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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:36). High of 56 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-People love to hate changing clocks twice a year, but can’t agree how to fix it
-The Shops at Blackstone Valley to expand with 2 new buildings
-Massachusetts’ best-kept country music secret is this Worcester honky tonk bar
-When is the last day of school in Central Mass.? See town-by-town map
-Worcester looking into installing 5 air quality sensors
-WPI launches its Goddard Centennial Celebration, propelling Worcester’s legacy of innovation into its next century
-Clark alum, a former analyst at NASA, to discuss Robert Goddard’s vision, accomplishments
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review: Budgets, schools, safety and playoff pushes
-Updated Worcester trash and recycling schedule through March 9th
>DINING OUT: Iconic Harry’s Restaurant celebrates 80 years in business
-ICYMI: 1 killed in crash on Route 20 in Shrewsbury
-Area officers rescue man trapped under car in parking lot
-Woman admits stealing $220K from Worcester rest home, residents
-Worcester residents tired of winter as ice and rain close schools on Friday (1:23)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Where community meets craft: How local businesses lift our schools
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Wachusett Echo: College prep in the digital age: Students divided on SchooLinks
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Probation chief charged with O.U.I., carrying a gun while intoxicated
-2 Fitchburg men charged with drug trafficking after police surveil package pickup, seize kilo of cocaine
-Want a say in Shrewsbury's future?
-Best Tile: 70 years of quality tiles and family history
-Former White City liquor store to become outpatient space
-Westborough police officer admits to sufficient facts in O.U.I. case
-Clinton man arrested for missing court-ordered breath test on Valentine’s Day
-Man arrested after giving false name, fleeing Winchendon police during traffic stop
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: "Fairy Tales and Fables," "Lest We Forget" and more ...
-Hear a new cover of Van Halen’s "Jump" for 2026 FIFA World Cup
-WCCA-TV's YAY ART No. 8 (24:35): Tony Freitas, Part 2
>OPINION: Ray Mariano: Sutton schools' rejection of pep rally the right move
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: Be gentle in a hostile world
-Manny Jae Media's 508 Live! (1:04:46): Kwame Appiah of Kumasi Soccer FC
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester State professor who taught for 55 years
>SPORTS: What might it cost for Patriots to pursue A.J. Brown trade?
-Bruins beat Caps, 3-1
-Celtics center Nikola Vucevic has surgery on broken right ring finger and will miss at least 3 weeks
-'Sader Stories Podcast (30:08): Men's basketball alum Jehyve Floyd (Class of 2019)
-Railers fall to Trois-Rivières, 6-4
>CARS: Ford recalling 1.74 million cars due to rearview display issues
>NATIONAL: Gen Z most likely to prefer at-home happy hours, new survey shows
-Jeffrey Epstein prison guard googled him minutes before his body was found: D.O.J.
-U.S. seeks Ukraine's expertise in countering Iranian drones — and Kyiv says it could save millions of dollars
-Tragic: Ex-M.M.A. fighter starved daughter to death in house full of food
>NEW ENGLAND: 8 children have died of the flu in Massachusetts
>COLLEGES: Nichols faculty and students offer free income tax preparation with V.I.T.A. program
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): These are North America’s best hotel chains
-How to choose the right cruise for your first trip
>BUSINESS: Oil and gas prices rapidly rise as Iran war shows no signs of letting up
-I.R.S. warns of A.I. tax scams this refund season (1:44). Article
>HOMES: Cities with the most expensive homes in the Worcester metro area
>HEALTH: Women's Health Myths: Doctors say hormone therapy misinformation is rampant
>FOOD: Veggie & black bean tacos
>TV/STREAMING: HBO Max, Paramount+ set to be combined into 1 streaming service after Hollywood merger
>MOVIES: Animated sci-fi animal flick "Hoppers" leaps to No. 1 at box office on opener
>CELEBRITY: Jennifer Lopez details "really tough" Marc Anthony divorce
-Lizzo flaunts staggering 60-pound weight loss in sparkly pink minidress
>ANIMALS: Senior cat races her dad in the snow — and wins every time (1:40)
>HISTORY: Walter Dyer was leather, and a very unconventional businessman
>GOOD NEWS: Doctor adopts boy who came to surgery alone, then finds homes for his 5 siblings (2:50)
-Meanwhile, in Malaysia, man has 42 teeth -- 10 more than average
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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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