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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:27). High of 58 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6p: Starting Nov 1, recycling rules change in Massachusetts
+6p: Off. Manny Familia forever remembered, along many other fallen officers, on memorial
+6p: Next Big Purchase: $1 million win for Weymouth resident on scratch ticket!
+6p: Worcester PD asking for further help to find Aniyah Moore, missing 14 year old girl
+6p: WCCA-TV: Mayor Petty talks with Leah Bradley from Central Mass Housing Alliance (Mayor's Forum, 28:02)
+Noon: Cambridge PD looking for help ID'ing sexual assault suspect
+Noon: Updates and information regarding the newest strains of COVID
+Noon: $2 Million in grants awarded for redevelopment at Saint Gobain
+Noon: Heading into Week 8, the Patriots prep to face the Jets
-Worcester investigating candidate's ballot drop box tampering claim
-Worcester woman starts spice business to make healthy, allergen-free meals
-Worcester health center CEO survives firing attempt
-Saint Vincent nurses take stand against hospital’s decision to eliminate IV Therapy Team
-Holy Cross grad Dr. Fauci on his career, the darkest days of COVID & his reason for retiring
-Worcester lifts Cyanobacteria Advisory put into effect October 26th
-With attacker being held without bail, corrections officer Matthew Tidman is home
-Bill Shaner: At least we know who the bad guys are
-Radio Worcester (15:00): Acting Worcester City Manager Eric Batista - October 27th
-What's Up Worcester presents The Sitdown (38:41): Sarai Rivera
-In Worcester senate race, Kennedy's run shaped by life in politics
-WCCA-TV's This is Worcester No. 152 (28:43): Sheriff Lew Evangelidis
-This Is Worcester No. 153 (28:06): David LeBoeuf
>ANIMALS: Worcester Animal Rescue League Adoption Option: Meet Ziggy
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
-Worcesteria: Board games at Ralph's are not to be taken for granted
-Concern over spiked drinks rises leading up to Halloween weekend
-Old Line American Single Malt (40:18)
>SHOWTIME: 14th annual Duo Piano Gala Saturday at Tuckerman Hall
-Salisbury Singers join the conversation in "Alzheimer's Reflection" concert
-Bruce Arnold brought passion and success to Worcester band Orpheus
-Last Call: Brandon Esteves of Space Jam, Sunshine at Night
-Five Things to Do: Day of the Dead, disco at ArtsWorcester and more
-Unsolved: Worcester - "Murdered on the Fourth of July" - Part 2. Audio (23:10). Video (18:26)
-NEW! The Faces of Worcester: Charles Safford
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a woman who survived the powerful Worcester tornado of 1953 with 2 babes in arms as her house imploded
-ICYMI: Rising rents fuel a migration of longtime Worcester residents to small towns
-Family Health Center of Worcester admits "unforced errors" contributed to layoffs, closures
-St. Vincent nurses raise alarm about plan to cut IV workers
-Cafe and restaurant for sale on Park Avenue in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Drug takeback Saturday in Leicester, Shrewsbury
-Shrewsbury honors longtime town employee for 35 years of service
-Homeless man with large rock in pants arrested after trying to break into elderly woman’s car in Shrewsbury
-Composting is available for Holden residents 8-2:30 on Saturday
-Feed your emotional wellness at Grafton library fair
-Grafton student named Rensselaer Medal winner
-Rutland farm turning poop into power (2:53)
>SPORTS: What to expect at Fitton Field for today's Holy Cross football game
-Anderson lifts Crusaders with lighthearted approach, preparedness
-Patriots will be without center David Andrews for Jets game
-Enter to win a Mac Jones jersey, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Phillies pull off comeback for World Series Game 1 win over Astros
-Bravehearts bringing back Worcester Sports Management Summit
-Bruins beat Blue Jackets, 4-0
-Cavaliers beat Celtics in OT, 132-123
>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: Powerball jackpot rises to $825 million for Saturday night drawing
-What to know about the suspect in Paul Pelosi attack
-Tragic: 8-year-old girl shot in road-rage incident in Phoenix
>NEW ENGLAND: Tax refunds will start to flow on Tuesday
-Man pleads not guilty in 1989 killings of his in-laws in Vermont
>FOOD: California’s tomato farmers are getting squeezed by water crisis as growing costs continue to rise
>SHOPPING: Amazon will now allow U.S. customers to pay with Venmo
>BUSINESS: New GDP shows U.S. economy bouncing back
-Former Saint-Gobain site granted $2 million for redevelopment into 1 million square feet of manufacturing space
>COLLEGES: UMass Medical School doc recognized for muscular dystrophy care and research
-WPI names assistant vice president for diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging
>HEALTH: 1 in 10 Americans over 65 have dementia, study finds
-The most common COVID symptoms are changing, study finds
-Free COVID vaccinations on Saturday: noon-5 at Worcester Public Library
>TV/STREAMING: New movies and shows to watch: HBO Max's "The White Lotus" Season 2 and more
>MOVIES: New movies on demand: "Don’t Worry Darling," "Barbarian,"and more
>CELEBRITY: Tom Brady and Giselle Bundchen finalize divorce
-Jerry Lee Lewis, rock ‘n’ roll legend, dies at 87
>HOMES: U.S. mortgage rates top 7% for the first time since 2002
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Teen given Halloween costume that turns his wheelchair into a firetruck
-Meanwhile, in Oklahoma, police catch burglar due to SpongeBob SquarePants love
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-Secretary/Receptionist Wanted, at First American Realty
-Water Restoration Technician, at SERVPRO
-Worcester Common Oval Security Guard
-Firefighters, Auburn Fire Rescue
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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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Classifieds
>HELP WANTED
+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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