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>Latest weather: Seasonable, high of 67 today in Worcester
+4:00: Worcester police investigate death on grounds of Worcester Art Museum
+4:00: Demolition of Table Talk Pies building (above) in Kelley Square begins
+4:00: Accuser in alleged sexual abuse case against Billy Riley bows out of investigation
+4:00: Fitchburg mother gets life sentence for killing 6-year-old daughter
+4:00: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
+4:00: New movies on VOD
+4:00: See the June menus for local specialty doughnut shops
+1:00: TGIF! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+1:00: Dunkin’ giving away free donuts for National Donut Day
+1:00: Multiple donut shops in Mass., N.H., robbed on National Donut Day, suspect evades capture
+1:00: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - June 3rd
+1:00: Democratic Convention comes to Worcester this weekend
+1:00: How an area dad is hoping to combat bullying (1:45)
+1:00: Artist Spotlight: Taylor Apostol
+1:00: Pirates face Duke City for first time on Saturday
+1:00: WARL Adoption Option: Meet Zach
-After 2 years off, Worcester's Independence Day fireworks return June 30
-Worcester lounge receives 90-day suspension following third shooting in 2 years
-Moms wear orange in Worcester on Gun Violence Awareness Day
-Local delis feeling the cold cut of U.S. inflation
-Worcester police to honor 15 officers at annual memorial
-UMass Memorial among hospitals whose ERs are surging
-Creamer Center graduation at Hanover Theatre in Worcester
-South High in Worcester awards diplomas at DCU Center
-Worcester's graduation ceremonies return to DCU Center after one season at Polar Park
-ICYMI: Worcester actress Alicia Witt reveals cancer treatments after tragic death of her parents in city
-Worcester police officer who admitted to snorting cocaine back on job, signs 10-year last-chance agreement
-Worcester's newest restaurant opens
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
-Five Things to Do: Little Texas, Noah Preminger, Blippi and more ...
-The Faces of Worcester: Caitlin McCarthy
-Wynton Marsalis, Rhiannon Giddens, Tony DeSare to play Music Worcester summer series
-The Library of Disposable Art: Ugly Ties
-Worcester Arts Council to offer $200,000 in grants for creative projects to aid pandemic recovery
-After final hearing, Worcester police drone heads to City Council
-City announces first public event for Worcester Now | Next citywide plan
-Tribute to Worcester man who ran 11 Boston Marathons, the first at age 58 and the last at 82
>HISTORY: Siblings trace family line to Worcester's founding in 1722
-Reminder: Trash and recycling pickup in Worcester delayed a day because of holiday
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury town leaders weigh feedback from community survey
-Hail to the top dog: Waffles wins race for mayor of Sutton
-Woodworker turns pine tree into memorials to Myles Brastow
>SPORTS: Celtics have huge fourth quarter, beat Warriors in Game 1 of NBA Finals
-Here's your chance to win tickets to see Celtics in Finals
-Local guys love playing for the Worcester Bravehearts
-Bravehearts fall to Norwich, 7-6. Next home game: 6:30 p.m. Saturday -- Art with the 'Hearts
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>BUSINESS: Jobless claims fall to 200,000, number of Americans receiving benefits lowest since 1969
-Saint Vincent to invest $11 million in new technology and hospital improvements
-HTR to present asset preservation workshop on June 7
-America's last Howard Johnson's restaurant has closed
>COLLEGES: UMass Graduate School of Nursing to hold inaugural Nursing White Coat Ceremony
-QCC offers free summer program for students interested in enrolling who want to get a jump on preparing for college classes
>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: Tulsa suspect targeted surgeon he blamed for pain, police say
-Tragic: 2 high school seniors killed in crash after graduation rehearsal
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. agrees to settlement for thousands who were wrongfully convicted of drug charges
-Man accused of stabbing wife to death in North Adams
>TV/STREAMING: New on Amazon Prime Video in June
>MOVIES: 7 must-see movies being released in June
>CELEBRITY: Jada Pinkett Smith urges Will and Chris Rock to "reconcile" post-slap
>HEALTH: WPI dean, others join Congressman McGovern for panel on youth mental health at UMass
-Free vaccinations/boosters 9-noon Friday at Worcester Senior Center
>FOOD: 3 easy grilling mistakes to avoid this summer
>HOMES: Home prices rose by more than 20% year-over-year in March
>ANIMALS: Multiple bear sightings reported across Worcester County in last week
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Band surprises man playing their song in Boston
-Meanwhile, in Dedham, couple attacked by wild turkey in front of their home
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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:40). High of 38 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Thieves stole gutters from Worcester house while owner was home
+5:00: Death of Bob Weir sparks memories of Worcester's part in long, strange trip
+5:00: Planning winter entertainment in Worcester
+5:00: Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 14
+Noon: 270-unit project at abandoned Spag's factory met with skepticism
+Noon: Central Mass. pizzeria reopens with explanation for abruptly closing
-No answers as cost of probe into death of State Police recruit from Worcester nears $700,000 (3:07). Article
-New year, new look, new amenities for W.R.T.A.
