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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:39). High of 68 in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+UPDATED: 6:00: Suspect arrested, charged with attempted murder after crews extinguish massive house fire in Holden (pictured)
+6:00: Worcester one of only 5 Chuck E. Cheese locations left in Mass.
+6:00: Insane time-lapse video shows how quickly smoke camouflaged New York City (:31)
+6:00: Last Call: Bartender Steve Roux
+6:00: Tribute reading for poet Richard Fox set for Zoom
+1:00: Community Healthlink appoints leaders of Worcester crisis co-response team
+1:00: Listen Up: Jonathan Hay, Atlas Jenkins "Rise" to the task on new track
+1:00: Writing Lines: Music, mirth, memories, celebrating a local poet
+1:00: A prose poem on celebration of life on the ocean’s shore
-2 Worcester D.P.W. workers honored for putting out fire they saw while filling potholes
-Despite shortfalls, Worcester anticipates making Polar Park debt payments as promised
-City of Worcester named finalist for most secretive U.S. agency
-Worcester lot sold for car wash
-New England Sky Pix drone video over Worcester (14:44)
-TODAY! Public invited as artist puts finishing touches on George's Coney Island "mural on wheels" food truck
-Worcester man arrested for gunshots on Main Street
-Competency evaluation ordered as man pleads not guilty to Worcester arson, assault
-Molly Bish family wants changes to investigation 20 years after her remains were found (2:30). Article
-These 2023 Worcester candidates have the most cash
-Radio Worcester Radio Roundtable (37:24): Temporary shelter in Greendale, Chamber survey, W.P.D. lawsuit
-North High graduation at DCU Center (1:34:51)
-Gerald Creamer Center graduation (33:52)
-ICYMI: Worcester woman's quick thinking leads to closet creep's arrest
-Restaurateur seeks to build a 5-story apartment, commercial complex on Shrewsbury Street
-Deli plans second location on Plantation Street in Worcester
-Former federal prosecutor says evictions illegal in Worcester
-Worcester approves temporary shelter at church after objection from some neighbors (2:00). Article
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Flames severely damage Holden home
-Wachuwearhouse sells school spirit
-Lamoureux Ford wins national award for 26th consecutive year (1:03)
-More than just great coffee at Brilla (:36)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Southbridge man charged in N.H. graduation party shooting (:32)
-Morrissey, Pedone win West Boylston election seats
-Webster family cleaning up after lightning strike sparks fire that damages home
-Creatures great and small blessed at Shrewsbury Common
-Shrewsbury Police Department May activity at at glance
-State Rep. Peter Durant will run for Anne Gobi's Senate seat
-Stained glass lights Rutland library’s children’s room
-Grafton Democrats to elect delegates to Democratic State Convention
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Mechanics Hall Composer-in-Residence Leonardo Ciampa debuts new works
-Radio Worcester (23:12): Mechanics Hall Composer-in-Residence Leonardo Ciampa
-Next stop Albania at annual festival at St. Mary's in Worcester
-Janice Harvey: Doom-scrolling through the "woke" news
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 8 (28:14): Keene, N.H.
-WCCA-TV's This is Worcester No. 167 (28:13): Middle Eastern Festival
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who owned a boutique in West Tatnuck and a trucking company
>SPORTS: NFL analyst's list of breakout candidates includes this Patriots receiver
-Red Sox beat Guardians, 5-4
-Bravehearts win in front of sellout crowd at home on Baseball in Education Day
-Rochester beats WooSox, 11-6
-WooSox Rewards Members can earn loyalty points & enjoy exclusive deals at 15 shops & restaurants
-Win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-PGA Tour announces shock reconciliation with Saudi-backed breakaway LIV Golf
>CARS: The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan! (5:43)
-Mass. A.G. takes steps toward enforcing automobile right-to-repair law
-NATIONAL: 98-year-old veteran describes horrors of WWII at D-Day Anniversary event (11:52)
-7 wounded in shooting after high school graduation ceremony in Virginia capital
-Tragic: Missing 4-year-old found dead in pond after dog spotted swimming alone
>NEW ENGLAND: Person dies after being struck by tractor-trailer on Mass Pike
-Central Mass. could get a big money boost from a proposed rail trail. Will it happen?
