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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:35). High of 90 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Darryl “DMC'' McDaniels visits Worcester Alternative School
+5:00: Black Bear spotted in Oxford
+5:00: WooSox partner with Harpoon to create new baseball beer
+5:00: Faces of Worcester: Rhoda Agyeman-Frimpong, family based immigration attorney
+5:00: Worcester seeks artists to decorate drab utility boxes
+Noon: Tolls at Mass. border revived by Worcester state Senator Robyn Kennedy
+Noon: Teen singer-songwriter Imogene Gay hones her craft at all-ages venues
+Noon: Sarah Connell Sanders: Delights of Worcester connections at Gardner Museum
+Noon: Last Call: Chris Denmead, horror radio show host
-Worcester man arrested for pulling a knife during altercation on Millbury Street
-Worcester crossing guard recognized for safety
-Boston-based developer Anthony Rossi honored for restoring buildings in Worcester
-Clark awards 1,376 degrees during 120th Commencement. Photo gallery
-319 graduate from Anna Maria; "class committed to public service"
-Free movies on the Worcester Common kick off with "Barbie" in June
-With cuts coming to Worcester schools, concerns focus on dual language, special education
-In 1991, dad stabbed in Worcester after buying son Happy Meal; killer never found
-Worcester police recruits place American flags at the resting places of 5,000 veterans at Notre Dame Cemetery
-Radio Worcester (21:51): Sean Rose on Thrive’s journey and "Prom for All Ages"
>DINING OUT: Worcester barbecue restaurant closing permanently
-ICYMI: Authorities investigating death of 4-month-old in Leominster
-Worcester man cut neighbor's throat during argument, police say (2:07). Article
-Driver of S.U.V. that slammed into Paine St. home after he was shot I.D.'d
-Detention hearing held in fatal Northborough shooting (1:58)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden town manager's update on construction on Holden streets (7:12)
-See Why People Buy 30 Cars and Trucks at Lamoureux Ford (3:32)
-Monthly grief support peer group on Wednesday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Uxbridge budget mess: All school employees set to receive pink slips
-Shrewsbury Town Meeting approves Community Preservation Committee projects
-Shrewsbury Town Meeting rejects digital signage article
-West Boylston Health Board appointment rejected
-Millbury Scouter receives Silver Antelope award
-Cultivate Care benefits from bank employee dress down
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: New Worcester podcast tackles intersection of urbanism, queer identity
-Listen Up: "Strange Beginnings" lets Jennifer Tefft and band shine
-Radio Worcester (10:19): Luis Ferreiro discusses Auschwitz exhibit
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: Latinas and Education — Breaking barriers and shaping futures
-WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable No. 536 (28:09): Transit, Top of the Tower
-Manny Jae Media (48:23): Manny Alvarado with Harolyn Castillo
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to accomplished artist and singer
>SPORTS: Celtics beat Pacers in overtime in Game 1 of Eastern Conference Final
-Caitlin Clark signs historic multi-year partnership with Wilson
-Red Sox beat Rays, 5-2
-Will Tom Brady call a Patriots game with Drake Maye at quarterback in 2024?
-Bravehearts name Mass. star the starter for home opener
-Holy Cross men’s hockey names initial slate of 2024-25 captains
-WooSox Rewind: WooSox inch closer to .500 with 4-2 week
-WooSox beat Norfolk, 20-4
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has a car, truck or SUV for everyone (:47)
>NATIONAL: 1 dead and 30 injured after severe turbulence hits Singapore Airlines flight
-Mass. man attacked by grizzly bear in national park in Wyoming
-Tragic: Boy, 2, found in cage at home; mother arrested
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read trial (20:22) — Cross-examination of Jennifer McCabe begins
-Beloved Massachusetts radio voice opens up about cancer battle
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria Senior Profile: Dashawn Allen
-New Spring 2024 Worcester State Magazine is online
-Clark student Amanda Dye finds common ground with Main South
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): New F.A.A. bill includes consumer protections for passengers (2:16)
>BUSINESS: Stopping "brain waste" for foreign-born workers in U.S.
-LPL Research: How's it going? Depends on who you ask
-Radio Worcester (10:29): Beware of Party Scams — Tips from Better Business Bureau C.E.O.
