Good morning, Worcester.

On Memorial Day, flags flew at half-staff from sunrise until noon and then were raised to full-staff across the state.

Gov. Healey ordered flags to return to half-staff until sunset on Monday, June 8, when Congressman Barney Frank's interment will take place.

The summer schedule for the MBTA Commuter Rail went into effect Monday, with changes on several lines and an increased service run from June 8 to July 12 for World Cup fans traveling to Foxboro at Gillette Stadium (which underwent renovations for the games).

Tommy Cassell compiled last week’s top baseball performances for readers to vote on and announced Leicester’s Robert O’Neil as the winner with 1,980 votes + narrowly beating South’s Noah Jolly based on local game reports.

Local sports fans voted for the Hometeam Softball Player of the Week presented by the YMCA of Central Mass.

Millbury's Brielle Brothers received 5,255 votes (36 percent) to beat challengers including Leominster's Cali Gevrekakis.

Holy Cross baseball, fresh off its second Patriot League title, will face No. 6 seed Texas at 1 p.m. May 29 in the Austin Regional bracket of the NCAA Tournament.

This will be the team's first time making consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances since the early 1960s.

Black Veil Brides Concert

6:30-8:00 p.m. — Palladium — Tickets available — Experience Black Veil Brides' electrifying hard rock performance in Worcester.

Manufacturing Your Future: Power of Change

8 AM — DCU Center — Free – $350 — Explore the momentum transforming manufacturing with insights from industry leaders and experts.

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.

Healthcare and Human Services Job Fair

10 AM – 12 PM — MassHire Worcester Career Center — Free entry — Connect with top employers hiring in the healthcare and human services sectors.

The Deloreans Concert at Firefly's BBQ

9-11 p.m. — Firefly's BBQ — $5 Cover — Enjoy a night of brass-kickin' Rock and Soul from the 70s and 80s with The Deloreans.

The 26th Miss Massachusetts Teen Competition

7-10 p.m. — The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts — $59 — Celebrate the talent and ambition of young women competing for the title of Miss Massachusetts’ Teen.

Massachusetts Cheese Festival 2026

10 AM - 4 PM — Stone Cow Brewery — VIP ticket available — Celebrate local cheese with tastings, music, and educational sessions.

Worcester Caribbean American Heritage Festival

12-7 p.m. — Institute Park — Free entry — Celebrate diverse cultures with music, food, and entertainment honoring Caribbean American Heritage Month.

Worcester Bravehearts vs. Norwich Sea Unicorns Baseball

6:30-10:30 p.m. — Fitton Field — Ticket prices vary — Catch the action as local teams battle it out on the diamond.

Toledo Mud Hens vs. Worcester Red Sox

6:45-7:45 p.m. — Polar Park — Tickets from $15 — Catch a thrilling baseball game between the Mud Hens and the Red Sox in Worcester.