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In The News
>Latest weather: A scorcher, high of 91 today in Worcester
-Worcester mourns 5-year-old killed after being struck by car (1:01). Article
-Gold Star Mother Valerie Kustigian, MIA son in Vietnam remembered by family
-Worcester's Memorial Day weekend Wreath Ceremony at Elm Park recalls, honors sacrifice of veterans
-Related: Gallery (14 photos)
-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
-Memorial Day: What's open, what's closed
-Historic Miss Worcester Diner named best diner in Massachusetts by Food & Wine
-Ethiopian Orthodox Church buys former Ascension Church on Vernon Street in Worcester
>HISTORY: Mike Benedetti: The Many Anniversaries of Worcester
>HOMES: 4 new properties on the market in Worcester
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday
-Five things to do: Comedy, crafts, blues and more ...
-Pottery students try their hand at the wheel in Worcester
-Adding layer of mental health care for 911 calls
-No trash or recycling pickup in Worcester because of holiday
-Incoming Worcester city manager details diversity, equity plan
-Tribute to Worcester native killed while cycling in Brooklyn
-ICYMI: 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
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Area couple married 70 years dies 4 days apart
-Auburn native to represent Pope in Hungary
-Paxton Memorial Day Parade 10 a.m. Monday
-Traffic advisory Monday in Holden for parade
-Millbury High environmental group conducts cleanup of Howe Avenue
-Sutton High seniors present annual Internship Fair
>SPORTS: Celtics win another Game 7, will play for NBA title
-Red Sox beats Baltimore, 12-2
-5-run second propels Bravehearts to 8-2 win. Next home game: 1 p.m. Monday -- Stadium Wide All-You-Can-Eat
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox win, 10-2
-Worcester native will bring Boston cheer to U.S. Open in Brookline
>COLLEGES: Polar Beverages CEO addresses Clark School of Management students
>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: 107 cases of brain tumors led to investigation at N.J. high school
-Flight cancelations pile up on busy Memorial Day weekend
-Tragic: Texas school shooting victim "bled out" waiting for help, family says
>NEW ENGLAND: Hyannis man, 29, arrested for threatening to commit school shooting
-4 killed in wrong-way crash in New England
>TV/STREAMING: What to watch and stream on Memorial Day
>MOVIES: "Rocky III" at 40: Sly Stallone, Mr. T, and Thunderlips collide in Reagan’s high-octane ’80s
>CELEBRITY: ABBA attends first public event as a foursome in 36 years
>FOOD: FDA debunks TikTok hack about storing avocados in water bottles
>SHOPPING/DEALS: Stores have too much stuff. That means discounts are coming
>ANIMALS: Sad baby cow needed friend...then this baby goat came along (3:29)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Participants prepare for Taps Across America tradition (2:50)
-Meanwhile, Winnie the Pooh, Piglet go on bloody "rampage" in twisted horror movie
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:27). High of 48 today in Worcester
-How much total snow is Massachusetts forecast to get this winter? (6:11). Article
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Neighbors shocked after woman killed in Worcester shooting; man also injured (1:46). Article
-Earlier: Woman dead, man injured in Worcester shooting (:59). Article
+Noon: Sarah Connell Sanders: "Compassionate care" is front and center at UMass' Maternity Center
+Noon: Stolen stained-glass window returned to Worcester Art Museum
+Noon: Magic of "The Nutcracker" ballet is returning to Worcester
+Noon: Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making weekend plans
+Noon: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
-John Piccolo, popular Worcester restaurant owner, charged in City Hall attack
-Earlier: Activist sprayed with paint outside City Council meeting; suspect is Worcester restaurateur (2:10). Article
-Tensions boil over as Worcester board grills developer over Polar Park project delays
-Earlier: Worcester councilors frustrated by stalled plans for development around Polar Park
-To meet housing crisis, report finds Gateway Cities need twice as much construction
-Former District 1 City Councilor Sean Rose announces at-large run
-18 months after surprise inspection, Community Healthlink not back to normal operations
