Good morning, Worcester.

Mikey, a friendly 14-year-old featured in Monday's Child, is available for adoption.

Interested adoptive parents can learn more by calling the Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange (617) 964-6273.

A new CHIA report shows Worcester-based UMass Memorial lost $22.8 million in fiscal 2025 while Tenet Healthcare made a $1.4 billion profit and Heywood Healthcare earned $9.8 million, and hospital leaders warn that rising expenses + federal policy shifts may soon pressure care.

Maeve MacLachlan ’28 transferred to Worcester State for its welcoming campus, affordable tuition, and focused business program; she works as a Resident Assistant and interns with Chartwell’s Higher Ed + the university’s marketing department while enjoying time on the tennis courts.

Worcester State University will welcome ten new faculty members this fall, including Dr. Jennifer Lingle in Education, Dr. Daniel Kraemar in Earth, Environment & Physics, Dr. Alberto Correa and Dr. Emma Wear in Biology, and others who bring diverse expertise to strengthen academic programs.

Today, Worcester City Council will review a presentation by Chief of Public Facilities James Bedard on the Burncoat school building project, which highlights concerns that the project will boost the city’s debt and includes updates on police retirements and motorized bike and scooter reports. This review is part of a broader council meeting.

Talaya Reid, the first lupus patient in a UMass Chan trial for CAR T cell therapy, has not experienced flares or joint pain in two years (she now enjoys more energy and outdoor time).

The experimental treatment is being studied for severe lupus cases.

All-state goalkeeper Josh Legier of Shepherd Hill Regional made impressive saves last season while balancing academics with Division 1 dreams.

He continues to be celebrated for his talent in high school soccer.

Red Sox fans can join a playoff watch party at Polar Park on Wednesday night to see Game 2 of the series against the Yankees, with the game airing live from Yankee Stadium at 8 p.m.