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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:29). High of 58 today
-November climate summary for Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Here's what's planned to replace the long-closed 5 and Diner at Lincoln Plaza in Worcester
-Ziggy Bombs opens first storefront location in Downtown Worcester
-Festival of Lights kicks off holiday season in downtown Worcester
-Kelley Square Tree Lighting on Saturday
-Worcester 6 to be honored with alarm, moment of silence on 23rd anniversary of fire
-Residents of Plumley Village, site of Thanksgiving Day fire, can start returning home Saturday
-Related: Worcester caterer serves up food — and comfort — for displaced Plumley Village residents
-COVID cases up in Worcester, but community level is back to Medium
-Worcester medical expert critical of $75 to entice COVID vaccination
-Holy Cross football team prepares for big challenge vs. New Hampshire in NCCA home playoff game Saturday
-Related: Fifth-year seniors at the foundation of Holy Cross' success
-Related: Holy Cross 'Sader Stories (39:19) -- Football playoff preview
-Here's where Worcester will be leaf-sweeping on Saturday
>HOMES: See inside the deserted West Boylston farm on 20 acres that is selling for $450,000
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
-Bay State Brewing Co. celebrates 10th anniversary with re-release of first beer
-Old Forester Barrel Pick (16:20)
>SHOWTIME: 5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
-First Person: Finding one's self in the maze of libraries
-Musicians of the Old Post Road find forgotten gems for Trinity concert
-Worcesteria: World AIDS Day hits home for AIDS Project Worcester
-Ray Mariano: DOJ review of Worcester police opportunity for positive change
-Discover Central Mass. podcast (23:06): Castle Cantina and Thyme Herbal Apothecary
-The Faces of Worcester: Monica Aryitey
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester woman who owned Brite Cleaners
-ICYMI: New jeweler in Worcester promises "immersive shopping experience"
-Worcester's permanent winter parking ban in now in effect
-Worcester home heating assistance forum on Monday
-Worcester hiring snow plows for winter
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>HOLDEN: Composting for Holden residents 8-2:30 Saturday
-Sevens Saws to host Sip & Shop Holiday Market on Tuesday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): USPS truck fire in Dudley; Good Samaritan helps save mail (:20)
-Gardner woman about to be evicted threatens property manager with field hockey stick
-Industrial building to go before Shrewsbury Planning Board
-Paxton tree lighting moved to Sunday
-Chocksett Middle School announces honor roll
-Local dancers to appear in "Nutcracker"; hosting story times
>SPORTS: Christian Pulisic cleared to play vs. Netherlands in World Cup knockout round
-Brown forces OT, but Miami beats Celtics
-Bills troll Patriots after win: "How do you like them apples?"
-3 Holy Cross basketball games to be broadcast on NBC Sports Boston
-Holy Cross mourns the loss of Mike Addesa
-West Boylston football wins Division 7 state championship
-Railers beat Newfoundland, 4-2
>CARS: 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: FBI Director raises national security concerns about TikTok
-Most people wish the holiday season would last longer
>NEW ENGLAND: Royals cap 3-day visit to Boston with announcement of Earthshot Prize winners
-Small plane crashes at end of Mass. airport runway
>HEALTH: Free COVID vaccinations on Saturday: Noon-5 at Worcester Public Library
-Drug co-developed by Mass. company slows Alzheimer's but can it make a real difference?
>BUSINESS: U.S. economy added a robust 263,000 jobs in November
-Harrington Hospital CEO prepares for "potential crisis" following Family Health Center closure
>COLLEGES: QCC Theater Department presents "It's a Wonderful Life" in Hebert Auditorium
>HISTORY: YMCA Building at Lake Quinsigamond, 1909
>TELEVISION: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on VOD -- "Savage Salvation," "The Eternal Daughter," and more
>CELEBRITY: GMA anchor Amy Robach divorcing Andrew Shue after T.J. Holmes romance
>ANIMALS: Worcester Animal Rescue League Adoption Option -- Meet Yogi
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Woman gives birth, wins $100,000 Powerball prize on the same day
-Meanwhile, in Texas, watch as a raccoon invades school cafeteria
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+Servers and hostesses at Worcester restaurant
-Before/After School Site Coordinator, Holden Recreation
-Finance Manager Assistant in Boylston
-Placement Coordinator/Case Manager/Shared Living Program
-Janitorial-Maintenance Personnel at Abby's House
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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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