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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:22). High of 38 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Man who killed cousin's wife, 3 kids gets 4 life sentences (1:32). Article
+Noon: Shrewsbury student named National S.T.E.M. champion (2:16). Article
+Noon: Things to Do: Candlelight tours, wrestling and holiday choral music
+Noon: Groovy gift await in Worcester Magazine guide
+Noon: Amazon strike: How could it impact holiday shipping?
+Noon: Worcesteria: Winter memories endure in New England
-16 homicides in Worcester in 2024 is the most in decades
-Worcester gathers to discuss police misconduct report: "Culture that needs to change" (1:58). Article
-Earlier: Report on Worcester police misconduct sparks outrage at City Council meeting (2:51). Article
-Related: Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:48): D.O.J. report fallout — City Manager’s response & new investigations
-Related: Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:50): Dissecting the D.O.J. report and city’s biggest stories of 2024
-Worcester holiday display features 235 inflatables (3:16)
-"Christmas gift": Born premature, area toddler finally gets to go home after nearly 2 years in hospital (2:26)
-Worcester star Joyner Lucas hangs out online with Will Smith (33:26)
-Mayor’s civics academy returns to Worcester
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester School Committee agenda preview
-Second Chance Animal Services helped record number of pets in 2024
-In Barre, 2 full-time public jobs raise taxpayer concerns about double-dipping (3:51)
-Video shows moment officers respond to brawl at toddler’s birthday party
-120 million Americans expected to travel this season
>DINING OUT: Check Dining Out for holiday deals and meals
-ICYMI: William Breault, lifelong champion of Worcester's Main South, dies at 80
-How Worcester Regional Airport responds to drone sightings
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Town wants input on plans for Eagle Lake Recreation Area
-Christmas Greetings from Everyone At Lamoureux Ford (:49)
-Wachusett Regional High School honor roll
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Bake Baby Bake has artsy, tasty sides
-Food drive for veterans fills the shelves at Central Mass. Veterans Support
-John McNally touted for "making Clinton a special place"
-Todorov Toy Drive wrapping up final year
-Sutton lights up the holidays
-Princeton voters amend bylaws
-Rutland Police Department Warrant Wednesday
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Buy the Book: Gift ideas from local booksellers for lovers of literature
-Nominations open for Worcester Music Awards
-Clark student Wynne Dromey helps community use art for self-expression
-Last Call: Elena Pratt, artist
>OPINION: The Buzz with City Manager Batista (8:31): Vision Zero
-Mary DeSouza: Preparing littles for new sibling
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 44 (28:35): Elana Kirschenbaum & Protect Greenfield
-Unity Radio's L.A.B.O. News (55:20): Ivette Olmeda, MassDevelopment; Jasmin Rivas, Jaz-Yoga/Health and Wellness
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who passed away at 102
>SPORTS: Jerod Mayo changes tone when asked about Patriots coaching future
-Bill Belichick is "serious" about Jordon Hudson relationship as he takes on U.N.C. job
-NFL Week 16 schedule, TV and announcers
-David Ortiz made push to bring Juan Soto to Red Sox
-Nominations open for Holy Cross Varsity Club Hall of Fame
>CARS: Honda and Nissan reportedly in merger talks to boost E.V. development
>NATIONAL: California declares state of emergency as U.S. suffers first severe human case of bird flu
-A.I. chatbots pushed autistic teen to cut himself, brought up kids killing parents: lawsuit
-Tragic: Veteran, 80, dies after being assaulted over parking dispute
>NEW ENGLAND: Scammers allegedly targeted 96-year-old Cape Cod woman (:36). Article
-Soap opera-worthy love affair unfolds with Maine dentist, his assistant: explosive suit
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria’s Esports team are N.E.C.C. champions
-WPI President Grace Wang receives national honor for inventors (4:55). Article
-Central Mass. universities split $1 million to bolster behavioral health workforce
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 8 U.S. natural attractions with fascinating histories
>BUSINESS: Feds help health insurers hide dirty secret: rising denials
-LPL Financial Research: A Golden Age for Income Investors
-Navigating regulatory hurdles in mergers & acquisition deals
>HOMES: How to decorate for the holidays on a budget
>SHOPPING: Temu spies on users, under investigation over forced-labor violations: official
>HEALTH: Unwrapping holiday stress — New survey offers insights
-Mass. plans for expanded maternal health services in 2025
>FOOD: Stop & Shop using kiosks to make digital-only deals available to more customers
>TV/STREAMING: Who won "Survivor 47?"
>MOVIES: Inside Hallmark's Christmas movie empire
>CELEBRITY: Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly split weeks after pregnancy reveal
>HISTORY: Levi Lincoln Jr. House in Worcester
>ANIMALS: Stray dog who snapped at his rescuer turns into a cuddle bug (1:54)
>GOOD NEWS: 106-year-old woman stays young with positivity, Fireball whiskey
-Meanwhile, brat trashes Walmart as adults make excuses in wild video (:42)
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>HELP WANTED
-Staff Associate, Urban Action Institute, Worcester State
-Controller, Worcester State
-Multiple positions, Holden DPW
-Recording Secretary, Town of Holden
-Staff Associate, Counselor (10-month Position) at Worcester State
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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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Classifieds
>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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