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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:26). High of 70 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Sutton magician arrested on child pornography charge (1:36). Article
-Southbridge High School student dies unexpectedly: School officials
-Case of Legionnaires' disease confirmed at Auburn assisted living facility
-Amityville trial film headlining day of filmmaking at Elm Draught House in Millbury
-Worcester pastor tased by police in custody dispute incident is found not guilty
-Angelo Colon-Ortiz indicted on new charge in Vanessa Marcotte killing investigation
-NEW! Unsolved: Worcester - Season 1, Episode 2: "Double Homicide on Halloween". Audio (21:04). Video (16:33)
-Unsolved: Worcester premiere episode: "Double Murder on Dewey Street". Audio (21:02). Video (15:04)
-Teachers union presses for raises at Worcester School Committee meeting
-Veterans Inc. Gala Military Ball: A fun night with important purpose
-Sheriff’s Coat Drive comes to St. John’s Food for the Poor (1:36)
-Saint John's holds open house
-LeBoeuf, Fullen to debate Monday night
-Early voting starts in Worcester: See hours, location
-Rally for reproductive equity taking place on Worcester Common Saturday
-Community Preservation Act tax awaits voters in Worcester, Boylston and Westborough
-Worcester Human Rights Commission wants lower internet bills
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Pawsitively 4 Pink presents Rythm for Ribbons Saturday at Polar Park
-Today! Rhythm 4 Ribbons concert with Alisan Porter, Ricky Duran and more
-5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
-Five Things to Do: "Titans of '80s Rock," Edgar Allan Poe and "Peppa Pig"
-Artist Spotlight: Adam Cutler
-First Person: Comprehending an increasingly incomprehensible world
-The Faces of Worcester: Giovanni Petrella
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to area 15-month-old who was a huge fighter who "always lit up the room"
-ICYMI: Unlicensed 66-year-old driver causes 3-car crash on Grafton Street that sends 2 to hospital, police say
-UMass Memorial docs save mother and son who nearly died from mushroom poisoning (2:20). Article
-Bistro OK'd for former Shrewsbury Street restaurant
-Big vacant lot in Worcester eyed for lab space development
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Water main break in Shrewsbury
-L.L. Bean opening new store in Hudson on November 4th
-Channel 5's "Chronicle": Treasures found in Grafton
-"Chronicle": Planting family roots with Pecorino and Houlden Farm in Grafton
-Registration now available for Auburn Public Safety Citizen’s Academy
-Nurse leader updates Wachusett school committee
-Use of ARPA funds and decision process debated in Paxton
>SPORTS: Celtics top Heat, 111-104
-Inside the breakthrough season of Holy Cross star Devin Haskins
-Enter to win a Mac Jones jersey, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Worcester Bravehearts hosting Jake-O-Treat with Trax and Arthur
-The Smo’ Train starts its run on Saturday
-Worcester Railers Season Guide
-Boys' high school soccer tournament parings; Girls' pairings
>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: U.S. budget deficit slashed in half, but remains far above pre-pandemic levels
-Afghan couple accuses U.S. Marine of abducting their baby
-Tragic: 6 people die in fire at Wisconsin apartment complex
>NEW ENGLAND: Fatal plane crash in Keene, N.H.
-These New England states are among the least affordable to retire in 2022
>SHOPPING: 20 best gifts to shop from Kohl's for the holidays
>BUSINESS: Mass. among top states where employers are struggling to hire workers
-Worcester Business Connect No. 37 (34:05): DoudouKare
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross ranked 12th best college in the nation
>HEALTH: Mass. doctor on recent flu deaths among children (2:53)
-People who sleep 5 hours or less a night face higher risk of multiple health problems as they age, study finds
-Free COVID vaccinations on Saturday: noon-5 at Worcester Public Library
>FOOD: Mamma mia! "Italy's No. 1 brand of pasta" made in Iowa: lawsuit
>TV/STREAMING: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming VOD: "Bros", "The Good House", and more
>CELEBRITY: Olivia Wilde and Jason Sudeikis' salad dressing drama, explained
>HOMES: 5 new Worcester area houses on the market
>ANIMALS: Kittens choose awkward dog to be their big brother (3:03)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 12-year-old artist sells his paintings to help kids with cancer
-Meanwhile, in Wyoming, moose interrupts a youth soccer game
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-Vaccination Educator, City of Worcester
-Director of Development, Quinsigamond Community College
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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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