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In The News
>Latest weather: Summer temps return, high of 78 today in Worcester
-Man accused of throwing Molotov cocktails at Auburn homes held on $7,500 bail
-A prom for all ages at Polar Park (:36). Article
-I-190 project in Worcester will reduce lanes this summer, fall
-Five things to do: Comedy, crafts, blues and more ...
-Memorial Day Map: Visit Worcester's Many War Memorials
-Worcester 2022 Memorial Day events: Times, dates, locations
-See if your community is holding a Memorial Day ceremony
-Watch: Comedian Orlando Baxter's Special at South High in Worcester
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Sunday
-Artists showcases Worcester pride with 100 oil paintings
-Diocese announces names of new parishes
-Vocero Hispano May 27th edition
-Tribute to a man who owned Worcester auto business for more than 30 years
-ICYMI: VIDEO: New beer garden opens in Worcester
-See Worcester’s unsolved murders and missing people cases
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Paxton Memorial Day Parade 10 a.m. Monday
-Traffic advisory Monday in Holden for parade
-Service, valor remembered as volunteers place flags at Southbridge cemetery
-Shrewsbury softball resumes Big Sister Little Sister program after hiatus
-From math teacher to Reiki practitioner; Amy Dame leads people on spiritual journey
>SPORTS: Red Sox split doubleheader
-Bravehearts rained out. Next home game: 4 p.m. Sunday -- Worcester Sports Showcase & Kids Club Sunday
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat IronPigs, 2-0
-Pirates rally to beat Bismarck, 28-25. Postgame report (:58)
-Worcester Majors host open gym for community, hoping to recruit players for tryouts
-Revs draw with Union, 1-1
>BUSINESS: Saint-Gobain: A rich 137-year history – and counting – in Worcester
-Unemployment claims fall slightly as job recovery continues
>COLLEGES: The need for economic and financial literacy is urgent, Nichols professors write
>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)
>NATIONAL: Treasure hunters say FBI double-crossed them, took giant hoard of buried gold
-Experts say police inaction allowed for Uvalde massacre to continue and led to catastrophic consequences
-Uvalde School Police Chief Pete Arredondo is "a coward," neighbor says
>MOVIES: Tom Cruise's "Top Gun: Maverick" wins domestic box office
>TV/STREAMING: New on Netflix in June
>CELEBRITY: Robert Wagner cleared as Natalie Wood case goes cold
>FOOD: Oreo and Ritz team up for the ultimate sweet-and-salty snack
>SHOPPING/DEALS: The 14 best Memorial Day TV sales to shop
>HOMES: Thousands of Mass. homes at risk for crumbling concrete
>ANIMALS: Lady comes home to find a bear in her yard (3:31)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Cat reunited with owners 16 years after running away (2:30)
-Meanwhile, astrophysicist believes alien tech may "have crashed into Pacific Ocean"
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Classifieds
-Director of Housing for Women (Property Manager) at Abby's House
-Communications Director, Town of Auburn
-Gardner II at WPI
-Lifeguard, town of Upton
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-As city enters Memorial Day weekend, COVID numbers continue downturn
-ICYMI: Mass. reports 3,092 new cases Friday
-What to do if you test positive for COVID now
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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