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In The News
>Latest weather: Milder again, high of 69 today in Worcester
+6:00: 15 killed in school shooting, gunman dead, Texas governor says
+6:00: Driver from Leicester charged in Worcester crash that killed 5-year-old Candice Asare-Yeboah
+6:00: Worcester lounge faces license violations after shots fired last week; police see hookah, full bottles of tequila served to patrons
+6:00: Green program offering free e-bikes to Worcester residents
+6:00: 14 ballots discovered in Precinct 1 machine after Grafton Town Election
+6:00: Longtime voice of Worcester hockey Eric Lindquist dies at 43, Railers announce
+6:00: WooBall Weekly: Worcester Bravehearts open their ninth FCBL season on Thursday
+6:00: Worcester Bravehearts' 202YOU Jersey Reveal featuring Krish & FRB (1:02)
+6:00: Greater Worcester unemployment falls to 3.5%, despite shrinking labor force
+1:00: Worcester developer proposes commercial building on Gold Star Blvd.
+1:00: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - May 24th
+1:00: Radio Worcester (11:15): City Manager Ed Augustus on housing, development, Polar Park, and the future
+1:00: Former Dudley man gets 15-18 years in "horrendous" child rape case
+1:00: Artist Spotlight: Jori Dudzikowski
+1:00: Listen Up: Rivers Between captures life's heartbreak on "Other Likely Stories"
+1:00: First Person: On having become a babbler!
+1:00: Don Landgren: Tough news on economic front
-5-year-old Worcester girl hospitalized since being hit by SUV last month has died
-Worcester police ask for help finding 2 missing teen girls
-Leicester man, 20, killed in crash on I-290
-24-year-old Grafton woman killed in Sunday night crash in Charlton
-BirchTree founders announce beginning of transition to new ownership
-LIST: Taste of Shrewsbury Street participating restaurants
-Worcester man, 48, wounded in shooting on Dewey Street
-Company's technology directs Worcester police, but the city can't say where
-Mass. resident sickened by Jif peanut butter salmonella outbreak
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
-Song to get You Through the Week: Winter Project gets personal with "Brotherhood"
-NV Creations to hold paint night Wednesday at Nuestra
-Drone video above Bancroft Tower in Worcester (2:09)
-Worcester may tackle housing affordability with zoning law change
-City Council preview May 24: Signing a contract with the temp City Manager, zoning, 311, police training, tracking and inspecting rental units, and more
-WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable No. 478 (27:56): New superintendent, school buses
-Bad Advice: For the sake of society, hide your dinosaur doubts
-Tribute to a woman who earned a day care license later in life and loved outdoor concerts in the city
-Here is where the city is street sweeping today
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Suspect takes carriage of alcohol from Holden supermarket
-In Holden, town buildings ready for Memorial Day Parade
-From walking to food trucks, it was a hot time for fundraising in Millbury and Sutton
-Auburn Chamber to award $16,000 in scholarships
-Dudley police ask students to stay safe during prom season
-Former basketball star turned female pilot hopes to inspire young women
-Shrewsbury Chief Vuona set President of Mass. Fire Chief Association
>SPORTS: Celtics blow out Miami to even series
-Patriots "concerned" about Matt Patricia, Joe Judge offense
-Kendrick Ball set to fight in July 15th card at Worcester Palladium
-Bravehearts hold first practice of season
-Jordyn Shubrick receives Daniel Allen Sportsmanship Award at Holy Cross
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox Rewind: Worcester breaks franchise-long losing streak, wins series against RailRiders
>BUSINESS: Shrewsbury Street medical office property sells for $5.43 million
-Dr. Eric Dickson, CEO, UMass Memorial: A mentor saw potential in him, then watched it blossom
>CARS: Great Values of Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles at Bertera Nissan (3:44)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NEW ENGLAND: 2.2 magnitude earthquake recorded in Wolfeboro, N.H.
-Town in Maine is effectively shut down after clerk’s resignation
>COLLEGES: WPI's Great Problems Seminar: 15 years and a new director
-Holy Cross Fenwick Scholar finds unique opportunities to go beyond science in HIV research
>FOOD: Arby's launches first ever hamburger
-America needs more baby formula. Here's why it's so hard to make it
>HEALTH: Theories begin to emerge for mysterious liver illnesses in children
>TV/STREAMING: "Yellowstone" season 5 finally has a premiere date
>CELEBRITY: Johnny Depp’s severed finger story has flaws, surgeon says
>SHOPPING/DEALS: HP Memorial Day Sale: up to 30% off laptops, desktops, more
>ANIMALS: Worcester area adoptable pets of the week: Lari, Atos & more
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Woman earns bachelor's degree at the age of 82
-Meanwhile, in Brazil, 9-year-old boy finds jaguar in school bathroom: video
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Classifieds
+Host/Server at Worcester restaurant
-Part-time servers at Worcester restaurant
-Circulation Assistant (Part-Time) at Gale Free Library
-Gardner II at WPI
-Lifeguard, town of Upton
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-Radio Worcester (11:16): Worcester Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh talks COVID and Monkeypox
-Free testing and vaccinations/boosters 11-7 Wednesday at Worcester Public Library
-ICYMI: UMass Memorial testing site staying open through June 30th
-Pfizer says 3 shots protect kids under 5, will soon send data to FDA
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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