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• Highlights Wednesday, June 4th
  Posted by 016 Administrator Tue at 7:23 AM

  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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  +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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