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Today's riddle: Why are frogs poor conversationists? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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1. Worcester Appoints New Medical Director (patch.com) — Worcester has named Dr. Jennifer Bradford as the city’s new medical director, succeeding longtime leader Dr. Michael Hirsh. Working closely with UMass Memorial and city Health and Human Services, she plans to expand access to care, address opioid and chronic pain issues, and improve health outcomes for Worcester residents through stronger collaboration with community partners.
2. 3 Men Charged In Worcester After Suspected Drug Deal (patch.com) — Worcester police say a vice squad operation on Chandler Street led to the seizure of two large bags of cocaine and multiple drug possession charges Thursday afternoon. Detectives stopped two vehicles, including a Maserati and a Kia, and arrested three men, with one facing distribution and intent-to-distribute charges. The case highlights ongoing narcotics enforcement in Worcester neighborhoods.
3. Homie Slice Brings Late-Night NY-Style Pizza To Worcester (patch.com) — A new late-night option has arrived on Millbury Street, where Homie Slice is serving New York-style pizza slices in Worcester until 2:30 a.m. Owner and longtime Worcester entrepreneur Victoria Mariano, who also runs Electric Haze, created the takeout window to give nightlife customers an easy food option next door. The shop focuses on simple, scratch-made recipes and may expand if demand grows.
4. Man Charged After Overnight Worcester Break-In (patch.com) — Worcester residents are being urged to stay vigilant after police arrested a Millbury man they say broke into a Holden Street home overnight, smashing a window and damaging a garage refrigerator. The charges come on the heels of a recent cluster of car break-ins in the city, prompting officers to remind locals to lock vehicles and keep valuables out of sight.
5. Worcester airport director retiring after 18 years (wbjournal.com) — Worcester Regional Airport’s longtime director Andrew Davis will retire in July after 18 years, just as Massport pursues major growth in passenger and cargo service. His successor will inherit plans to double passenger numbers by 2035, expand cargo operations, and add hundreds of new parking spaces, shaping how Worcester residents use their hometown airport for years ahead.
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