-Local restaurant makes Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Restaurant Legends (5:32)
-Worcester City Council returns with social media scrutiny, transit fights
-Worcester, Fitchburg aim for uniform, safe sober houses
-Worcester County Wonders: First state-run asylum dates back to 1832
-Newly obtained court docs detail what happened inside Leominster home after man murdered wife, autopsy findings
-$80,000 Keno ticket sold in Millbury
-Police oversight questions persist after Research Bureau report
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (23:33): Tom Marino defends reporting amid defamation lawsuit
>DINING OUT: Popular bakery chain seeks license for second Worcester location
-ICYMI: National Grid installs new underground cable to fix monthslong outage issues in Worcester
-"A very bad year": Here's what the flu numbers look like in Worcester
-Turtleboy factor: Aidan Kearney's influence on Karen Read case
-Venezuelan native in Worcester lauds capture of Maduro
-Some Worcester rents are falling ... really
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Brew Biscuits in Holden making nutritious dog treats out of grains previously used in breweries (2:05)
-Lamoureux Ford welcomes Jeff Tripp from Sunnyside Motors (1:44)
-Fundraiser to help rebuild Ten West Market
-Ten West Market owner optimistic about return
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Hope Chapel in Sterling dedicates new sanctuary
-Clinton buildings coming together
-Clinton Select Board hears Bates family request to explore right-of-way access at town dump
-Indigenous culture celebration day coming to Grafton this summer
-Spanish-language congregation to move into historic church in West Boylston
-The Item's Neighbor to Neighbor column
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Full list of winners and nominees at Golden Globes
-Golden Globes snubs and surprises
-Inside the Golden Globes: Everything you didn't see on TV
-World-renowned violinist to rehearse with J.O.M.P. students
>OPINION: Molly McCullough: For Worcester's schools, kids come first
-Maggie Calvetti: Someday they'll be grown & here's who i hope they become
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (2:18:34)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who had Master’s degrees in Civil Engineering and Mathematics
>SPORTS: Patriots defense shines in 16-3 Wild Card win over Chargers
-Patriots will play Steelers-Texans winner in AFC Divisional Round
-Bruins beat Penguins, 1-0
-Celtics star Jaylen Brown rips refs after loss to Spurs in Boston
-Holy Cross student-athletes record 3.39 G.P.A. during Fall 2025 semester
-100 FM The Pike (18:00): MassLive's Matt Vautour gives 2026 sports predictions
-Railers fall to Florida, 5-3
>NATIONAL: Ex-husband arrested in heinous double murder of slain dentist, wife
-Protests in Iran near the 2-week mark as crackdown intensifies
-Tragic: Dad killed 5 of his children over a decade
>NEW ENGLAND: Deadly house fire in Burrillville, R.I.
-From Lindsay Clancy to Turtleboy: 5 Mass. criminal cases to watch in 2026
>COLLEGES: "We depend on fungi for absolutely everything"
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Disney quietly changes course on controversial meal plan changes
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
>SHOPPING: Samsung unveils "world's largest" TV of its kind at 130 inches
>HOMES: Laundry hacks you’ll wish you knew sooner
>HEALTH: Noom launches Proactive Health GLP-1 Program for long-term health
-Mass. mom fights for scalp cooling to be covered by insurance during chemo (2:06). Article
>FOOD: Your guide to a flavorful Dry January (4:34)
>TV/STREAMING: "The Simpsons" retires beloved character Duffman after 30 years
>MOVIES: 2026 new horror movie releases
>CELEBRITY: "High School Musical" star arrested on child pornography charges
-"Field of Dreams" and "West Wing" actor Timothy Busfield faces arrest warrant in child sex abuse case
>ANIMALS: Rescue dog does the cutest thing when she wants attention (2:00)
>HISTORY: Math, not myths: Inside the new search for Amelia Earhart
>GOOD NEWS: Lottery ticket rejected by another customer earns man $1 million
-Meanwhile, in Germany, watch 50 sheep escape shepherd, walk into grocery store
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