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>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:39). High of 82 in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Murder at O'Connor's: Amanda Dabrowski was alert and talking after being stabbed 58 times
+6:00: Justine Covault's final album a compelling capstone of a life in music
+Noon: History, memory: Worcester Black Heritage-Juneteenth event set
+Noon: Byzantine chant at St. George Orthodox Cathedral in Worcester
-House, 4 cars hit by gunfire in Worcester neighborhood, 2 arrested. Video (:30)
-"The need is great": Jeremiah's Inn hosts 29th annual summer food drive
-Hot Dog eating contest in city benefits Worcester County Food Bank
-2 Worcester stores closing as chain shutters: Report
-Faith, activism and empathy is the mission for Worcester soup kitchen
-Worcester valedictorians share their diverse stories of success
-Burncoat High School wellness room wraps up successful pilot year
>HOMES: 5 new Worcester homes for sale
>SHOWTIME: Enter to win 2 tickets to Christopher Cross, Justin Hayward June 18th show at Hanover Theatre
-ICYMI: Eric Batista reflects on first year as Worcester city manager
-Carlos Asencio murder trial: Jury seated, evidence to begin Monday
-Habitat for Humanity breaks ground in a new neighborhood
-$100,000 Mass Cash winner bought in Worcester set to expire next month
-South High Community School graduation (1:32:30)
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Wachusett Technology department gets an upgrade
-Food waste continues to be a challenge at the Regional
-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): Serious injuries in Brookfield crash; Route 9 reopened
-16 families placed in Shrewsbury shelter
-After escaping Taliban bombing, Shrewsbury student shines
-New flag disposal box in Shrewsbury
-Leicester police celebrate birthday of Officer "Goodest Boy"
-Westborough Police Chief leaving for Falmouth: Report
-Clinton High celebrates the Class of 2023
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday
-State Rep. Mary Keefe: No more delay repairing Worcester's schools
-WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable No. 508 (28:09): Evictions/Table Talk/Ed Augustus
-WCCA-TV's Talk of Main Street No. 11 (29:40): Former Mayor Konnie Lukes, Justice Mel Greenberg (ret.), 016 founder Mark Henderson
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester lawyer who provided pro bono legal work for Mass. Equal Justice Coalition and Mass. Justice Project
>SPORTS: Red Sox beat Yankees, 3-2, in 10 innings
-Bravehearts fall to Vermont, 7-4. Next home game 6:30 Thursday
-WooSox beat Rochester, 5-2
-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)
-NATIONAL: Elevated section of heavily traveled I-95 collapses in Philadelphia
-6 shot, 3 dead in mass shooting in Annapolis, Maryland
-Tragic: 10 killed in Australia after wedding bus rolls
>NEW ENGLAND: Motorcycle rider dies in crash after fleeing traffic stop in Hyannis
-Authorities locate stolen dump truck
>BUSINESS: The Fed meets this week. What can investors expect?
-Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare says 2.5 million customers may have been impacted by data breach
>FOOD: Community farmers markets sprouting up in June across Worcester County
>HEALTH: 2 new cancer pills show "unprecedented" results in boosting survival rates and preventing recurrence
-WCCA-TV's Health Matters No. 232 (28:06): Updates with COVID
>SHOPPING: Selections from what customers at TidePool Bookshop are reading
>COLLEGES: WPI researcher receives $599,663 to enable surgical robots to treat disease
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Grand Canyon National Park ranked the deadliest since 2018
>TV/STREAMING: The 15 best anthology TV series ranked
>MOVIES: "Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts" narrowly beats "Spider-Man" at weekend box office
>CELEBRITY: 2023 Tony Awards
>ANIMALS: Sensitive husky tries to help every person living on street (3:36)
>HISTORY: The Taylor & Farley Organ Factory, 17 Hermon Street, 1882
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Worcester man finishes Mount Washington climb raising money for Community HealthLink
-Meanwhile, in Arizona, rattlesnake takes a swim in resident's pool
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:08). High of 68 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: American Airlines restarts Philadelphia service to Worcester, replacing N.Y.C. nonstop
+5:00: Massport announces location of huge new solar field near Worcester Airport
+5:00: New Hampshire woman killed in crash on I-84 in Sturbridge
-Earlier: Serious crash on I-84 in Sturbridge brings Friday morning traffic to a halt
+5:00: The “210 Awards” for the Worcester Railers 2024-2025 season, part 1
+5:00: John Keough: 3 things I think about Tuesday night
+Noon: Investigation underway after fire destroys home in Millbury
+Noon: Worcester colleges slam ballot question that would sap their endowments
