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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:27). High of 73 in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Worcester paraeducators get new tentative contract, schools say
+Noon: Worcester bought land to help make a school safer. So why has nothing been done with it?
+Noon: Radio Worcester (9:22): Bravehearts' G.M. Dave "Peterman" Peterson on Opening Night tonight
+Noon: TGIF! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand: "John Wick: Chapter 4" and more
+Noon: Renowned classical Indian musicians at Mechanics Hall for benefit show
+Noon: Gallery (77 photos): Burncoat High School Jr./Sr. Prom
+Noon: Radio Worcester (13:47): Congressman James McGovern on the debt ceiling stalemate
-Supreme Court foreclosure decision could affect case against Worcester, attorneys say
-Misconduct probe of Abby Kelley Foster cheer staff stretches beyond 3 months
-What's the latest on the former Showcase Cinema property in Worcester?
-Law firm to take over Telegram & Gazette offices at Worcester high-rise bearing the T&G logo
-Best time to hit the road this Memorial Day weekend
-Related:Over 1 million Memorial Day weekend travelers expected in Mass.
-Worcester County Memorial Day parades and events schedule in 2023
-Worcester 2023 farmers markets: See schedules, locations
-UMass doctor warns be prepared for Mpox risks
-Student volunteers spark change and make differences in people's lives
-Construction at Worcester Walmart to affects W.R.T.A. stops
-Black bear family wanders through Hubbardston backyard (2:09)
-ICYMI: Worcester loft building to double in size under expansion plan
-Following leadership upheaval, Girls Inc. to restore suspended programming
-Downtown Worcester restaurant open again after maintenance
-GBH: Worcester said Polar Park will pay for itself. Economists say the city will end up in the red (10:01)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Holden prepares for Memorial Day (:37)
-Wachusett athletes prefer grass to turf for their own safety
-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): Saint John’s High School headmaster to depart in 2024
-Child cut another with razor blade at middle school, Blackstone police say
-Northbridge High School students, teacher win Mass. P.S.A. contest with "Zombies" ad
-Rutland pair receive M.A.H.P.E.R.D. awards
-Rota Spring manager/partner remembered
-Remembering "Miz" as Memorial Day nears
-Paxton Garden Club Plant Sale Saturday, June 3rd
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: BOGO tickets for Monster Trucks at DCU Center available now
-Five Things To Do: Wool Days, Kameron Marlowe, Summer Jumpoff ...
-Rival Sons rock Worcester in support of new album "Darkfighter"
-First Person: "We worried about the country"
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. 133 (28:36): City Council candidate Robert Bilotta
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. 132 (28:11): Worcester mayoral candidate Guillermo Creamer
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime T&G newsroom leader
>SPORTS: Celtics thrive on 3s, beat Heat, 110-97, force Game 6
-NFL punishes Patriots for O.T.A. violation
-TONIGHT! 10 things to know for Bravehearts Opening Night
-RailRiders beat WooSox, 10-1
-Win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Worcester Railers release 2023-24 regular season schedule
>CARS: The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan! (5:43)
>NATIONAL: Debt ceiling explained: Why it's a struggle in Washington and how the impasse could end
-Tragic: 4-year-old accidentally strangles herself at amusement park while staff stared at phones: report
>NEW ENGLAND: Shark bites off the leg of Conn. woman on vacation in Turks and Caicos
-Mass. father, son sentenced for decadelong, $20 million lottery fraud scheme
>HEALTH: What is long COVID? 12 defining symptoms revealed
-Debunking myths about osteoporosis
>BUSINESS: Unemployment rates across Central Mass. drop full percentage point in April
-AdCare Hospital tabs startup consultant as next C.E.O.
>COLLEGES: Amelia Toye eager to serve UMass Medical School community as student trustee
-Holy Cross students combine century-old documents and modern tech to research Boston landscape
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 places you should visit by yourself
>FOOD: Ice cream maker recalls 4,000 pints due to undeclared ingredient
>SHOPPING: Best Amazon Memorial Day tech deals -- Soundbars, headphones and more
>HOMES: 10 least expensive homes sold in Worcester County, May 14th to 21st
>TV/STREAMING: Katy Perry wants to quit "American Idol," believes she’s being portrayed as the “nasty judge": Report
>MOVIES: How to stream "John Wick: Chapter 4"
>CELEBRITY: Ray Stevenson, "Thor" and "Star Wars" actor, dead at 58
>HISTORY: Skylite Roller Skating Center through the years (45:58)
>ANIMALS: Dog has the best reaction when he reunites with rescuer (4:06)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Community celebrates beloved crossing guard’s 90th birthday (1:48)
-Meanwhile, in Michigan, steer on the run for weeks lassoed, captured on Detroit-area freeway
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Classifieds
+Sales Manager at DCU Center
-Kitchen positions at Downtown Worcester restaurant
-Part Time Senior Center Bus Driver, Town of Holden
-Waitstaff and hostesses at Worcester restaurant
-Water & Sewer Superintendent, Town of Holden
-Multiple openings at Canal District bar
-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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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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