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Damage at Assumption College (now Quinsigamond Community College) from the Worcester tornado of 1953.
In The News
>Latest weather: Early downpours give way to afternoon sunshine, high in the upper 70s in Worcester
+6:00: The Worcester 300 List: Best things to see, drink, eat, watch and hear
+6:00: June 9 anniversary of Worcester tornado of 1953
+6:00: WoMag Flashback: The Slave Catcher's Riot — How a slave trader came to Worcester, and got chased back to Boston
+1:00: Worcester man arrested after holding people at gunpoint
+1:00: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - June 9th
+1:00: Radio Worcester (10:00): Rep. McGovern on tonight's televised hearings and gun safety legislation
+1:00: Rosalie Tirella: Why should the WPD get drones if Worcester cops act like this?
+1:00: Bravehearts, Holy Cross bringing state baseball semifinals, finals to Fitton Field
+1:00: It's hard out here: Worcester artists speak up on troubles women face in hip-hop
+1:00: Artist Spotlight: Aaron Brodeur
-Worcester diner named Best in Massachusetts by Food & Wine
-Polar Park apartment development's tax break at risk over hiring practices
-Large police presence at 60 Harrison St. in Worcester; 1 in custody
-Stephanie Fernandes murder trial: No defensive wounds on victim’s body after stabbing, medical examiner says
-31-year-old Worcester man convicted of attempted robbery
-Opioid deaths dropped slightly in Worcester in 2021
-Worcester man wins tickets to NBA Finals Game 3 (1:47)
-Weekly milk donations to help families at Boys & Girls Club of Worcester
-Holy Cross students join Worcester nursing home residents in unique storytelling project
-Proposed Worcester police drone stalled at City Council over questions about using it on homeless population
-Doherty Memorial High graduation. Video (1:30:19)
-North High graduation in Worcester. Video (1:19:34)
>HISTORY: Mike Benedetti: The Worcester Klan Meeting & Riot of 1924
-Worcester's Tercentennial: Esther Howland, mother of the American Valentine
-Worcester 300th anniversary: Fireworks, Canal District stroll top full list of events coming this weekend
-Traffic and parking advisory for Worcester Tercentennial
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Thrice joins Dashboard Confessional, Get Up Kids in Worcester for Vagrant Records anniversary
-Five Things to Do: The Outlaws, "The Band's Visit" and more ...
-Listen Up: Catching up with Abbie Barrett, Elion Virtuoso, Paper Tigers, P2I and Arichussettes & Dollaz Da Barba
-Canal District’s White Room sold to Sprinkler Factory duo
-First Person: A conversation with Sunshine the Talking Cat
-Last Call with Jack Murray, founder of Worcester Political Dialogue
-The Faces of Worcester: Julie Bowditch
-WCCA-TV's What It's Worth No. 432 (27:57): Nicholas Connors
-Radio Worcester (9:17): Manny Familia's Legacy and the 267 Foundation with Elvin Familia
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to the former owner of several pharmacies in Worcester
-ICYMI: Worcester company is among 3 clinical labs charged with defrauding MassHealth
-Boylston native Jean Louisa Kelly takes Iceman’s breath away in "Top Gun: Maverick"
-Worcester drivers bad? They're worst for at-fault violations
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 6 months probation for Millbury man charged with abusing pair of dogs in his care
-Tree-killing longhorned beetle scare in Westborough
-Shrewsbury names high school resource officer for next year
-Millbury Jr.-Sr. High School's Class of 2022 meets the challenges
-Grafton RISE plans community art project as part of 1st Juneteenth celebration
>SPORTS: Celtics stars shine in Game 3 win over Warriors
-Red Sox blank Angels 1-0 again
-'Sader Stories (41:37): Bob Cousy's love of Worcester
-'Hearts homer their way to 9-8 win
-Bravehearts' next game 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Get tickets here
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox sweep doubleheader in Buffalo
-Holden's Fran Quinn enjoys chance to play at U.S. Open in home state
>BUSINESS: Over 1,000 job seekers attend MassHire fair in Worcester
-2 million people may be impacted by Shields Health Care Group cyberattack
>SHOPPING/DEALS: Companies are shrinking packages instead of raising prices to mask inflation
>HOMES: 5 new open houses in Worcester
>NEW! CARS: Bertera has the car for you (4:08)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NEW ENGLAND: 3 juveniles charged with arson in fire at old cereal factory in Orange
-Opioid deaths in mass increase in 2021, drop in early 2022
>TV/STREAMING: Here’s what you watched this season: the top network TV shows
>MOVIES: Julia Garner ("Ozark") eyed for lead in Madonna biopic
>CELEBRITY: Amber Heard is "broke" due to legal fees, lavish spending
-"Bedtime Magic" host David Allan Boucher retiring after 40 years on late-night radio
>HEALTH: Breakthrough vaccine could help cure pancreatic cancer
-For accurate at-home COVID test results, UMass Medical School doc says to use both tests in kit
-Free testing and vaccinations/boosters 10-3 Thursday at Worcester Public Library
>ANIMALS: This kitten was obsessed with her mom's baby bump (3:16)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Tom Brady dyes hair red, orange for pediatric cancer cause
-Meanwhile, in New Hampshire, brazen bear swipes fast food from vehicle, dives into bag of McDonald's
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Classifieds
+Regional Public Health Nurse, Worcester DPH
-Sales Administrator at Absolute Group
-Church Business Administrator in Worcester
-Animal Care Attendant at WPI
-Director of Housing for Women (Property Manager) at Abby's House
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:44). High of 64 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Counterfeit ticket scam leads to parents missing Worcester high school graduation
+6:00: Facing eviction, Worcester's Boston Market owner plans a rebranding instead
+6:00: Providence & Worcester train derails in Rhode Island neighborhood
+6:00: Worcester police arrest suspect in connection with shooting near University Park
+6:00: Renters find relief at Worcester legal clinic to clear their eviction records
+6:00: W.R.T.A. adds new accessible vans to paratransit fleet
+6:00: Shakira, Jason Aldeen concerts at Fenway Park abruptly canceled (:31)
+6:00: Former Holy Cross star Stacey Hochkins named USA Hockey Adult Player of the Year
+Noon: Bullet found in parking lot of Auburn Middle School; school had been dismissed
+Noon: Things to Do: James Oliver Band, M'bolo, Jay Sully and more ...
