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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:31). High of 43 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester brothers busted for trafficking fake luxury watches
-Family seeking help from divers in search for missing Marine from Worcester (1:22)
-4.8 magnitude earthquake rattles Massachusetts, Northeast
-Related: Central Mass. residents report feeling earthquake Friday morning
-Related: Why did Central Mass. feel the earthquake 200 miles away? Worcester experts explain
-A look inside the new Doherty Memorial High School in Worcester
-Rebuilding stalled on site of fatal 3-decker fire on Gage Street
-Boston Globe: W.R.T.A. has led the way in free fares
-WPI physics prof explains why solar eclipse is a big deal
-A community conversation for Mental Health Awareness Month
-Worcester Public Schools (7:36): Ask the Superintendent, Burncoat High School Edition
-Radio Worcester (21:13): Worcester officials discuss controversial rental registry
-Quabbin High lunch monitor uses Heimlich maneuver on choking student
-Faces of Worcester: Racquel T. Knight, Founder, RKnight All About Business Services
>Dining Out: Pulse Magazine's Eat Beat for April
-ICYMI: Cleanup crews respond to April storm in Worcester, Central Mass.
-Sidewalk snow removal is Worcester law, but few face fines: Data
-Faith flash mob at Worcester Walmart goes viral on TikTok: "It was beautiful"
-Worcester Police Department suspends gun license of business owner, city policy critic
-Man riding motorcycle on Worcester sidewalk arrested for drugs
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): "Stiff" to take stage at Wachusett
-At Lamoureux Ford, our customers tell our story the best (1:56)
-Holden police add patrols after report of man luring student
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): TODAY! Touch a Truck event Saturday in Shrewsbury
-Shrewsbury seeks to invest $10 million in South Street D.P.W. facility
-Paxton to hold Q&A with police, fire and D.P.W. leaders on Saturday
-Auburn couple married 73 years dies just over 2 weeks apart
-Grafton teacher's union makes its case
-3 races contested in Millbury Town Election
-The Landmark's public safety logs
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Five things to do: Loud music, automobile talk, and a solar eclipse...
-Worcester Cultural Coalition and Holy Cross offer summer residencies
-Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey coming to Worcester
-THT Rep presents "Twelfth Night" and "Judith"
-First Person: Cheryl L. Bonin contemplates life, limbs, knee surgery
-Shaun Connolly: Horrorscopes
-WCCA-TV's The Mayor's Forum No. 38 (28:11): Jillian Phillips
-WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No. 912 (29:23): Passover with Moe Bergman
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester pastor
>SPORTS: Celtics beat Sacramento, 101-100
-Caitlin Clark, Iowa beat UConn, 71-69, in national semifinal
-Red Sox beat Angels, 8-6
-WooSox, Bisons split doubleheader
-WooSox grounds crew teams up to tackle snowstorm, help team host games
-Radio Worcester (48:30): Tribute to Larry Lucchino by Worcester Red Sox President
-Railers fall to Maine, 6-2
-Former Worcester hockey pros: where are they now? 2023-2024 Final edition
>CARS: Bertera has the all-star team to help you find your next Nissan car or truck (:39)
>NATIONAL: 13-year-old girl makes shocking confession after allegedly killing mom, stabbing brother
-Tragic: Man accused of setting car on fire, killing baby daughters who were inside
>NEW ENGLAND: Milford man intentionally ran down woman in road rage incident, D.A. says
-Mass. day care teacher guilty in abuse case involving 3-year-old
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria partners with M.P.T.C. to bolster public safety workforce pipeline
-Holy Cross staff, students team to highlight health care gaps facing the deaf community
-Casey Sherman brings the business of Hollywood to Nichols
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 real-life destinations that belong in the pages of a fairy tale
>BUSINESS: Apple working on mobile robot that can follow you around your home
-Worcester biomedical firm raises $3 million for development of pelvic treatments
>HOMES: Here's how much you have to make to afford a starter home in the U.S.
>HEALTH: What is lymphedema and what causes it? (:49)
-Early menopause means higher risk of dementia, study shows (1:07)
>FOOD: Food inflation is so bad that $100 grocery list in 2019 costs $137 today
>TV/STREAMING: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on demand — "The American Society of Magical Negroes" and more
>CELEBRITY: No, Lizzo didn't quit music. But she says she's done "letting negative people win"
>ANIMALS: Baby cow struggles to find friends until.. (1:00)
>HISTORY: Winslow Surgery, City Hospital
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Lyft driver's $5 tip leads to $150,000 lottery prize
-Meanwhile, in Oklahoma, cowboys wrangle cows on loose for 2 years
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Classifieds
-Director for the Office of Grants and Sponsored Research at Worcester State
-Openings for all kitchen positions at Downtown restaurant
-Seasonal Part-Time Positions at BBQ Food Truck
-Multiple positions at Holden D.P.W.
