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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:38). High of 70 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+7:00: Worcester water, sewer rates rising for 2024 fiscal year
+7:00: Out to Lunch festival series returns to Worcester Common
+7:00: Ryan McKenna, only survivor of 2022 East Brookfield crash, leaves rehab after 272 days
+Noon: W.P.D. asks for help IDing woman wanted in bank larceny
+Noon: Retiring North High, Burncoat principals reflect on career lessons learned
+Noon: Six Things To Do: Miss Massachusetts, "Rock of Ages," She's Busy ...
+Noon: Art in the Park returns to Elm Park with outdoor sculpture exhibit
-No public funds to rebuild Worcester building where 4 died
-Earlier: Owner of Worcester apartment building where 4 died seeks public funds for rebuild
-Worcester-area rents rising, putting homes out of reach: Report
-Earlier: $1,625 for fair market 2-bedroom rental in Worcester area: Report
-Khrystian King will run for mayor of Worcester this year
-School Committee member Sue Mailman wants to change the pay rate for School Committee members
-Worcester’s got skin in Allston Pike rebuild, say business leaders
-Worcester Public Library branches switch hours for summer
-In Worcester court, guardsman Jack Teixeira pleads not guilty in document case (:27)
-Worcester man sentenced for role in attempted Rockland robbery
-Worcester police to hold promotion ceremony Thursday
-ICYMI: Carlos Asencio guilty of first degree murder in stabbing at O'Connor's Restaurant (1:13)
-Related: "Some justice" — Amanda Dabrowski’s family reacts to guilty verdict
-I-190 lane closures in Worcester all week during construction
-Worcester ranked 37th best run city in the U.S.
-Worcester schools celebrate the last day of classes
-Phantom Gourmet visits area restaurant (5:15)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): A new face in the Wachusett Auto Department -- Spotlight on Mr. Baker
-Watch as Brilla Coffee travels 2,000 miles from Nicaragua to your cup (2:52)
-Reduce stress at Lavender Farm Fest in Holden
-Lamoureux Ford wins national award for 26th consecutive year (1:03)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Family mourns 28-year-old "playful father" killed in Dudley crash
-Investigation into Berlin home explosion, fire points to propane leak, fire marshal says
-Jennifer LaMontagne named interim Clinton Middle School principal
-Sidney Adams awarded $1,500 scholarship by Friends of Shrewsbury Public Library
-Millbury's Nick Kolifrath suits up twice for all-star games, following football with baseball
-Leominster man killed in crash in Rhode Island
-Hudson man, 77, dies after van crashes into New Hampshire bridge: Police
-Hudson fire station "uninhabitable" after lightning strike
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday
-Jazzed Up Duo at Val's this Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Writing Lines: Lifting voices at Worcester literary events
-Historical Museum recognized for women's suffrage centennial
-DCU Center in process of replacing all seats
-Listen Up: Death Over Simplicity brings emotional depth to new tracks
-Chamber of Commerce: Polar Park's success is plain to see
-WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No. 902 (28:31): Worcester City Council candidate Maydee Morales
-WCCA-TV's Human Touch No. 71 (28:10): Third World Challenges
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former Worcester assistant city manager
>SPORTS: Celtics finalizing blockbuster Kristaps Porzingis 3-team trade after first deal collapsed
-Twins beat Red Sox, 5-4
-Bravehearts fall in ninth, 7-5. Next home game: 6:30 p.m. Thursday
-North High boys' basketball state champs honored at Union Station ceremony
-WooSox shut out Lehigh Valley, 5-0
-Win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-U.S. women's team announces World Cup roster led by Megan Rapinoe, Alex Morgan
>CARS: The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan! (5:43)
-NATIONAL: Titanic tourist sub runs out of oxygen
-Tornadoes tear through northern Texas town, killing 3
-Tragic: Bear mauls, kills man drinking his morning coffee
>NEW ENGLAND: Thousands of fireworks seized so far in annual Mass. operation
-Mass. A.G. warns of R.M.V. scams as new law implemented July 1st
>COLLEGES: Nichols alumnus commits $100,000 to support local scholarships
-Q.C.C. Respiratory Therapist Program wins national award
>BUSINESS: Food Hub celebrates graduation of Diverse Entrepreneurs Program
-Fed’s Jerome Powell says more rate hikes are likely this year
>SHOPPING: Amazon Prime Day -- Dates, early deals and what to expect
>HEALTH: A daily aspirin may lead to anemia in older adults, study says
-UMass Medical School (22:57): UMass Medical School experts discuss gut microbiome’s role in health
>FOOD: Dunkin' Salted Caramel Cold Brew returns for summer
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The most secluded beaches around the world
>HOMES: Stink bugs are chewing through gardens: What to do
>TV/STREAMING: "American Horror Story's" Ryan Murphy leaving Netflix for Disney
>MOVIES: Jennifer Lawrence "born to do hard R comedies": "Sweet spot"
>CELEBRITY: Adele told Sylvester Stallone "no deal" on buying L.A. mansion without Rocky statue
>ANIMALS: Worcester area adoptable pets of the week -- Meet Buttons and more
>HISTORY: Old South Church in Worcester
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Eagle Scouts save swimmer after suffering heart attack
-Meanwhile, in Illinois, hungry bear breaks into truck looking for dog food
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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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