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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 73 in Worcester
>MEMORIAL DAY 2023
-City of Worcester kicks off Memorial Day observances with Elm Park Water Ceremony
-Worcester County Memorial Day parades and events schedule
-Shrewsbury parade starts at 9:30
-Paxton parade starts at about 10
-Auburn parade starts at 10
-Rutland parade starts at 10
-Holden parade starts at 11
-Grafton parade starts at 11:15
-Memorial Day map: Visit Worcester's many war memorials
-See who City of Worcester's memorial squares are named for
-81 Mass. beaches, waterfronts opening for Memorial Day weekend
-$10 commuter rail weekend passes includes Memorial Day
>HISTORY: 1903 Memorial Day in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester pays $250,000 to settle excessive force lawsuit involving autistic 10-year-old
-Holy Cross President: Clarence Thomas was a beneficiary of race-based admissions at my school
-Worcester State, Guild of St. Agnes open $8 million childcare facility in former Colonial Bowling Center
-Worcester facing challenges to hire enough lifeguards for summer season
-Trash pickup delayed a day this week in Worcester because of holiday
-No fixed-route or paratransit services for W.R.T.A. on Monday
-ICYMI: Worcester police looking for missing 14-year-old girl
-Change of course handled with ease as Worcester Firefighters 6K set for June 4th
-Anna Ryan of Burncoat Middle School on her way to Carnegie Hall (3:42)
-Aislynn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief for May
-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)
-20-pound propane tank fill $9.99 at Jed's for Memorial Day
-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): Shrewsbury police trying to find owner of bike
-Hundreds participate in Special Olympics Games at Auburn High School
-Get $1,000 back on any vehicle purchase this weekend at North End Motor Sales
-Historic tavern, which served founding fathers, reopens in West Brookfield
-Auburn American Legion post celebrates National Poppy Day
-Women’s Success Network’s Ladies on the Lake returns to Indian Ranch
-Grafton resident finishes in top 8 at Outrun the Bear candlepin bowling tournament
-Wachusett area public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Contest, self-guided tours part of Worcester poetry project
-Rosen's Roundtable No. 506 (27:29): Does Worcester even know the best ways to assist our increasing homeless population?
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 315 (28:29): Dave Peterson, Candidate, City Council
-WCCA-TV's Close to Home No. 548 (28:51): D.A. Joe Early Jr.
-Vocero Hispano: 05-26-2023 al 06-01-2023
-Nahani Meuse on Worcester's new inclusionary zoning law
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who started and ran his construction company for 35 years
>SPORTS: Heat's Game 7 confidence vs. Celtics could only add to collapse
-Related: Heat fans at wedding go nuts thinking they won Game 6
-Diamondbacks beat Red Sox, 4-2
-Bravehearts game suspended because of injury. Next home game: 1 p.m. Monday
-RailRiders beat WooSox, 11-4
-Win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>CARS: The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan! (5:43)
>NATIONAL: Churchill Downs "troubled" after 12th horse death in past 2 months
-This little-known rule shapes parking in America. Cities are reversing it
-Man allegedly shoots roommate after he ate last Hot Pocket
-Tragic: Man drowns after getting sucked into Alaska mud flats and tide comes in
>NEW ENGLAND: 2 shootings at Revere Beach under investigation
-Young boy suffers serious burns after falling into fire pit in N.H.
>HEALTH: U.S. study finds 1 in 10 get long COVID after Omicron
-How to protect yourself this summer from Lyme disease
>BUSINESS: W.B.J.'s Movers & Shakers for May 29th
-Central Mass. business by the numbers
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria Senior Spotlight with Elijah Allston
-UMass Medical School researcher gets $2.1 million N.I.H. grant
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 perfect picnic spots in the U.S.
>HOMES: These 5 Mass. homes offer waterfront views, backyard pool oasis
>TV/STREAMING: What to watch on Memorial Day from "Top Gun" to true crime
>MOVIES: The Hollywood Reporter critics pick the 20 best films of Cannes 2023
>CELEBRITY: Jane Fonda throws award at Justine Triet at 2023 Cannes Film Festival
>ANIMALS: 8-pound cat comforts Great Dane brother when he's nervous (3:07)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Previously paralyzed man climbs tallest peak in Oregon
-Meanwhile, in Connecticut, bear helps itself to 60 cupcakes from bakery, scares employees
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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
-Multiple openings at Canal District bar
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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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