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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:07). High of 70 today in Worcester
-See fall foliage maps and forecast predictions
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester community honors teenager who died after "One Chip Challenge" (1:18). Article
-Teenager recovering after being hit by car on Shrewsbury Street in Worcester (2:22). Article
-Cancer survivor manufacturing guitars for sick teenagers
-250th anniversary of the American Revolution starting in Worcester
-American Friends of Lafayette honor his 1824 Worcester visit
-Where to go apple picking at orchards across Central Mass.
-Queer AF Art & Fashion show takes the stage at Mechanics Hall
-Paxton's Alexa Pillsbury takes dancing talent to sideline as Patriots cheerleader
-Public input sought on new youth health plan at lunch & learn
-Radio Worcester (19:10): Worcester Superintendent Rachel Monárrez discusses school year start, Doherty updates and safety measures
-Worcester County Wonders: Shrewsbury's Garden of Sweet Remembrance blooms once again
-Radio Worcester (22:44): Councilor Khrystian King advocates for safer streets in Worcester
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:16): Worcester City Council meeting frequency and WooSox fan milestone
>DINING OUT: Suzette Creperie & CafeĢ offers French take-home meals
-ICYMI: Man accused of double murder in Worcester denied bail (2:51)
-Related: Worcester mother, daughter buried hours before their accused killer faces judge (1:30)
-Related: Family of 2 Worcester murder victims crowd into court for suspect’s arraignment
-Watch: Worcester health board suspends license after smoke shop sells items from hidden room
-"Why would I quit?": Local woman celebrates 50 years as waitress at Shrewsbury IHOP
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden Cultural Council accepting grant proposals
-TODAY! Cornhole tournament fundraiser for Remy's Ride at Seven Saws
-Linda From Leicester Loves Lamoureux Ford (2:16)
-Disenchantment leads to Holden litter effort
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Views from this year's Olde Home Day in Clinton
-New book highlights perseverance of local man paralyzed in 1997 crash
-Boosters still raise funds long after their Colonials graduated
-Shrewsbury 16-year-old earns a first-in-class finish
-Paxton sets town meeting for bylaw updates
-Congressman McGovern visits Grafton farm
-Spectrum Health Systems opens new center in Westborough
-West Boylston police log August 26th to September 1st
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Five Things to Do: Triskaidekaphobia, black cats and Broadway stars
-Fire & Water exhibition opens at Mary Cosgrove Dolphin Gallery
-Hanover organist Dr. Kleefield pays tribute to America in 9/11 concert
-100FM The Pike (14:48): Comedian John Early talks mixing music with comedy and his alter-ego "Vicky"
-Ray Mariano: Tips for City Council on trash, speeding, WPI
-Brian Nelson Laurel cartoon on stART on the Street September 15th in Worcester
-Kate Hayes: Clearing space for fall — How I prepare for a reset
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 40 (28:01): Irish Computer Society, continued
-WCCA-TV Special (42:28): Raynold Chen
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime local seamstress
>SPORTS: Patriots begin post-Bill Belichick era against Joe Burrow and the Bengals
-Can the Patriots follow the Bengals’ team-building blueprint?
-How much does NFL Sunday Ticket, YouTube TV cost?
-100FM The Pike (9:53): Matt Vautour of MassLive shares preview of upcoming Patriots season
-Holy Cross falls short in home opener vs. New Hampshire, 21-20
-Related: Postgame press conference (4:37)
-Boston College beats Duquesne, 56-0
-Red Sox beat White Sox, 7-5
-Bruins captain Brad Marchand reveals he had 3 offseason surgeries
-WooSox beat Rochester, 12-2
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has the car for you (:43)
-Stellantis recalls over 1.2 million Ram 1500 trucks
>NATIONAL: American woman fatally shot in the West Bank, doctors say
-Boeing's troubled Starliner makes safe return to Earth after leaving its crew behind
-Tragic: N.H. father fighting 3 viruses from 1 mosquito bite
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. man faces upgraded murder charges in April death of girlfriend
-Mass. corrections officer indicted for rape of inmate, D.A. says
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross students combine arts, academics and real-world experience via new fellowships
-Incoming class at Worcester State urged to embrace opportunities, seek connections, build community
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 9 must-visit historic hotels that are a destination themselves
>BUSINESS: This company will quit your job for you
-Neural Network podcast (5:01): The void of the familiar, yet strange: The Uncanny (Special)
-101: Wedding planning etiquette in the workplace
>SHOPPING: Regulators call for probe into Temu, Shein over deadly baby products
>HOMES: Massachusetts home with ties to Lipton Tea lists for $6.79 million
>HEALTH: Soda, processed meats can raise heart disease risk: study
-High blood pressure known as silent killer, especially in women
>FOOD: Dunkin' rolls out $6 breakfast meal as fast food war heats up
>TV/STREAMING: 11 best new shows on Netflix
>MOVIES: "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" No. 1 on its first day in theaters
>CELEBRITY: Jenny McCarthy and Donnie Wahlberg renew wedding vows on 10th anniversary
>HISTORY: Lake Quinsigamond in 1907
>ANIMALS: Woman rescues paralyzed kitten at the perfect time (1:57)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Siblings both win $25,000 a year for life in Mass. lottery drawing (:33)
-Meanwhile, wayward cow enjoys brief taste of freedom (1:20)
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>HELP WANTED
-Civil engineer II, Town of Holden
-Positions at Worcester breakfast and lunch restaurant
-Bartenders and cooks at Canal District restaurant
-Automotive technician at North End Motor Sales
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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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>HELP WANTED
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+Police officers, town of Leicester
-Worcester Area Director (part-time), Matthew 25
-Part-time bartender, Patsie Dugan's
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