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Sunday, April 26th, 2026
Good morning, Worcester. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 26th of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Miguelina Howell was ordained Saturday morning as the Episcopal Diocese of Western Massachusetts’ first Afro-Latina bishop at Christ Church Cathedral, where over 40 bishops and thousands attended. She will lead a 10,000-member congregation spanning the Berkshires, Connecticut River Valley, and Worcester County—marking a historic change. MassLive
- ➤ Brian Nelson's Laurel cartoon shows a compleat knight at the Worcester Art Museum (published April 25). The piece offers local viewers a playful glimpse of art and invites them to explore the museum's unique display. Telegram & Gazette
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hummingbirds are being spotted in central communities including Charlton, Douglas, and Brimfield as they migrate north; experts advise gardeners to plant native tubular flowers (bee balm, honeysuckle) and provide water to attract the birds. The update from April 22 signals a lively spring return. Telegram & Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The DCR revived its plan to demolish the unsound Rutland Prison Camp because persistent graffiti and hate speech have made the site a safety hazard — local officials will present a counterproposal at the Rutland Public Library at 5 p.m. April 28. Telegram & Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Red Sox officials fired manager Alex Cora and five coaches on Saturday after a poor start to the season; interim manager Chad Tracy, in his fifth season with the team, took charge as the club works to turn its performance around & boost its standings. MassLive
- ➤ The Patriots drafted TCU linebacker Namdi Obiazor in the sixth round; the 6-foot-2 player, who recorded over 80 tackles every season at TCU, is expected to help on special teams after running a 4.53-second 40-yard dash at the Indianapolis combine. MassLive
- ➤ Yesterday, Red Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet pitched six shutout innings in Baltimore for a 17-1 win that snapped a four-game losing streak; he struck out seven batters and threw his four-seam fastball 53 times (exceeding his season norm). MassLive
- ➤ The Springfield Thunderbirds defeated the Charlotte Checkers 2-1 in overtime on Saturday, April 25 (in Game Three of their Calder Cup playoff series) and will now face the Providence Bruins on Friday, May 1 at Amica Mutual Pavilion. MassLive
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PCB EAST Conference & Exhibition
April 28 - May 1 — DCU Center — Registration details to be confirmed — A key event for the electronics industry featuring networking, presentations, and exhibits from top companies.
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Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band Concert
8-11 p.m. — Off The Rails — $ — Experience an energetic performance by the three-time BMA nominees.
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Scranton Wilkes Barre RailRiders vs. Worcester Red Sox
6:05-7:05 p.m. — Polar Park — Ticket prices vary — Catch the exciting Minor League Baseball action as the RailRiders take on the Red Sox.
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Dance Theatre of Harlem Performance
7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience a captivating ballet performance featuring imaginative choreography and diverse music.
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Kreator Live Performance
7:30-9 p.m. — Palladium — Ticket prices vary — Experience the legendary metal band Kreator and their evolving sound live on stage.
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Wage War Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Palladium — Ticket prices vary — Experience Wage War's dynamic blend of heavy technicality and memorable melodies live.
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