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>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:44). High of 83 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Former Worcester Superintendent Maureen Binienda (pictured) signs contract to lead Easthampton schools, starts Saturday
+6:00: Wildfire smoke should bypass Mass.; wet weather a risk for July 4 fireworks
+6:00: U2's 1983 Worcester Centrum show started "an unforgettable fire"
+6:00: Mechanics Hall set to hang first portraits of Black historic figures
+6:00: City Manager Eric Batista gets mostly positive reviews from council in first evaluation
+Noon: Westborough police say Worcester man threatened to kill ex-girlfriend
+Noon: Worcester pizza shop sells $50,000 lottery prize
+Noon: TODAY! Worcester restaurant Grand Opening 4-6 p.m.
+Noon: Listen Up: Cliff Goodwin and crew deliver exciting blast of blues
+Noon: Holdin' Back: The 60's won't be holding back the 60s music this summer
+Noon: Last Call: Worcester's Samir Tokatli on preserving Syrian heritage
+Noon: Writing Lines: Traveler's tales and more
+Noon: Jazzed Up gigs Friday and Saturday
-12-year-old boys driving S.U.V. taken from Southbridge, police say
-Worcester man to serve 6 to 7 years in shooting that brought S.W.A.T. response
-2 restaurateurs purchase their locations on Worcester’s restaurant row
-Section of Cambridge Street closes for 3 to 4 weeks
-City councilor blasts Chamber of Commerce letter on encampment sweeps
-Bill Shaner: Before Adam was dead, Adam was blight
-Earlier: 34-year-old man found dead in Worcester park
-Worcester Walks: Blackstone Gateway Park, a hidden gem off off Route 146
-Woman sues Worcester "pregnancy center" after her ectopic pregnancy ruptured
-A.G. Healey's office urged Worcester to shun crisis pregnancy center law
-New W.R.T.A. leader: 3 finalists in running for top Worcester transit job
-Record-breaking travel anticipated for July Fourth weekend, A.A.A. says
-Oxford's Geoffrey Esper looks to upset Joey Chestnut at July Fourth Nathan's hot dog contest
-Find July 4th fireworks around Worcester
-Unsolved: Worcester -- "Bludgeoned to Death Behind a Gas Station". Video (14:48). Audio (16:00)
>FOOD: Trombetta's vs. Froze Zone in final round of Best Central Mass. Ice Cream Stand contest
-ICYMI: Just 5 years old, a $12 million visitor center in Worcester is closed, its future unclear
-Market moves toward reopening in Worcester
-Worcester couple out for a walk finds man in their car, suspect arrested after fight
-5 Johns busted in sting at Worcester hotels: W.P.D.
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Holden police warn residents to lock their car doors
-Watch as Brilla Coffee travels 2,000 miles from Nicaragua to your cup (2:52)
-From Wachusett Echo: Increased application numbers skew acceptance rates
-Lamoureux Ford wins national award for 26th consecutive year (1:03)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Celebrations planned for new Hare Krishna temple in Shrewsbury
-33-year-old West Boylston man pleads guilty to drugs, fraud
-Leominster man arrested near St. Anna School following allegations that man yelled at children during recess
-Bramanville Tribune: Big plans
-Community Harvest Project receives Myra Kraft Community M.V.P. Award
-Sutton Historical Society annual bottle and can drive July 8th to 16th
-Clinton High announces its fourth-quarter honor roll
-The Item's Neighbor to Neighbor column
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Worcester poet Richard Fox reads his poem "Revival"
-Workshop 13's "Show Your Pride" exhibit highlights work of L.G.B.T. artists
-100 FM The Pike (14:54): Dan Zanes talks to Mike Hsu about The Del Fuegos reunion show
-Aislynn Doyle: WPS in Brief for June -- Final FY24 Budget
-Janice Harvey: Customer care and calamity
-WCCA-TV's Talk of Main Street No. 12 (28:35): Former Mayor Konnie Lukes, attorney Stephen Gordon and the016.com founder Mark Henderson
-WCCA-TV's This is Worcester No. 170 (28:03): Aids Project Worcester, Part 2 of 2
>OBITUARIES: Worcester man writes touching tribute to his wife of 70 years
>SPORTS: Former Patriots quarterback Ryan Mallett dies in an apparent drowning
-Red Sox routed by Marlins, 10-1
-Bravehearts Alumni Weekend set for July 28th to 30th
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 3-1. Next home game: Doubleheader at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts 5-2 week keeps them in 2nd place in the standings
-Bill Ballou's Baseball column
-Holy Cross names Drew Michals names assistant men's hockey coach
>CARS: The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan! (5:43)
-NATIONAL: Epstein suicide blamed on jail guard negligence and misconduct
-Tragic: Woman dies after stepping on pile of fire ants at her home, family says
>NEW ENGLAND: Missing Maine woman found dead, boyfriend charged with murder
-Man charged in connection with Newton murders held without bail after arraignment
>COLLEGES: TODAY! Q.C.C. to showcase educational opportunities for new arrivals
-Worcester State celebrates growing Loyal Lancers donor society
-Education consortium names Holy Cross president as next chair
>BUSINESS: The Central Mass. economy remains resilient: Viewpoint
-F.T.C. sues Amazon over Prime sign-up and cancellation process
>SHOPPING: When is Amazon Prime Day (and what to expect)?
>HEALTH: 18.2 percent of Mass. adults have been diagnosed with depression: C.D.C.