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:38). High of 90 today in Worcester
-Worcester climate summary for May
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: UMass Memorial woes: Hiring freeze, operating loss, looming strike threat
+6:00: Worcester city councilor charged with assaulting police after I.C.E. arrest
+6:00: Councilor Etel Haxhiaj's response
+6:00: Burncoat High awards diplomas at DCU Center ceremony
+6:00: Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:56): Natale Consenza settlement, I.C.E. arrest protests, Clark layoffs
+6:00: Bill Ballou on baseball
+Noon: Worcester-shot "Walking Dead" scenes may all have all been shown
+Noon: Teseracte Players do "Time Warp" again at "Rocky Horror" in Worcester
+Noon: Listen Up: Role Model, Megan Thee Stallion and sizzle summer playlists
+Noon: Last Call: P.E. James, musician
-Clark University to lay off up to 30% of faculty, significantly restructure degree tracks amid financial strain
-Worcester, Cosenza reach settlement on $8 million jury award in evidence manipulation case
-Suspect in April 2024 Worcester killing, on the run for more than a year, held without bail
-3 men arrested in connection with University Park shooting in Worcester
-Worcester street renamed for boy who died in "One Chip Challenge" (2:04). Article
-Related: Video of ceremony (21:07)
-National burger chain opening first New England location in Worcester
-Central Mass. man now facing manslaughter charge in connection with brother’s shooting death
-Out to Lunch and Movies on the Common set for summer fun downtown
-Hidden waterfall flows back to life at Cascades Park in Worcester thanks to heavy spring rainfall (1:49)
-Grafton Job Corps searching for shelter for 30 homeless students
-Gerald Creamer Center Graduation (1:01:52)
-Aislinn Doyle: June 5th School Committee Meetings agenda preview
-This dog was found on Willard Ave. in Worcester
-DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): The last 24-hour diner: A Worcester staple stands alone
-ICYMI: UMass Memorial, 1,000 workers have a week to avoid strike
-Grand jury hearing evidence in death of Worcester state police trainee
-Worcester eatery seized by state because of unpaid taxes
-Worcester activist critical of city manager faces 1-year city hall ban
-Worcester father of 4-month-old deported after I.C.E. "violated his rights," attorney says
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Part of Doyle Road to be closed Wednesday
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): West Boylston override OK'd; Raj, Ashwell win for Select Board
-Governor Healey visits new Amazon fulfillment center in Charlton
-Pending Select Board vote, Shrewsbury trash bags may cost more this July
-Westborough-based hydropower firm to update its century-old facilities
-Webster man sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking
-Playground improvements are part of Grafton's long-term plan
-Blackstone Valley Tech competitors earn 46 SkillsUSA Medals
-City to Saddle Farm Trot 5K is June 21st
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Screen Time: Short film "Solus" wins big at Top Shorts Film Festival
-Sarah Connell Sanders: 3 days of "momfluencing" at Boston Calling
>OPINION: Jennifer Julien Gaskin: The art of making people uncomfortable
-Peter B-G Weller: Proposed state ed bill borders on digital surveillance
-Unity Radio's The Susanity Life (56:35): Bonnie Hope Dellerose, Renew Body Sequence
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a lifetime member of Hadassah who was married for 76 years
>SPORTS: Stefon Diggs "got the message" from Mike Vrabel after boat incident
-Red Sox lose to Angels, 4-3
-Bravehearts fall to Nashua, 4-3. Next home game: 6:30 Friday. Get tickets here
-Holy Cross announces "WooCru" as official student section name
-How Baylor Scheierman can earn larger Celtics role in second season
-Sox prospect Roman Anthony responds to backlash over Worcester laundry cart video
-WooSox beat Rochester, 6-5
-Mara leads Saint Paul back to Division 1 quarterfinals
>NATIONAL: Ukraine strikes Crimean Bridge with underwater explosives
>TRAGIC: 3 young sisters killed while visiting homeless dad, hunt is on for father
>NEW ENGLAND: Father found dead, search ongoing for missing daughter in Maine (:49). Article
-Milford student detained by I.C.E. awaiting upcoming court hearing in "terrible conditions" (3:43)
-Lawyer says Milford student in I.C.E. custody is here legally (:50). Article
-Karen Read trial (25:46): No mistrial over dog D.N.A., officer says evidence changed
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross grad Jango Janigian wants to take you on an adventure
-Decline of international students at Mass. universities having negative impact, expert says
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 tips every cruiser should follow
>BUSINESS: GBH layoffs to impact 45 employees
-LPL Financial Research: Tariffs and market volatility likely to stick
-101: Staying strong through workforce reductions
>HOMES: Heat pump demand is reaching new heights as customers seek government incentives before they disappear
>SHOPPING: Temu's daily U.S. users cut in half following end of tariff loophole
>HEALTH: How to beat the heat for better sleep
-How yoga can help improve your mental wellbeing (3:41)
>FOOD: Popeyes launches surprise new menu item to compete with McDonald’s
>TV/STREAMING: "The Four Seasons" renewed for Season 2 at Netflix
>MOVIES: 10 hot movies to see this summer
>CELEBRITY: Emmy winner Valerie Mahaffey dies at 71
>ANIMALS: Tiniest puppy grows up to be HUGE (2:44)
>GOOD NEWS: 120-mile kayak trip benefits athletes with disabilities
-Meanwhile, in Florida, loose kangaroo caught on video hopping down road
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Classifieds
>HELP WANTED
+Multiple positions, Nancy Chang Restaurant
+Police officers, town of Leicester
-Worcester Area Director (part-time), Matthew 25
-Part-time bartender, Patsie Dugan's
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