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In The News
>Latest weather: Cooling off, some isolated late-day thunderstorms possible
+6:00: Worcester woman killed in double murder in Pennsylvania, police say
-UPDATED: Teenager hospitalized after being pulled from Worcester lake
+6:00: Radio Worcester (20:59): City Manager Ed Augustus' final day with Augustus & Acting City Manager Eric Batista
+6:00: Worcester mosquito pesticide spraying starts in residential areas
+6:00: Developer returns to Millbury with 192-unit 40B plan after condo proposal denied
+Noon: 4 people age 21 or younger killed in crash in Thompson
+Noon: Departing Worcester City Manager Ed Augustus reflects on transition, next steps
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - May 31st
+Noon: Rollover crash on Mass Pike in Westborough
+Noon: 10 most expensive home sales in Worcester County during week ending May 28th includes $1.9 million house in Princeton
+Noon: Worcester colleges name top student volunteers of the 2022
+Noon: America, a band with a big name, comes to Worcester on Saturday
+Noon: Janice Harvey: Another mass shooting, and politicians on right push all the wrong answers
+Noon: First Person: On having become a babbler!
-Worcester police searching for hit-and-run driver who ran over 62-year-old on Main Street
-Worcester residents, veterans commemorate Memorial Day at Hope Cemetery
-Worcester honors Korean War veterans with wreath-laying ceremony
-Worcester holds wreath-laying ceremony at Vietnam Veterans' Memorial
-Bob Cousy thrilled to see Celtics back in NBA Finals (2:39)
-Historic Miss Worcester Diner named best diner in Massachusetts by Food & Wine
-Former Uxbridge firefighter acquitted of child sexual assault charges
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
-Got Sole returns to Worcester for huge sneaker convention
-Worcesteria: Memorial Day and recent shootings stir strong emotions, memories
-Don Landgren: Eyeing mental health in Worcester schools in wake of school shootings
-Bill Shaner: The world’s a bully and hope is the lunch money
-Rosalie Tirella: Worcester Memorial Day weekend thoughts
-Adding layer of mental health care for 911 calls
>HOMES: 4 new properties on the market in Worcester
>HISTORY: Mike Benedetti: The Many Anniversaries of Worcester
-Tribute to man who worked at Norton's while running a pizza shop on Lincoln Street for 30 years
-Reminder: Trash and recycling pickup in Worcester delayed a day because of holiday
-ICYMI: Ethiopian Orthodox Church buys former Ascension Church on Vernon Street in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury recognizes Memorial Day with parade, ceremonies
-Photo gallery: A sunny Grafton Memorial Day Parade honors those who gave their lives
-Sutton conducts Memorial Day parade
-American Legion Post 391 in Charlton commemorates Memorial Day
-Paxton Memorial Day parade (4:55)
-Drone video of dried riverbed up river from Riverdale Mill in Northbridge (:46)
>SPORTS: Orioles pound Red Sox, 10-0
-Bravehearts win third straight, 9-6. Next home game: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday
-Bravehearts thank fans for "amazing Opening Weekend!"
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts begin 2022 season with 2-1 week
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox Rewind: Worcester creeping back toward .500 with another series win
>BUSINESS: 2 local businesses team up to raise money for the Planned Parenthood in Worcester
-WBJ's Movers & Shakers for May 30th
>COLLEGES: At Clark University, an era of change
>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: Taps Across America brings nation together to remember the fallen (2:13)
-Hundreds more flights canceled Monday, disrupting the holiday weekend
-Tragic: 4-year-old boy drowns in pool at Brookline home, police say
>NEW ENGLAND: 9 hurt, 5 critically, after car pulling trailer crashes into motorcyclists in Northfield
-Multi-alarm fire breaks out at Suffolk Downs
>TV/STREAMING: New on Netflix in June (10:32)
>MOVIES: Movies coming to theaters in June
>CELEBRITY: You won’t recognize Bradley Cooper as Leonard Bernstein in his upcoming movie
>HEALTH: U.S., Canadian regulators tie hepatitis cases to strawberries
>FOOD: Beef, chicken prices surge, hit Memorial Day record highs
>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): Pilot, passenger, air traffic controller, EMS team from "miracle" landing reunite
-Meanwhile, in Florida, gator snatches ball on golf course in must-watch video
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In The News
>WEATHER: Last day of oppressive heat, high feels like 95 to 100 today in Worcester
-Cooling centers open today in Worcester; water available
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Mass. names Worcester 1 of 78 Housing Choice Communities
+6:00: Here's when Disney on Ice will skate into Worcester
+6:00: Bill Ballou on baseball
+Noon: Camels as pets? Meet Phil and RJ of Grafton
+Noon: Old Sturbridge Village to host Redcoats and Rebels for 250th anniversary
+Noon: Texas country band Flatland Cavalry heading to Indian Ranch in Webster
+Noon: Listen Up: Chill out for summer with Caylin Costello, D-Tension songs
+Noon: Last Call: Catherine Zebrowski, writer and musician
-13-year-old girl reported missing in Worcester
-U.S. News: UMass Memorial Medical Center is a top Mass. hospital, best in Worcester
-Can you help Worcester police ID these road-rage suspects?
