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Worcester
Sunday, May 10th, 2026
Good morning, Worcester. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 10th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Market on Exchange Street will run Sundays from May 17 to Oct. 25 at its original home, while a bb.q chicken franchise will open in June. A Holden diner reopened on May 1 after a car collision, and Community Healthlink will lay off 78 workers on June 30. Telegram & Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students received diplomas on May 9 at Anna Maria College's final commencement after the school announced it would close due to declining enrollment & financial troubles. The outdoor ceremony, which returned its ceremonial mace to the founding Sisters of Saint Anne, marked an emotional end to the college. Telegram & Gazette
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Joe Johnson, a tree commissioner who volunteers with local land trusts, works to replace invasive plants with native ones along Blackstone River headwaters using storms and erosion—and he plans to form Weed Warriors as trained volunteers—while the city updates invasive species plans for local lakes and ponds. Telegram & Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Mike Ross stepped down as head coach of West Boylston football after 11 seasons, citing personal reasons and leaving his position open for a successor. He noted he plans to take a year off and may return, having built a strong record of 102-22. Telegram & Gazette
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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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Black Veil Brides Concert
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Palladium — Tickets available — Experience Black Veil Brides' electrifying hard rock performance in Worcester.
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Manufacturing Your Future: Power of Change
8 AM — DCU Center — Free – $350 — Explore the momentum transforming manufacturing with insights from industry leaders and experts.
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2026 Spring SNCA BJJ In-House Kids Championship
Time TBA — Worcester Massachusetts — Entry fees may apply — Experience exciting Gi divisions for kids of all ages and skill levels in a safe, competitive environment.
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~ Ursula K. Le Guin
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