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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:42). High of 66 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: C.E.O. departs Worcester hospital following investigations
+5:00: Worcester woman charged with attempted murder in Vermont stabbing
+5:00: Abandoned restaurant in Shrewsbury may become mixed-use 250-unit development
+5:00: Local heavy metal band rocks American Ninja Warrior stage before tackling the course
+Noon: There's no Holdin' Back of 1960s music at local bandstands this summer
+Noon: Worcesteria: This year's Queer AF theme revealed at kick-off party
+Noon: Janice Harvey: Targeted online ads are "litrally" the worst
-Man arrested after car fired upon on I-190 in Holden
-Juvenile facing motor vehicle homicide charge after bicyclist struck, killed in Bellingham (:20). Article
-Formerly homeless barber gives back by cutting hair on Worcester Common
-Worcester lesbian bar named watch party venue for new pro softball league
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Back at work, Worcester City Council to consider fiscal 2026 spending plan
-TODAY! Frances Perkins Library branch to reopen Tuesday
-Worcester Alternative School holds graduation
-Local entrepreneur opens second metal supermarkets store in Worcester
-Rucker Charitable Foundation donates $100,000 to Worcester Guardian
-Related: Radio Worcester (11:44): Rucker Foundation $100,000 gift to the Guardian
-Fernando elected president-elect of Worcester County Bar
-Radio Worcester (19:23): Sen. Michael Moore on immigration enforcement, A.I. regulation and civil unrest
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (49:00): daSilva arrest, the Benjamin on Franklin and Nativity School offer
-DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Korean chicken restaurant to open in Shrewsbury
-ICYMI: Worcester man, former head of State Police union, has convictions overturned
-State Police cruiser crashes in Sterling while responding to separate crash
-Bringing back Whalom Park: Q&A with Scott Lanciani on the cooperative revival of beloved amusement park
-UMass Memorial workers ratify 3-year contract, averting strike
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-American Legion Post 42 meeting 2:30 p.m. Tuesday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Grades up, failure down with cell phone ban at Northbridge High
-Dickhaut, Connolly win for Clinton Select Board
-Shrewsbury Student Spotlight: Gabe Boston, "The Tornado," known for positive vibes
-Photos: Nashoba Class of 2025 graduates
-Familiar face chosen after 3 step forward for seat
-Princeton Business Association connects local businesses
-Paxton charter effort moving forward, looking for input
-Houghton garden is an outdoor classroom
-Woman breaks into neighbor’s apartment, assaults him, attacks officer and E.M.T. during hospital transport
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: 14 free & low-cost summer activities in Central Mass.
-3 D.I.Y. birthday party ideas & hosting tips
>OPINION: Suzanna Parpos: The real glow-up comes from within
-Unity Radio (46:44): The journey with EforAll
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime parishioner of the former Holy Name of Jesus Church
>SPORTS: Patriots’ improved defense will make Drake Maye, offense better in practice
-1 Jordon Hudson confidant willing to talk — here's what he said
-WooSox star Roman Anthony promoted to big leagues
-Red Sox lose to Rays, 10-8
-Shaq makes bold claim about Jayson Tatum's Hall of Fame credentials
-Bravehearts to host Ice Cream Showdown during Sunday's game
-Bravehearts' next home game: 6:30 p.m. Friday. Get tickets here
-Holy Cross men’s soccer announces addition of 12 student-athletes
-Marty LaPrad shows it's never too late to record a hole-in-one
>NATIONAL: 8 people and suspect killed in school shooting in Austria
-Small plane crashes into ocean off San Diego with 6 people aboard
>TRAGIC: Ukrainian rescue worker finds wife, daughter and grandson dead after Russian airstrike on home
>NEW ENGLAND: Fear and grief mount as 13 women found dead across 4 New England states
-Mistrial motion, mistake the latest Karen Read murder trial fireworks (22:00)
>COLLEGES: "She left an indelible mark": Clark colleagues remember Professor Amy Richter
-Holy Cross Baccalaureate Mass (1:09:07)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 of the most expensive countries to visit
>BUSINESS: 5 things the steel tariffs might make more expensive (1:52)
-LPL Financial Research: Q1 buybacks boost stocks amid market recovery
-8 Things to know ... Before hiring a web firm
>HOMES: Worcester County apartments for rent saw slight price increases in May
>SHOPPING: WilFiks Weed Puller Tool is 40% off on Amazon
>HEALTH: People who eat this type of diet are at low risk for dementia, research shows
-More older women reporting disordered eating as they go through menopause, N.Y. Times says (1:12)
-Woman raises awareness about dangerous "fourth-trimester" condition
>FOOD: McDonald's new Hershey's S'mores McFlurry is coming: See availability
>TV/STREAMING: 11 best new shows on Netflix
>MOVIES: "Lethal Weapon" co-stars Mel Gibson, Danny Glover reunite
>CELEBRITY: Sly Stone, Sly and the Family Stone frontman, dies at 82
>ANIMALS: Random meowing cat jumps on jogging woman (2:20)
>HISTORY: "NBC 10 Timelines" recalls Worcester tornado of June 9, 1953 (22:26)
>GOOD NEWS: Honor roll student and athlete completes cancer treatment (:33)
-Meanwhile, in Texas, flock of mystery sheep found wandering near school
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>HELP WANTED
+Part-time prep cook, Worcester brewery
+Bartenders, Mezcal Cantina
+Part-time dishwasher, Shrewsbury Street restaurant
-Worcester Area Director (part-time), Matthew 25
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 70 today in Worcester
-Mass. could see warmer, wetter winter, National Weather Service says
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Asbestos discovery closes Worcester Head Start facility
-Kelley Square and Mill Street were redesigned. Are they safer today?
