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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:20). High of 76 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester man sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for child sex abuse images
+6:00: Brother of Polar Beverages stabbing suspect contacted victim, prosecutor says
+Noon: Recreation Worcester closed today
+Noon: All aquatics facilities in Worcester closed today
+Noon: Radio Worcester (13:32): Senator Elizabeth Warren talks brownfields, Worcester, student loans, SCOTUS and more
+Noon: Central Mass. group celebrating National Teddy Bear Picnic Day (3:29)
-$2.7 million awarded to clean up, redevelop brownfields in Worcester
-Worcester Sweets Cafe is a new spot in the Tatnuck Square Neighborhood
-Worcester police introduce new K9, Marco
-Worcester organizations breaking down barriers to swimming safety
-A battle to save trees in Worcester. Is this one of many we'll see in the years to come?
-Meg's Journey, Part 3 (9:20): Meg Milonopolous shares words of advice for her 3 young children
-Earlier: Meg's Journey, Part 2 (6:11); Meg's Journey, Part 1 (7:12)
-Related: Fundraiser for Meg and her family
>SHOPPING: What Worcester's Reading -- Annie's Book Stop
>DINING OUT: New in the Woo -- Trackside Tavern
-ICYMI: Worcester police describe how 13-hour standoff ended (2:01)
-Related: Worcester shooting suspect shot in shoulder, hit K9 Beebs before arrest, police say
-Worcester’s Lake Quinsigamond among 70 beaches in Mass. unsafe due to bacteria
-Worcester dealing with lifeguard shortage as pool opens for summer
-Worcester recognizes first Quock Walker Day in Massachusetts
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): 60 shall be nifty for enhanced Fred Warren Road Race in Holden
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the Ford F-150 (5:49)
-Tribute to former Holden Town Manager William Kennedy
-Watch as Brilla Coffee travels 2,000 miles from Nicaragua to your cup (2:52)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Rutland police arrest man for heroin and crack
-Dudley library may close to balance town budget
-Shrewsbury mosquito spray schedule for July
-NEW! Enter to win WooSox tickets, Dunkin cards and swag from North End Motor Sales
-Community Harvest Project chosen as a TerraCorps/Americorps Partner Service Site
-The Item's Neighbor to Neighbor column
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: "The Jim & Val Show" debuts at Mechanics Hall with lots of songs and a ton of fun
-Don't Touch My Politics podcast (41:43): School Committee member Sue Mailman
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: Admissions to a university is less about Affirmative Action and more about who your papa is
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 12 (28:16): Martha's Vineyard
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1312 (59:41): Gun Safety
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who was an enthusiastic and active member of Temple Emanuel Sinai
>SPORTS: Red Sox beat Athletics, 4-3
-Chicago Cubs select former Braveheart Matt Shaw in the first round of the MLB Draft
-Bravehearts fall to Sea Unicorns, 11-9. Next home game: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday
-Craft Beer, live music, free hot dog, and a chance to be seen on TV. Bravehearts' holding Craft Beer Night on Thursday
-WooSox beat Mets, 5-3
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
-NATIONAL: 6 people die in Cessna plane crash in California
-More than $200 billion in COVID aid may have been stolen, federal watchdog says
-Tragic: Man drowns trying to rescue 12- and 13-year-old daughters
>NEW ENGLAND: 3 killed, 1 injured in Maine crash
-Drivers brace for heavier traffic during second week of the Sumner Tunnel shutdown
>COLLEGES: Q.C.C. Foundation scholarship application for fall semester is open
>HOMES: Check out 5 new houses for sale in and around Worcester
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The best destinations in the U.S. for architecture lovers
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-A.I. is already linked to layoffs in the industry that created it
>FOOD: New City Microcreamery opens a factory, bringing small batch gourmet ice cream to more stores
>HEALTH: Why does hair turn gray? Here's what experts say
-A revolutionary new Alzheimer’s drug was just approved by the FDA. Here's what to know
>TV/STREAMING: 14 saddest canceled TV shows in 2023... so far
>MOVIES: "Insidious 5" scares off Indiana Jones at the box office, "Joy Ride" Stalls
>CELEBRITY: Woman arrested outside Taylor Swift's beachfront Rhode Island home on trespassing charge
>ANIMALS: 97% of pet owners say their animals are part of the family
>HISTORY: The History of Elm Park -- Worcester's Central Park (5:25)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Woman swims across San Francisco Bay after COVID, a motorcycle accident and a divorce
-Meanwhile, in England, 3 men swept out to sea on giant inflatable duck
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:37). High of 52 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Worcester public health director Tamara Lundi departs after a year on job
