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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:55). High of 82 today in Worcester
-When to expect autumn's arrival in Massachusetts (1:07)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-67-year-old Brian Curtis Derby was worker killed in rock collapse in Sterling
-Related: Worker killed in Sterling rock wall collapse mourned by loved ones (3:00)
-Related: After worker death in Sterling, a look at the company's safety record (1:06)
-Worcester firefighter contract agreement reached, union leader says
-The Hanover Theatre's audiences coming back as shows set records
-TODAY! Polish Festival noon to 8 Saturday in Worcester
-100FM The Pike (9:32): Blue Light Bandits talk about block party festival Saturday in Worcester
-Early voting begins in Worcester this weekend
-Worcester's busy juvenile court shorthanded again. Advocates aren't happy
-Activist Diane Cotter will join Kevin Bacon’s SixDegrees.org to assemble mental health kits for firefighters
-The 6-3 divide of the Worcester School Committee
-Earlier: School climate, culture and some don’t want to learn
-When does school start in Worcester County?
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (37:21): WPI hotel controversy, School Committee budget clash and police chief Civil Service
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:28): WPI hotel conversion sparks outrage
>DINING OUT: Restaurant says college students returning to campus is a boost for business
-ICYMI: Worcester's in-house busing sports savings, full staff of drivers
-Worcester's breakout Olympic star Stephen Nedoroscik will join "Dancing With the Stars"
-Worcester city councilors: WPI shows "alarming lack of transparency"
-Earlier: WPI's plan to buy hotels reignites debate about tax exemption for universities
-Earlier: Radio Worcester (13:34): Worcester leaders criticize WPI’s hotel plan, citing economic impact
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): TODAY! Holden Days
-Holden Days detours, road closures
-See Why People Buy 30 Cars and Trucks at Lamoureux Ford (3:32)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Oxford police investigating after dog abandoned (:21)
-Gardner man arrested after returning to the South Gardner Hotel's bar with gun
-Selectmen hold off override talks because of cable access issues
-Residents raise a stink about smell in Grafton (2:21). Article
-Vendors sought for Yuletide market in Shrewsbury
-Early voting for state primary begins today
-Clinton school year coming into focus
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Six things to do: Film, music, magic ...
-100FM The Pike (7:53): Breakdown Lane
-Joe's Albums offering fans a listening party for new Nick Cave release
-Music Worcester kicks off season with Philip Glass Ensemble at Mechanics Hall
-Robin Darling: Taking the commuter rail with kids into Boston
-Manny Jae Media Innerviews (48:13): Sylvia Ruiz of Sevita and BRZ Insurance
-WCCA-TV's Close to Home No. 570 (26:28): Fur Love Comfort Cats. Partt 2
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to young Worcester mother who leave 3 sons
>SPORTS: Drake Maye or Jacoby Brissett? Alex Van Pelt addresses Patriots quarterback competition
-NFL Preseason Week 3 schedule, TV and announcers
-Red Sox lose to Arizona, 12-2
-Holy Cross men’s soccer season preview
-Holy Cross women’s basketball announces non-conference slate
-WooSox beat Norfolk, 8-4
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has your next car, truck or S.U.V.! (:42)
>NATIONAL: 8 dead in attempted Russian prison uprising by prisoners
-3 dead, several injured after knife-wielding maniac attacks festival in German city
-Tragic: Bedridden boy, 10, starves to death after troubled mom suffers fatal overdose
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. looking to tackle housing crisis (24:15)
-Judge denies Karen Read's attempt to dismiss 2 charges (2:31)
>COLLEGES: New WPI students cross Earle Bridge (2:35)
-Holy Cross professor: Why is an ultimate goal called a "Holy Grail?"
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 places in the U.S. that will make you feel like you're in Europe
>BUSINESS: Westborough toy manufacturer hires new E.V.P.
-SALMON Health appoints new chief marketing officer
>SHOPPING: Walmart+ members can get Burger King discount, free Whoppers
>HOMES: Fueled by lack of inventory, home prices in Central Mass. remain high
>HEALTH: Is mpox deadly? W.H.O. explains how dangerous it is
-Mass. doctor on spike in whooping cough cases (2:28)
>FOOD: It's tomato season! Here a few easy ways to eat through it (4:15)
>TV/STREAMING: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on demand — "Pachinko" on Apple TV+ and more
>CELEBRITY: Brad Pitt reveals why he thinks his career is on its "last leg"
>HISTORY: Remembering when Ruth Gordon visited Westborough theater named for her
>ANIMALS: Rescued raccoon becomes obsessed with painting (3:04)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Couple celebrating 77th anniversary
-Meanwhile, in California, suspect grabs bike from truck, tries to pedal off during D.U.I. chase
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>HELP WANTED
+Full-time police officer, part-time public safety officer
-Building facilities project manager, Town of Holden
-Servers, bartenders and hosts at Worcester restaurant
-Full- and part-time public safety dispatchers in Auburn
-Job fair September 10th for jobs at DCU Center
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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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