+Noon: Traditional food and music on tap at Middle Eastern Festival
+Noon: "American Idol" winner David Cook to headline annual Pet Rock Fest
+Noon: Summer@Music Worcester returns with 3 different concerts
+Noon: Worcester students eye "Origin" as part of ArtsWorcester Future Arts Workers
+Noon: Joann Fabrics officially closed in Shrewsbury
-Police investigating death of college student in Worcester
-Work begins on $120 million downtown Worcester housing development
-Worcester police investigate gunfire at University Park; person treated for wounds
-Vandal leaves offensive messages on sign outside Worcester middle school
-Heralded Worcester school faces possible closure as state Senate cuts its funding
-Worcester clothing brand Cosmic Unicornz to find permanent home
-Fitness in the Parks Summer Series kickoff Friday
-Administration seeking to close 2 Central Mass. Job Corps centers as part of elimination of program nationwide
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief for May
-Doherty Memorial High School graduation (1:37:57)
-Worcester Public Schools' Ask the Superintendent (22:10): Vision of a learner with Belmont Street School
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:22): Fallout from the State of the City protest
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Lobster Rolls (5:17)
-ICYMI: Workers threaten to strike at UMass Memorial Health
-Firm to study solutions to I-290 divide in Worcester
-18-unit apartment complex planned on site of old 3-decker in Worcester
-Worcester wants to reclaim its manufacturing leadership, but tariffs may stand in the way
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): May & June Senior Center events
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-Holden police welcome new officer
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Vandals destroy Leominster Little League fields (2:23). Article
-In Shrewsbury Center, a new gathering place for the Jewish community
-High school productions up for TAMY awards
-Clinton student-athletes receive honors from coaches
-West Boylston police log May 19th to 25th
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Creative and creepy: Mike Mars talks about a life in film, music and horror
-On self-titled debit album, Sunday Junkie sets stage for musicians' next chapter
-The Big E announces Train as 2025 headliner. See schedule, ticket info
>OPINION: Nicole Bell: Cassie Ventura's story deserves to end in justice
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: Open letter to Councilor Bergman
-WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No. 928 (27:59): Maureen Schwab
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (47:50)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former Worcester Fire Chief Geoffrey Gardell
>SPORTS: Stefon Diggs' boat party causes stir as he misses Patriots O.T.A.s
-Patriots O.T.A. takeaways: Drake Maye improves, but offense still a step behind
-Bravehearts win season opener, 9-7
-What to know before Bravehearts Opening Day
-Bravehearts Opening Night giveaway. Next home game: 6:30 Friday. Get tickets here
-Red Sox lose to Brewers, 6-5
-Holy Cross men’s soccer names 2025 team captains
-Jeopardy! highlights WooSox player's unique and clever nickname
-WooSox beat RailRiders, 5-4
>NATIONAL: D.O.G.E. can access sensitive Treasury payment systems, judge rules
-3 city-killing asteroids could strike Earth within weeks
>TRAGIC: Man dies in crash while giving daughter driving lesson: Reports
>NEW ENGLAND: Missing U.N.H. student found dead
-Karen Read trial analysis (21:23): Courtroom showdown after prosecution's crash finale
>COLLEGES: Voice artist and Holy Cross class of 1968 alum James Conlan
-Assumption president says colleges must "take a hard look" at themselves
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Weekend getaway in Connecticut
>BUSINESS: Market Basket C.E.O. Arthur T. Demoulas placed on leave amid new allegations (2:23). Article
-LPL Financial Research: Can earnings catch up to this stock market rally?
-Take W.B.J.'s 2025 Midyear Economic Forecast survey
>SHOPPING: Walmart uses hidden barcodes to avoid "skip scanning"
>HEALTH: Weight loss in middle age offers long-term health benefits
-Skin cancer prevention: What you may not know about sunscreen, health (2:10)
>FOOD: How 1 ingredient transformed McDonald's Egg McMuffin
>TV/STREAMING: Until Friday, Peacock streaming deal for just $25 for a year
>MOVIES: Is "Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning" really the end? Tom Cruise may have revealed answer
>CELEBRITY: Brad Pitt speaks out on finalizing Angelina Jolie divorce after 8 years
>ANIMALS: Courageous puppy fights off pack of coyotes in 45-minute battle, heart-stopping video shows
>HISTORY: Worcester Heritage Society snapshots: 1870s Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Winchester 8-year-old recognized for fundraising success
-Meanwhile, in Florida, trapper wrestles alligator on highway median
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Classifieds
>HELP WANTED
-Worcester Area Director (part-time), Matthew 25
+Multiple positions, Nancy Chang Restaurant
+Police officers, town of Leicester
-Part-time bartender, Patsie Dugan's
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