>BUSINESS: Pernet Family Health Services podcast (21:33)
-17 Mass. companies make Fortune 500 list For 2023
>FOOD: Worcester restaurant holding pasta master class June 8th
>SHOPPING: Mass Save offering $40 rebates for efficient air conditioners
>HEALTH: Exercise of any amount could help increase pain tolerance
-Long COVID patient finds relief in therapy
>COLLEGES: New laser guided robotic surgery technology at WPI (1:00)
-Learn more about UMass Medical School's 2023 honorary degree recipients
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): These are the airlines most Americans say they avoid flying no matter what
>HOMES: These 5 Mass. homes offer a cozy cabin lifestyle and mountain views
>TV/STREAMING: 11 best new shows on Netflix
>MOVIES: 11 best new movies on Netflix
>CELEBRITY: Lisa Ling joins CBS News as contributor after 9 years at CNN
>ANIMALS: Worcester pets up for adoption at area shelters
>HISTORY: Introduction to Worcester, Blackstone Canal with Eric Butler (4:25)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Woman who worked as a nurse during World War II celebrates her 100th birthday
-Meanwhile, in Malaysia, watch 685 people dressed as Spider-Man gather at mall
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 60 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Police investigating after man shot near Fitchburg State
+6:00: Tri-axle dump truck rollover shuts down road in Sutton
+6:00: Worcester unveils major redesign for busy College Street
+6:00: 168 students, staff honored at Worcester schools Special Education Celebration Of Success
+6:00: Worcester Public Schools Superintendent Message (1:42): Start of the fourth quarter
+6:00: Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:54): 5 big issues Worcester is talking about right now
+Noon: Mass. Pike traffic after semi crash on I-495 in Westborough
+Noon: State Police lieutenant back in court on perjury charge in Worcester recruit’s death
+Noon: Ex-Worcester food bank C.E.O. McMurray to receive social justice award
+Noon: "Handmaid's Tale" author Margaret Atwood to speak at Holy Cross
+Noon: A new arts epicenter: Creative Hub Worcester set to open at long last
+Noon: Last Call: Samantha Bucci, poet and poetry slam organizer
+Noon: First Person: For Joe Fusco Jr., remembering Mom brings laughs, stings
-Q.C.C. police officer has certification suspended after domestic violence charges filed
-Curtis Sliwa visits Worcester, and can't resist "glazing" local diner
-Think Derek Herman loves Worcester? He has the tattoos to prove it
-Could the old Dive Bar spot be pouring drinks again?
-When will the Denholm building be torn down? Developer agrees to timeline
-Inside the state's biggest office-to-residential conversion in Worcester (2:30)
-Worcester City Manager proposes $1.4 million tax break for housing project by Polar Park
-See compensation for all 8,363 City of Worcester employees
-Rift with Pope Leo "really unprecedented," says Holy Cross religious studies professor (2:42). Article
-Related: Worcester bishop issues statement
-How Audra Doody of Safe Exit Initiative is helping to change our world
-Worcester County Wonders: Setting the Revolution record straight
-Aislinn Doyle: April 16th School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester Public Schools to hold April 15th community forum on school boundary and quadrant alignment project
>DINING OUT: The Broadway Restaurant
-ICYMI: Vigil held for 10-year-old killed by car in Webster (2:19). Article
-Related: Driver in fatal Webster crash was arrested week before for drug possession, police say (1:49)
-Before reporting to prison for hacking, former Assumption student from Sterling thanks F.B.I. for arresting him (3:25). Article
-No one in truck that was found in Leicester pond, police say (:20). Article
-"They’re lucky to be alive": 3 people hospitalized after tree crushes pickup truck in Princeton
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Project Adventure – not just a physical workout
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Train hits vehicle at Clinton railroad crossing (:23)
-Overdose leads to 21-day suspension for Webster Boosters Club
-Barre firefighters respond to residential fire on Oak Street
-Another Oxford leader heads to Canton as Gifford named deputy chief
-Southbridge council denies Open Meeting Law claims, refers complaints to counsel
-Man charged after breaking into ex-girlfriend’s Leominster apartment through window
-Construction alert from the Millbury D.P.W.
