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>Latest weather: A dry & quiet start to the Labor Day weekend, high of 81 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester man charged with manslaughter for selling local woman the drugs that killed her
-Investor buys Worcester apartments for $27 million, up from $16 million 2 years prior
-City of Worcester posts bid for design, construction of new $35 million South Division firehouse
-DCU Center celebrates its 40th anniversary
-John DiPietro (10:30): Highlights of the early years at The Centrum
-Former Worcester school superintendent John Durkin mourned
-Worcester teachers stock classrooms with support from UMass Medical School
-Historic Worcester Memorial Auditorium could become palace of esports
-Pride Worcester kicks off its events with Pride flag raising at Worcester City Hall
-Judge tosses gender bias suit against Clark University over "stealthing" case finding
-Worcester Public Library seeks designs for library cards
-Worcesteria: The Worcester Public Library wants you back
-Early voting wraps in Worcester with more than 800 voters participating
-The Faces of Worcester: Robyn Kennedy, Candidate, State Senate 1st Worcester District
-What high demand for GOP primary ballots may mean for Mass. governor's race
-Enter to win a Mac Jones jersey, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Five Things to Do: Woodstock Fair, OSV, Out to Lunch and more ...
-Artist Spotlight: Amanda Baldi
>ANIMALS: 20 beagles bred for research find new homes at Second Chance Animal Shelter
-OBITUARIES: Tribute to a 38-year veteran of the Worcester Police Department
-ICYMI: Worcester home gutted after evening fire in Quinsigamond Village
-Worcester police clarify no shots were fired Wednesday downtown; incident appears to have been road rage
-Dispute outside Worcester church that led to pastor tasered, churchgoers arrested, prompts lawsuit against police, city
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): West Boylston Fire Department receives new brush truck
-Shrewsbury’s Dean Park playground closed for renovations
-Off-duty Shrewsbury firefighters help a homeowner in need
-Barre man drove into State Trooper during early morning chase, police say
-Beloved Holden market closing for good on Sunday
-Sterling Cultural Council announces grant opportunity
-Bolton-area businesses look to LIV Golf Tournament for economic boost
-LIV Golf protesters hire plane to decry Saudi "blood money"
>SPORTS: Holy Cross opens the season with a resounding win at Merrimack
-Serena Williams’ legendary tennis career likely over after third-round singles’ play loss at U.S. Open
-Red Sox beat Texas, 9-1
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox fall to Buffalo, 10-8
-WooSox sign authorization cards to bring minor leagues unionization closer to reality
-Celtics' offseason aquisition suffers ACL tear in left knee
>CARS: NEW! Bertera Nissan has the SUV you need this fall for back to school and sporting events (4:48)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL: Artemis I: Everything you need to know for launch day
-Thousands evacuate ahead of fast California fire
-Tragic: Tot killed by orange-sized hail during nightmare storm
>NEW ENGLAND: 2 children inside Hyannis home where husband, wife killed in murder-suicide
-Man fatally stabbed along New England recreational trail
>FOOD: Recall issued for dried mushrooms distributed at Mass. stores
>BUSINESS: CEO of country's second-largest bank to speak in Worcester
-Fewer Americans file for jobless benefits last week
>COLLEGES: Director of Student Success celebrates 25 years of service at Anna Maria
-Do you make too much for student loan forgiveness? Here’s how to figure out whether you qualify
>HEALTH: Mass. reports 7,790 new COVID cases this week
-DPH confirms 37 new monkeypox cases this week
-Free COVID vaccinations on Saturday: noon-5 at Worcester Public Library
>SHOPPING: HP Labor Day sale: 8 deals on laptops, desktops, more
>HOMES: How expensive will heating your home be in New England this year? Here's what we know
>TV/STREAMING: New movies around shows to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on VOD: "Mack & Rita," "Rumble," "Burial" and more
>CELEBRITY: Jane Fonda announces that she's been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Hospital performs procedure for the first time to save baby's life
-Rare, mysterious "rainbow cloud" stuns internet
-Meanwhile, in Alabama, watch as goats climb on deputy's patrol car, eat paperwork
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+Kitchen staff at Worcester restaurant expanding hours
-Director of Public Health, City of Worcester
-Mechanic and laborer positions, Town of Holden
-School Van Driver for Summit Agency in Worcester
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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
-Part-time bartender, Patsie Dugan's
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