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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:36). High of 68 in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Angel Ortiz-Santos guilty of killing Carlos Cruz outside Paku Lounge in Worcester
+5:00: Gov. Healy picks Worcester state Sen. Ann Gobi as Rural Affairs Director
+Noon: Murder charge filed in 2021 death of 19-year-old Worcester man
+Noon: Worcester County coalition aims to reduce barriers to food access
+Noon: WCUW, John Henry's Hammer celebrate Bob Dylan's music with DylanFest
-Worcester police holds annual memorial ceremony, honors 12 former members
-Related: Ceremony video (27:06)
-Central Mass. Housing alliance hosts Walk for the Homeless in Worcester
-"Only you can lead the way": Clark awards 1,300 degrees to the Class of 2023
-Worcester company increases holdings in city with $1 million acquisition
-Family of Holly Piirainen appear in podcast about man reported seen day of abduction
-Worcester Fire Department hosts career day for city high school students
-Bob Kraft, Gov. Healey on hand as Rand-Whitney cuts ribbon on massive new facility in Boylston
-See neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester
-Unsolved: Worcester - Special Episode with Bob Ward of Channel 25
>DINING OUT: Taste of Shrewsbury Street returns June 20th
>SHOPPING: Selections from what customers at A Great Notion are reading
-ICYMI: Worcester ranks among top 100 in best places to live in the country, U.S. News & World Report says
-Flood-prone Worcester intersection in for fix
-Worcester war hero, restaurateur Victor A. “Perry” Sacco dies at 100
-Worcester's Antiquarian Hall has a trove of Hawaiian literary artifacts (2:34). Article
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Student sleep habits suffer during the school year
-Board of Health seeks residents’ input
-Wachusett D.E.C.A. membership rebounds post-COVID
-More than just great coffee at Brilla (:36)
-Lamoureux Ford has some amazing cars you would not expect (1:25)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Traffic advisory in Leicester on Monday
-Construction on old Tin Bridge at Rochdale and Leicester streets in Auburn on Monday
-2 local high school seniors earn National Merit Scholarships
-Clinton admires historical preservation in Clinton
-Grafton High School focuses on college and work preparation
-Shrewsbury’s Community Preservation Committee spends first dollars
-Paxton police to hold gun safety class June 6th
-B.V.T. Student Council earns national recognition for fifth year in a row
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday
>FAITH: The holy importance of minding one's own body, heart and mind
-Bill Shaner: Under Batista, the sweeps will never end
-WCCA-TV's The American Constitutionalist No. 5 (23:52): 4th Amendment
-Rosen's Roundtable No. 505 (28:06): Negotiations between the EAW and School Committee stall
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester woman who was a professional dancer before becoming a licensed cosmetologist
>SPORTS: Celtics embarrassed by Heat in Game 3 loss
-Magic Johnson, Charles Barkley rip Celtics after ugly loss
-Padres beat Red Sox, 7-0
-WooSox split doubleheader with Lehigh Valley
-Win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Revolution falls to Philadelphia, 3-0
>CARS: The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan! (5:43)
>NATIONAL: Why Ukraine’s spring offensive still hasn’t begun — with summer just weeks away
-4 shot in gunfight outside Alabama bar
-Tragic: Devastating Italian floods kill at least 13, wreck homes and farms
>NEW ENGLAND: Man dead after camper falls on him at N.H. campground
-Accused Bosnian war criminal arrested in Massachusetts
>HEALTH: Simple pills revolutionize colonoscopy prep, replacing dreaded drink
-Sleep apnea, lack of deep sleep linked to damage in brain, study says
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Mass. unemployment rate sees slight decrease in April
>COLLEGES: Worcester's notable graduates -- Here's the list from Goddard to Fauci
-Anna Maria Senior Spotlight: Bob Howard
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 remarkable sculpture parks around the world
>FOOD: Making stuffed grape leaves for the Worcester Middle Eastern festival
>HOMES: April home prices have largest annual drop since 2012
>TV/STREAMING: For a limited time only, get 3 months of ad-supported Hulu for just $2/month
>MOVIES: Martin Scorsese's "Killers of the Flower Moon" gets 9-minute standing ovation at Cannes
>CELEBRITY: Molly Ringwald says she turned down Julia Roberts’ "Pretty Woman" role
>HISTORY: "Custer Cars" were a popular ride at Shrewsbury amusement park
>ANIMALS: Kitten who’d hiss at dog brother now loves to play with him (3:22)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Daughter donates liver to save mother's life
-Meanwhile, in Florida, Iguana found inside home's toilet
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+Multiple openings at Canal District bar
+Morning cleaning-night dishwashing at Worcester restaurant
+Director of Public Works, Town of Rutland
+Full-Time Police Officer, Town of Millbury
+5 seasonal employees, Holden D.P.W.
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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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>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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