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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:18). High of 54 today
>ELECTION DAY 2022
-Maura Healey elected Governor of Massachusetts
-Women seize 5 of Massachusetts' top jobs
-McGovern re-elected to Congress
-Millionaire tax, drivers license questions too early to call
-Mass. voters overwhelmingly approve dental insurance ballot question
-Worcester voters approve Community Preservation Act tax
-Robyn Kennedy wins 1st Worcester District Senate seat
-Rep. David LeBoeuf re-elected to 17th Worcester District after controversial second term
-Republican Lew Evangelidis re-elected Worcester County Sheriff
-Worcester full election results and projected winners
-Clark's "Challenge. Change." podcast (13:31): Professor says 19th-century politics offer lesson in settling division
-Election Day in Worcester has it all: Civic duty and inconvenience
-Worcester Public Schools students volunteer at the polls
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester police ask for help finding 17-year-old
-“This fine young man did the right thing": South High student finds jewelry in donated jacket, tracks down owner (2:33). Article
-Local singer Cara Brindisi’s journey on "The Voice" ends
-Renowned location catering company sold
-Central Mass. businesses pessimistic about future as index hits new low
-Worcester tackles racial equity following DEI audit results
-Developer sought to rebuild Lakeside Apartments in Worcester
-Thursday event will celebrate WRTA's zero fare policy
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1288 (20:31): Jeremiah's Inn
-Here's where Worcester will be collecting leaves on Wednesday
-Unsolved: Worcester - Season 1, Episode 7 - "Found Frozen in the Trunk". Audio (17:02). Video (14:31)
>FOOD: Jordan's Turkeys in Rutland now accepting orders for Thanksgiving (:51)
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
-Petty Larceny tribute band with local ties won’t back down
-Ron Abuelo Rum (27:15)
>SHOWTIME: Cirque du Soleil coming to Worcester in 2023
-Richard Lloyd of '70s punk band Television set for Ralph's Rock Diner
-Holiday Handbook: Five local albums that make great gifts
-The Faces of Worcester: Michelle Memnon
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester foster mother who cared for many children throughout her life
-ICYMI: New retail space, drive-thru proposed for former car dealership on Gold Star Blvd.
-See inside iconic concrete salon in Worcester selling for $100,000
-Marvin's Corner Lunch — Worcester's largest diner — offers plenty of charm
-Sheriff Evangelidis takes to podium to debate at JFK Library
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>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Man arrested, charged with possession of "ghost gun" in Westborough, police say
-After getting fired, Leominster man breaks into former employer’s office, assaults managers and boss
-Mill Church & Cafe in Millbury hosts a First Responders’ Dinner
-West Boylston police log October 31st through November 6th
-Northborough restaurant is forced to close due to sewage issue, illegal bedrooms
-Spent shell casings found at North Middlesex High: Officials
-Affordable Ashburnham, once home to a king and Bette Davis, still semi-rural
>SPORTS: Bravehearts win league-high 3 FCBL awards
-Watch Leominster High player kick Hail Mary goal in final seconds to tie game, leading team to PK win
-Liam Anderson named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
-Keep an eye on these 5 local college men's basketball players to watch
-Keep an eye on these 5 local college women's basketball players to watch
-Railers set ECHL record, beat Norfolk, 5-3
>CARS: NEW! Bertera has a wide variety of cars for your every need (3:08)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: Powerball jackpot winner in California, at least one $1 million ticket sold in Mass.
-Tragic: Crash kills groom, leaves bride seriously injured days before wedding reception
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. prosecutor placed on leave amid misconduct allegations
-Mass. has started spending $50 million in American Rescue aid on internet access
>HEALTH: Free COVID vaccinations on Wednesday: 11-7 at Worcester Public Library
-Does beer hold the key to fighting Alzheimer's disease?
>COLLEGES: Palliative care nurse, instructor, mother of 3 returns to UMass Medical School to advance leadership skills
>BUSINESS: Wall Street is bracing for a potential game changer, but it’s not the election
-Weighing impact of Diddy's purchase on pot industry
>SHOPPING: Amazon Black Friday deals: Tech , kitchen, home, more
>HOMES: Check out 5 local homes on the market
>TV/STREAMING: Disney+ blasts past expectations, adds 12 million subscribers
>MOVIES: The 35 major films of awards season
>CELEBRITY: Andy Taylor, former Duran Duran guitarist, has stage 4 prostate cancer
>ANIMALS: Worcester area pets up for adoption
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Teacher uses TV news feature to teach kids kindness (2:19)
-Meanwhile, Philly celebrates as "Chicken Man" eats a whole rotisserie chicken for 40th straight day
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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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>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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