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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:58). High of 54 today in Worcester
-Worcester sets record high temperature; no relief in sight from drought
-Worcester climate summary for October
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Fiskdale man arrested in Worcester on gun charges
-Rally to be held Saturday in Worcester to honor Millbury fire victim
-Earlier: Victim of Millbury encampment fire MaryAnn Audette recalled
-Shrewsbury Street Santa Pub Crawl December 7th
-Faces of Worcester: Rick Porter, Owner, Cinch IT, Soccer Asylum & Worcester Interactive
-Report: Worcester County tourism generated $1.3 billion in 2023, ranking 5th in Mass.
-Top tourist destinations have delivered big
-Radio Worcester (12:10): Clare Robbins, Deputy City Clerk of Worcester, on Election Day
-W.B.J. publishes Senior Resource Guide for 2024
-How seniors can maintain independence and promote physical and mental wellbeing while aging at home
-Worcester Conservation Lands Forest Health Assessment results show 800 tons of carbon sequestered
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (30:07): City Council controversy & Human Rights Commission updates
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (41:58): City Council agenda rules
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 iconic New England restaurants (5:02)
-ICYMI: Frank Carroll, business and community leader in Worcester, has died
-Company that owns Worcester substance abuse center to pay settlement amid insurance fraud claims
-Worcester police arrest man for warrants, drug charges
-Fast forward to 2034: At Worcester Regional Airport, momentum building toward more flights, airlines
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): TODAY! Composting 8 to 2:30
-Long-term employees make it fun to own a car or truck from Lamoureux Ford (3:50)
-Tyler George making the tough saves for Wachusett soccer
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Man dies in East Brookfield house fire
-Shrewsbury residents receive fake campaign postcards (2:25). Article
-Shrewsbury pantry feeds Central Mass. pets in need
-Letter to the Editor: Rutland C.P.A. deserves support
-Rutland area fire chiefs put ban on fire pits due to forest fire risk
-Grafton School committee supports passage of Question 2
-Strand uncertainty affects A.R.P.A. funds
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
-Early mornings at Redemption Rock? Your input could win you $25
>SHOWTIME: Six Things to Do: Iron Maiden, "Puppy Love," piano duos and more ...
-TODAY! Comedy night at DCU Center benefits The Manny 267 Foundation
-100FM The Pike (10:43): Comedian Paul Nardizzi on The 267 All Star Comedy Night
-100FM The Pike (6:28): The Breakdown Lane
-Immersive Van Gogh exhibit coming to Worcester
-First person: Anncestral pride, and lifting a toast for Mom
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (58:43)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who passed away suddenly at age 42
>SPORTS: Celtics beat Hornets, 124-109
-How Patriots’ chances of beating Titans change with Jacoby Brissett vs. Drake Maye
-Holy Cross men's hockey and women's hockey fall to ranked teams in overtime
-Under Candice Green, Holy Cross women's hoop gears up for another run at Patriot League title
-100FM The Pike (7:18): J.P. Ricciardi on Dodgers' World Series win & adults wearing jerseys
-Railers beat Norfolk, 6-5
-Former Worcester hockey pros: where are they now?
>NATIONAL: Delphi murders suspect confessed to killings on multiple prison calls with wife
-"West Virginia Boys" build road so Helene victims can go home
-Tragic: Massive fire in animal shelter kills 44 dogs
>NEW ENGLAND: Woman gave fake Botox injections at her beauty spas for years, feds say
-More than 1.6 million people in Massachusetts have voted early (3:05)
>COLLEGES: Unity Day at Worcester State (4:35)
-Inside Sally Rooney and the Golden Era of Irish Women Writers
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): American Airlines tests new system to stop early boarders
>BUSINESS: U.S. jobs report shows slower hiring ahead of Election Day
-Neural Network podcast (21:08): Cognitive neuroscience and A.I./M.L.'s role with Dr. Michael Frank
-Worcester company lands $45 million in financing
>SHOPPING: 35 Target early Black Friday deals worth shopping now
>HOMES: Homes in Worcester County sold for lower prices recently
>HEALTH: Dermatologist's tips for eczema flare-ups during dry weather (3:03). Article
-100FM The Pike (8:01): Emily Oneschuk & Mike Hsu talk psychedelics & mental health
>FOOD: McDonald's and Boar's Head outbreaks may have you worried. Experts say the food supply is safe
>TV/STREAMING: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on demand — "The Substance," "Joker: Folie á Deux" and more
>CELEBRITY: Stars Zendaya, Robert Pattinson spotted filming movie in Boston (2:15)
>HISTORY: Historic bird's eye view of Institute Park and City from Bancroft Tower
>ANIMALS: Family works together to rescue suffocating turtle (3:06)
>GOOD NEWS: Man finds $20 on ground, buys winning lottery ticket
-Meanwhile, in Greece, man sneaks into neighbors' homes to sniff their shoes
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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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