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Usher and Chris Brown announce tour, including August stop at Gillette Stadium
-Des Rocs to play Worcester in lead up to new album release
-Listen Up: Worcester musician Sam Femino eyes social media in new song
-Remembering "Voice of Clannad" Moya Brennan
-Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announces 2026 inductees
>OPINION: Michael Garand: Why banking local means investing in Worcester's future
-What's Up Worcester's Minute with Meagan (13:17): Heather Cassani, owner, Wattson Home Solutions
-Unity Radio Unity in the Community (57:47): Michael Goldstein, owner, Empire Loan
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who taught in the Worcester Public Schools for more than 35 years
>SPORTS: NFL reporter Dianna Russini resigns from The Athletic after photos with Mike Vrabel
-Related: Read Russini's full resignation letter
-No tailgating at Gillette Stadium during World Cup
-Celtics superlatives and awards: Most improved, biggest surprise and more
-Bruins beat Devils, 4-0
-Red Sox lose to Twins, 6-0
-Bravehearts announce Fireworks Friday dates
-Holy Cross names Scott Black assistant men’s soccer coach
-Coach Jon Ladino announces 2030 Holy Cross softball signing class
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Nashville, 9-4
-33 Worcester runners set for Boston Marathon
>CARS: Ford C.E.O. Jim Farley warns Chinese car sales in U.S. would be "devastating"
>NATIONAL: Frightening new Yellowstone study sparks eruption fears
-Doctor accused of fatally removing organ from patient arrested for botched operation
-Tragic: Couple abused their 6 children, kept boy in dog kennel: officials
>NEW ENGLAND: Elderly homeowner trapped with "tenant from hell" (1:09)
-FedEx driver struck, killed by alleged drunken driver in Vermont, police say
>COLLEGES: Worcester State Professor Andrew Burkhardt connects Goddard’s legacy to modern discoveries
-Holy Cross President Rougeau on Commencement, leadership updates, the job market and more
-A.I. salon at Assumption brings students, faculty, staff and industry voices together for a dynamic conversation
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Why Antarctica is unlike any other travel destination
-8 states where the weather forecast is always wrong
>BUSINESS: New Disney C.E.O. announces 1,000 job cuts via email
-LPL Financial Research: The economy takes multiple shocks in stride
-What to expect from an I.R.S. business audit
-Lack of motivation, rejection stalls job searches for millions of unemployed Americans: survey
>HEALTH: Deaths from a silent disease have quadrupled among young U.S. women, study shows
-Man undergoes experimental treatment to prevent A.L.S. (2:59)
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (44:48): Somatic movement, with Emily Konstan
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>SHOPPING: Get a refund on this recalled Sam’s Club Christmas decoration
>FOOD: How good are the Polar Seltzer Summer flavors? (2:13)
>TV/STREAMING: Meryl Streep to star in "The Corrections" limited series adaptation
>MOVIES: Trailer for "Insidious: Out of the Further" (2:34)
>CELEBRITY: Alec Baldwin talks "Rust" prosecution health toll, retiring on podcast
-"Lost" star Matthew Fox reveals why he walked away from Hollywood at height of his stardom
>ANIMALS: Mama dog dumped at shelter walks herself into a better life (2:04)
>HISTORY: Abandoned "ghost towns" are scattered across Massachusetts
>GOOD NEWS: Mass. "sewer singer" gains TikTok fame for underground opera performances (2:31)
-Meanwhile, in Canada, video shows confused beaver wandering into store, getting stuck behind automatic doors
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