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In The News
-Latest forecast: Weekend warm-up begins, high near 40 today in Worcester, 60 tomorrow
-These Central Mass. companies received the most complaints to the Attorney General
-Worcester is largest U.S. city without a movie theater
-Rutland couple thought they were just hiring a Realtor, they were signing a 40-year contract called "Homeowner Benefit Agreement"
-Dominatrix sentenced to life in prison in Ashburnham treehouse murder (:32)
-Man sentenced to prison for starting fire that claimed life of Worcester firefighter (:21)
-Worcester police confiscate large amounts of heroin, fentanyl
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
-Five Things to Do: Don White, Zero 9:36 and more ...
-5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
-Tony Award-winning "CATS" returns to Worcester
-Artist Spotlight: James Dye
-Tyler, the Creator and friends bring hip-hop pageantry to DCU Center
-First UMass Memorial IVF baby born
-Worcester paraprofessionals ask for "respect" at School Committee meeting
-See the March menus for local specialty doughnut shops
-Tribute to a member of the Worcester Chorus for 62 years
-ICYMI: 43-year-old man found dead outside Worcester elementary school
-Worcester police, homeless outreach teams making progress in Lincoln Plaza "disaster" area
-Spencer man indicted on child pornography charges
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Person killed, 2 others injured in Fitchburg fire
-Guns, drugs found stashed in ceiling of Millbury Tractor Supply Co. restroom just tip of case against Rhode Island man
-Paxton moves town meeting date
-Boston food tech firm to open lab in Northborough
-Grafton peace vigil planned to stand in support of Ukraine
-Muradian calls for divestment of Russian business in support of Ukraine
-Sports: Notre Dame Academy introduces new mascot, "Rose the Rebel"
-Worcester boxer Jhon Devers in New England Golden Gloves semifinals
-Worcester Bravehearts Munchies Madness, Road to the Final Nibble
-NEW: Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-NEW: Cars: March to Bertera Nissan for great values! (7:57)
-Take a look at new 2022 Four Winds RV now in at Fuller RV in Boylston
-National/International: Has Russia committed war crimes in the Ukraine war?
-Purdue Pharma, states agree to new opioid settlement
-The IRS has sent nearly 30 million refunds. This is the average payment
-New England: Truck driver’s license suspended after crash that killed Trooper Tamar Bucci
-Boston Marathon bomber death sentence reinstated
-Business: U.S. unemployment claims fall to 215,000
-U.S. added 678,000 jobs in February in sign of economic health
-More than half of February's job gains went to women
-Colleges: Holy Cross proposes new dorms on City View Street properties
-TV/Streaming: Disney+ to offer cheaper ad-supported plan later this year
-Movies: Michael Keaton & Winona Ryder reportedly returning for "Beetlejuice 2"
-Celebrity: Janet Jackson, Nicki Minaj, Kevin Hart to headline Essence Festival of Culture
-Animals: Dog found on roadside — now he loves to run on beach (3:38)
-Shopping: Buy Amazon’s Fire TV 75″ Omni series 4K UHD Smart TV, save $350
-Health: Why some sleep experts say daylight saving time should end
-History: Chase Building on Front Street in Worcester, 1911
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Hundreds of people are booking Airbnb rentals in Ukraine. Here's why
-Meanwhile, in California, mountain lion takes daylight stroll through neighborhood
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-Appointment Setter - B2B Telemarketing
-New Business Development at Absolute Robot
-Recovery High School Van Driver
-CDL Driver at Jeff D. Helgerson Excavating & Septic
-Content Marketing Specialist at GEM Marketing Solutions
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-New cases in Worcester at lowest rate since mid-August
-Free vaccinations/boosters available 11-5 today at Worcester Public Library
-Mask mandate lifted for Shrewsbury schools
-ICYMI: Worcester teachers’ union calls for choice regarding school mask mandates
-Mass. officials report 900 new cases, 23 additional deaths
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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