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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:39). High of 68 in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+UPDATED: 6:00: Suspect arrested, charged with attempted murder after crews extinguish massive house fire in Holden (pictured)
+6:00: Worcester one of only 5 Chuck E. Cheese locations left in Mass.
+6:00: Insane time-lapse video shows how quickly smoke camouflaged New York City (:31)
+6:00: Last Call: Bartender Steve Roux
+6:00: Tribute reading for poet Richard Fox set for Zoom
+1:00: Community Healthlink appoints leaders of Worcester crisis co-response team
+1:00: Listen Up: Jonathan Hay, Atlas Jenkins "Rise" to the task on new track
+1:00: Writing Lines: Music, mirth, memories, celebrating a local poet
+1:00: A prose poem on celebration of life on the ocean’s shore
-2 Worcester D.P.W. workers honored for putting out fire they saw while filling potholes
-Despite shortfalls, Worcester anticipates making Polar Park debt payments as promised
-City of Worcester named finalist for most secretive U.S. agency
-Worcester lot sold for car wash
-New England Sky Pix drone video over Worcester (14:44)
-TODAY! Public invited as artist puts finishing touches on George's Coney Island "mural on wheels" food truck
-Worcester man arrested for gunshots on Main Street
-Competency evaluation ordered as man pleads not guilty to Worcester arson, assault
-Molly Bish family wants changes to investigation 20 years after her remains were found (2:30). Article
-These 2023 Worcester candidates have the most cash
-Radio Worcester Radio Roundtable (37:24): Temporary shelter in Greendale, Chamber survey, W.P.D. lawsuit
-North High graduation at DCU Center (1:34:51)
-Gerald Creamer Center graduation (33:52)
-ICYMI: Worcester woman's quick thinking leads to closet creep's arrest
-Restaurateur seeks to build a 5-story apartment, commercial complex on Shrewsbury Street
-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
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Flames severely damage Holden home
-Wachuwearhouse sells school spirit
-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): Southbridge man charged in N.H. graduation party shooting (:32)
-Morrissey, Pedone win West Boylston election seats
-Webster family cleaning up after lightning strike sparks fire that damages home
-Creatures great and small blessed at Shrewsbury Common
-Shrewsbury Police Department May activity at at glance
-State Rep. Peter Durant will run for Anne Gobi's Senate seat
-Stained glass lights Rutland library’s children’s room
-Grafton Democrats to elect delegates to Democratic State Convention
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Mechanics Hall Composer-in-Residence Leonardo Ciampa debuts new works
-Radio Worcester (23:12): Mechanics Hall Composer-in-Residence Leonardo Ciampa
-Next stop Albania at annual festival at St. Mary's in Worcester
-Janice Harvey: Doom-scrolling through the "woke" news
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 8 (28:14): Keene, N.H.
-WCCA-TV's This is Worcester No. 167 (28:13): Middle Eastern Festival
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who owned a boutique in West Tatnuck and a trucking company
>SPORTS: NFL analyst's list of breakout candidates includes this Patriots receiver
-Red Sox beat Guardians, 5-4
-Bravehearts win in front of sellout crowd at home on Baseball in Education Day
-Rochester beats WooSox, 11-6
-WooSox Rewards Members can earn loyalty points & enjoy exclusive deals at 15 shops & restaurants
-Win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-PGA Tour announces shock reconciliation with Saudi-backed breakaway LIV Golf
>CARS: The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan! (5:43)
-Mass. A.G. takes steps toward enforcing automobile right-to-repair law
-NATIONAL: 98-year-old veteran describes horrors of WWII at D-Day Anniversary event (11:52)
-7 wounded in shooting after high school graduation ceremony in Virginia capital
-Tragic: Missing 4-year-old found dead in pond after dog spotted swimming alone
>NEW ENGLAND: Person dies after being struck by tractor-trailer on Mass Pike
-Central Mass. could get a big money boost from a proposed rail trail. Will it happen?
>BUSINESS: Pernet Family Health Services podcast (21:33)
-17 Mass. companies make Fortune 500 list For 2023
>FOOD: Worcester restaurant holding pasta master class June 8th
>SHOPPING: Mass Save offering $40 rebates for efficient air conditioners
>HEALTH: Exercise of any amount could help increase pain tolerance
-Long COVID patient finds relief in therapy
>COLLEGES: New laser guided robotic surgery technology at WPI (1:00)
-Learn more about UMass Medical School's 2023 honorary degree recipients
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): These are the airlines most Americans say they avoid flying no matter what
>HOMES: These 5 Mass. homes offer a cozy cabin lifestyle and mountain views
>TV/STREAMING: 11 best new shows on Netflix
>MOVIES: 11 best new movies on Netflix
>CELEBRITY: Lisa Ling joins CBS News as contributor after 9 years at CNN
>ANIMALS: Worcester pets up for adoption at area shelters
>HISTORY: Introduction to Worcester, Blackstone Canal with Eric Butler (4:25)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Woman who worked as a nurse during World War II celebrates her 100th birthday
-Meanwhile, in Malaysia, watch 685 people dressed as Spider-Man gather at mall
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-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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>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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