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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:52). High of 43 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Worcester residents frustrated with snow cleanup: "Florida looks awful freakin’ good"
+5:00: Chaos erupts as Worcester officer becomes trapped in car (3:55) (pictured)
+5:00: Worcester Police Department is down nearly 60 officers: "This is a real crisis"
+5:00: 100 FM The Pike (7:14): Worcester's Angelo Gray is making movies and singing his heart out
+5:00: The Olympic break sees many former Worcester pros at the top of their leagues
+Noon: UMass Memorial transfers transgender patients to new surgeons following abrupt cancellations
+Noon: Things to do: Sugar maples, Chris Fitz in concert, Midori and more ...
+Noon: Poet's Cauldron to welcome Ursula Rucker at BrickBox Theater
+Noon: Worcester Public Schools Athletic Hall Of Fame announces 2026 inductees
-Complaint alleges Worcester pastor used investor money for lavish trips
-How many snow days has Worcester had this year? When will school end now?
-Worcester city councilors push for "city with no potholes" dream
-City councilors want police to speed up crackdown on traffic law violators
-Worcester council again delays on tax break for developer who broke city law
-Worcester councilor pushes for city investigation of Saint Vincent Hospital
-Rev. Jonathan Slavinskas of Worcester delivers prayer on floor of U.S. House
-Worcester police officers lending a helping hand
-Trash and recycling delayed by 2 days in Worcester
-Aislinn Doyle: February 26th School Committee meetings agenda preview
>DINING OUT: Worcester Restaurant Week back for winter: See details
-ICYMI: Could Worcester taxpayers be stuck paying a $35 million sewage settlement. Here's what to know
-Worcester residents are fed up with snow: "I want to leave the country"
-A snowboarder tackles Walnut Street in Worcester in front of Mechanics Hall (:34)
-A Worcester vinegar maker riding a wave of national interest is raising $1.5 million for new facilities
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police introduce new officer
-Trash and recycling pickup will be delayed a day this week
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Jazzed Up Duo at Val’s Friday and Saturday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): West Boylston Walmart reopens after concerns about heavy snow on roof
-Update on trash & recycling from Shrewsbury D.P.W.
-In physical education classes, Shrewsbury students snowshoe through local trails
-Grafton High students don’t pay to play sports. Could that change if there’s no override?
-Leominster industrial site sold for $4 million
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
-More California wineries closing as drinking habits change
>SHOWTIME: "Peace in Worcester: Our History!" Thursday at Museum of Worcester
-Worcester native Mary Bonina coming back with novel "My Way Home"
-Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend Podcast (1:08:07): Worcester's Denis Leary sits down with Conan to discuss shared Worcester roots and finding out they’re related
-Phil Collins, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Iron Maiden, Luther Vandross and Shakira get Rock Hall nominations
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: Complaining about snow is the New England birthright
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: When disability and racism collide — What the BAFTA incident really exposed
-What's Up Worcester's Minute with Meagan (12:28): The team from Vita Hydration
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (56:52): Talking Wellness: J.R. Fenwick
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime Worcester lawyer who became a math teacher
>SPORTS: Best free agent edge rusher fits for Patriots
-Former Patriots quarterback Brian Hoyer reveals crushing family tragedy
-Celtics lose to Denver, 103-84
-Holy Cross men’s basketball falters on the road at B.U.
>NATIONAL: 4 people killed by knife-wielding maniac in quaint community
-2 deputies killed hours apart by fleeing suspect who was released days earlier from jail
-Tragic: Person falls 250 feet to their death off notorious Devil's Slide cliff
>NEW ENGLAND: What happens to vehicles abandoned in the snow?
-Larry Summers to resign as Harvard professor amid Epstein fallout
-Third victim dies from injuries sustained in Pawtucket hockey game shooting
>COLLEGES: 100 FM The Pike (8:36): Dr. Jennifer Carlson on Anna Maria disc golf for disaster fundraiser
-Clark M.B.A. climbs in Fortune rankings
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): This underrated Polish city is an architecture lover’s dream
-10 of the best airports for planespotting
>BUSINESS: Court rules IPG Photonics infringed on German manufacturer’s patent
-LPL Financial Research: LPL Research’s 2026 strategic asset allocation
-TJX receives $470 million in credit card settlement, as annual net sales exceed $60 billion
>HOMES: Home equity is helping retirees as savings fall short
>HEALTH: Colorectal cancer rising in adults under 50 — what young people should do
>TV/STREAMING: "The Simpsons" hits 800 episodes: 10 times the show predicted the future
>MOVIES: Trailer for "Mortal Kombat II" (2:25)
>CELEBRITY: Martin Short's daughter, Katherine, dies by apparent suicide at 42
-Christina Applegate is confined to her bed amid painful M.S. battle
>ANIMALS: Wild dog becomes so gentle once baby brother is born (1:51)
>HISTORY: Weird History (3:49:19): Everything that happened in the '70s
>GOOD NEWS: Belmont basketball coach saves life of opposing coach during medical emergency
-Meanwhile, in New Jersey, seal wanders through roads, takes a nap
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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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