "perfect" at Pats minicamp (2:21)
-Former Holy Cross star Jalen Coker earns a 3-year, $35 million extension from Carolina
-Red Sox exec Sam Kennedy calls season "embarrassing"
-Bravehearts single-game tickets on sale now
-Bravehearts to host Italian Heritage Night with Brian Scalabrine June 20th
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 6-0
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Rochester, 6-4, in game 1, second game postponed because of weather
>NATIONAL: U.S. will need years to replenish stockpiles of advanced weapons used in Iran war
-U.F.O. whistleblower claims billions in secret spending hidden from Congress
-Tragic: Details emerge after dad executed twin sons in bedroom -- as adorable boys are pictured
>NEW ENGLAND: N.H. court overturns father’s murder conviction in death of Harmony Montgomery
-2 men killed in bloody Fall River homicide, 1 found with pitchfork impaled in head
>COLLEGES: Worcester State and Everett schools partner to offer direct admission to high school seniors
-Clark senior interns for Department of Environmental Protection, researches soundscapes in cranberry bogs
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Beat the Summer travel chaos with these easy hacks (3:48)
-The surprising passport mistake that could ruin your trip
>BUSINESS: U.S. oil reserves near 40-year low at 349.2 million barrels
-LPL Financial Research: Is bad news already priced into the bond market?
-New investment accounts fund an early start for kids (2:14)
>SHOPPING: Mass. sets tax-free weekend date for August
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>HEALTH: This mobile clinic is bringing care to new moms' front door (2:29)
-Dirty soda drinks might be doing you dirty as doctors warn of health risks
>FOOD: Homemade roasted tomato sauce
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix series "Worst Neighbor Ever" (2:04)
>MOVIES: Summer movie guide: "The Odyssey," "Toy Story 5," and more
>CELEBRITY: Aubrey Plaza cradles her baby bump
-Lizzo gets candid about new album, details wild moment from Sports Illustrated Swimsuit show
>ANIMALS: This cat waited his whole life for a dog best friend (1:53)
>HISTORY: Worcester County Wonders: Restoring history one milestone at a time
>GOOD NEWS: After growing up homeless, woman shares apartment with mom (3:04)
-Meanwhile, in Pennsylvania, boy, 7, puts on 50 sweaters to break world record
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