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In The News
-Latest weather: High of 41 today in Worcester, rising to 57 tomorrow
-Restaurant holding soft opening at new location today in Downtown Worcester
-Syrian couple enjoy U.S. life as restaurateurs
-Worcester firefighters' food drive Sunday at 4 supermarkets
-73-year-old woman dies after being injured by comfort animal in Bolton
-Five Things to Do: WCLOC, Merrimack Valley Ringers Merrimac Handel’s "Messiah" and more ...
-Worcester Tech program gives students experience outside of classroom
-Worcester School Committee considers holding families responsible for Chromebooks issued to students
-African Community Education raises more than $200,000 during gala, more than 3 times as much as 2020 celebration
-ICYMI: 64-year-old man killed in head-on crash on June Street in Worcester
-UMass Memorial fires 200 after deadline
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Sunday
-Wachusett Wine & Spirits Podcast (37:59): The best whiskies in the world
-Ribbon cut for new Lancaster Plaza entrance at Worcester Art Museum
-Worcester City Council and School Committee inauguration set for January 3rd
-Tribute to a woman who spent 20 years caring for others at local assisted living facilities
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury holds Light the Common, Yuletide Market events
-Feedback Earth is testing ways to stop soy stench
-Millbury completes renovation of Woolie World Playground
-Apartments at former Dudley mill will be "seed" for future development
-Sports: Holy Cross men lose at La Salle
-Enter to win a Patriots hoodie, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Bravehearts promote Nate Gonelli to assistant GM
-Bravehearts accepting applications for summer internships
-New basketball team in Worcester hopes to add to community, be role models
-Lightning beat Bruins, 3-2
-Cars: Bertera Nissan has the cars for winter driving in Central Massachusetts (5:19)
-Take a look at new 2022 Four Winds RV now in at Fuller RV in Boylston
-Business: America’s childcare crisis fueled by worker shortages in daycare centers
-Did you work from home this year? When you can claim the home-office deduction
-Health: Stroke contributing factors include losing temper, extreme exercise
-Food: Egg supply in peril if voter law kicks in
-Shopping: Dollar General is targeting new customers with a new store model and name
-National: Bond set at combined $1 million after Michigan parents enter pleas
-CNN fires Chris Cuomo for helping brother during sexual harassment scandal
-New England: Nashua police say good Samaritans struck by car while trying to help crash victim
-DNA inside conch shell leads to arrest of Mass. cold case murder suspect
-Mass. residents report seeing odd light in night sky
-Tragic: Indonesia volcano eruption death toll rises to 13
-TV/Streaming: "Seinfeld" writer reveals true origin of Festivus
-Celebrity: Henry Winkler is auctioning off his Fonz jacket and more "Happy Days" memorabilia
-Homes: This spacious 4-bed home in England is hiding an incredible secret
-Animals: Abandoned puppy sleeps with the guy who rescued her (3:21)
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Customers step up to save beloved general store in Vermont (2:31)
-Meanwhile, in San Diego, nightmarish fish washes up on beach, terrifies all
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Classifieds (Help Wanted)
-Seasonal Product Coordinator E-Commerce, with $2,000 sign on bonus by Dec. 2, in Worcester
-Host/hostess in Worcester
-Multiple opportunities, Town of Holden DPW
-General Warehouse positions in Worcester
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-First case of Omicron variant detected in state
-Demand for vaccinations rising in Mass. with arrival of Omicron variant
-Worcester County faces grim diagnosis with variants
-Updated case numbers for Worcester County cities, towns
-ICYMI: UMass Memorial runs out of ICU beds as cases rise (2:15)
-Past infection less likely to fend off Omicron: scientists
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:38). High of 90 today in Worcester
-Worcester climate summary for May
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Clark University to lay off up to 30% of faculty, significantly restructure degree tracks amid financial strain
-Worcester, Cosenza reach settlement on $8 million jury award in evidence manipulation case
-Suspect in April 2024 Worcester killing, on the run for more than a year, held without bail
-3 men arrested in connection with University Park shooting in Worcester
-Worcester street renamed for boy who died in "One Chip Challenge" (2:04). Article
-Related: Video of ceremony (21:07)
