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>WEATHER: High of 61 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-How the state may preserve home equity theft in Worcester
-Worcester population grows to over 207,000
-Worcester honors Alijandro Mendoza, its first U.S. Presidential Scholar
-TODAY! Worcester police to holds memorial for officers on Sunday
-Worcester Board of Health urges hike in state alcohol tax
-Worcester selects firm to develop housing production plan
-Popular fare-free Worcester bus program extends to fifth year. Beyond that is anyone’s guess
-Worcester Police Department Civilian Academy graduation (31:46)
>DINING OUT: Long-vacant Worcester restaurant to become sports bar
-ICYMI: Worcester shooting victim dies following Paine Street crash
-Bakeshop refurbishes Worcester location with "cozy" vibe, new design
-Worcester’s Haitian-American community celebrates flag day with parade, music and unity. Video (1:25)
-Worcester bear found 35 miles away in Concord and Lincoln
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): TODAY! Shave Your Head and Beat Cancer for Megan 1-4 at Seven Saws
-See Why People Buy 30 Cars and Trucks at Lamoureux Ford (3:32)
-Holden town meeting to decide on spending plans
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): V.F.W. boycotting parade in Clinton
-Rutland café that offered viral potato breakfast sandwich closing for now
-TODAY! Tarantino Car Show 10 to 1 at Auburn Elks
-TODAY! Rutland Community Fair 11 to 3
-Princeton moves town meeting to June 11th
-33rd Grafton Gazebo Road Race results
-Bolton administrator contract set
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
-Brian Nelson Laurel cartoon on soccer game and butterfly at school
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: Enduring Tribute
-Shaun Connolly: Grief, revisited
-This Week in Worcester podcast (1:18:00): This Week in Cablegate
-WCCA-TV's Human Touch No. 85 (25:21): Gang Violence and Party Politics
-WCCA-TV's Perspectives No. 95 (27:56): Marcus G & WorcDSA
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who retired from Worcester D.P.W.
>SPORTS: Red Sox lose to Cardinals, 7-2
-Clark's Linda Wage retires from coaching after 39 years and 79 seasons
-Remembering Jim Ruschioni, one of Massachusetts' finest amateur golfers
>CARS: Bertera has the all-star team to help you find your next Nissan car or truck (:39)
>NATIONAL:Memorial Day traffic expected by A.A.A. to be heavy
-Tragic: Mom dies trying to save daughter from drowning in river
>NEW ENGLAND: Prevalence of violence against teachers is a "crisis" (4:25)
-Should schools ban cell phones and what should parents do? (4:40)
>COLLEGES: Clark Commencement traditions, explained
-Anna Maria Senior Profile: Mark Cavalla
-What's in the Woo? Spring episode (15:37)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Here are the cheapest times of year to travel to Europe
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Massachusetts small business owners make pitch for state aid
>HEALTH: How weight loss drugs are impacting kids, teenagers (2:42)
-Breakthrough treatment for people struggling to breathe (2:35)
>HOMES: New Luxury Living sites open at 2 locations in Worcester
>SHOPPING: The 44 best Memorial Day 2024 sales to shop this weekend
>FOOD: New Grandma McFlurry flavor available at McDonald's
>TV/STREAMING: "The Office" cast reflects on Steve Carell’s surprise appearance in series finale
>MOVIES: "The Marvels" was the biggest box office bomb of 2023, losing $237 million
>CELEBRITY: Judge Judy files defamation lawsuit over Menéndez brothers article
>ANIMALS: Stray cat keeps climbing up to this woman's window (:59)
>HISTORY: Bancroft Hotel, 1916
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 81-year-old woman graduates college
-Meanwhile, in Utah, cat travels 500 miles in Amazon return package
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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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