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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:13). High of 31 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Worcester city councilor wants to bring back New Year's celebration
+5:00: Carrying a badge - and a Ph.D.: Worcester police officer on duty with cybersecurity degree
+5:00: 3 teens arrested in Southbridge on gun charges
+1:00: School bus, car involved in crash in Grafton. Raw video from scene (:47)
+1:00: Rodney Marsalis band to join South High students in Mechanics Hall show
+1:00: Cheyenne Jackson to round out Broadway in Worcester's season
+1:00: Listen Up: Jafet Muzic starts new chapter with "Death to Rebirth"
+1:00: Federated Church of Charlton film series aims to entertain, enlighten
+1:00: Janice Harvey: "Maybe it’s a metaphor for 2025 — nothing to celebrate"
-Manhole explosion launches cover high into air over Worcester, narrowly missing car (2:44). Article
-Work is underway to make a Worcester landmark shine brighter (2:10) (pictured)
-Worcester's revamped online spending portal omits police settlements, court judgments
-Worcester Business Journal's Movers & Shakers
-Amidst dissent from Mass. communities, Worcester commits to housing
-WCCA-TV wins first place for its TV production of Mechanics Hall Concert featuring the Worcester Symphony Orchestra
-Radio Worcester (12:46): Dr. Satya Mitra announces run for Worcester Councilor-at-Large
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Prime Rib (5:20)
-ICYMI: New Worcester apartment building is filling up. But it’s not quite finished
-71-year-old man killed crossing the road after getting off bus on Lake Ave. in Worcester
-Worcester firefighter injured on the job in 2006 dies
-Learning about Taylor Swift? Holy Cross offers course comparing pop stars to poets (2:49). Article
-Scoop Dogg among new names for Worcester's snowplows
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: A cup of cozy
-American Legion meeting on Tuesday
-Long-term employees make it fun to own a car or truck from Lamoureux Ford (3:50)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Oakhurst Manor, damaged by fire, subject of lawsuit
-Westborough officer charged with D.U.I., gun violation (:35). Article
-A veteran and former television repairman, Northborough’s Frank Brown is also an artist
-Road closure in Leicester on Tuesday
-Shrewsbury Police Department November/December Newsletter
-Papers for Berlin election available soon
-Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce hosts exclusive Employee Handbook Workshop
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
-Jazzed Up Trio at 961 at Union Station 6 to 9 Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: What is love to a poet?
-Worcester filmmaker, music producer Cyrus Alexander to debut martial arts film in N.Y.C.
-Taylor Swift gives Eras Tour crew member $100,000 bonus with handwritten note
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: Don't go big, just go home
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (57:19): Lindsey Vezina, Kiva Center
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime trustee of a Worcester foundation
>SPORTS: Mike Vrabel introduced as Patriots head coach (11:24)
-One-on-one with Vrabel (7:20)
-Taylor Lewan preps Patriots for the Vrabel experience
-Holy Cross mourns the loss of Richard Ahern
-210 Sports's Worcester hockey alumni 2024-25 highlights, NHL week 14
-Manny Jae Media's Innerviews (45:03): Papee Paye and Sam Pike, Worcester Majors
>NATIONAL: A timeline of the L.A. fires, from early weather warnings to rampant blazes
-24-year-old man stabs 4 -- 2 fatally -- near Denver mall in random act: police
-Tragic: Tourist killed by elephant in front of her boyfriend at Thai sanctuary
>NEW ENGLAND: 3-year-old Maine boy found dead in the snow
-Public sector retirees celebrate Social Security Fairness Act (2:13). Article
>COLLEGES: Mass. announces $8 million in grants for early college programs (:25). Article
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): These are America's 10 sunniest cities
>BUSINESS: Worcester Business Journal names its Best of Business Award winners
-The fastest-growing jobs in the U.S., according to LinkedIn
>SHOPPING: Amazon to end "Try Before You Buy" option for Prime members
>HOMES: Homes at or under $800,000 in Worcester County, January 5th to 11th
>HEALTH: How drinking alcohol can affect your health
-Online meetings may cause people to want more plastic surgery (1:21)
>FOOD: McDonald's "finally" bringing back fan-favorite dessert
>TV/STREAMING: Netflix movies 2025 — Release dates, casts and more
>MOVIES: Movies to look forward to in 2025
>CELEBRITY: Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt reach divorce settlement after 8 years
>HISTORY: If you grew up in the 1970s … You remember this! (19:02)
>ANIMALS: Dog who was too skinny to move finally lifts her head up (2:11)
>GOOD NEWS: Misplaced $50,400 lottery ticket turns up days before expiration
-Meanwhile, in California, man says "I'm the DUI" during arrest for drunken driving: bodycam
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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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