-Worcester Human Rights Commission to review police policies, homeless encampment proposal
-Where is Aaron Pennington? Fugitive search enters third year (2:22)
-Max German of Shrewsbury a finalist in "Voice of Logan" contest
-Westborough police chief on leave following an incident in Shrewsbury (:20). Article
-Parents recall Uxbridge Officer LaPorta as community honors him
-Earlier: D.A.: Investigation into death of Uxbridge officer results in no charges
-Worcester County Wonders: The Phantom of the Palladium
-In historic company: Women of Worcester's past, present honored in new mural
-College closures derail students’ plans, leaving some unsure when they’ll return
>DINING OUT: Avvio Ristorante wins early buzz with home-made pasta and tasty pizzas
-Large audience, low price: Give your restaurant's social media a boost on The 016
-Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (5:02)
-ICYMI: Anna Maria weighs giving interested buyers more time after auction cancellation
-Worcester Homeowner Summit set for November 7th at DCU Center
-Worcester police, D.E.A. find fentanyl in Clover Street raid
-Worcester police seize 38 guns, ghost gun frames
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN: This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Wachusett Teacher Spotlight: Brian Lux
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Community Advocate Hometown Helper: Bernice Gero, animal advocate
-Warrant issued for man who broke into ex-girlfriend’s home in Barre while she was asleep
-Coolidge Elementary School's hidden staircase evokes Shrewsbury memories from decades past
-Meadows Montessori excited to open in Westborough
-New warehouse plans before Westborough Planning Board
-New Northborough fire chief says he has felt "truly welcomed" by town officials, community
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Gateway Players in Southbridge to hold auditions for "The Lifespan of a Fact"
-Dudley's first poetry slam brings community to the Fun Zone Playground wooded stage
-100 FM The Pike (20:41): Ken Casey from Dropkick Murphys on music as a force for change
>OPINION: Tommy Dorfman: Ticket prices are out of control. Gov. Healey’s bill will make them worse
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 510 (28:21): City clerks & state election
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown reacts to W.P.D. internal investigation in Toomey case (24:59)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native who was a lauded poet
>SPORTS: NESN and NESN+ to broadcast select Holy Cross contests
-Railers lose to Maine, 3-1
-Radio Worcester (15:13): Worcester Railers celebrate 1,000 wins for city hockey
>NATIONAL: Christa Pike's executioners given ominous warning before botched lethal injection: court docs
-Devastated mom recalls horror of toddler being pronounced dead, before he's discovered alive in morgue
-Tragic: Nurse dies after shrimp allergy during honeymoon
>NEW ENGLAND: Sandra Birchmore's therapist back on the stand Monday (:59)
-Woman charged with manslaughter in 4-year-old daughter's fentanyl death (:22)
-Over 130 residents evacuated from Lexington nursing home (2:25)
>POLITICS: What does the Governor's Council do? Worcester candidates weigh in
-What is Mass. ballot Question 7? (8:52)
-Full debate on Mass. ballot Question 7 (29:03)
>COLLEGES: Clark campus conversation, McGovern visit examine America’s past and present
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Airbnb making changes to guest cleaning requirements (1:39)
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-U.S credit card debt is on the rise. Here's how to keep yourself out of credit card debt
-Small businesses need to leverage home field advantage with S.E.O.
>SHOPPING: How inflation is hitting all parts of Halloween celebration (1:59)
>HOMES: The surprising places to never charge your phone, safety experts say
>HEALTH: "Circadian" depression may be the reason why you can't sleep
-How walking regularly can protect your brain for years to come (6:18)
>FOOD: Ina Garten reveals unique ingredient she uses in eggs
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for "Lupin: Part 4" on Netflix (2:30)
>MOVIES: The craziest horror villains compilation (42:09)
>CELEBRITY: "Office Space" star Richard Riehle dies at 78
-Kurt Cobain's death investigation takes new turn over cop's shocking claim casting doubt on suicide
>ANIMALS: Hound gets caught breaking all her friends out of daycare (1:54)
>HISTORY: The Old Yarmouth Inn on the Cape is still going strong after 330 years
>GOOD NEWS: Veteran sees brother face-to-face for first time in 40 years
-Meanwhile, in England, escaped emu wins wrestling match in middle of road
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>HELP WANTED
+Servers, West Boylston restaurant
-Prep cook and waitstaff, Shrewsbury Street bistro
-Full-time police officer, West Boylston Police Department
-Bartenders, Worcester Restaurant Group
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