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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 91 today in Worcester
-Severe storms cause widespread damage across Worcester County
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester organizations take part in lawsuit alleging state maintains segregated school districts
+6:00: Grafton and Northbridge pass overrides to support schools
+6:00: Radio Worcester Roundtable (51:12): Pulse Magazine sale, Worcester police headquarters and rent control
+6:00: Popular restaurant chain coming to Shops at Blackstone Valley
+6:00: Holy Cross baseball team wins Patriot League title, clinches N.C.A.A. Tournament bid
+Noon: State Police academy class delayed following death of recruit Enrique Delgado-Garcia of Worcester (1:47). Article
+Noon: Community Healthlink layoffs rise, as transition negotiations progress
+Noon: Worcester Board of Health finalizing new rules for tobacco sales
+Noon: Quick response credited with saving resident during Sturbridge house fire
+Noon: All That Remains to play in Worcester
+Noon: Worcester Walks: Whimsical wanderings at Bolton Center Trail
+Noon: First Person: Joe Fusco Jr. travels in time with a 17-year-old rant
-Construction on tiny homes begins near University Park
-WPI students race to create quiet pickleball (2:30)
-Summer Jam Classic marks 10 years of basketball, culture and community in Worcester
-Worcester council declines to pursue public takeover of Viele Ave.
-Schools, roads and public safety: Where is Worcester’s $1 billion budget going?
-Police dog finds warrant suspect behind shed
-57-year-old man charged with aggravated rape after discovery of 20,000 texts with minor
-Father's haunting memories spark questions of unmarked graves in Westborough
-Clark awards 612 undergraduate degrees to the Class of 2026
-In Grafton, Tufts veterinary school celebrates 44th commencement
-Aislinn Doyle: Thursday's School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester Public Schools honors educators and staff at Vision to Action Awards (1:33)
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-Q&A with the city manager: Balancing Worcester’s development
-Worcester Youth Council to host youth convention Friday
-45 million Americans expected to travel for Memorial Day
>DINING OUT: Emergency closes Worcester restaurant until Friday
-ICYMI: Cost to fix Worcester police station put at $20 million over 3 years
-Court docs reveal disturbing new details behind viral video involving ex-Southbridge McDonald’s manager (2:21). Article
-Railers owner buys Pulse Magazine, CM Pride Magazine
-Worcester State nursing program welcomes first group of Anna Maria nursing students
-Area woman admits forging 84 checks worth over $110,000
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-Wachusett Echo: Internship and employment at the school bank
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): West Brookfield Elementary School to close in June after third vote
-Uxbridge police liked post mocking administration protesters, sparking outrage
-Shrewsbury D.P.W. closed Wednesday for training
-Anne Cavanaugh, Todd Kirrane re-elected to Auburn Board of Selectmen
-Phil Davis leads field as Oxford voters elect 2 selectmen
-Spencer Select Board reorganizes following election
-Free self-defense class Friday in Paxton
-Sturbridge Fire and Police Honor Guard presents colors at Fenway Park ahead of Sox game
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Listen Up: Triple play from Gio Petrella
-Smashing Pumpkins announce new tour stop in Boston
-Country duo Dan + Shay announce new tour with 3 stops in New England
-Beatles manager Brian Epstein is "Midas Man" in film at Worcester J.C.C.
-Fab felines set for Gardner cat show
>OPINION: Richard T. Moore: For older people, think "engagement"
-Owura Sarkodieh: What country does South Africa want to be?
-Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (57:30): Mark Gallant, The Dogfather
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who passed away at age 94
>SPORTS: Is Mike Vrabel's personality any different amid photo controversy? (3:24)
-Jaylen Brown doesn't hold back on Stephen A. Smith with N.S.F.W. response as feud escalates
-Red Sox beat Royals, 7-1
-Bravehearts release 2026 season promotion schedule
-Holy Cross names Adam Mercer assistant women’s ice hockey coach
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Rochester, 7-6
>CARS: Mechanics warn of common mistake that could cost you thousands (2:47)
>NATIONAL: Footage shows engine fly off UPS flight moments before crash (2:02)
-Police uncover new information about teens in mosque shooting (2:01)
-Tragic: Mom allegedly kills infant son
>NEW ENGLAND: Man found dead at Newport hotel after R.I. bridge death
-Mass. lawmakers get thousands in stipends. Critics say it stifles democracy (3:49). Article
>COLLEGES: Clark honors 7 retiring faculty members
-Episode of WPI Podcast named finalist for award in higher education podcasting
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Tour a historic lighthouse on the Mass. coast (5:57)
-Deadly hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship could have this lasting impact on industry: expert
>BUSINESS: Berkshire Blanket moves to Worcester to fuel next phase of growth
-LPL Financial Research: Energy shock expected to hit prices harder than the economy
-Summer jobs for young people riding on budget decisions
-Massachusetts tax implications of selling your business
>HOMES: Annuals vs. perennials, and when to plant tomatoes, peppers, basil
>HEALTH: How to manage health risks in the heat (2:45)
-$2.67 billion Blue Cross Blue Shield settlement to finally start payouts – how to see if you're eligible
>FOOD: Daily Dish: 20-minute chicken and rice
>TV/STREAMING: Canceled or renewed: Which broadcast TV shows are coming back?
>MOVIES: New "Star Wars" film panned by critics, leaving the legendary franchise fighting for its future
>CELEBRITY: Bob Odenkirk shares shocking new details on near-fatal 2021 heart attack
-"Charlie's Angels" star Kate Jackson "annoyed" she didn't see a dime from show merch
>ANIMALS: She sat with terrified kitten for hours to win over his trust (1:11)
>HISTORY: Tuckerman Hall, former Women's Club, circa 1914
>GOOD NEWS: Police help reunite woman with beloved scarf she lost at Dunkin’
-Meanwhile, in Ohio, family sends Slinky down a record-breaking 53 stairs
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Classifieds
>HELP WANTED
+Auto technician at Ford dealership
+Servers and bussers at Worcester restaurant
+Bartenders at Worcester restaurant
-Line cook at Sole Proprietor
-Fall interns at Auburn Police Department
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:35). High of 64 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Nelson Place School principal on leave after opposition
+5:00: Worcester couple, city clash after line flush fills home with sewage
+Noon: Firefighter, 4 others hurt in Worcester fire (1:56)
-Earlier: Barefoot woman who ran into burning building arrested, 5 injured in Worcester fire (:51). Article
+Noon: Worcester Magazine names 2026 College Volunteers of the Year
+Noon: Things to do: Birthday Bash for Bob D., Mike Goodwin's comedy show, Arts X 3 ...
+Noon: Last Call: Brad Chapman Bleau, artist, educator
-Worcester families part of lawsuit accusing state of school segregation
-State Police academy class delayed following death of recruit Enrique Delgado-Garcia of Worcester (1:47). Article
-Related: Delgado-Garcia family lawyer: Report shows boxing had no place at academy
-Layoffs increase at soon-to-close Community Healthlink
-Know this guy? Worcester Police seek man in car break, credit card theft
-3 Worcester men among 13 charged in massive drug take-down
-Worcester Board of Health finalizing new rules for tobacco sales
-WPI given $5 million to launch Central Mass. Climatetech Hub Incubator
-Worcester Business Journal's Eric Casey named Journalist of the Year
-5,000 flags placed at Worcester veterans’ graves ahead of Memorial Day (1:17). Article
-Worcester Walks: Whimsical wanderings at Bolton Center Trail
-Aislinn Doyle: Thursday's School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester schools among recipients of state summer meals funding
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
>DINING OUT: Popular restaurant chain coming to Shops at Blackstone Valley
-Emergency closes Worcester restaurant until Friday
-ICYMI: Construction on tiny homes begins near University Park
-WPI students race to create quiet pickleball (2:30)
-Summer Jam Classic marks 10 years of basketball, culture and community in Worcester
-Schools, roads and public safety: Where is Worcester’s $1 billion budget going?
