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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:31). High of 73 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Principal reminisces during final walkthrough at old Doherty Memorial High School
-Doherty High alumni reflect on fond memories during building's last day of school
-Worcester barber uses hard-earned lessons to motivate others
-"What did I do to deserve this?" Single mom from Worcester given refurbished car
-Worcester brewery partners with Sam Adams on new beer
-St. Spyridon Greek Festival returns to Worcester this weekend
-Fireworks, music lined up for Independence Day celebrations in Worcester
-Veterans Inc. holds 19th annual Stand Down
-Local bank to merge parent companies with Holyoke bank to form $6 billion entity
-Worcester school leaders urge increase in funding for inflation
-Radio Worcester (13:26): Tom Marino discusses rent price fixing allegations in Worcester
-Earlier: Former City Manager's firm accused of rent price fixing
-Radio Worcester's Radio Roundtable (46:24): Interim Chief Saucier ShotSpotter controversy and Mill St. vote
>DINING OUT: After multifamily proposal abandoned, former Canal District barbecue spot to become restaurant
-ICYMI: Worcester police investigating after "small explosion" leads to fireworks discovery
-Worcester police identify suspect in shooting at W.R.T.A. bus hub
-Man arrested in Worcester to face rape charges in Ecuador
-Worcester parent says kids endured racism before removal from school
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Oriol Health Care announces expansion of health services in Holden
-See Why People Buy 30 Cars and Trucks at Lamoureux Ford (3:32)
-Wachusetts girls' golf crowned 2024 state champions
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Traffic advisory in Leicester on Saturday
-Spirit of Shrewsbury accepting applications for vendors
-Princeton in approving mood at delayed town meeting
-Busy week slated for Paxton voters
-Gibbs Little League to get new scoreboards
-Businesses take spotlight at Clinton Area Chamber event
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
-TODAY! Grand opening of Maya Lounge in Worcester
-TODAY! Redemption Convention leveling up noon to 10
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Greek, Asian and Pink Flamingo festivals make a comeback
-Burncoat High School Spring Concert (1:45:42)
-First Person: Suzanna Parpos and son find a true gem on the diamond
-Liz Goodfellow's Worcester Speaks No. 1: Jenn Gaskin
-Bill Shaner: Newsletter turns 4
-Donna Toro: My summer bucket list
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 203 (26:53): Charlton City U.M.C.
-WCCA-TV's Human Touch No. 87 (28:21): Next Gen Youth Ministry
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester 204 (28:06): W.R.T.A. Community Member Discussion
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who was an instructional assistant in Worcester for 25 years
>SPORTS: Best moments from the Celtics championship parade (3:58)
-Westborough native, Worcester Academy grad Kaz Grala set for Cup Series debut
-Bravehearts fall to Nashua, 5-3. Next home game: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday
-Holy Cross Practice Report (1:07): Aysia Shellmire
-WooSox beats Columbus, 6-2
-Oilers push Panthers to winner-take-all Game 7 in Stanley Cup Finals
-Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese could team up for WNBA All-Star Game
-210 Sports' Friday 4: The Say Hey Kid, rules lawyering, no Swifties here and an unbelievable story
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has a car, truck or SUV for everyone (:47)
>NATIONAL: Shooting at grocery store in Arkansas kills 3 and wounds 10
-Female calls 911 to say sorry, police find 2 bodies
-Tragic: Driver, 20, 15-year-old girl killed when car crashes, catches fire
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read trial (20:17) — As prosecution rests case, defense begins its own
-Former State Sen. Tran, sister, charged with obstruction of justice
>COLLEGES: Central Mass. colleges downsize consortium, appoint new board chair
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 U.S. towns stuck in time
>BUSINESS: 3 businesses with Central Mass. presence hit with environmental fines
-Radio Worcester (23:26): ClearPath Financial’s retirement planning tips and common pitfalls
>SHOPPING: Is Amazon Prime worth it? What to know about the membership
>HOMES: People are just discovering a hidden feature in the microwave — but is it safe?
>HEALTH: Cases of dengue fever on rise in Mass. (3:40)
-C.D.C. warns access to A.D.H.D. meds may be disrupted
>FOOD: How to elevate your summer grilling game (5:35)
>TV/STREAMING: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on demand — "IF," "I Used To Be Funny," and more
>CELEBRITY: "Pretty in Pink" star Jon Cryer sheds light on Andrew McCarthy feud
>HISTORY: Dating advice from 1882? Digitalization project includes that and more
>ANIMALS: Puppy brings his tortoise brother his favorite toys (3:29)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Widow wins $1 million scratch-off as dying husband feared she'd have money trouble
-Meanwhile, in Maryland, seniors' Trader Joe's prank convinces town grocer is coming
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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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