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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 57 in Worcester
-Spring climate summary for Worcester; May climate summary for Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Spencer church completely destroyed by fire (2:43)
-Community on edge after violence breaks out in Worcester
-1 plaintiff speaks about lawsuit accusing W.P.D. of excessive force during protest (2:10)
-Shooting victim found by police on Worcester Technical High School property
-Fitchburg man arraigned in 2021 slaying in Worcester; witnesses reveal details to police
-Elvis has left the building. Worcester police K9 retires after 6 years
-TODAY! Massport Holds "Wings for Autism" at Worcester Airport on Saturday
-Albanian Festival a bastion of food and culture
-Radio Worcester (14:39): Worcester Mayor Joe Petty talks about the proposed family homeless shelter at Zion Lutheran Church
-Radio Worcester (13:29): City Manager says it is to early to tell if Worcester will be hurt by A.R.P.A. funds clawback
-ICYMI: Downtown Worcester restaurant may not open due to fight over ventilation
-Worcester man killed in I-95 crash in Connecticut
-Jennifer Algarin of Worcester pleads guilty in stabbing death of Jason Swedberg
-Lawsuit claims 44 civil violations by Worcester police in 2020 protest arrests
-Reminder: Trash pickup delayed a day this week in Worcester because of holiday
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Lamoureux Ford wins national award for 26th consecutive year (1:03)
-Holden to conduct extra speed patrols in June, July
-Wachusett Echo: New technology boasts new ways to cheat
-More than just great coffee at Brilla (:36)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Prosecutors reveal graphic details in death of 82-year-old Westborough mother (1:30)
-"Shrewsbury is a very special place:" S.H.S. celebrates graduation
-Leicester police help turtle find shell-ter
-Weekend work to be done on Route 146 bridge over railroad
-TODAY! 2nd annual Paxton Garden Club Plant Sale on Saturday
-Quin the First Responder Therapy Dog visits Rutland police
-Rutland police named Patriotic Employer
-For Repoles of Clinton, it is all in the family
-Cooperative Education Program at Valley Tech holds 3rd annual Career Signing Day
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
-Drag telethon at Worcester Beer Garden targets anti-LGBTQ legislation
-Worcesteria: Pride vs. prejudice, and the age-old art of drag
>SHOWTIME: International music superstar Karol G adds Gillette Stadium concert to tour
-Music Worcester announces 165th season with 20 genre-spanning concerts
-100 FM The Pike "Breakdown Lane" for June 2nd (5:18)
-WCCA-TV's What It's Worth No. 445 (27:49): Musician Ray Pandiscio
-WCCA-TV's Human Touch No. 68 (28:23): Democracy and Destabilization
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who worked at AdCare Hospital for 37 years
>SPORTS: Tom Brady looking forward to Foxboro return: "A great gesture"
-Bravehearts scores 4 in bottom of ninth to win at home. Next home game 4 p.m. Sunday, June 11th
-Louisville beats WooSox, 9-4
-Holy Cross football community remembers former All-American, assistant coach Bill McGovern
-Win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-TONIGHT! Pirates put perfect home record on line vs. Frisco at DCU Center
-Pirates reach 50 wins in franchise history
-Radio Worcester (21:04): Bay State Brawlers Roller Derby at the Wallace Civic Center in Fitchburg on Saturday
>CARS: The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan! (5:43)
-Tragic: At least 230 people dead after train derailment in India
>NEW ENGLAND: Son of former Red Sox George Scott kills son, 8, before taking own life
-Body found in burning vehicle outside Mass. dry cleaners
>BUSINESS: Amazon in talks to offer mobile services to Prime members
-The U.S. economy added 339,000 jobs last month, soaring past expectations — again
>FOOD: Costco shoppers are buying more of this in another sign of possible recession
>HEALTH: With H.P.V. vaccine, some studies say one and done might be better
>COLLEGES: Clark Biology Professor David Hibbett answers mushroom questions from Twitter (18:37)
-Dr. Swedis scholarship honors Anna Maria professor’s retirement after 20 years
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The secrets of famous tourist sites
>HOMES: Check out these homes for sale in Worcester
>TV/STREAMING: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on demand: "Hypnotic," "Book Club: The Next Chapter," and more
>CELEBRITY: Author, activist and Clark University grad Padma Lakshmi leaves "Top Chef" after 19 seasons
>ANIMALS: Adoption Option -- Playful Moe the dog seeks loving, permanent home
>HISTORY: The old Union Station in Worcester
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): High school students find $5,000 during roadside pickup, return it to owner
-Meanwhile, in Atlanta, C.D.C. hosts COVID superspreader event — 181 test positive
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Classifieds
-Records clerk at Holden Police Department
-Chef de Cuisine at Canal District restaurant
-Assistant Concessions Manager at Hanover Theatre
-Bartenders at Worcester bar
-Sales Manager at DCU Center
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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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