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>Latest weather: Rain tapers off this afternoon, highs in the mid 70s today in Worcester
+6:00: Worcester man wins tickets to NBA Finals Game 3 (1:47)
+6:00: Stephanie Fernandes murder trial: No defensive wounds on victim’s body after stabbing, medical examiner says
+6:00: 31-year-old Worcester man convicted of attempted robbery
+6:00: Thrice joins Dashboard Confessional, Get Up Kids in Worcester for Vagrant Records anniversary
+6:00: Holy Cross students join Worcester nursing home residents in unique storytelling project
+6:00: 5 new open houses in Worcester
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - June 8th
+Noon: Five Things to Do: The Outlaws, "The Band's Visit" and more ...
+Noon: Listen Up: Catching up with Abbie Barrett, Elion Virtuoso, Paper Tigers, P2I and Arichussettes & Dollaz Da Barba
+Noon: Last Call with Jack Murray, founder of Worcester Political Dialogue
+Noon: Worcester's Tercentennial: Esther Howland, mother of the American Valentine
+Noon: 3 juveniles charged with arson in fire at old cereal factory in Orange
+Noon: 2 million people may be impacted by Shields Health Care Group cyberattack
+Noon: First Person: A conversation with Sunshine the Talking Cat
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing 12-year-old
-Worcester company is among 3 clinical labs charged with defrauding MassHealth
-Woman accused of fatally stabbing fiancé back in court for trial after SJC overturns murder charge dismissal
-Boylston native Jean Louisa Kelly takes Iceman’s breath away in "Top Gun: Maverick"
-Worcester drivers bad? They're worst for at-fault violations
-City celebrates opening of dual language school
-Burncoat High graduation. Video (1:25:14)
-Doherty Memorial High graduation. Video (1:30:19)
-Worcester teacher Lisa Cantwell retires after 35 years in public schools
-Carbonneau’s Shoe Repair celebrates 100 years in business
-Stearns Tavern opens to the public with help from over 145 volunteers
-Worcester City Council defers police drone vote over use around homeless
-Radio Worcester (15:44): Acting City Manager Eric Batista talks about his first week on the job
-Former City Manager Michael O’Brien to have portrait hung in City Hall 9 years after departure
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Slings and arrows of outrageous fortune: Worcester composer's "Hamlet" opera finally "to be"
-Big E announces headline musical acts for 2022
-The Faces of Worcester: Julie Bowditch
-Bad Advice: Crash those backyard cookouts while you can
>HISTORY: Worcester's Tercentennial: Levi Lincoln's legacy
-Worcester 300th anniversary: Fireworks, Canal District stroll top full list of events coming this weekend
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who grew up working at her family's corner grocery store
>ICYMI: Worcester man wins $4 million on scratch ticket, plans to invest in real estate
-2 roundabouts proposed at May and Chandler streets in Worcester
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>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 41-year-old Barre man arrested for child pornography
-Virtual hearing Wednesday on Grafton-Sutton bridge repairs
-Is now the time to sell the Grafton Town House?
-Rutland showcases 300 years of fashion
-SGSA installs benches as tribute to Kori Stuart-Brix
-Princeton looks at housing stock to prepare for state mandate
-Always a Woolie: Shaw School hosts open house for school retirees
>SPORTS: NBA Finals switch to Boston for Game 3 Wednesday night
-Red Sox beat Angels in 10th
-"It’s a fantastic experience": Bravehearts change the rules on this field trip to the ballpark
-Bravehearts players working on their craft this summer
-Bravehearts home for 6 straight games. Get tickets here
-"Pancake" Pat Ricard living up to name and helping out high school booster club
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox postponed, doubleheader Wednesday
-Worcester Academy star honored for impact in community
>BUSINESS: Is a recession coming?
