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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:49). High of 26 today in Worcester
-When the snow will move out (:39)
-School closings and delays for Monday
-Nor'easter brings risk of flooding, wind, power outages (1:54)
-What to do during a winter storm power outage
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester resident cares for stray cats in nor'easter (:36). Article
-Worcester rodeo draws crowds and animal cruelty protests
-5 Tenet hospitals sue group rating safety; Saint Vincent scored D
-Worcester Business Journal's 2026 Business Leaders of the Year
-Worcester immigration attorney buys new office for $2 million to help meet demand
-"Growing Green" expands in Worcester Public Schools
-Worcester man pulled over for speeding arrested after police discover stolen plates, suspended license
-Channel 5's CityLine (7:07): Central Mass. Housing Alliance
-Worcester County Wonders: Armor from around the world shines at Worcester Art Museum
>DINING OUT: This Boston landmark is birthplace to 3 famous New England dishes (1:37)
-Asian and Latin fusion restaurant added to Park Ave. restaurant options
-ICYMI: Retired Worcester judge calls for federal probe of Mass. D.C.F.
-From Worcester waiting rooms to a nursing career that makes sense
-Worcester Board of Health considering changing tobacco regs. What we know
-Holy Cross student Madeleine Moino wants to be a nurse. So why is she winning international literature awards?
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Town meeting postponed a week
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shoppers pack Shrewsbury Market Basket ahead of snow (:15)
-Shrewsbury’s Ward Hill has been welcoming skiers since the 1930s
-Leominster woman killed in Southborough crash identified
-Gardner man accused of kicking cop, spitting blood during late-night intoxication incident
-Police logs from Shrewsbury and Grafton
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Worcester artist transforms abandoned Japan house into art residency
-Holy Cross professor: Why Michelangelo’s "Last Judgment" endures
>OPINION: Evangelos Papageorg: Insurers in low gear for auto body repairs
-What's Up Worcester Crossroad Conversations (53:37): Lisa Monteiro on recovery, purpose & finding calling
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:07): Etel Haxhiaj verdict and $35 million Worcester–Holden sewer ruling
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime Clark professor
>SPORTS: U.S. wins Olympic gold 46 years after "Miracle" with overtime win over Canada
-Best free agent offensive tackle fits for Patriots
-Celtics thump Lakers, 111-89
-Warren, Boston lead Holy Cross men’s basketball to win at Bucknell
-Holy Cross women’s soccer announces staffing updates
-Nashville beats Revolution, 4-1, in season opener
>NATIONAL: Mom of 3 who vanished 24 years ago found alive, living new life
-Ex-Prince Andrew cried "I’m the Queen’s son" as he was booted from Royal Lodge: report
-Tragic: Mom crushed alive after falling into trash compactor
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. under state of emergency (:29)
-What updated Mass. child support guidelines mean for your family
>COLLEGES: Clark women of historical impact earn recognition from students
-A new book on women in academia highlights WPI President Grace Wang
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The longest continuous streets in the U.S.
-The 10 best small U.S. airports, according to a new survey
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Judge upholds $243 million verdict against Tesla in Autopilot crash that killed woman
>HOMES: Weekend D.I.Y. projects that transform a room
>FOOD: Dunkin' testing 48 ounce bucket drink
>HEALTH: Simple brushing routine could lower dementia risk, dental health experts say
>TV/STREAMING: Where to stream all of James Van Der Beek's shows and movies
>MOVIES: Watch "Toy Story 5" trailer: Buzz Lightyear and balding Woody reunite
>CELEBRITY: BAFTA Awards red carpet: See all the celebrity looks
-Inside the BAFTAs: Disclaimers, Dirty Jokes and Netflix's Afterparty
>ANIMALS: Pregnant pony is rescued just in time thanks to a viral video (1:45)
>HISTORY: The WGBH Channel 2-Mobile was quite the sight on local roadways
>GOOD NEWS: Woman buys wrong lottery ticket, wins $250,000
-Meanwhile, in Canada, professor has an emotional support chicken
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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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