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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:03). High of 56 today in Worcester
+6:00: Map shows where in New England to find best fall foliage this weekend
-More than 3 million without power as Hurricane Milton slams Florida
-Multiple people killed in Milton-spawned Florida tornado outbreak as terrifying footage emerges
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester man involved in crash that kills woman on Cape Cod (pictured)
+6:00: Appeals Court tosses Worcester man’s assault conviction
+6:00: Sheriff kicks off coat distribution for winter (2:39)
+Noon: Chuck & Mud to strum into 45th anniversary with show at Institute Park
+Noon: Seven Things to Do: "Dracula" in Spanish, Movie on the Common...
-Protest outside State Police Academy graduation ceremony at DCU Center (1:28)
-Related: State police recruit’s death overshadows graduation ceremony
-WPI among 8 Mass. colleges sued for alleged financial aid conspiracy
-Holy Cross to cover tuition for families making less than $100,000
-Worcester woman wins $4 million prize on ticket sold in Shrewsbury
-Radio Worcester (12:59): Shannon’s Irish Ale House opens on Green Street in Worcester
-TODAY! Local McDonald's locations to donate to school athletics
-Worcester’s Exchange Street to host farmer’s market on Sunday
-Irish Cultural Festival this weekend in Worcester
-Boston Fed chief speaks at Worcester Research Bureau’s annual meeting
-Worcester midwifery center splits $1 milion in state funding
-City of Worcester announces hiring of chief equity officer
>DINING OUT: Sauced & Tossed Chicken tops Morawski Barbecue for Best Food Truck
-ICYMI: Worcester crash victim identified, killed in solo crash at intersection
-4 arraigned in fatal February 12th shooting on Shannon Street in Worcester
-Developer starts construction of 110-apartment mixed-use building in Worcester
-Bear spotted wandering down residential street in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police urge residents to be cautious after 2 cars stolen in 1 night
-Quinapoxet Street and Mount Pleasant Avenue closures
-Linda From Leicester Loves Lamoureux Ford (2:16)
-Fire Prevention Week open house at Holden Fire Department
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Car fire leads to delays on Mass. Pike in Westborough
-Shrewsbury D.P.W. facility upgrade initial budget is $26.8 million
-A new way to view historic Shrewsbury landmarks
-Creatures of the Forest come to life on Rail Trail
-Habitat hosting A Toast to Hope
-Nature & Forest Therapy continuing ed course
-Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on
-Clinton Veterans Committee discussion renewed
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Cara Brindisi set for third winter solstice concert at Mechanics Hall
-Interview with Rutland Filmmaker Bridgette Cannell
-Last Call: Norman Ringdahl, fine arts gallery owner
-Sarah Connell Sanders: Rock and roll baby on board at concerts
-Shaun Connolly: Give me a rake
-Janice Lindsay: One woman, one vote
-WCCA-TV's The American Constitutionalist No. 12 (26:03): Cornelius Shea, candidate for Congress
-Manny Jae Media's Innerviews (54:00): Armida Abreu
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who worked for Worcester Public Schools
>SPORTS: How Drake Maye became Patriots’ starting quarterback
-Drake Maye reacts to being name starter (1:01)
-NFL Week 6 schedule, TV and announcers
-Bravehearts and Masis Staffing to host New England Sports Summit
-The Ship Room at Hotel Vernon: birthplace of the WooSox legacy
-Holy Cross women’s hockey open conference schedule against Boston College
-Holy Cross Athletics Practice Report (:33): Paige Corkins
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has the car for you (:43)
-Honda recalls CRVs, HRVs among 1.7 million with steering issue
>NATIONAL: C.D.C. says it will test travelers from Rwanda for Marburg Virus
-Radio Worcester (18:27): Cornelius Shea challenges Rep. Jim McGovern on border policy
-Tragic: Man has both legs amputated after wood chipper accident on first day on the job
>NEW ENGLAND: 2-year Sumner Tunnel travel nightmare ends with final weekend closure
-Mass. town official accused of intimidating police in gun investigation
>COLLEGES: WPI professor appointed to U.S. Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board
-Anna Maria Student Profile: Annie Taylor, Accounting and Athletics
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): JetBlue gets rid of perk for economy flyers to cut costs
>BUSINESS: Unemployed Gen Zers are using a #Desperate LinkedIn banner now
-LPL Financial Research: Just when we recalibrated, another shock arrived
-8 Things I know about … Cybersecurity resilience
>SHOPPING: Pyrex shoppers getting refunds over "Made in U.S.A." claims
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, September 29th to October 5th
>HEALTH: Vaccination rate of kindergarteners continues to fall (1:30)
-Why more and more young women are being diagnosed with breast cancer (1:56)
>FOOD: A Columbian brunch favorite Cayeye & the best recipe for banana bread (22:01)
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix doc, "The Comeback: 2004 Boston Red Sox" (2:11)
>MOVIES: Trailer for new Sylvester Stallone, Jason Patric movie, "Armor" (2:17)
>CELEBRITY: Garth Brooks gushed over wife Trisha Yearwood before being accused of rape
>HISTORY: History buff? Check out this collection of more than 4.5 million printed works
>ANIMALS: Rescue pigeon loves to massage her cat sisters (3:38)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Dad treks miles in hurricane for daughter's wedding
-Meanwhile, in Wisconsin, hungry prowler arrested after breaking into home to cook shrimp and pasta dinner: police
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>HELP WANTED
-Hosts at Worcester restaurant
-Firefighter/E.M.T. at Holden Fire Department
-Food runners and bussers at Worcester bar restaurant
-Multiple positions at Holden D.P.W.
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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
+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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