+5:00: Hot, dog! George's Coney Island regular has been coming for 70 years
+5:00: A look at the Worcester Railers 2026-2027 schedule
+Noon: Worcester has picked its next medical director; she starts Monday
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: A resurgent Worcester restaurant blew me away with a rare pasta dish
+Noon: 100 FM The Pike (12:04): Market on Exchange starts a new season in a new spot
-Prominent Canal District developer plans housing, restaurant following $2.9 million purchase
-Worcester firefighter hit by car remembered as "hero at home"
-Millbury police arrest man in "flim flam" scam
-Fresh plans proposed for abandoned Grafton restaurant
-At WPI, a degree 5 decades in the making
-The end of an era for Pecorino Cheese Shop, set to close July 31st
-Worcester's climate plan makes progress but faces hurdles
-Foundation gives $350,000 to Worcester Boys & Girls Club
-T&G This Week: The return of the sack, and our future in Worcester
-Radio Worcester (10:27): A familiar face returns to the DCU Center
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
>DINING OUT: Standard Italian in the Fenway (5:08)
-ICYMI: Worcester pastor accused of fraud shuns testimony in bankruptcy case
-Worcester fox attack leads to rabies treatment, public health questions
-Holden man recalls time in quarantine unit now used for hantavirus
-READ: Worcester-area complaints to F.C.C. about Super Bowl halftime show
-Popular true crime podcast examines 2017 Worcester murder
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Newly elected officials sworn in
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-Town warns that door‑to‑door solar sales aren't affiliated with Light Department
-$35 million sewer settlement will not offset $5.5 million override, officials say
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Man arrested for O.U.I. after allegedly striking Wendy’s sign in Clinton
-Southbridge political divisions surface during Monday council meeting
-At Oakmont High, students focus on journalism, future of news
-Oakham man among 4 arrested at Vermont I.C.E. protest
-Webster man sentenced for meth distribution
-Charlton prepares for annual town meeting on May 18th
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Christine Ohlman, Speak Easy Story Night and more
-Victor D. Infante (7:29): Your weekly WoMag rundown
-Highlights and history mark Denholm Building exhibit
-Music Worcester announces 2026-2027 season across Worcester venues
-Poetry Town: "Empty Chairs" by Ronald C. McGilvray
>OPINION: First Person: Joe Fusco Jr. brings jokes to Mass as saints listen in
-Shaun Connolly: It's time to bring back hitchhiking
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 340 (29:24): Talking sports with Ron's Grandson, Part 2
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:08): Viral McDonald’s video, city budget hearings and public safety concerns
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:12): Worcester’s future, from Union Station to housing
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester area priest and professor
>SPORTS: Patriots release schedule, big matchups on slate, including Super Bowl rematch
-Red Sox lose to Phillies, 3-1
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Buffalo, 4-3
-Worcester native helped build sports museum into New England institution
>NATIONAL: Carnival Cruise passenger dies after leaping overboard in Caribbean
-U.S. ranked No. 33 in health in new global rankings — who beat us and why
-Tragic: College senior dies while kayaking days before graduation
>NEW ENGLAND: New ramp opens connecting Mass. Pike to I-495
-Woman killed, 3 hurt when boat slams into pier near Logan Airport runway
-G.O.P.-endorsed lieutenant governor candidate didn't collect enough signatures for the ballot
>COLLEGES: Clark alum brings sustainable practices to beauty and skincare industries
-Steps forward for Anna Maria College students
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): What happened to these airline perks?
>BUSINESS: Local credit union C.E.O. to depart after less than a year
-LPL Financial Research: A new Fed regime: Warsh, policy direction and treasury market consequences
-Credit card debt went down by $25 billion in early 2026
>HOMES: Low-maintenance garden ideas for busy homeowners
>SHOPPING: Consumer Reports price tracker reveals shopping secrets (2:02)
>HEALTH: What to know about IV therapy (2:57)
-Small study hints that revving up immune cells might help fight H.I.V.
>FOOD: Dish on a Dime (3:28): Shakshuka
>TV/STREAMING: The biggest revelations from Martin Short's Netflix documentary
>MOVIES: "CoComelon" animated movie unveils first look image, voice cast
>CELEBRITY: Jodie Foster, 63, seen walking with cane during rare outing
-Cardi B and Stefon Diggs have explosive argument outside coffee shop 3 days after Mother's Day reconciliation
>ANIMALS: Dog fights off bear to protect family: "Our little savior"
>HISTORY: Princeton fighter plane has had a long journey over the decades
>GOOD NEWS: Zoltar fortune telling machine predicts winning Powerball numbers
-Meanwhile, in France, "drunk" deer runs in circles after eating fermented fruit
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