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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:38). High of 82 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Fired Auburn High A.D. wants charge of sending obscene video to student dropped
-Hundreds converge on Worcester Common for May Day rally
-The Fix, Bocado parent company opening 2 new Worcester restaurants
-Worcester police issue traffic warning ahead of Molly McGovern funeral
-This small Worcester neighborhood has 2 big health problems
-PHOTOS: Puppies invade Worcester’s airport as they learn to be seeing eye dogs
-Peter Durant "getting closer" to decision on running for governor
-Facing criticism, Worcester police chief says many aspects of D.O.J. report are accurate
>FAITH: Pope Francis and his legacy (52:54)
-Thanks given and memories shared at bittersweet farewell Masses for Bishop Reidy
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:18): D.O.J. report, police reform & city response
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Ground Round holds Grand Opening (1:49). Article
-ICYMI: State Police begin revamp of academy program after death of recruit from Worcester (2:51). Article
-The Worcester School Committee names a new superintendent
-State gives Worcester OK for feasibility study on replacing Burncoat High
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Composting 8 to 2:30 Saturday
-TODAY! Holden Dems to elect delegates to state convention
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-New food recovery program sprouts up in Wachusett cafeteria
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): TODAY! Grafton Community Yard Sale Saturday
-Following performance review, Shrewsbury's Kevin Mizikar earns new 3-year deal
-69-year-old woman arrested for allegedly attempting to hit neighbor with car during boyfriend dispute
-"It's extremely rewarding": In collecting shoes, this Boy Scout helps others
-Millbury Historical Society hosts yard sale
-Wachusett book policy draws crowd; dies without vote
-Worcester man arrested in Clinton traffic stop
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
-Beyond Beer: Region’s bartenders to jar over pickle gin trophy
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Ritual goth party, ArtsWorcester Biennial and more ...
-100 FM The Pike (9:15): The Breakdown Lane
-Toni Ballard returns to sing locally for first time since 2019
>OPINION: John Keough: Distractions, distractions, playgrounds and the budget looms
-Ray Mariano: Worcester School Committee just made a big mistake
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1377 (20:37): Shrewsbury Street Italian Heritage Parade Committee
-Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (57:37): Leslie Sleywion, NAACP
-Green Worcester Summit (56:35): CoolPockets come to Worcester
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to career letter carrier in Worcester
>SPORTS: Patriots’ 2025 roster turnover under Mike Vrabel is eye-opening
-How Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs can make largest impact in 2025
-Red Sox beat Twins, 6-1
-'Sader Stories (:54): Don't play with mental health
-210 Sports' Friday 4: New Patriots, playoff game 7s, baseball’s good and bad, and double 1
-WooSox beat Toledo, 5-2
>NATIONAL: Police arrest suspect in mass shooting that left 4 dead, 1 injured
-Fiery Yellowstone crash leaves 7 dead after pickup truck and tour van collide
>TRAGIC: Boy, 11, kills himself after teacher calls him "stupid": suit
>NEW ENGLAND: Boy's body found in Merrimack River almost 2 weeks after falling into water
-"There's nothing nefarious": Breaking down Jen McCabe's Karen Read testimony (20:45)
>COLLEGES: Closed Central Mass. college makes "crucial" gift as one of its final acts
-Worcester State spring alumni reunion weekend offers weekend of fun, connection
-Project-based learning fellowship benefits faculty at WPI—and beyond (5:32). Article
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 top summer road trip ideas across the U.S.
>BUSINESS: Business owners reveal their biggest hurdles in setting up shop in the U.S.
-U.S. adds surprisingly strong 177,000 jobs in April despite tariffs
-Economist: State contraction may have exceeded U.S. G.D.P. dip
>HOMES: Mortgage demand drops as would-be homebuyers wary of U.S. economy
>SHOPPING: Shop Walmart+ Week for exclusive perks and savings
>HEALTH: You should call 911 if you have these stroke symptoms
-How to treat allergy symptoms caused by spring pollen (1:28)
>FOOD: Celebrating Cinco de Mayo with Que Mas (3:38)
>TV/STREAMING: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: Kathy Bates was "crushed" "Misery" director cut this from film
>CELEBRITY: Ruth Buzzi, actress, comedian, dies at 88 after stroke
>ANIMALS: 25-pound cat stands up to tell his mom it's dinner time (3:09)
>HISTORY: In 1965, the Rolling Stones played the Worcester Memorial Auditorium
>GOOD NEWS: Woman helps return wedding band lost for nearly 2 years
-Meanwhile, Florida woman charged with buying and selling human bones
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Classifieds
>HELP WANTED
+Part-time bartender, Patsie Dugan's
+Servers & bartenders, Quinn's Irish Pub and Quinn's Blue Plate
-Full-time police officer, town of Leicester
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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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