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In The News
-Latest weather: Clearing up as the day goes on, high in the 50s today in Worcester
-New Starbucks on Grafton Street will feature drive-thru window, outdoor patio seating
-Film crews from "The Parenting" shoot scenes at Vendome apartment building in Worcester
-Worcester man faces up to 32 years in prison for bank fraud, aggravated identity theft
-Report alleges "numerous youthful appearing individuals" with alcohol were observed in Worcester’s Husky’s Pub on night of 19 counts of underage drinking
-Grafton police seek leads on woman begging for "gas money"
-Crash involving 2 trucks snarls traffic on I-495 in Westborough
-5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
-Five Things to Do: St Luke Passion, Eric Clapton tribute and more ....
-Worcester's last cobblestone street part of city's charm
-Worcester landmark to be added to national women’s suffrage history trail
-BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
-"508, a Show About Worcester" No. 377 (29:00): Losing a judge and gaining a city manager
-Worcesteria: Should Ed Augustus run for Lt. Governor?
-Ray Mariano: Presumptive favorite Maura Healey unwilling to answer tough questions
-Following Nativity School controversy, Bishop McManus will not attend Holy Cross commencement
-Earlier: Worcester Bishop wants rainbow pride, BLM flags removed (2:14)
-Tribute to a Worcester who worked for the CIA in Europe, taught elementary school in Worcester, became a professor and published a book in 2018
-ICYMI: Worcester pub facing violations for 19 counts of underage drinking during March trivia night
-Strip club, site of recent fatal shooting, appeals Worcester License Commission decision to state
-Police investigating bomb threat called into Worcester Islamic Center
-Worcester woman hospitalized for 3 months with COVID now dealing with kidney failure (2:51). Article
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): People from all towns welcome at Holden Rabies Clinic on Saturday
-Holden discusses need for more bathrooms at Dawson Elementary
-Auburn Rec and Culture hosting Craft Fair Sunday
-Egg-cellent news: Grafton egg hunt will have same-day tickets available
-Civil suit filed against Grafton police over handling of complaint
-SPORTS: Bruins beat Tampa Bay, 2-1
-Red Sox lose season opener to Yankees in 11th inning
-Holy Cross football to play at Polar Park on October 8th
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sale
-WooSox beat Jacksonville, 8-4
-CARS: Come see David at Bertera Nissan. He will make you happy! (3:50)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
-NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL: Strike kills at least 52 at Ukraine rail station crowded with civilians
-Nearly half a million without power in Puerto Rico as outage continues
-NEW ENGLAND: 2 dairies that produced tainted milk are affiliated with each other
-Good Samaritan fighting for his life after hit-and-run crash in New Hampshire
-BUSINESS: Walmart offers $95,000-$110,000 for drivers, launches training program
-Chief diversity officers are fighting against burnout with resources, direct leadership access, and moral support
-SHOPPING: Wall beds sold at Amazon, Costco recalled after woman crushed to death
-COLLEGES: On-campus bars welcome collegians at Nichols, Holy Cross
-FOOD: Officials expect grocery prices to rise through end of the year
-HEALTH: U.S. life expectancy continues historic decline with another drop in 2021, study finds
-TV/STREAMING: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
-MOVIES: New movies on VOD
-CELEBRITY: Will Smith gets 10-year Oscars ban over Chris Rock slap
-HISTORY: Bay State House, corner of Main and Exchange streets in Worcester, 1907
-HOMES: The 5 newest Worcester houses to hit the market
-ANIMALS: Adoption Option: Meet Luna
-GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 10-year-old saves family from burning home in Mississippi
-Meanwhile, in California, woman wins $10 million on scratch ticket after accidentally pushing wrong button on vending machine
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Classifieds
-Part-time Baristas in Worcester
-Order Pickers 2nd shift in Auburn
-Parking Attendant (Hiring Bonus!!) in Worcester
-Multiple Warehouse Opportunities at Imperial Distributors
-Beer Garden, Worcester
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-Worcester schools will hand out over 25,000 at-home test kits before April vacation
-224 new cases in Worcester the past 7 days
-Free vaccinations and boosters Saturday 11-5 at Worcester Public Library and 1-3 at First Congregational Church
-11 state troopers, 1 sergeant fired for not getting vaccine
-Mass. reports 1,637 new cases, 7-day positivity rate over 2.9%
-Mass. doc on whether another lockdown is possible (3:27)
-Is it spring allergies or is it COVID? Here’s the difference
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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