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In The News
>Latest weather: Much cooler temps move in, high of 63 today in Worcester
+6:00: Worcester police ask for help finding 16-year-old girl missing from Perry Ave.
+6:00: 24-year-old man arrested for gun, warrant in Worcester
+6:00: Worcester litter cleanup backed by group opposing ban on nips
+6:00: Jury sides with Johnny Depp on lawsuit, ex-wife Amber Heard on counterclaim
+Noon: Ed Augustus named Chancellor of Dean College a day after stepping down as Worcester City Manager
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - June 1st
+Noon: Neighborhood watch meetings in Worcester - June
+Noon: 7 must-see movies being released in June
+Noon: New Found Glory marks 20 years of "Sticks & Stones" at Palladium show
+Noon: Bad Advice: Do not be shamed for eating dog treats!
-Worcester woman 5 months pregnant killed in double murder in Pennsylvania, police say
-Lifeguards not on duty when teen nearly drowned in Lake Quinsigamond
-Worcester's newest restaurant opens
-Departing Worcester City Manager Ed Augustus looks back on time as city manager, Eric Batista sworn in as interim
-Radio Worcester (20:59): City Manager Ed Augustus' final day with Augustus & Acting City Manager Eric Batista
-4 people age 21 or younger killed in crash in Thompson
-Providence & Worcester railroad train derails in Connecticut, no injuries reported
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
-America, a band with a big name, comes to Worcester on Saturday
-Rosen's Roundtable No. 479 (28:14): Inclusionary Zoning
-Paul Fullen, a Worcester firefighter, looks for rematch against Rep. LeBoeuf
-Janice Harvey: Another mass shooting, and politicians on right push all the wrong answers
-First Person: On having become a babbler!
-Worcester mosquito pesticide spraying starts in residential areas
-Worcester tree master plan seeks public input
-Tribute to "happy, strong, independent, helpful little daredevil" who passed away at 4 years old
-Reminder: Trash and recycling pickup in Worcester delayed a day because of holiday
-ICYMI: Worcester police searching for hit-and-run driver who ran over 62-year-old on Main Street
-Historic Miss Worcester Diner named best diner in Massachusetts by Food & Wine
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Truck takes down wires in Auburn
-Rollover crash on Mass Pike in Westborough
-Developer returns to Millbury with 192-unit 40B plan after condo proposal denied
-Video: Busy Grafton Fire Department recruits on-call firefighters
-Police arrest Winchendon man suspected of disabling young women’s vehicles
-June is Moore month in Paxton
>SPORTS: Red Sox lose to Reds, 2-1
-Bob Cousy thrilled to see Celtics back in NBA Finals (2:39)
-Patriots offense beginning to take shape at OTAs
-Bravehearts extend win streak to 4 games. Next home game: 6:30 p.m. today
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Syracuse, 9-8
>BUSINESS: Jack’s Abby, Tree House remain 2 biggest breweries in Central Mass.
-HTR to present asset preservation workshop on June 7
>COLLEGES: Worcester colleges name top student volunteers of the 2022
-UMass Medical School 49th commencement on Sunday will cap off celebratory week
>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: Man, 36, drowns while swimming out to float in Maine
-Tragic: N.H. boy, 8, killed in shooting during family vacation in South Carolina
>TV/STREAMING: Jon Cryer was almost Chandler—plus TV secrets of "Friends" and more
>MOVIES: New trailer for Baz Luhrmann's "Elvis" movie (3:12)
>CELEBRITY: Jury comes back with question in Johnny Depp, Amber Heard trial
>HEALTH: COVID can leave you infectious after 5 or even 10 days
>FOOD: Impacted by the infant formula shortage?
>ANIMALS: Guy and cat have been inseparable for 23 years (3:06)
>HOMES: 10 most expensive home sales in Worcester County during week ending May 28th includes $1.9 million house in Princeton
>HISTORY: Radio Worcester (22:09): Tercentennial Talk - Culture, representation, marionettes and a parade [EP-9]
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Pilot, passenger, air traffic controller, EMS team from "miracle" landing reunite
-Meanwhile, in China, lion with "mullet" forces zoo to deny Joe Exotic haircut: "It’s nature’s magic"
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:45). High of 41 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester residents frustrated with snow cleanup: "Florida looks awful freakin’ good"
-Chaos erupts as Worcester officer becomes trapped in car (3:55)
-Worcester Police Department is down nearly 60 officers: "This is a real crisis"
-Worcester police union leader influenced offer in Haxhiaj case, assistant district attorney says
-UMass Memorial transfers transgender patients to new surgeons following abrupt cancellations
-Illegal dumping fines could jump to $1,000 in Worcester
-Worcester School Committee eyes C.R.P., data privacy
-Mass. accuses Barre public employee of double-dipping (3:20). Article
-Trash and recycling delayed by 2 days in Worcester
>DINING OUT: TODAY! Thrive Support and Advocacy fundraiser at 2 Chefs
-ICYMI: Complaint alleges Worcester pastor used investor money for lavish trips
-How many snow days has Worcester had this year? When will school end now?