-2 Shrewsbury men arrested in Boston prostitution sting
-Community rallies to help Leicester girl, hospitalized for year with cancer, celebrate birthday
-Algae treatment planned for Coes Reservoir, Indian Lake on Thursday
-Worcester school jobs saved as administration releases education funding
-Worcester elderly apartments sold for $17 million
-More body camera footage released of Eureka Street I.C.E. incident. Here's what it shows
-What's the best way to enjoy summer in Worcester County? Vote in round 3
-5 places to get out on the water in Central Mass. this summer
-Worcester African Festival returns for third year
-Interested in becoming a Worcester Police Officer? (:47)
-Radio Worcester (22:34): Commissioner Rob Antonelli on Worcester’s parks progress, priorities and planning
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:21): When immigration enforcement meets local politics
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Nan Xiang Express set to come to Shrewsbury
-ICYMI: Good Samaritan helps out driver in Worcester crash
-Downtown Worcester apartments at center of CitySquare redevelopment sold for $122 million
-2 Central Mass. women die in Old Orchard Beach, Maine camper explosion (2:15). Article
-"My baby!": Newly released body cam video shows new insight into Worcester I.C.E. arrest
-Worcester police arrest 3 juveniles after gun found in car
-Millbury police arrest 3 Worcester men in separate thefts
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Eagle Lake still closed for swimming
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
-This week's road closure and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): bankHometown consolidating Webster branches
-Clinton man accused of using pudding barcode taped around finger to steal $40 of groceries
-Item photos: Young "royals" get ready for Fancy Nancy Tea Party
-Drive-throughs targeted in West Boylston as new Dunkin's gets variance
-Lancaster administrator sets directions for now
-Shrewsbury High’s Chemistry Club brings science to elementary schools
-Spencer Selectmen talk evaluation, criteria for E.M.S. request for proposals
-Former Templeton administrator warns select board of 9C cuts, hiring woes, and out-of-class pay risks
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 8 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Worcester writers bring the drama in summer showcase
-Destiny's Child reunites onstage for first time in 7 years at Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" finale
-Hanover Theatre takes over full management of the J.M.A.C.
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (1:01:31): A Tribute to the Beatles by the Hip Swayers, Stomp N' Holler, Hit the Bus
>OPINION: Worcesteria: How low can it go? Dry spell dries up Elm Park's ponds
-Margaret Smith: For a Catholic fan, Ozzy's life and lyrics strike a holy note
-What's Up Worcester's Minute with Meagan (15:24): Jenny Gaul, Executive Director, Joy of Music Program (JOMP)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester native who ran a home daycare for over 20 years
>SPORTS: Christian Gonzalez injury to sideline Patriots cornerback for "a bit"
-How Kayshon Boutte has impressed so far at Patriots training camp
-Red Sox beat Twins, 8-5
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 3-2 . Next home game: 6:30 Wednesday. Buy tickets here
-Holy Cross Athletics (1:57): Get to know Coach Bryan Robbat
-WooSox beat IronPigs, 7-5
-King of the Court basketball tournament debuts at Worcester parks
>NATIONAL: 8.8-magnitude earthquake sends tsunami into coasts of Russia, Japan and Alaska
-Ghislaine Maxwell will plead the Fifth in House testimony — unless demands are met: defense lawyer
-ChatGPT passes the "I'm not a robot" test — a "terrifying" step toward developing a mind of its own
>TRAGIC: Toddler dies after "slipping" from dad’s arms on water slide
>NEW ENGLAND: Powerful moment for Mass. family who was forced to live in park (2:16). Article
-Intruder bathed, slept, ate & stole while Boston family was away on vacation (3:45)
>COLLEGES: Q.C.C. president pushes for faculty pay hikes
-WPI researcher tackles water treatment woes with battery tech
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Inside the "arms race" to win the new luxury cruise ship market
>BUSINESS: Highlights from A.A.R.P.'s 99 ways to save money (1:46)
-LPL Financial Research: Economy in uncharted waters
-Report: Small size of Mass. sports betting industry limiting opportunities for minorities, women and veterans
>SHOPPING: When do Spirit Halloween stores open this year? Here's our guess
>HEALTH: Police, doctors warn of e-bike dangers as use skyrockets in Mass.
-Researchers say some artificial sweeteners could impact brain (:53)
-COVID barely detectable in wastewater, but is it time to celebrate? (2:15). Article
>FOOD: Greek Chicken Salad Bowls
>TV/STREAMING: Robin Roberts reveals why she’s been absent from "GMA"
>MOVIES: 40 best needle drops in movies of all time
>CELEBRITY: Tom Cruise, Ana de Armas attend Oasis show — after band roasted actor
-Justin Baldoni breaks social media silence to celebrate milestone with wife amid Blake Lively legal battle
>ANIMALS: 14-year-old dog dumped at shelter gets a ton of new siblings (1:40)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Grafton Street, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Woman found alive 9 months after vanishing near Death Valley
-Meanwhile, in New Hampshire, polite black bear stuns homeowners after ringing doorbell before exploring hot tub
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