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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 48 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester's proud Irish culture
+6:00: Holy Cross men’s ice hockey travels to Bentley for Atlantic Hockey semifinal
+Noon: Things to Do: Perreoland, The Combination, SW!NG OUT and more ...
+Noon: Jimmy Cash brings Wormtown to The Wilbur once more
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: Whiskey Lounge a new destination in Worcester's nightlife
+Noon: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on streaming: "The Testament of Ann Lee" and more
-Worcester reverend accused of fraud dodges his own lawyer, ordered to appear in court
-Argument in apartment preceded Spencer shooting, court documents show
-Police seek info on shooting at Webster apartment complex that left man injured
-Area man left puppies in cold car to flee from Boston police, D.A. says
-WPI to honor rocket pioneer Robert Goddard with campus centennial
-Breaking barriers a century after Goddard's rocket launch
-Radio Worcester (14:01): Everything you need to know about Worcester’s St. Patrick’s Parade
-UMass Medical School receives $800,000 for A.L.S. research
-Woo Science: From cancer to Alzheimer's, high school students seek science solutions
-Economic development, environmental projects land $4.8 million in federal funding
>DINING OUT: Legendary Worcester restaurant closes its doors for good
-ICYMI: Worcester retirement system C.E.O. abused public funds: Report
-No charges to be filed after students report inappropriate conduct by Auburn substitute
-Man faces attempted murder, O.U.I. charges in crash into Shrewsbury police station
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Vacancies on town boards and commissions
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Opioid Listening Session Saturday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Mass. Pike traffic delayed after vehicle fire in Westborough
-Grafton man makes sure no veteran goes unrecognized
-Shrewsbury man turns life around through running
-Dudley man charged for confronting father who banged on wife’s car window in primary school no-parking zone
-Gardner bakery offers custom treats for people and pets
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-Jazzed Up at The Uxlocale, 7 to 9 Friday
>SHOWTIME: Listen Up: Rockers inplainsight take a journey into the "Anaverse"
-Country singer Colter Wall cancels tour, says he's "mentally unwell"
-Whispers of Spring: As the snow melts, look for snowdrops
>OPINION: First Person: For Joe Fusco Jr., a path to memories of a father
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 221 (27:50): Phil Niddrie, The Robert Goddard Project
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:26): Development, costs and city projects
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (27:20): Worcester development, Ticketmaster settlement and major stories
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to avid bowler who worked for more than 30 years at the AMF Town & Country Bowl in Shrewsbury
>SPORTS: Patriots introduce new free agent signings (3:01)
-Celtics lose to Oklahoma City, 104-102 (2:04). Article
-Bruins lose to Sharks, 4-2
-Updated Bruins playoff odds amid intense Eastern Conference race
-Holy Cross women's basketball team holds off Army to reach Patriot League final
>CARS: Toyota recalls 550,000 vehicles over seat-back locking issue
>NATIONAL: Man rams car into Michigan synagogue
-Nurse sent chilling final text to accused killer before she was beaten to death in love nest
-Tragic: 11-year-old boy to face murder charge for killing 5-year-old brother
>NEW ENGLAND: Man accused of robbing woman of $27,000 diamond during Natick Mall meet-up
-Hockey player who lost 3 family members in Rhode Island rink shooting scores game-winning goal (1:20). Article
>COLLEGES: Career Fair connects Clarkies with employers
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Here's what you should know if you're flying
-Croatian hot spot may ban alcohol sales during key hours in sweeping new crackdown
>BUSINESS: How the Iran war is affecting the supply chain (2:06)
-LPL Financial Research: Markets tested as Iran conflict continues
-What to know about intellectual property licensing
>HOMES: Here’s why Gen Z and Millennials disappeared from the housing market in 2025
>HEALTH: Male fertility rates plummet as doctors reveal health threats
>FOOD: Sheet pan honey garlic salmon with asparagus
>TV/STREAMING: 11 best new shows on Netflix
>MOVIES: Trailer for new Paul Rudd movie, "Power Ballard" (1:16)
>CELEBRITY: Nicole Kidman breaks silence on Keith Urban divorce as she strips down to underwear
-Liza Minnelli blasts "downright rude" Gene Hackman in memoir a year after actor's tragic death
>ANIMALS: Punch the monkey: How is he doing now?
-“Pregnant” cat turned out to be a boy who needed help (2:12)
>GOOD NEWS: Stranger's advice leads man to $100,000 lottery prize
-Meanwhile, in Downtown Boston, call a boomer on this payphone (1:43)
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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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