-Worcester city councilors push for "city with no potholes" dream
-City councilors want police to speed up crackdown on traffic law violators
-Worcester councilor pushes for city investigation of Saint Vincent Hospital
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police introduce new officer
-Trash and recycling pickup will be delayed a day this week
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Jazzed Up Duo at Val’s Friday and Saturday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Man facing charges for allegedly kidnapping 13-year-old in Northborough
-A new development on Elizabeth Street in Shrewsbury?
-Heavy fire tears through home on Lakeshore Drive in Ashburnham
-2 vehicle rollovers in Grafton amid snowy conditions
-Charlton Select Board begins process to change town's health insurance after steep premium hikes
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-100 FM The Pike (13:34): Is it a Seger bar? Brian Daly on his viral mission to find out
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Sugar maples, Chris Fitz in concert, Midori and more ...
-100 FM The Pike (7:14): Worcester's Angelo Gray is making movies and singing his heart out
-Poet's Cauldron to welcome Ursula Rucker at BrickBox Theater
>OPINION: Owura Sarkodieh: In praise of embracing African identity
-Lindsey Ford: 5 practical tips to reset digital habits after winter break
-Holy Cross' Worcester Voices (31:12): Clark Professor Melinda Marchand about her Worcester experience
-What’s Up Worcester (21:43): Dominican Marketplace Committee interview | Jennie Guzman & Laura Martinez
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester girl who tragically passed away at 13
>SPORTS: A.J. Brown stirs Patriots buzz as trade rumors begin to swirl again
-Bruins beat Columbus, 4-2
-Holy Cross women's ice hockey hosts New Hampshire in Hockey East Quarterfinals
-Worcester Public Schools Athletic Hall Of Fame announces 2026 inductees
-The Olympic break sees many former Worcester pros at the top of their leagues
>NATIONAL: F.B.I. makes final sweep of Nancy Guthrie's house in sign investigation has hit a dead end
-Bikini-clad women pictured with Stephen Hawking in Epstein files were his carers, family claims
-Tragic: Grandfather kidnapped from his bed and murdered in case of mistaken identity, police say
>NEW ENGLAND: Woman, 2-year-old girl recovering after home explosion (1:29)
-Malden High School girls' basketball coach charged with raping student (1:38). Article
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 27 (33:26): A.I. at WPI, with Elke Rundensteiner and Yunus Telliel
-Clark student Skye Donaldson paints mural in Goddard Library to inspire
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): These 4 popular national parks announce plans for 2026 visitor reservations
-Norwegian Cruise Line slammed over dining dress code change: "Idiotic rule"
>BUSINESS: Twitter founder Jack Dorsey cuts 4,000 jobs from Block in A.I. pivot
-LPL Financial Research: LPL Research’s 2026 strategic asset allocation
-Paramount wins bidding war for Warner Brothers Discovery
>HOMES: Central Mass. home sales slow to start 2026
>HEALTH: "Boredom challenge" could have benefits for your brain (:18)
>FOOD: The pistachio bread recipe you "knead" to try (7:57)
>TV/STREAMING: Anderson Cooper leaving "60 Minutes" in latest CBS staff shakeup
>MOVIES: 25th anniversary trailer for "The Mummy" (:31)
>CELEBRITY: The real reason behind Cardi B and Stefon Diggs' split revealed
-Wu-Tang Clan founding member Oliver "Power" Grant dies at 52
>ANIMALS: Disabled lamb becomes her dad’s wedding ring bearer (1:54)
>HISTORY: Storm comparison: Blizzard of '78 vs. Blizzard of '26 (6:22)
>GOOD NEWS: Kidney donor braves blizzard for Boston transplant surgery (1:52)
-Meanwhile, in Florida, deer crashes into home through living room window
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