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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:39). High of 75 in Worcester
-Mass. under air quality alert due to Canadian wildfires
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: 2 Worcester D.P.W. workers honored for putting out fire they saw while filling potholes
+6:00: New England Sky Pix drone video over Worcester (14:44)
+6:00: Radio Worcester Radio Roundtable (37:24): Temporary shelter in Greendale, Chamber survey, W.P.D. lawsuit
+6:00: Bravehearts win in front of sellout crowd at home on Baseball in Education Day
+Noon: North High graduation at DCU Center
+Noon: Mechanics Hall Composer-in-Residence Leonardo Ciampa debuts new works
+Noon: Janice Harvey: Doom-scrolling through the "woke" news
-Worcester woman's quick thinking leads to closet creep's arrest
-Restaurateur seeks to build a 5-story apartment, commercial complex on Shrewsbury Street (pictured)
-Deli plans second location on Plantation Street in Worcester
-Former federal prosecutor says evictions illegal in Worcester
-Worcester approves temporary shelter at church after objection from some neighbors (2:00). Article
-Saint John’s High School trustee pledges $1 million to support school’s wellness initiative
-Seal of Biliteracy awarded to 121 Worcester students
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview -- Zoning, disaster relief fund
-Give to Meals on Wheels in Worcester with Shaw's promotion
-Mass Pike bridge closing near Worcester for 2 nights
-WooSox Rewards Members can earn loyalty points & enjoy exclusive deals at 15 shops & restaurants
>DINING OUT: Chef Rick Araujo leaves Off the Rails for Nichols College job
-ICYMI: Worcester siblings convicted of attempted murder, setting fire to occupied Brockton home
-Baseball coach nearly loses legs in Worcester crash, community rallies for recovery
-Officers say closing Worcester parole office endangers the public
-$100,000 lottery ticket sold at Worcester grocery store
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Wachuwearhouse sells school spirit
-Victim found in Holden featured on unsolved homicide playing cards created by State Police
-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): Driver in critical condition after S.U.V. plows through martial arts studio (1:37). Article
-Family marks somber anniversary 20 years after remains of Molly Bish were found
-Bolton Police seek information after Pride Day vandalism
-TODAY! West Boylston election is Tuesday
-West Boylston High School graduation
-Shrewsbury Mock Trial Team flourishes in state competition
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
-Hot dog eating and wrestling a winning match at Ralph's Rock Diner
>SHOWTIME: South High Community School Spring Concert (37:00)
-Nahani Meuse: Why people are homeless?
-Laurel: A night at the Shrewsbury Drive-In Theater
-WCCA-TV's Talk of Main Street No. 10 (28:18): Former Mayor Konnie Lukes, Justice Mel Greenberg (ret.), 016 founder Mark Henderson
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 8 (28:14): Keene, N.H.
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former Worcester teacher who helped create the Worcester Youth Center
>SPORTS: Rays beat Red Sox, 4-1
-Bravehearts next home game 4 p.m. Sunday, June 11th
-Win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Mass. Pirates to hold a youth football clinic on June 26th
>CARS: The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan! (5:43)
-NATIONAL: America aged rapidly in last decade as baby boomers grew older and births dropped
-Woman arrested for hiring hitman to kill wife of man she met on Match.com
-Tragic: Man killed in crash a day before 80th birthday
>NEW ENGLAND: First look at "View Boston" from atop Prudential Tower (1:37)
-1/3 of Mass. residents are food insecure, annual survey finds
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business leaders still optimistic on economic outlook
-Apple launches $3,500 V.R. headset
>SHOPPING: Mass Save offering $40 rebates for efficient air conditioners
>FOOD: Here's how much Mass. residents spend on pizza delivery and other takeout
>HEALTH: Know signs of a stroke, act F.A.S.T.
-Wait, is sparkling water actually bad for your teeth?
>COLLEGES: Watch special moments from UMass Medical School's 50th Commencement
-How a new Holy Cross course is tackling the "leaky pipeline" of women in S.T.E.M.
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 beautiful abandoned places that have become tourist attractions
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, May 28th to June 4th
>TV/STREAMING: Summer TV preview
>MOVIES: Matthew Broderick reveals tensions with John Hughes on "Ferris Bueller"
>CELEBRITY: Andrew McCarthy reveals that the Brat Pack hated that label
>ANIMALS: Rescue cat paws the shelter staff whenever he wants pets (3:12)
>HISTORY: Union Depot in Worcester, 1892
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 5-year-old fighting cancer serenaded as superhero at fundraiser
-Meanwhile, in England, watch a wandering llama blocks traffic on busy highway
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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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