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In The News
-Latest forecast: Very mild but showers possible today, high in lower 60s in Worcester
-Here is Worcester's newest food truck
-Worcester's Irish Festival returns for 38th year
-Former Worcester city manager battles with FedEx
-Fingerprints obtained in Worcester bank robbery arrest connect man to Lakveville bank robbery, officials say
-Fire chief revives 2 cats rescued from house fire in Sterling
-SWAT team subdues armed man in North Grafton
-Power outage at Denholm building displaces nonprofit
-City of Worcester seeks new chief diversity officer as Stephanie Williams leaves
-ICYMI: 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)
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Sunday
-Five Things to Do: Don White, Zero 9:36 and more ...
-5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
-Healey, Chang-Diaz hobnob with caucusing Worcester Dems at Hibernian Centre
-UMass Cancer Walk and Run to be held October 2nd
-Councilor wants better communication after lingering power outage
-Central Mass. legislators sign onto bill for Russian divestments
-WCCA-TV's "Soapbox" No. 1267 (29:17): Joseph Sabato Jr., Md
-Tribute to a Irish immigrant who became a longtime cook at an Irish restaurant in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Road closures in Boylston, West Boylston and Clinton for today's Stu's Road Race
-Shrewsbury residents call on selectmen to "stop the Beal deal"
-9 families forced out by fire at apartment complex in Fitchburg
-Auburn Rec and Culture Summer Program now open for registration
-Auburn Independence Day celebration returns June 30th
-Sports: Worcester Bravehearts Munchies Madness, Road to the Final Nibble
-NEW: Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Bruins beat Columbus in shootout
-Revs beat Dallas in home opener
-Railers lose, 4-3, in overtime
-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: Iowa tornado leaves at least 6 dead, including 2 children
-Tragic: U.S. tourists killed by boat propeller while snorkeling in Mexico
-New England: Driver narrowly escapes injury after her car stalls on tracks in Shirley
-Section of iconic oceanside Newport Cliff Walk collapses
-Business: Stoli vodka announces rebrand
-Mastercard, Visa suspend operations in Russia
-Colleges: UMass Medical School student receives NIH fellowship
-TV/Streaming: NBC shows to air on Peacock this fall following end of Hulu deal
-Movies: Worcester is largest U.S. city without a movie theater
-Celebrity: "Dark Shadows," "Lethal Weapon" actor Mitchell Ryan dies
-Animals: Raccoon still visits favorite human years after release (5:13)
-Health: Nonprofit drug maker will provide insulin for no more than $30 a vial
-History: In Worcester, before Plumley Village, there was Laurel-Clayton, from Jane Jacobs in the Woo
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 15 firefighters in one fire district welcome newborns in just a year
-Meanwhile, in Denver, someone stole a box of human heads
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-"It’s Looking Better": Experts say COVID transitioning to endemic
-ICYMI: New cases in Worcester at lowest rate since mid-August
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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