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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:58). High of 56 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Man pleads not guilty in shooting of Worcester mom
+6:00: Worcester restaurant named best barbecue spot in Massachusetts by Food Network
+Noon: TGIF! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: Northborough nurse gets more than 4 years in prison for tampering with patient's morphine
+Noon: 5 great ways to spend your weekend in Worcester
+Noon: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on streaming: "Devotion," "The Seven Faces of Jane," "The Old Way" and more
+Noon: Artist Spotlight: Trevor Toney
-11-month-old baby, parents shot on Harlem Street in Worcester (1:26). Article
-These 3 Worcester streets had 15 total car break-ins in a 2-month period
-Homelessness continues to climb in Worcester with more unsheltered, report says
-1 hospitalized as car slams into dentist's office
-13 years since Rutland student was killed in earthquake (1:54). Article
-Man shot at, robbed, assaulted in Auburn; Police ask for help
-Family Health Center of Worcester has gone from operating on "mere hours of cash" to 30 days
-The most borrowed digital books from local libraries in 2022
-Robot umps to be used at Polar Park, all other AAA stadiums this year: ESPN report
-Jenny Pacillo announces run for District 1 City Council seat in Worcester
-WRTA announces service to new Market Basket in Shrewsbury
-Dedicated bus lanes among City Council's ideas to ramp up WRTA service
-Bancroft School announces large tuition reduction
-TODAY! Boston RV & Camping Expo opens Friday (2:02)
-Popular restaurant now available for delivery on Uber Eats
-DUI checkpoint this weekend in Worcester County
-The Faces of Worcester: Mariann Paladino
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Five Things To Do: Sculpture exhibition, Albert Lee, Annie Brobst ...
-Wynonna "on fire" as "The Judds: The Final Tour" comes to DCU Center
-The late Jeff Beck played Worcester twice, with the Yardbirds in '66 & Stevie Ray Vaughan in '89
-Worcester-area astronomical society keeps looking up, and out
-Hildegard Publishing giving female composers a standing ovation
-Thrift Store Finds: Formal, casual, designer labels, seekers' deslight
-Winter Walks: Worcester's Mass Audubon Broad Meadow Brook Sanctuary
-First Person: An adaptation of Laura Numeroff’s "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie"
-Unsolved: Worcester - Season 2, Episode 4: "Killed After Scuffle at Fester's Dog House". Video (15:57). Audio (17:42)
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to former owner of local country club
-ICYMI: Break-in suspect found in building ductwork in Worcester
-3 Auburn minors charged after middle schoolers shot with gel pellets
-Coworker pulls gun, machete on Auburn colleague, police say
-Worcester investment advisor who pleaded guilty to stealing $2.8 million from his clients to be sentenced
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Holden 7th grader plays in FBU Final 8
-Removal of cafeteria essentials “last straw” for some Mountaineers
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Marion’s Camp now open year-round, sporting new sign from local company
-The used bookstore of the Friends of the Shrewsbury Public Library is now open
-Princeton Historical Society looks to add members
-Arcade Snacks in Auburn makes every kind of nutty confection you can imagine
-Sterling nomination papers available
-Country Dogs finds new home in former "Castle" location in Clinton
-Channel 5's Wake Up Call from ASL Club at Oak Middle School in Shrewsbury (:51)
-Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor extended for 15 years
>SPORTS: Patriots to extend Jerod Mayo; will begin interviewing for an offensive coordinator
-Mac Jones went behind Bill Belichick's back to fix offense, Chris Simms says
-Holy Cross 'Sader Stories (34:37): Title IX reflection with Marie DiPalma
-Celtics beat Nets, 109-98
-Kraken beats Bruins, 3-0
-Single game tickets for Massachusetts Pirates now on sale
-Bay State Brawlers Roller Derby offers new recruit program
>CARS: Bertera has your winter car! (3:27)
-Save $500 on select F150's and RAM trucks in stock at North End Motor Sales
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATION/WORLD: U.S. government has received more than 350 new U.F.O. reports
-Tragic: Woman dies after waiting for hours in hospital emergency room
>NEW ENGLAND: Massachusetts student dies in Mexico accident
-Mass. lawmaker proposes bill to allow human composting
>COLLEGES: UMass Medical School researchers contribute to study of drug prevalence among injured road users
-Anna Maria announce fall Dean's List
>HEALTH: Free COVID vaccinations on Saturday in Worcester: Noon-5 at Worcester Public Library
-Moderna under fire for 400% price hike for its COVID vaccine
>BUSINESS: Jobless claims fall 4-month low despite layoffs
-Radio Worcester (21:35): 2023 workforce training resources with Bruce Mendelsohn of MassHire
>FOOD: Pepsi is ditching Sierra Mist for a new Sprite rival
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, January 1st to 7th
>TV/STREAMING: Golden Globes ratings hit historic low
>MOVIES: Teaser trailer for "Barbie" movie with Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling (1:15)
>CELEBRITY: Lisa Marie Presley, the only child of Elvis Presley, dies at 54 after hospitalization
>ANIMALS: Couple saves this puppy from a garbage bag (4:48)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Oldest living Pearl Harbor survivor marks 105th birthday
-Meanwhile, in India, cow wanders into mall clothing store
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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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