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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:39). High of 88 in Worcester
-Spring climate summary for Worcester; May climate summary for Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Steeple topples over after flames rip through Spencer church (pictured)
+6:00: Prosecutors reveal graphic details in death of 82-year-old Westborough mother (1:30)
-Earlier: Man accused of killing, running over mother in Marlborough hotel parking lot
+6:00: Fitchburg man arraigned in 2021 slaying in Worcester; witnesses reveal details to police
+Noon: Shooting victim found by police on Worcester Technical High School property
+Noon: Radio Worcester (14:39): Worcester Mayor Joe Petty talks about the proposed family homeless shelter at Zion Lutheran Church
+Noon: Radio Worcester (13:29): City Manager says it is to early to tell if Worcester will be hurt by A.R.P.A. funds clawback
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: It's National Doughnut Day: Remembering Worcester's top ranking
+Noon: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand: "Hypnotic," "Book Club: The Next Chapter," and more
+Noon: Albanian Festival a bastion of food and culture
+Noon: Leicester police help turtle find shell-ter
+Noon: Weekend work to be done on Route 146 bridge over railroad
-Downtown Worcester restaurant may not open due to fight over ventilation
-Crews battle fire at apartment building in Worcester
-Worcester man killed in I-95 crash in Connecticut
-Jennifer Algarin of Worcester pleads guilty in stabbing death of Jason Swedberg
-Lawsuit claims 44 civil violations by Worcester police in 2020 protest arrests
-Happy Strings opens in Worcester, offering unique custom rug tufting experience
-Worcester store sells $100,000 lottery prize
-Movies on the Common is back with movies and more on new themed nights
-Boston Globe: In Worcester, Healey’s pick for housing secretary gets a mixed reception
-WooPride Kickball League has successful first season
-TODAY! Worcester Alternative School graduation
-Burncoat High School graduation (1:40:53)
-Homelessness still an issue in Worcester as weather gets warmer
-Radio Worcester (13:28): City Councilor Etel Haxhiaj on establishing an Emergency Trust Fund for emergency & disaster victims
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 102-year-old awarded honorary high school diploma in Worcester (:31)
-ICYMI: Worcester Police seek Bobby Hammond, armed robbery suspect
-Worcester's Rebecca Garcia promoting positivity on Grafton Hill
-Remembrance for Sara Robertson, Worcester's first woman mayor, to be held Friday
-Worcester bakery lands gig making cake, treats for superstar
-Reminder: Trash pickup delayed a day this week in Worcester because of holiday
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Holden to conduct extra speed patrols in June, July
-Wachusett Echo: New technology boasts new ways to cheat
-More than just great coffee at Brilla (:36)
-Lamoureux Ford has some amazing cars you would not expect (1:25)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Suspect in custody after "apparent homicide" outside Marlborough hotel
-R.I.S.E. Program store in Shrewsbury nears completion
-Developer breaks ground for 40,000 square foot pharmaceuticals manufacturing co. in Northbridge
-2nd annual Paxton Garden Club Plant Sale on Saturday
-Rutland Central Tree P.T.O. scholarship applications open
-Distinguished Millbury and Sutton students
-Clinton Chamber of Commerce names board on first anniversary
-Where art, history genealogy and mortality meet
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Seven Things To Do: Billy Joel Tribute, Dana Fuchs, "Soul of Spring" ...
-"Come feel weird with us:" Sapling channels catharthis into new album
-First High Gest Play Fest has new plays in juried event in Worcester
-Worcester poetry contest, mapping project celebrates local poets
-WCCA-TV's What It's Worth No. 445 (27:49): Musician Ray Pandiscio
-WCCA-TV's Human Touch No. 68 (28:23): Democracy and Destabilization
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native who spent her entire career at Paul Revere Life Insurance Company
>SPORTS: Takeaways from our first glimpse at the Patriots offense led by Bill O'Brien and Mac Jones
-Red Sox beat Reds, 8-2
-Bravehearts home game 6:30 tonight (Fireworks Friday)
-Louisville beats WooSox, 8-6
-Win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>CARS: The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan! (5:43)
-Tragic: 4 dead after tourist boat capsizes in storm on Italian lake
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. mother pleads guilty to manslaughter in 2-year-old daughter's death
-New data shows mortgage lending in Mass. may be disadvantaging buyers of color
>BUSINESS: Dollar General to review safety policies after 49 deaths in a decade
-Journalists to strike Monday at T&G parent company, the largest U.S. newspaper chain
>FOOD: All red and ready-to-go pizza
>HEALTH: Doctor explains how to treat, prevent "margarita burn"
>COLLEGES: Q.C.C. Athletic Center closed until June 9th
-Holy Cross professor, students publish wormhole data in respected physics journal
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 11 bed and breakfast spots in New England ranked among top 25 in U.S.
