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In The News
>WEATHER: NEW! Watch Mark Rosenthal's updated 7-day forecast (:35); high of 67 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-6 shot during after-hours party at Worcester warehouse, police say
-Customers flock to Rotmans Furniture as Worcester mainstay plans to shut its doors
-Worcester enters electricity supply contract it hopes will blunt steep winter price increases
-Robert Stuart Jr. identified as man killed in Leicester equipment accident
-Earlier: Man killed in construction-vehicle accident on King Street in Leicester
-Andrew T. Wagner recalled as male victim of domestic abuse during his killer’s sentencing
-Related: Stephanie Fernandes sentenced to 8 to 10 years in fatal stabbing
-What you need to know about election deadlines; Worcester early voting starts October 22nd
-First Worcester Superintendent Listening and Learning Forum with Dr. Rachel Monárrez set for Wednesday
-Pre-K, diversifying teachers among top Worcester priorities for state funds
-Abby's House 5K raises critical funds for shelter, advocacy services
-Worcester recognizes White Cane Awareness Day Saturday with blindfolded walk
-Mission Dispensaries holds community cleanup of Elm Park
-Here are the 5 Cheapest Places to Get Gas this Weekend in Worcester
>HOMES: Inside a mid-century modern home in Worcester on sale for $1.1 million
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Emotional video of Worcester boy getting his first pair of glasses goes viral (1:58)
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Sunday
-Making Bourbon cocktails with great value Bourbons (47:31)
>SHOWTIME: 5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
-Five Things to Do: Coco, Perpetual Groove, Erin Harpe and more
-Worcester's Craft for a Cause helping Puerto Rico
-Don Landgren: A suggested name change for Plantation Street
-What's Up Worcester's The Sitdown (1:06:58): 14-year-old fashion designer Finn Santora
-The Faces of Worcester: Charles Luster
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime Worcester Obstetrician who passed away at 103
-ICYMI: Worcester police arrest woman causing disturbance at courthouse
-Over 900,000 gallons of sewage flowed into Blackstone River in Worcester
-Car split in half in donut shop crash in Worcester (1:30)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): HVAC repairs to Floral Street School on Shrewsbury warrant
-Shrewsbury gets $100,000 to create climate action plan
-Sutton finances appear on steady ground
-Grafton Public Library events
-Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce upcoming events
-Michael’s Run puts spotlight on mental wellness, 19-year-old missing person’s case
>SPORTS: 10 things to watch as Patriots look to get even in Cleveland
-Expert predictions for Pats-Browns game
-Patriots owner Robert Kraft gets married in surprise, star-studded wedding
-Enter to win a Mac Jones jersey, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Players, coaches for 6-0 Holy Cross get well-deserved breather this weekend with open date
-Bruins beat Arizona, 6-3
>CARS: 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: Suspected serial killer arrested while "out hunting" in Stockton, police chief says
-Florida dads shoot each other's daughters in road-rage gun battle
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. man, woman killed in 5-vehicle crash on I-495 in Mansfield
-A closer look at the 2022 Mass. ballot questions
>SHOPPING: The 25 best gift ideas from Target for Christmas
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. organizations split $50,000 to grow entrepreneurial ecosystem, with potential for $400,000 more
-For some banks, doing business with the billion-dollar marijuana industry is well worth the risk
>COLLEGES: The federal student loan application website is now live. Here's what to expect
-Clark's Presidential Lecture returns October 26th with "How Democracies Die" author
>HEALTH: U.S. hospitals brace for an unprecedented winter of viruses
-Doctor clarifies confusion over colonoscopy effectiveness after new study questions it
-COVID booster shot's been updated. Experts explain what it is and who should get it
>FOOD: "Food at home" prices are up 13% from last year: Here are 4 ways to save on groceries
>TV/STREAMING: Lifetime Christmas movies 2022: Holiday movie schedule and start date
>MOVIES: "Halloween Ends" just beginning to slash its way to top of box office
>CELEBRITY: Why Bill Murray hated Chris Farley, Adam Sandler
>HISTORY: Diners made by Worcester Lunch Car Co. are still serving customers, far from New England
>ANIMALS: Cat will do anything to fit in this box (3:15)
-Meanwhile, in Italy, watch this patient play saxophone during brain surgery
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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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