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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:04). High of 58 today in Worcester
-Drought conditions called critical in Central Mass.
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-VIDEO: 2 sought for questioning in Worcester car breaks
-Police K9, drones find missing man unconscious in Auburn woods
-Clark alumni-run collaborative takes hands-on approach to restore Blackstone watershed
-Diesel technology at South High Community School (:37)
-Demolition of Main Street property in Holden to make way for Starbucks (6:58)
-TODAY! Worcester Knitty Council 2 to 5
-W.T.H.S. Vietnam Veterans Memorial Collaboration Project (1:59)
-Radio Worcester (16:45): Veterans Day observances — Parade, pancake breakfast and wreath laying ceremonies
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:00): What happened and what’s next for Democrats?
>DINING OUT: Beloved Ground Round restaurant returning to Shrewsbury
-INCYMI: 34-year-old man arrested for illegal gun in Worcester
-Flag flown upside-down outside Worcester school called "human error"
-Worcester Fire Department to hold memorial for Lt. Jason Menard
-Worcester couple married 68 years passes away days apart
-After 51 years, rare book returned to Worcester Public Library
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): The Echo: Computers or handwriting? Which is the best for learning?
-Long-term employees make it fun to own a car or truck from Lamoureux Ford (3:50)
-Wachusett Athlete of the Week: Aila Head
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Millbury rejects M.B.T.A. Communities zoning
-Rat poison blamed in sick foxes found near Leominster mall
-American Freight closing at Olde Shrewsbury Village
-Veteran's Day ceremony in Shrewsbury 11 a.m. Monday
-Spencer follows most voter trends on ballot questions
-Crafter helps preserve memories with bears
-West Boylston officer promoted to sergeant
-Round up for veterans at Price Chopper/Market 32
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Six Things to Do: Shopping, wrestling, music, art ...
-100FM The Pike (13:04): Tattoo removal nightmares — Nicole Luparelli shares her worst tattoo stories & laser tips
-"The Housemaid" by Boston-based Freida McFadden is becoming a movie
-Manny Jae Media (48:32): Manny Alvarado with Munchies
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who worked his entire career at Norton/Saint-Gobain
>SPORTS: Patriots-Bears preview: Pats need to lighten Drake Maye’s workload
-Jayson Tatum's message to those still talking about Olympic benching
-Bruins lose to Ottawa, 3-2
-Jake Thibeault's road to recovery (3:19)
-Holy Cross football falls to Lehigh, 10-7. Postgame press conference (3:43)
-Holy Cross women's basketball defeats UMass Lowell, 61-49
-Holy Cross women's hockey beats Vermont, 2-1
-Holy Cross Athletics Hall of Fame Spotlight: Tony Froio
-Railers beat Maine, 5-1
>NATIONAL: Murder-suicide in Minnesota leaves 5 people dead: Police
-Germany marks 35th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall (1:13)
-Tragic: Man fatally "buried under hot asphalt" while working on truck
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read's lawyers seek D.A. Morrissey's personal texts, emails (:48)
-Woman must return $70,000 engagement ring to former fiance, Massachusetts' highest court rules
>COLLEGES: Massachusetts higher education historic enrollment surge
-Local medical school student teaches high school students the impact of food on health (1:58)
-WPI students examine urban fire spread risks (1:02)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 favorite hotels of former U.S. presidents
>BUSINESS: Local law firm recognized in 2025 edition of “Best Law Firms”
-Neural Network podcast (18:59): A.I. in the social sector with Dr. Vahideh Manshadi
-Local bank’s inaugural chief risk officer to retire
>SHOPPING: Govee space heater recall — 500,000 sold on Amazon recalled after fires
>HEALTH: What is "Stage 0" breast cancer?
-First-of-its-kind glaucoma treatment now being used in Mass.
>FOOD: Dish on a Dime (3:49) — Spicy spaghetti fried diavolo with shrimp
>TV/STREAMING: "Yellowstone" Season 5 Part 1 recap: What to remember before "Yellowstone" returns
-"Yellowstone" stars Luke Grimes, Wes Bentley: Series finale is "heartbreaking"
>MOVIES: 11 best new movies on Netflix
>CELEBRITY: Adele bursts into tears as she embraces Celine Dion during her Las Vegas residency
>HISTORY: Daniel Webster honored with town, Worcester street, square named for him
>ANIMALS: Dog who nipped is the best boy for his baby sister (3:20)
>GOOD NEWS: 94-year-old woman retires after 75 years on the job
-Meanwhile, in Montana, watch burglar bear destroy pickup truck from the inside out
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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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