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  >WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:24). High of 60 today in Worcester

  >TOP OF THE NEWS

  +5:00: Worcester woman killed in Virginia I-95 bus crash had "so many dreams and plans for her future"

  -Earlier: Friends, co-workers mourning 25-year-old Worcester woman killed in tragic Virginia bus crash 

  +5:00: Man accused of killing 2 brothers in case of mistaken identity set for trial

  +5:00: Worcester seeks input on Purple Heart, Gold Star memorials

  +5:00: Here's why a helicopter was flying low in Holden

  +5:00: Patriots trade for A.J. Brown in blockbuster deal

  +5:00: Bravehearts beat Westfield, 9-1

  +5:00: WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts open Futures League season with 2-2 week

  +5:00: Holy Cross star Allison Tighe to play for Peru National Team in FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifiers

  +5:00: Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 34
  
  

  +1:00: 8 charged in Worcester drug, gun trafficking case (pictured)

  +1:00: Sewage overflow reported in Auburn

  +1:00: New traffic light could come to Route 20 in Shrewsbury: Here’s where

  +1:00: Play Ball Foundation brings free middle school sports to Worcester
  
  

  -Diocese announces plan to close Worcester church, merge parishes

  -Drake and Ann Michael Maye host softball charity event at sold-out Polar Park (1:49). Article

  -Abby’s House marks 50 years of service to Worcester women and children

  -Central Mass. correction officer dies after medical emergency at post

  -Worcester officials say PROTECT Act aligns with city immigration policies

  -Worcester launches new emergency survival partnership

  -University Park Campus School graduation held

  -Here's the last day of school for every Worcester County public district

  -18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside

  >DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Smash Burgers (5:48)

  -Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Chinese Restaurants (5:41)

  -ICYMI: City suspends market's liquor license

  -Here’s why Worcester can’t put traffic lights, beacons at a dangerous crosswalk

  -"The end of an era": Remembering Spag Borgatti’s passing, 30 years later

  -DCU Center to keep name for now, as credit union extends sponsorship for $4.2 million

  -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)

  -Among Friends senior newsletter

  >THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Newly released voicemail reveals Gardner murder victim feared husband

  -Shrewsbury Select Board May update

  -Oxford police honor officers, dispatcher and citizen for life-saving rescue

  -In Southbridge, clash over transparency, respect and direction of town government

  -Athol warns of wild animals displaying neurological symptoms

  -Westborough High School graduates Class of 2026

  -Winchendon Food Truck Festival and Battle of the Bands returns in June
  
  

  >BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday

  >SHOWTIME: Black Veil Brides outlast the critics and reward the faithful in Worcester

  >OPINION: Central Mass. Mom: We all just want a chill summer

  -Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (59:38): Raymond Capece & Chad Rankin

  -Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:47): Is Worcester safe? Crime perception and city challenges

  >OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester-born Rabbi of over 60 years
  
  

  >SPORTS: Patriots, Eagles have "framework in place" for A.J. Brown trade

  -U.S. men's soccer team makes impressive statement before World Cup with friendly win over Senegal

  -Red Sox beat Cleveland, 9-4

  -Former Braveheart Ben Rice continuing to keep pace with baseball's best

  -Bravehearts beat Norwich, 10-5

  -Bravehearts single-game tickets on sale now

  -No. 19 Holy Cross men's rowing finishes 19th at IRA National Championship

  -Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales

  -WooSox fall to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, 1-0

  -St. John's senior star, brother with autism team up on baseball field
  
  

  >NATIONAL: 3 climbers killed, 1 rescued after falling on Mount McKinley

  -Mom allegedly killed son with deadly liquid through feeding tube, cops say

  -Tragic: Autistic boy, 12, gets viciously pummeled by classmates on school bus, disturbing video shows

  >NEW ENGLAND: DiZoglio says Senate’s move falls short of a real audit

  -NASA: Meteorite that thousands heard over Mass. may have landed in Cape Cod Bay

  -Jerome Powell, Twin Cities residents given Profile in Courage Award (1:16). Article

  >COLLEGES: UMass Medical School granted $1.6 million to study safer gene therapy delivery methods
  
  

  >TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 airport hacks for seniors

  -7 hidden hotel fees to watch out for

  >BUSINESS: Mass. accuses UnitedHealthcare of $100 million Mass. Health fraud (:49)

  -Americans are so burned out they’re turning down promotions, study says

  -Silicon Valley giant slashes more jobs in A.I. boom bloodbath

  >HOMES: Consumer Reports looks at reliability of D.I.Y. lead test kits

  >HEALTH: U.S. adults smoke less than ever as cigarette use hits all-time low

  -Mass. General program helping cancer patients deal with physical, mental health in remission

  >FOOD: Doctors reveal healthiest fast-food meals and the menu items they say to avoid
  
  

  >TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix doc, "Dynasty: The Murdochs" (2:05)

  >MOVIES: The best movie sex scenes of 2026… so far

  >CELEBRITY: "Alaskan Bush People" star Matt Brown dies at 43 after sibling helped pull body from river, brother says

  -"The Thorn Birds" star Rachel Ward traded "empty" Hollywood to run a farm in Australia

  >ANIMALS: Heartbroken abandoned dog turns into the biggest chunky mush (2:51)

  >HISTORY: Worcestory Lesson: Worcester Gas Light Co., impact and legacy

  >GOOD NEWS: 9-year-old returns home with new heart

  -Meanwhile, in Stoneham, police seek owner of giant creepy puppet

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