-Cookies Worcester owner looking to expand
-WBDC Podcast (23:25): The Economic Development Coordinating Council
>SHOPPING/DEALS: Target slashing prices to move merchandise
>HOMES: Neighborhoods in Worcester with the most expensive home sales
>COLLEGES: Clark grad travels to Poland to deliver aid to Ukrainian refugees
>NEW! CARS: Bertera has the car for you (4:08)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL: Florida toddler fatally shoots father after finding loaded gun
>TV/STREAMING: The best TV shows of May
>MOVIES: "Joker" sequel confirmed, Joaquin Phoenix back as supervillain
>CELEBRITY: Matthew McConaughey powerfully calls for gun control during White House visit
>HEALTH: New diabetes drug helped overweight people lose 35 to 52 pounds
-Free vaccinations/boosters 11-7 Wednesday at Worcester Public Library
>ANIMALS: Worcester area adoptable pets of the week: Josie, Scooby, Bella & more
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Waitress who got a $777 tip donates it all to her church
-Meanwhile, in Canada, woman unknowingly buys skates she sold 40 years earlier
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:38). High of 90 today in Worcester
-Worcester climate summary for May
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Clark University to lay off up to 30% of faculty, significantly restructure degree tracks amid financial strain
-Worcester, Cosenza reach settlement on $8 million jury award in evidence manipulation case
-Suspect in April 2024 Worcester killing, on the run for more than a year, held without bail
-3 men arrested in connection with University Park shooting in Worcester
-Worcester street renamed for boy who died in "One Chip Challenge" (2:04). Article
-Related: Video of ceremony (21:07)
-National burger chain opening first New England location in Worcester
-Central Mass. man now facing manslaughter charge in connection with brother’s shooting death
-Out to Lunch and Movies on the Common set for summer fun downtown
-Hidden waterfall flows back to life at Cascades Park in Worcester thanks to heavy spring rainfall (1:49)
-Grafton Job Corps searching for shelter for 30 homeless students
-Gerald Creamer Center Graduation (1:01:52)
-Aislinn Doyle: June 5th School Committee Meetings agenda preview
-This dog was found on Willard Ave. in Worcester
-DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): The last 24-hour diner: A Worcester staple stands alone
-ICYMI: UMass Memorial, 1,000 workers have a week to avoid strike
-Grand jury hearing evidence in death of Worcester state police trainee
-Worcester eatery seized by state because of unpaid taxes
-Worcester activist critical of city manager faces 1-year city hall ban
-Worcester father of 4-month-old deported after I.C.E. "violated his rights," attorney says
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Part of Doyle Road to be closed Wednesday
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): West Boylston override OK'd; Raj, Ashwell win for Select Board
-Governor Healey visits new Amazon fulfillment center in Charlton
-Pending Select Board vote, Shrewsbury trash bags may cost more this July
-Westborough-based hydropower firm to update its century-old facilities
-Webster man sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking
-Playground improvements are part of Grafton's long-term plan
-Blackstone Valley Tech competitors earn 46 SkillsUSA Medals
-City to Saddle Farm Trot 5K is June 21st
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Screen Time: Short film "Solus" wins big at Top Shorts Film Festival
-Sarah Connell Sanders: 3 days of "momfluencing" at Boston Calling
>OPINION: Jennifer Julien Gaskin: The art of making people uncomfortable
-Peter B-G Weller: Proposed state ed bill borders on digital surveillance
-Unity Radio's The Susanity Life (56:35): Bonnie Hope Dellerose, Renew Body Sequence
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a lifetime member of Hadassah who was married for 76 years
>SPORTS: Stefon Diggs "got the message" from Mike Vrabel after boat incident
-Red Sox lose to Angels, 4-3
-Bravehearts fall to Nashua, 4-3. Next home game: 6:30 Friday. Get tickets here
-Holy Cross announces "WooCru" as official student section name
-How Baylor Scheierman can earn larger Celtics role in second season
-Sox prospect Roman Anthony responds to backlash over Worcester laundry cart video
-WooSox beat Rochester, 6-5
-Mara leads Saint Paul back to Division 1 quarterfinals
>NATIONAL: Ukraine strikes Crimean Bridge with underwater explosives
>TRAGIC: 3 young sisters killed while visiting homeless dad, hunt is on for father
>NEW ENGLAND: Father found dead, search ongoing for missing daughter in Maine (:49). Article
-Milford student detained by I.C.E. awaiting upcoming court hearing in "terrible conditions" (3:43)
-Lawyer says Milford student in I.C.E. custody is here legally (:50). Article
-Karen Read trial (25:46): No mistrial over dog D.N.A., officer says evidence changed
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross grad Jango Janigian wants to take you on an adventure
-Decline of international students at Mass. universities having negative impact, expert says
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 tips every cruiser should follow
>BUSINESS: GBH layoffs to impact 45 employees
-LPL Financial Research: Tariffs and market volatility likely to stick
-101: Staying strong through workforce reductions
>HOMES: Heat pump demand is reaching new heights as customers seek government incentives before they disappear
>SHOPPING: Temu's daily U.S. users cut in half following end of tariff loophole
>HEALTH: How to beat the heat for better sleep
-How yoga can help improve your mental wellbeing (3:41)
>FOOD: Popeyes launches surprise new menu item to compete with McDonald’s
>TV/STREAMING: "The Four Seasons" renewed for Season 2 at Netflix
>MOVIES: 10 hot movies to see this summer
>CELEBRITY: Emmy winner Valerie Mahaffey dies at 71
>ANIMALS: Tiniest puppy grows up to be HUGE (2:44)
>GOOD NEWS: 120-mile kayak trip benefits athletes with disabilities
-Meanwhile, in Florida, loose kangaroo caught on video hopping down road
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