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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:30). High of 49 in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-"It just went to black": Local fire chiefs on blaze leveling First Congregational Church of Spencer
-Related: Leicester church opens its doors for Spencer congregation
-Related: First Congregational Church of Spencer mourns loss (2:11)
-Earlier: Spencer church completely destroyed by fire (2:43)
-Worcester residents want city leaders to focus on creating jobs, survey says
-Worcester senior softball players prove age is just a number (2:33)
-In Worcester, Wings for Autism helping families feel comfortable at the airport
-Saint Vincent Hospital celebrates cancer survivors
-See the 2023 candidates for municipal office in Worcester
-New Worcester angel investment group seeks to fund startups
-5 key takeaways from the 2020 Worcester George Floyd protest that landed the city in court
-How Massachusetts fails survivors of sex crimes
-Worcester Housing Authority overhauling Curtis Apartments complex
-FINAL DAY! Albanian Festival a bastion of food and culture
-Radio Worcester (13:31): District 1 City Councilor Sean Rose on fact vs. fiction about the proposed new family shelter at the Zion Lutheran Church
-ICYMI: 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
-Downtown Worcester restaurant may not open due to fight over ventilation
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Victim found in Holden featured on unsolved homicide playing cards created by State Police
-June Among Friends senior newsletter
-Lamoureux Ford wins national award for 26th consecutive year (1:03)
-More than just great coffee at Brilla (:36)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Gymnastics Learning Center in Shrewsbury celebrates 40 years
-"Making as many memories as we can": Hopedale embraces 6-year-old girl with rare disease (3:48)
-110 years of Woody’s Barber Shop in Sterling
-Millbury High School jazz concert at Millbury First Church
-Item photos: Clinton High School graduation
-Local students earn National Merit scholarships
-Richard Simmarano launches write-in campaign for West Boylston Selectboard
-Distinguished Grafton students
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Sunday
>FAITH: "What does Jesus expect from the church when he says we are the salt of the earth?"
-Ray Mariano: Councilors have right to info on Polar Park
-Nahani Meuse: Homeless in Worcester – and our Success at Blessed Sacrament Church
-Vocero Hispano: 06-02-2023 al 06-08-2023
-WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable No. 507 (27:45): Polar Park/City Hall Signage
-WCCA-TV's Talk of Main Street No. 10 (28:18): Former Mayor Konnie Lukes, Justice Mel Greenberg (ret.), 016 founder Mark Henderson
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester woman who was active in her church and loved antiques
>SPORTS: Red Sox, Rays split doubleheader
-Holy Cross football team ranked No. 4 in preseason top 25
-Bravehearts beat Pittsfield, 8-4. Next home game 4 p.m. Sunday, June 11th
-WooSox beat Louisville, 14-1
-Win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Pirates win third straight, defeat rival Frisco, 72-58
-Why the Railers didn’t make the playoffs, and what needs to be better in 2023-24
-Pleasant Valley's Brendan Hester qualifies for golf events on back-to-back days
>CARS: The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan! (5:43)
-Ford Bronco is being recalled because people may get "discouraged" trying to use the seatbelts
-NATIONAL: Dozens of kids vanish in Cleveland area as police probe alarming trend
-Radio Worcester (11:00): Congressman Jim McGovern on why he voted “No” on debt ceiling bill
-Tragic: "My heart will be rejected": Man dies after missing doses in jail
>NEW ENGLAND: Mother, baby found dead in Franklin, N.H.; suspect slit his own throat (2:18)
-Good Samaritans credited with stopping attempted kidnapping in Plymouth
>BUSINESS: Family Health Center's return from the brink
-Cannabis company closing Worcester dispensary
>FOOD: Food labels and the lies they tell us about grocery store "best before" expiration dates
>HEALTH: Infectious disease specialist answers questions about vaccines for pregnant women
>COLLEGES: TODAY! Katie Couric to address at UMass Medical School’s 50th Commencement
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 quaint European mountain towns to visit this summer
>HOMES: The ugly truth behind “We Buy Ugly Houses”
>TV/STREAMING: New on Netflix in June (8:38)
>MOVIES: "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" swinging to huge box office opening
>CELEBRITY: Bruce Springsteen falls on Amsterdam stage, band rushes to help
>ANIMALS: Mama bear, 3 cubs seen frolicking in Central Mass. backyard (:51)
>HISTORY: Downtown Worcester from Federal Square
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Parent saves 12-year-old girl in cardiac arrest during soccer practice
-Meanwhile, in South Carolina, man robs convenience store with Nintendo "Duck Hunt" pistol
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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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