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, May 21st to 28th
>TV/STREAMING: John Stamos revealed why he was "upset" with the Olsen twins over "Fuller House"
>MOVIES: How Mike Myers, Lorne Michaels faced off with "Wayne’s World" director
>CELEBRITY: Al Pacino, 83, is set to become a father again
>ANIMALS: A day in the life of a fox rescuer (1:01)
>HISTORY: Front Street from Harrington Corner in Worcester
-Meanwhile, in England, red panda escapes zoo, visits local grocery store
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 81 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing teen girl
-UMass Memorial increases planned Community Healthlink layoffs to 231
-Worcester’s Washington Square to be site for demolition, new apartments
-Mass. House approves carveout allowing for Worcester Red Sox players to not be subject to state wage laws
-Former UMass Medical School student and cancer survivor in seventh Pan-Mass Challenge (2:53)
-UMass Memorial Health opens convenient new family medicine facility at White City
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Radio Worcester (26:14): State Sen. Robyn Kennedy on budget, child welfare reform, housing costs, I.C.E.
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (4:59)
-Worcester bistro closed until August 3rd
-Worcester bakery closed until August 5th
-ICYMI: Worcester city manager nixes Research Bureau bid for police civilian review board
-Another pedestrian crash in Worcester renews push for safety improvements
-Massport announces record year for Worcester Regional Airport
-City backs 4 affordable housing developments
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Senior Center closed through the end of July
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Victor Catacchio has been making cars look like new for 43 years
-Leominster man arrested after police find him passed out behind the wheel with fentanyl
-Crews install modular bridge spanning French River between Dudley and Webster
-Road closure today and tomorrow in Shrewsbury
-Spencer Summer Concert Series returns to Powder Mill Park
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: EcoTarium honors U.N. environmental leader with its highest conservation award
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1385 (30:00): Gina Alice, Captains of Entropy and more
>OPINION: Tom Marino: When Worcester chose the bailout over the Constitution
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. 168 (29:48): Ed Gardella, Part 2
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (37:57): I.C.E. shooting in Maine, claims on election integrity
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester business owner who passed away at 44
>SPORTS: Drake Maye-A.J. Brown connection among storylines to watch as training camp opens (11:25)
-Red Sox beat Rays, 6-5, for 14th straight win
-'Sader Stories (2:20): Kaitlyn Flanagan, Crusader of the Year
-7 Bravehearts heading to Futures League All-Star Game (1:29)
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts enter All-Star break in the thick of playoff chase
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>CARS: Best used cars for teen drivers, according to Consumer Reports
>NATIONAL: 3 more U.S. servicemembers killed in war in Iran (2:03)
-Disney World guest, 54, died on iconic ride after suffering heart emergency
-Tragic: 5 die after people jump into river trying to save someone in the water
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (1:27): Jury selection resumes after 5 seated
-Pamela Smart seeks new trial for 1990 murder of husband (3:22)
-Teacher and coach charged with O.U.I. and child endangerment
>COLLEGES: Clark's century-old Economic Geography sees jump in citation rankings
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 5 most expensive states to visit in 2026
-This Conn. amusement park was named most affordable in the U.S. (1:01)
>BUSINESS: Shrewsbury commercial landscaper acquired by New Jersey firm
-LPL Financial Research: China holds keys to post-war oil prices
-Shocking amount of Gen Z employees pretend to be productive at work: survey
>SHOPPING: Dollar Tree installs price scanners for surprising reason
>HOMES: Consumer Reports: Guest WiFi network can boost privacy, speed
>HEALTH: Humanoid robots complete historic surgery
-How many cups of coffee are safe to drink per day? (1:53)
>FOOD: Cyclospora outbreak: Taylor Farms test update, food safety (7:52)
-Mass. lettuce farm says its crop safe amid cyclospora fears (1:49). Article
>TV/STREAMING: Shocked Geena Davis addresses Netflix canceling "The Boroughs"
>MOVIES: "The Odyssey" reviews roundup: What critics are saying
>CELEBRITY: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s pals reveal new wedding details
-Brenda Fricker, "My Left Foot" Oscar-winning actress, dies at 81
>ANIMALS: Stray orange cat chooses his family and fits right in (1:44)
>HISTORY: These discoveries reshaped what historians knew about America's Founding Fathers
>GOOD NEWS: Cape Cod farm offers 20 years of opportunity for adults with disabilities (1:33). Article
-Meanwhile, in Idaho, man balances 195 rolls of toilet paper on his head for 30 seconds
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