-76 become new citizens at naturalization ceremony in Worcester
-Losses mourned, lives celebrated at emotional Transgender Day of Remembrance ceremony
-Mass. says some police officers have been bypassing required training (3:06). Article
-Earlier: Worcester probing 27 officers state says fast-forwarded mandatory online training
-Worcester County Wonders: Shrewsbury woman rescues raptors one feather at a time
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:35): Breaking down the Polar Park deficit
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:19): Polar Park, tax rolls and deportation debate
>DINING OUT: Brazillian Burguer to open at former Shrewsbury Street donut shop
-ICYMI: Worcester-area Stop & Shop inventory limited after cyberattack
-David Crowley, part of family that runs Wachusett Mountain, dies at 69
-Man in late 60s, 2 cats killed in early morning condo fire in Leominster
-Charles Luster, co-founder of Uncommonwealth Group, running for Worcester City Council
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden tax rate drops, bills rise
-Long-term employees make it fun to own a car or truck from Lamoureux Ford (3:50)
-Wachusett Echo Teacher Profile: Chelsea Blasco
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury seeks plow drivers for winter season
-Grafton tax rate down, values up for fiscal 2025
-Board approves single tax rate for all types of property for Sutton
-The Item's calendar of events
-Clinton E.L.P.A.C. hosts holiday family potluck
-2 Berlin firefighters graduate from academy
-Nashoba Class of 2004 to hold 20-year reunion on November 29th
-Organization gets federal grant for new grocery store in Winchendon
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Five Things to Do: African Talent, "Songs of the Season," and more
-Fractal Tribe art collective set to bring light to holiday festival
-Hunting phantoms, talking puppets bring humor to stage Friday and Saturday
-Jim & Val bring Second Saturdays to Apple Tree Arts
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1354 (28:06): Mark Henderson, Founder, The 016
-39th annual meeting of the Worcester Regional Research Bureau (54:58)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who was a longtime kindergarten teacher
>SPORTS: Boston Celtics visit the White House (12:33)
-Patriots owner Robert Kraft snubbed again in Hall of Fame bid (2:22). Article
-Bruins beat Utah, 1-0
-2004 Boston Red Sox ring and World Series trophy owned by Larry Lucchino featured in upcoming auction
-Joe Nugent steps up for Crusaders men's basketball team
-Holy Cross women’s basketball announces 3 signings
-Check out the schedule for upcoming road races in Central Mass.
>NATIONAL: Are future Social Security benefits in peril?
-Up to 20 human skulls found in New Mexico home
-Tragic: Missing boy with autism found dead
>NEW ENGLAND: Worker injured during "supermove" in medically induced coma with third-degree burns
>COLLEGES: Assumption names new chief financial officer
-Worcester State Magazine’s special 150th anniversary issue hits the stands, goes live online
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 of the most beautiful places to visit in the Pacific Northwest
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. unemployment rates remain higher than 2023
-LPL Financial Research: Trade, tariffs and inflation
-Unity Radio's L.A.B.O. News (57:40)
>HOMES: What $350,000 can buy you in Worcester County, November 10th to 16th
>SHOPPING: Amazon Haul — What to know about Amazon's new discount store
>HEALTH: Health officials track increases in whooping cough, pneumonia (2:31)
-A few hours of activity a week can lower your risk of A-fib (:58)
>FOOD: How to stay safe during foodborne illness outbreaks (2:16)
>TV/STREAMING: "Jeopardy" contestant’s heart-wrenching interview leaves Ken Jennings speechless
>MOVIES: Matthew McConaughey reveals why he turned down $15 million role
>CELEBRITY: Jussie Smollett’s conviction in 2019 attack on himself is overturned
>HISTORY: Founded in Boston, Staples ushered in era of office supply superstores
>ANIMALS: Cyclist finds puppy in the middle of nowhere (2:08)
>GOOD NEWS: Man discovers owner of his favorite bakery is his birth mother
-Meanwhile, in Miami, woman delivers baby at airport in American Airlines ticketing area
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