-C.D.C. issues warning about the first locally acquired cases of malaria in the U.S. in 20 years
>FOOD: This "violent" banana-peeling hack "feels illegal to know"
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Most walkable cities in the U.S. for car-free trips
>HOMES: Check out these homes for sale in Worcester
>TV/STREAMING: Ryan Seacrest to replace Pat Sajak as host of "Wheel of Fortune"
>MOVIES: "Star Wars" -- 20 memorable quotes from the iconic films
>CELEBRITY: Julian Sands dead: Actor, 65, disappeared on January hike
>ANIMALS: Mama dog wouldn’t let anyone near her babies until… (2:56)
>HISTORY: A century ago in Shrewsbury, outdoor pursuits were less placid
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Boy who walked 6 miles to graduation gets college scholarship (2:36)
-Meanwhile, in Texas, watch as herd of escaped goats grazes through neighborhood
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 65 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Uxbridge schools report teacher to police after "physical contact"
+Noon: In new documentary, Cara Brindisi explores her music therapist career
+Noon: Sarah Connell Sanders: American Antiquarian Society a "national treasure"
+Noon: Last Call: Thomas D'Agostino, author and paranormal researcher
-This is why some tap water is brown in Worcester
-Worcester's Union Station closing Wednesday for "Walking Dead" production
-Earlier: "Walking Dead" sequel series shoot brings zombies to Worcester (1:42). Article
-Worcester Glass Tower top floors reopen as event space
-Saint John's urged to address sexual abuse allegations made by former students
-Culinary students from Worcester Tech travel to France for break
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief for April
-Here’s how much overtime pay Worcester police made in 2023
-City Council: David Clark Co. T.I.F. sent for review; Rental Registration Program examined
-Mother's Day in Worcester; How to show Mom how much you care
-Water, sewer rate increase in Worcester coming this summer
-Supreme Court to rule on city's homeless encampment ban. What will it mean for Worcester?
-Habitat For Humanity holds fourth annual clothing drive
-Meanwhile, in Holden, police to monitor courts for pickleball pirates
>DINING OUT: Pulse Magazine's Eat Beat for May
-ICYMI: Worcester police ask for public's help finding missing 17-year-old
-Why a helicopter will be hovering above Worcester this month
-Wanted man bites Worcester officer's ear during arrest, police say
-Worcester Human Rights Commission calls for end to Civil Service
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden election features 3 contests, 2 questions
-Lamoureux Ford salutes the UConn Huskies (:54)
-Water use restriction May 1st to September 30th
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Northbridge stabbing victim died defending younger brother, family says (1:43). Article
-20-year-old man fatally stabbed outside Leominster apartment complex (1:34). Article
-Attorney General sues septic company over waste dumped into Blackstone wetland
-Flynn, Wensky re-elected to Shrewsbury Select Board, School Committee
-Radio Worcester (10:11): Nick Lazzaro talks Millbury issues post-election win
-Override on Paxton's May 13th election
-Princeton prepared to delay annual meeting
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up gig at 961 (Union Station) Wednesday canceled because of TV show production
>SHOWTIME: Worcester band Berm haunts on "some passable ghost" E.P.
-How to buy tickets for Lana Del Rey's concert at Fenway Park
-Capturing life with Clark prof and photographer Stephen DiRado
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1340 (24:52): Worcester Symphony Orchestra
>SHOPPING: You still haven't bought Mother's Day presents? Aren't you lucky WoMag has your gift guide
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 324 (29:06): Jay Givan
-Unity Radio (58:34): The Susanity Life
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 33 (27:52): Minneapolis for Safe Tech
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who spent 38 years at Wyman Gordon and was very active in the community
>SPORTS: Celtics clobber Cavaliers, 120-95, in Game 1
-Eliot Wolf the "overwhelming favorite" to be named Patriots’ top exec
-Red Sox lose to Braves, 4-2
-This week in Holy Cross Athletics
-Paying college athletes appears closer than ever. How could it work and what stands in the way?
-WooSox Rewind — Worcester takes 5 of 6 from Lehigh Valley
-WooSox fall to Buffalo, 7-5
>CARS: Bertera has the all-star team to help you find your next Nissan car or truck (:39)
-Some Hyundai, Kia owners finding themselves uninsurable
>NATIONAL: Boeing faces 10 more whistleblowers after 2 die
-Killer nurse sentenced to hundreds of years behind bars for deaths of 17 patients
-Tragic: Newborn twins diagnosed with rare condition denied treatment
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read trial: Defense calls lieutenant's credibility into question (20:22)
-9-year-old boy from Orange left on school bus after he fell asleep
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria celebrates students and faculty at the Academic Awards
-Annual Clark alumni awards to be presented during Reunion Weekend
-Obstacles, opportunities, optimism: The journey of women in science
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Budget hotel vacancies top 50% as inflation-weary Americans cut back on travel
>BUSINESS: African Business Expo draws business leaders to Worcester
-LPL Research: Sell in May? Maybe not
-Radio Worcester (24:48): Worcester Emerging Workforce Forum Thursday
>HOMES: Homeowners say this clean energy industry has dirty secret
>HEALTH: Could A.I. help diagnose cancer with one drop of blood? (1:05)
-New survey shows more young people believe skin cancer myths (:57)
>FOOD: U.S. to test ground beef in states with bird-flu outbreaks in dairy cows
>TV/STREAMING: Tom Selleck says CBS should “come to their senses” and renew "Blue Bloods"
>MOVIES: Trailer for M. Night Shyamalan’s new movie, "Trap": Josh Hartnett is a serial killer
>CELEBRITY: Susan Buckner, who played spirited cheerleader Patty Simcox in "Grease," dies at 72
>ANIMALS: Mama leopard reunites with her baby (:52)
>HISTORY: B & M R.R. Bridge from Dam in Clinton
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Boston police officers bring cake and sing "Happy Birthday" to man who called 911
-Meanwhile, in Connecticut, 2 vultures found "too drunk to fly"
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