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In The News
>WEATHER: High of 73 today in Worcester ahead of major warmup (2:30)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-UPDATED: Worcester man cut neighbor's throat during argument, police say (1:08). Article
+6:00: Driver of S.U.V. that slammed into Paine St. home after he was shot I.D.'d
+6:00: Fight broke out at party before fatal shooting in Northborough, roommate says
+6:00: Radio Worcester (17:10): Roundtable on Charter review debate
+6:00: Holy Cross Varsity Club announces 2024 class in Athletic Hall of Fame
+6:00: Worcester hockey alumni highlights, NHL week 32
+Noon: See the neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester
+Noon: Holden town manager's update on construction on Holden streets (7:12)
-Rollover on Pike in Auburn snarls morning traffic
-Through the roof: Rents in Worcester soar from "unrelenting" market
-How the state may preserve home equity theft in Worcester
-Worcester population grows to over 207,000
-MBTA Communities law isn't likely to create as much housing as anticipated
-New MBTA commuter rail schedules for Worcester line begin today
-Local cinema closing May 30th
-Worcester jeweler moves blocks down Shrewsbury Street
-WPI graduate students seek input from Worcester residents on winter storms
-Adrianne Haslet inspires Worcester State graduates with her story of resilience
-Worcester Police Department holds annual memorial ceremony. Video (19:58)
-"Kitten Shower" helps local shelter manage busy adoption season
-UMass Memorial Health hosts free skin cancer screenings
-Hundreds participate in annual Walk for the Homeless
-Worcester Walks: Hiking through Purgatory (Chasm) in Sutton
>SHOPPING: Selections from what customers at Bedlam Book CafeĢ are reading
>DINING OUT: Westborough restaurant makes Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 places for pasta (4:57)
-ICYMI: Worcester honors Alijandro Mendoza, its first U.S. Presidential Scholar
-Worcester Board of Health urges hike in state alcohol tax
-Worcester selects firm to develop housing production plan
-Popular fare-free Worcester bus program extends to fifth year. Beyond that is anyone’s guess
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): TODAY! Annual Town Meeting at 7 p.m.
-Holden town meeting to decide on spending plans
-See Why People Buy 30 Cars and Trucks at Lamoureux Ford (3:32)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Auburn police ask for help finding missing 14-year-old girl
-5-alarm fire destroys Templeton home: the latest details
-Shrewsbury-based piano educator earns Top Teacher Award
-TODAY! West Boylston Town Meeting will decide override
-West Boylston election is Tuesday, June 4th
-Couple burglarize former Winchendon furniture factory
-Wachusett Regional High School honor roll
-Bolton voters reject idea of "home equity theft"
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
-Central Mass. Mom's Night Out Puzzle Mania at Eastern Shores Club
-Ray Mariano: Worcester's streets make riding more than rough - so say readers, too
-This Week in Worcester podcast (1:18:00): This Week in Cablegate
-WCCA-TV's Human Touch No. 85 (25:21): Gang Violence and Party Politics
-Unity Radio (58:48): Standups and Standouts
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a man who passed away suddenly on Mothers Day after celebrating with his family
>SPORTS: Celtics, Pacers set for Eastern Conference Final
-Tom Brady, Drake Maye hang out
-Red Sox beat Cardinals, 11-3
-Bravehearts to host Parkinson’s Awareness Night July 19th
-Boston tops Minnesota in first game of PWHL championship series
-WooSox split doubleheader with RailRiders
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has a car, truck or SUV for everyone (:47)
>NATIONAL: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and foreign minister die in helicopter crash
-The most popular baby names for boys and girls in 2023: Liam, Olivia
-Tragic: Boy, 10, kills himself after suffering horrific bullying
>NEW ENGLAND: Millennials reflect on 20th anniversary of same-sex marriage in Mass.
-Mother saves 4-year-old after both are attacked by rabid fox (1:51)
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria Senior Profile: Mark Cavalla
-For Holy Cross students, how a week in March can change a life
-How Wil is graduating from WPI with a B.S. and M.S. in 4 years (1:09)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Provincetown, Wellfleet named best beach towns by Thrillist
>BUSINESS: Google unveils A.I.-assisted Gmail features
-Disneyland character performers unionize after landslide vote
>HEALTH: More teens diagnosed with depression in the last 10 years (2:15)
-New drug tested in Boston offers room to breathe for P.A.H. patients
>HOMES: New Luxury Living sites open at 2 locations in Worcester
>FOOD: Taco Bell brings back Cheesy Chicken Crispanada after high demand
>TV/STREAMING: "Yellowstone" star Ian Bohen teases "best season finale in history"
>MOVIES: John Krasinski's "IF" tops box office as families flock to theaters
>CELEBRITY: Sean "Diddy" Combs apologizes for alleged attack seen in 2016 surveillance video
>ANIMALS: Stray dog follows woman's scooter for weeks (1:00)
>HISTORY: “Dimout Area” was a precaution in Shrewsbury during WWII
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Girl uses popsicle stand money for breast cancer research
-Meanwhile, in Florida, alligator visits bank drive-through, "did not have an account"
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:23). High of 77 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing 15-year-old
-Toddler seriously injured after falling from window in Worcester (:24). Article
-City Manager Batista: Lack of cleanliness in Worcester "unacceptable," maps plan for August cleanup
-Workers seal stone bus shelter in Worcester; had been haven for homeless
-How much house $1 million buys you in Worcester
-Goose, a 5-foot lizard, still evading capture in Central Mass. (1:20). Article
-Related: Goose, the reptile on the run, now emblazoned on T-shirt in Webster
-Related: Goose on the loose: What to know about this creature (20:00)
-Before heading to Worcester next year, Pan-Mass Challenge gathers in Sturbridge
-Local advocates sound alarm over proposed cuts to heating assistance
-Webster police searching for person who bailed from car, connected to R.I. shooting
-Ice cream shops in Central Mass.