+Noon: It's Good Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: New movies on demand — "Captain America: Brave New World" and more
+Noon: Bad Religion, Pennywise set to headline Punk in the Park at Palladium
+Noon: Beyond Beer: Defunct Honey Bee Orchards new home for Ragged Hill Cider
+Noon: Keep the Faith: Considering the effects of Easter beyond Holy Week
-Worcester Public Schools Superintendent Rachel Monárrez to leave in June
-UMass Medical School lays off and furloughs 200 employees
-Earlier: Cuts will have irretrievable effects as UMass Medical School stands to lose $80 million, Gov. Healey says
-$100,000 lottery winner sold in Worcester
-Paul Revere lantern replica coming to Worcester City Hall
-State throws out License Commission's penalties against Worcester cigar bar
-Worcester reports 9 hate crimes in 2024, mostly nonviolent
-Mass. graduation requirements listening session in Worcester
-Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mass. will stop covering popular drugs for weight loss
>FAITH: Christians in Worcester practice their faith amid cultural, political divisions
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): 2 locals make Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Sushi restaurants (5:36)
-ICYMI: Federal cuts are about to cripple Central Mass. food pantries
-Where Worcester ranks among U.S. cities where a family making $100,000 can "still be broke"
-Pickleball push sparks discussion over Worcester court upgrades
-How Armenian-American Heritage Month was proclaimed
-Worcester getting a second Chick-fil-A
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: “Disconnect to Reconnect”
-NEW: Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-Holden slated to get fiber internet
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Leominster woman arrested for stealing $38 in merchandise from Hannaford
-2 arrested after traffic stop leads to fentanyl trafficking bust in Shrewsbury
-TODAY! Shrewsbury Recreation Department Eggstravaganza
-David Prouty center court logo to be embedded in lobby floor
-Snow changes plans for Richards Library Book Sale
-Clinton election paper deadline is Friday
-Blackstone River tributaries in Sutton and Millbury graded
-Become a Salt Sleuth and clean up near the reservoir
-Bolton board will be a duo at least 'til fall
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Art at the Harold Stevens Gallery. hip-hop and more ...
-Call for vendors for 2025 Wednesdays on Water
>OPINION: Tracey Faraday: Finding the perfect balance in friendship & motherhood
-Unity Radio's Black in Business (52:47): Nataki Romeo, Cafe Romeo
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to career firefighter in Worcester
>SPORTS: Celtics enter playoffs embracing adversity, tougher path to repeating as NBA champs
-Bravehearts rolls out new menu for corporate outings
-Bravehearts introduce 2025 coaching staff
-Holy Cross football 2025 season ticket memberships on sale now
-WooSox throw combined no-hitter over 7 innings in doubleheader sweep
>CARS: Honda denies reported plan to shift production from Canada, Mexico to U.S.
>NATIONAL: 2 dead, 6 hospitalized after Florida State shooting; suspect in custody
-At least 4 tourists reported dead following devastating cable car crash in Italy
>TRAGIC: "Hero" deacon shot dead protecting others at church Easter egg hunt
>NEW ENGLAND: Militia memorializes 250th anniversary of Battle of Lexington (3:35)
-Assailant storms Mass. courthouse in gas mask, tactical gear and pepper sprays, assaults several victims: video
>COLLEGES: The WPI Podcast, Episode 6 (38:32): Global Projects Program at 50
-Holy Cross Policy and Politics Seminar hosts Minnesota Governor Tim Walz
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 9 of the most densely populated cities on Earth
>BUSINESS: M.B.I. welcomes 7 biotech startups to incubator facility in Worcester
-LPL Financial Research: Decent chance stock market bottom is in but far from certain
-What to know about paying down credit cards with personal loan (1:55)
>HOMES: Central Mass. home sales drop slightly, as price climb in Worcester County continues
>SHOPPING: Shein, Temu price hike — What shoppers need to know amid tariffs
>HEALTH: Dr. Mallika Marshall answers questions about measles outbreak (2:21)
-Heated workouts and hot yoga are all the rage. But are they actually good for you?
>FOOD: McDonald's Gold Card — What it is and how to get one
>TV/STREAMING: How to watch "Law and Order: Organized Crime" Season 5 on Peacock
>MOVIES: Who could be next James Bond amid Amazon shakeups: experts
>CELEBRITY: "Sopranos" star Lorraine Bracco is looking for love
>ANIMALS: Yes, your cat is ignoring you on purpose (1:48)
>HISTORY: 6 jobs from the 1950s that barely exist today
>GOOD NEWS: High school senior accepted to 7 Ivy League colleges: "I'm still processing it"
-Meanwhile, in Missouri, 309 people don banana hats to break world record at museum
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