-National burger chain opening first New England location in Worcester
-Central Mass. man now facing manslaughter charge in connection with brother’s shooting death
-Out to Lunch and Movies on the Common set for summer fun downtown
-Hidden waterfall flows back to life at Cascades Park in Worcester thanks to heavy spring rainfall (1:49)
-Grafton Job Corps searching for shelter for 30 homeless students
-Gerald Creamer Center Graduation (1:01:52)
-Aislinn Doyle: June 5th School Committee Meetings agenda preview
-This dog was found on Willard Ave. in Worcester
-DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): The last 24-hour diner: A Worcester staple stands alone
-ICYMI: UMass Memorial, 1,000 workers have a week to avoid strike
-Grand jury hearing evidence in death of Worcester state police trainee
-Worcester eatery seized by state because of unpaid taxes
-Worcester activist critical of city manager faces 1-year city hall ban
-Worcester father of 4-month-old deported after I.C.E. "violated his rights," attorney says
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Part of Doyle Road to be closed Wednesday
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): West Boylston override OK'd; Raj, Ashwell win for Select Board
-Governor Healey visits new Amazon fulfillment center in Charlton
-Pending Select Board vote, Shrewsbury trash bags may cost more this July
-Westborough-based hydropower firm to update its century-old facilities
-Webster man sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking
-Playground improvements are part of Grafton's long-term plan
-Blackstone Valley Tech competitors earn 46 SkillsUSA Medals
-City to Saddle Farm Trot 5K is June 21st
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Screen Time: Short film "Solus" wins big at Top Shorts Film Festival
-Sarah Connell Sanders: 3 days of "momfluencing" at Boston Calling
>OPINION: Jennifer Julien Gaskin: The art of making people uncomfortable
-Peter B-G Weller: Proposed state ed bill borders on digital surveillance
-Unity Radio's The Susanity Life (56:35): Bonnie Hope Dellerose, Renew Body Sequence
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a lifetime member of Hadassah who was married for 76 years
>SPORTS: Stefon Diggs "got the message" from Mike Vrabel after boat incident
-Red Sox lose to Angels, 4-3
-Bravehearts fall to Nashua, 4-3. Next home game: 6:30 Friday. Get tickets here
-Holy Cross announces "WooCru" as official student section name
-How Baylor Scheierman can earn larger Celtics role in second season
-Sox prospect Roman Anthony responds to backlash over Worcester laundry cart video
-WooSox beat Rochester, 6-5
-Mara leads Saint Paul back to Division 1 quarterfinals
>NATIONAL: Ukraine strikes Crimean Bridge with underwater explosives
>TRAGIC: 3 young sisters killed while visiting homeless dad, hunt is on for father
>NEW ENGLAND: Father found dead, search ongoing for missing daughter in Maine (:49). Article
-Milford student detained by I.C.E. awaiting upcoming court hearing in "terrible conditions" (3:43)
-Lawyer says Milford student in I.C.E. custody is here legally (:50). Article
-Karen Read trial (25:46): No mistrial over dog D.N.A., officer says evidence changed
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross grad Jango Janigian wants to take you on an adventure
-Decline of international students at Mass. universities having negative impact, expert says
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 tips every cruiser should follow
>BUSINESS: GBH layoffs to impact 45 employees
-LPL Financial Research: Tariffs and market volatility likely to stick
-101: Staying strong through workforce reductions
>HOMES: Heat pump demand is reaching new heights as customers seek government incentives before they disappear
>SHOPPING: Temu's daily U.S. users cut in half following end of tariff loophole
>HEALTH: How to beat the heat for better sleep
-How yoga can help improve your mental wellbeing (3:41)
>FOOD: Popeyes launches surprise new menu item to compete with McDonald’s
>TV/STREAMING: "The Four Seasons" renewed for Season 2 at Netflix
>MOVIES: 10 hot movies to see this summer
>CELEBRITY: Emmy winner Valerie Mahaffey dies at 71
>ANIMALS: Tiniest puppy grows up to be HUGE (2:44)
>GOOD NEWS: 120-mile kayak trip benefits athletes with disabilities
-Meanwhile, in Florida, loose kangaroo caught on video hopping down road
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Classifieds
>HELP WANTED
+Multiple positions, Nancy Chang Restaurant
+Police officers, town of Leicester
-Worcester Area Director (part-time), Matthew 25
-Part-time bartender, Patsie Dugan's
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