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>Latest weather: Risk of strong to severe thunderstorms Friday, high of 86 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester man arrested after attempted bank robbery
+6:00: Worcester man arrested after threatening 3 with a gun
+6:00: Worcester County Jail celebrates 10 years, 250,000 lbs. of donated produce from inmate-run farm
+6:00: The Faces of Worcester: Margie Breault
+Noon: Worcester DA warns of animal tranquilizer mixed with drugs (1:31)
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - August 25th
+Noon: People injured in 2-car crash in Holden
+Noon: Water service interruption Thursday night in Shrewsbury
+Noon: Nothing Bundt Cakes celebrates 25 years with free cake
+Noon: Clark grad and Nashville singer-songwriter Olivia Frances finds her way through the "Labyrinth"
-$2 million scratch ticket ($2,000,000 50x Cashword) sold in Worcester
-Attorney for 267 Mill Street tenants says property managers are jeopardizing tenants’ right to counterclaims
-Downtown Worcester eatery partners with BirchTree Bread, Bean Counter to revamp food menu
-Worcester among top 20 "smiliest" cities in the country, according to facial recognition scan
-Worcester recycling won't accept "unacceptable materials," plastic bags starting October 1st
-Boston Globe: Behind flag controversy at Worcester school, a debate about Catholic identity
-Worcester Public Schools to seek input on South High mascot following controversy
-Earlier: Nicole Apostola: When, and why, did South High become the Colonels?
-Enter to win a Mac Jones jersey, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Worcester Senate race: Robyn Kennedy on gender, policy and coffee
-Hometown rapper Joyner Lucas to host get-out-the-vote rally Sunday
-City Council committee to discuss Indian Lake jet ski ban
-Traffic advisory for Sunday's Caribbean American Carnival in Worcester
-Swans, ducks make home at University Park pond
-Lost cow has been wandering Northbridge for a month, police say
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Five Things to Do: Weight Band, "One Night of Queen" and more ....
-Listen Up: Walter Crockett serves up heartbreak and hope on "Children So Long"
-Last Call: Jack McClintock, author and psychologist
-Bad Advice: Nosy neighbors becoming a nuisance
-Jazzed Up duo appearing Saturday, Sunday
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a longtime supporter of Catholic education and Adopt-a-Student leader
-ICYMI: Leaking water main at Worcester condo complex finally fixed, a month later
-ACT NOW: Fly from Worcester to NYC, Fort Lauderdale this fall for $49 with JetBlue
-Worcester police locate missing teenager (:28)
-Doughty Campanale campaign announces plan to revitalize tourism, brought you by The Doughty Committee
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Portion of Route 20 in Auburn closed after dump truck rollover and spillage
-Atlanta police officer, an Algonquin grad, will not be charged in 2020 shooting
-Man accused of setting fire to Wind Tiki restaurant in Webster pleads not guilty
-Dean Park Playground closed starting August 29th
-Shrewsbury police warns of uptick in 2 popular scams
-1 person airlifted to hospital after crashing into Lancaster Street bridge
>SPORTS: Pass-rushers put the pressure on & the offense finds rhythm in Pats practice
-Holy Cross star Jacob Dobbs has been named to the Senior Bowl watch list
-Bravehearts most social summer yet
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Worcester beats Mets, 6-4
-Northern Ireland field hockey club from Ulster enjoys Worcester State as tour's home base
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has it all (5:05)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL: Europe is experiencing its worst drought in at least 500 years
-Uvalde school board fires police chief after mass shooting
-Jury awards Vanessa Bryant $16 million in lawsuit over Kobe Bryant crash scene photos
-Tragic: Dad of 3 dies from cancer after hospital lost test results
>NEW ENGLAND: 80-year-old killed in SUV vs. moped crash in Falmouth
-Hiker dies after slipping off edge of N.H. waterfall
>BUSINESS: "Avail" app's task-based programming helps people with disabilities become more independent
-California manufacturer buys IPG telecom product line
-Register now for Summit Agency golf tourney September 25th
>FOOD: Recall issued for butter brand sold at Wegmans due to listeria concerns
>COLLEGES: Worcester college students cheer new debt forgiveness plan
-Clark to welcome largest first-year class ever
>HEALTH: Brain stimulation improves short-term memory in older adults for a month, study finds
-Is your at-home COVID test expired?
-Free COVID vaccinations on Thursday: 10-3 in Downtown Worcester
>TV/STREAMING: "Law & Order" brings 3 show casts together for first time in historic premiere event
>MOVIES: MoviePass is coming back. Its timing couldn’t be worse
>CELEBRITY: Sylvester Stallone's wife, Jennifer Flavin, files for divorce
>SHOPPING: Peloton to sell exercise bikes, accessories on Amazon
>HOMES: U.S. rents hit a record high for the 17th month in a row
>ANIMALS: Dogs' eyes well up with tears of joy when reuniting with their owners, new study says
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Patriots superfan receives special surprise and team support in her battle against cancer
-Meanwhile, in Washington, one of world’s largest moths discovered for first time in U.S.
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-School Van Driver for Summit Agency in Worcester
-Forklift Operator, at Imperial Distributors
-Inventory Control, at Imperial Distributors
-Retail Sales Merchandiser, at Imperial Distributors
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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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+Multiple positions, Nancy Chang Restaurant
+Police officers, town of Leicester
-Worcester Area Director (part-time), Matthew 25
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