-Is this your dog? Dogs found in Green Hill Park, Dorchester Street and Lincoln Street
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:25): Bodycam footage, A.I. in journalism and the shifting shape of local news
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:21): When immigration enforcement meets local politics
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Friendly's parent company purchased by Legacy Brands
-ICYMI: Worcester police ask for help finding missing girl
-Worcester city officials, Caribbean American Carnival organizers address I.C.E. concerns
-Missing daughter of Worcester woman arrested by I.C.E. has returned to Brazil, attorney says
-Worcester psychiatrist gets probation for illegal prescriptions
-Worcester man guilty of creating sex videos with underage girls
-Police nab woman in $20,000 mortgage scam attempt
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): July Senior Center events
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
-Eagle Lake still closed for swimming
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Woman who died in Fitchburg crash identified
-Motorcyclist killed in Orange crash
-Dogs in Shrewsbury: Number, popular breeds and hilarious names
-Collect coins, cards, or comics? Collectibles Fair coming soon to Grafton
-Grafton falls in Millbury Public Library's cribbage tournament
-Westborough energy firm lands $252 million contract
-Berlin changes on the horizon
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Mamadou, Savoir Faire, Bella's Bartok and cat videos ...
-Former Clintonian makes mark with "Hollywood Grit"
-British organist Carol Williams coming to Mechanics Hall for recital
-Worcester Writers Collective Summer Showcase at Holy Cross. (1:37:49)
>OPINION: Unity Radio's The Susanity Life (57:58): Amiee Campbell
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who created the precursor to the Head Start breakfast program
>SPORTS: Patriots scrimmage at Gillette Stadium (1:58)
-When Robert Kraft knew Mike Vrabel could be Patriots’ future head coach
-Red Sox beat Astros, 2-1
-Bravehearts clinch playoff berth
-Bravehearts game canceled. Next home game: 6:30 Tuesday. Buy tickets here
-Former Bravehearts G.M. Dave Peterson makes bold move to Mets' Double-A affiliate
-Holy Cross Athletics (1:31): Get to know Coach Jesse Monteiro
-WooSox sweep doubleheader, 3-2 and 5-1
>CARS: Elon Musk's Tesla ordered to pay $329 million in Autopilot crash case
>NATIONAL: Spread of flesh-eating parasite in Mexico puts U.S. on alert
-Corporation for Public Broadcasting — which funds PBS, NPR — to close after federal aid cut
>TRAGIC: Animal shelter worker killed by pit bulls saved from fighting ring
>NEW ENGLAND: Proposed raises may not be enough to end standoff with Mass. bar advocates (2:28)
-Driver accused of spitting in baby's face during road rage incident in Wenham
-New Jersey man dies while scuba diving off Cape Cod
>COLLEGES: Researchers at WPI unveil more efficient process for recycling batteries
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 of the world's largest wooden structures
>BUSINESS: Teens earning summer paychecks: How to teach smart money habits (2:57)
-Radio Worcester (23:56): W.B.D.C. celebrates 60 years of economic development
>SHOPPING: Labor Day shopping guide to end-of-summer deals and sales
>HEALTH: Is sugar-free candy good for you? A dietitian explains
-Woman who had West Nile virus describes her symptoms
>FOOD: Just 1 can of diet soda can increase this health risk, new study shows
>TV/STREAMING: New shows & movies to watch this weekend: "My Oxford Year" on Netflix and more
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming: "28 Years Later," "The Life of Chuck," and more
-Superman box office milestone: James Gunn film passes $300 million
>CELEBRITY: Gwyneth Paltrow's savage nickname for Winona Ryder revealed: book
-Justin Trudeau can't stop smiling with Katy Perry after sparking romance rumors
>ANIMALS: Guy raises 2 baby deer until ready to be freed together (1:41)
>HISTORY: The stories behind the women who transformed the C.I.A. (3:53)
>GOOD NEWS: Man's winning streak culminates in $2 million lottery prize
-Meanwhile, Miami flier caught trying to smuggle turtles in her bra
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