>HEALTH: Are teenagers having too much caffeine everyday? (1:22)
-Daily step count as effective as total exercise minutes (1:07)
>HOMES: New Luxury Living sites open at 2 locations in Worcester
>SHOPPING: 18 best Memorial Day furniture sales, from tables to dressers
>FOOD: McDonald's giving away free chicken nuggets Wednesday
>TV/STREAMING: "Yellowstone" update: Season 5, Part 2 currently filming in Montana
>MOVIES: Trailer for disaster movie sequel "Twisters" (3:07)
>CELEBRITY: Kate Middleton issues first major update on new project since cancer diagnosis
>ANIMALS: Shelter dog carries 14 pounds of matted fur (3:16)
>HISTORY: Worcester County Wonders — No bags at Shrewsbury's Spag's
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Mother graduates from college at the age of 60
-Meanwhile, in Pepperell, turkey flies into couple's car, leaving smashed windshield in its wake
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 81 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Bus drivers want out of Worcester teachers union. Here's why
+Noon: Worcester human rights commissioner quits over police review decision
+Noon: Crazy stats from Red Sox’ miraculous 20-game turnaround
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing teen girl
-UMass Memorial increases planned Community Healthlink layoffs to 231
-Worcester’s Washington Square to be site for demolition, new apartments
-Mass. House approves carveout allowing for Worcester Red Sox players to not be subject to state wage laws
-Former UMass Medical School student and cancer survivor in seventh Pan-Mass Challenge (2:53)
-UMass Memorial Health opens convenient new family medicine facility at White City
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Radio Worcester (26:14): State Sen. Robyn Kennedy on budget, child welfare reform, housing costs, I.C.E.
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (4:59)
-Worcester bistro closed until August 3rd
-Worcester bakery closed until August 5th
-ICYMI: Worcester city manager nixes Research Bureau bid for police civilian review board
-Another pedestrian crash in Worcester renews push for safety improvements
-Massport announces record year for Worcester Regional Airport
-City backs 4 affordable housing developments
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Senior Center closed through the end of July
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Victor Catacchio has been making cars look like new for 43 years
-Leominster man arrested after police find him passed out behind the wheel with fentanyl
-Crews install modular bridge spanning French River between Dudley and Webster
-Road closure today and tomorrow in Shrewsbury
-Spencer Summer Concert Series returns to Powder Mill Park
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: EcoTarium honors U.N. environmental leader with its highest conservation award
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1385 (30:00): Gina Alice, Captains of Entropy and more
>OPINION: Tom Marino: When Worcester chose the bailout over the Constitution
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. 168 (29:48): Ed Gardella, Part 2
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (37:57): I.C.E. shooting in Maine, claims on election integrity
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester business owner who passed away at 44
>SPORTS: Drake Maye-A.J. Brown connection among storylines to watch as training camp opens (11:25)
-Red Sox beat Rays, 6-5, for 14th straight win
-'Sader Stories (2:20): Kaitlyn Flanagan, Crusader of the Year
-7 Bravehearts heading to Futures League All-Star Game (1:29)
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts enter All-Star break in the thick of playoff chase
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>CARS: Best used cars for teen drivers, according to Consumer Reports
>NATIONAL: 3 more U.S. servicemembers killed in war in Iran (2:03)
-Disney World guest, 54, died on iconic ride after suffering heart emergency
-Tragic: 5 die after people jump into river trying to save someone in the water
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (1:27): Jury selection resumes after 5 seated
-Pamela Smart seeks new trial for 1990 murder of husband (3:22)
-Teacher and coach charged with O.U.I. and child endangerment
>COLLEGES: Clark's century-old Economic Geography sees jump in citation rankings
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 5 most expensive states to visit in 2026
-This Conn. amusement park was named most affordable in the U.S. (1:01)
>BUSINESS: Shrewsbury commercial landscaper acquired by New Jersey firm
-LPL Financial Research: China holds keys to post-war oil prices
-Shocking amount of Gen Z employees pretend to be productive at work: survey
>SHOPPING: Dollar Tree installs price scanners for surprising reason
>HOMES: Consumer Reports: Guest WiFi network can boost privacy, speed
>HEALTH: Humanoid robots complete historic surgery
-How many cups of coffee are safe to drink per day? (1:53)
>FOOD: Cyclospora outbreak: Taylor Farms test update, food safety (7:52)
-Mass. lettuce farm says its crop safe amid cyclospora fears (1:49). Article
>TV/STREAMING: Shocked Geena Davis addresses Netflix canceling "The Boroughs"
>MOVIES: "The Odyssey" reviews roundup: What critics are saying
>CELEBRITY: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s pals reveal new wedding details
-Brenda Fricker, "My Left Foot" Oscar-winning actress, dies at 81
>ANIMALS: Stray orange cat chooses his family and fits right in (1:44)
>HISTORY: These discoveries reshaped what historians knew about America's Founding Fathers
>GOOD NEWS: Cape Cod farm offers 20 years of opportunity for adults with disabilities (1:33). Article
-Meanwhile, in Idaho, man balances 195 rolls of toilet paper on his head for 30 seconds
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