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford):This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-Wachusett Echo: Internship and employment at the school bank
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Grafton and Northbridge pass overrides to support schools
-Girl, 14, hit by van in Northbridge; driver charged
-Quick response credited with saving resident during Sturbridge house fire
-Stretch energy code repeal fails at Charlton annual town meeting
-Southbridge Town Council approves $89.25 million budget
-Rutland public safety cuts after override vote fails
-Police dog finds warrant suspect behind shed
-Auburn man charged with O.U.I. after striking utility pole in Dudley
-Man arrested in Clinton after report of fight inside S.U.V. outside Nina’s Pizza
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: All That Remains to play in Worcester
-100 FM The Pike (17:45): Steve Vai on SatchVai Band, learning from Joe Satriani and power of Led Zeppelin
-Revolutionary Reading Tuesday at The Village
>OPINION: First Person: Joe Fusco Jr. travels in time with a 17-year-old rant
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 339 (29:11): Talking Sports with Ron's Grandson, Part 1
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (51:12): Pulse Magazine sale, Worcester police headquarters and rent control
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who taught cooking and once was the Chef Demonstrator for Channel 27
>SPORTS: How Celtics can find center help in free agency, trade market, draft
-Bill Belichick accuses CBS of deception after 2025 interview
-Holy Cross baseball team wins Patriot League title, clinches N.C.A.A. Tournament bid
-Red Sox beat Royals, 4-3
-Bravehearts release 2026 season promotion schedule
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Rochester, 7-2
-New York Islanders drop Worcester Railers as affiliate
>CARS: How to save money on gas ahead of Memorial Day weekend
>NATIONAL: Ebola outbreak surging: W.H.O. sounds alarm over "scale & speed" (:42)
-Security guard killed protecting children, staff in San Diego mosque shooting
-Tragic: Man dies after driving off beachside cliff
>NEW ENGLAND: Former congressman Barney Frank dies at 86
-Kite surfer saved at a Nahant beach after treading water for nearly an hour
-Radio Worcester (17:06): Anne Brensley addresses ballot deadline dispute
>COLLEGES: Clarkies honored for commitment to inclusive excellence
-After 20+ years at Stanford, Brown, Bakkegard joins Holy Cross as V.P. for Student Development and Dean of Students
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): What airlines know about you before you board
-The mid-Cape region has plenty of opportunities for warm weather fun
>BUSINESS: Meta kicks off bloodbath with 8,000 layoffs in shift to A.I.
-LPL Financial Research: Energy shock expected to hit prices harder than the economy
-Walmart forced to ban workers under 18 under federal labor law as summer job season nears
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>SHOPPING: Consumer Reports investigation warns of exploding oven doors (1:57). Article
>HEALTH: High school teens can work out free at Planet Fitness
-5 states with the longest life expectancies
>FOOD: Dish on a Dime (3:30): Sourdough Hasselback strata
-Cake decorating dust recalled after toddler suffers possible lifelong lung damage from inhaling it
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new John Cena, Eric Andre comedy on Netflix, "Little Brother" (2:31)
>MOVIES: Billy Joel hits back at "misguided" planned biopic
>CELEBRITY: Pop star Shakira is acquitted in a Spanish tax fraud case
-Alex Cooper pregnant, expecting first baby with husband Matt Kaplan
>ANIMALS: Video of puppy attacked by goose in Boston goes viral on TikTok (1:46)
>HISTORY: Institute Park, circa 1906
>GOOD NEWS: Man adopted as 6-year-old in 1994 says Wednesday's Child changed his life
-Meanwhile, in Australia, live frog found inside bag of lettuce from grocery store
Latest obituaries | | Wednesday's Highlights | | Today's horoscope | | Local Sports
Classifieds
>HELP WANTED
+Auto technician at Ford dealership
+Servers and bussers at Worcester restaurant
+Bartenders at Worcester restaurant
-Line cook at Sole Proprietor
-Fall interns at Auburn Police Department
See all Help Wanteds | | Job opening? Post it here for FREE today
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