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>Latest weather: Spectacular day, high of 77 today in Worcester
-New 111-unit Worcester apartment development, The Kiln, slated for fall opening
-COVID in Worcester declines for third week, CDC downgrades community spread in county
-Massive fire destroys abandoned cereal factory in Orange (1:21)
-Habitat for Humanity's Women Build volunteers help finish affordable homes in Worcester
-Gun violence survivor leads protest in Worcester
-Worcester County Sheriff's welcomes more than 1,200 at 2022 Senior Picnic
-Mass. Democrats gather in Worcester for state party convention
-Democratic delegates endorse Maura Healey, qualify Sonia Chang-Díaz for ballot
-Worcester nonprofit helps prepare job interview candidates
-ICYMI: Worcester police investigate death on grounds of Worcester Art Museum
-Fitchburg mother gets life sentence for killing 6-year-old daughter
-Demolition of Table Talk Pies building in Kelley Square begins
-Worcester apartment building where 4 died in fire is demolished
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Sunday
-5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
-Want to celebrate Pride Month in Massachusetts? Here's a list of events
-Vote now to nominate winners in the 2022 readers’ choice awards
-Worcester County advocates work to prevent cases like missing Harmony Montgomery
-Worcester "Visioning": Next master plan phase is public meetings
-Worcester Academy holds 188th commencement
-The Faces of Worcester: Briana J Azier
-Vocero Hispano June 3rd edition
-Tribute to the first woman in Central Mass. to have a dynamiters license
>HISTORY: Front Street in Worcester in 1914
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>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Fitchburg police officer honored for saving an 11-year-old girl from choking
-Millbury sets special election on funding for Fire Headquarters plans
-How an area dad is hoping to combat bullying (1:45)
-Shrewsbury Garden Club awards 2022 scholarship
-Student made 9/11 sculpture comes home to Shrewsbury
>SPORTS: Bravehearts take over first place with 9-4 home win
-Handball tournament in Worcester hopes to grow the game
-Red Sox thump Athletics in Oakland
-Here's your chance to win tickets to see Celtics in Finals
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox win, 8-7
-Duke City scores 16 points in game's final 2 seconds to beat Pirates, 51-43
>BUSINESS: Abbott restarts baby formula plant linked to contamination
-Redemption Rock Brewing partners with Made Markets for monthly event
-HTR to present asset preservation workshop on June 7th
>COLLEGES: 2 new trustees bring investment, business expertise to Clark
>NEW! CARS: Bertera has the car for you (4:08)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: Suspect who killed former Wisconsin judge had hit list that included McConnell, Whitmer
-3 dead, several wounded in Philadelphia shooting
>NEW ENGLAND: Scouts sell off camps under strain from sex abuse suits
-Former Channel 4 anchor and reporter Shelby Scott, a frequent Worcester visitor, has died
>TV/STREAMING: New on HBO Max in June
>MOVIES: Trailer drops, release date announced for Pinocchio movie with Tom Hanks as Gepetto
>CELEBRITY: MTV Movie & TV Awards return Sunday
>HEALTH: Melatonin overdoses increased in kids during pandemic, study says
-Alameda County California reinstates indoor mask mandate
>HOMES: See inside "palatial" $10 million Mass. home that has it all
>ANIMALS: Sad looking cat gets adopted and purrs for first time ever (3:09)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): This entire graduating high school class was accepted into college
-Meanwhile, in Dallas, man "mad at his girl" destroys $5.1 million in art
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>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
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>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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