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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:57). High of 48 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester pays $272,500 to settle lawsuit alleging police captain lied
-Glazy Susan customers in Worcester wait for doughnuts Friday before closing
-More car charging ports are coming to Worcester, but will they be for everyone?
-A hunting ban in Worcester would have unintended consequences, land trust exec says
-Courthouse Lofts receives national recognition
-Former Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito finds a new role
-Ray Mariano: Time to pay Worcester teachers competitive salary
-Assumption, Saint Vincent launching program for nursing students
-Share your love story with Worcester Magazine
-Unsolved: Worcester -- "Robbed and Murdered on Millbury Street". Video (14:48). Audio (16:44)
>HOMES: Partially burned triple-decker in Worcester listed for $230,000
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
-New Worcester LGBTQIA+ bar hiring ahead of opening
>SHOWTIME: 5 great ways to spend your weekend in Worcester
-Free skating for ages 12 and under in Worcester this weekend
-Five Things to Do: Black Dolls Matter, Michelle Wilson, TEAM Up! ...
-Old Post Road to film "Delving Deeper" episode at Salisbury Mansion
-Joy of Music's new director ready for a harmonious JOMPATHON 2023
-The Faces of Worcester: Charles Luster, 2Gether We Eat
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to an excellent carpenter with a love of hockey
-ICYMI: Worcester police ask for help finding missing 32-year-old woman
-Legendary rock band bringing 50th anniversary tour to Worcester, tickets on sale Friday
-Report: Worcester Police Department reform could take over 6 years
-Worcester's Café Neo will remain open through February
See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): John DiPietro (7:44) -- Holden PD is here for you
-Brilla Coffee Roasters opens long-awaited new Holden location (1:06)
-Lamoureux Ford wants to beat the snow (1:31)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury police arrest suspects related to home break-in
-Town of Grafton starts new program for emergency heating assistance
-Goldstein receives West Boylston excellence award
-Route 20 reconstruction in Oxford, Charlton: MassDOT to host forum
-Sutton Select Board to negotiate with developer of proposed 225-unit apartment complex
-La Romana team prepares for annual mission trip to Dominican Republic
-Special needs van T-boned in Clinton, 7 sent to hospital: Fire Department
-Clinton Select Board continues push to film meetings
>SPORTS: Celtics’ Jayson Tatum named All-Star Game starter
-Holy Cross men's and women's hockey teams fall to ranked opponents
-New amenities and improvements at Polar Park ahead of third season
-Railers beat Reading, 7-6
-Pirates hire Anthony Payton as offensive coordinator
-210 Sport Blog's Friday 4: A shame, an apology, a champion, and something stupid
>CARS: Bertera has your winter car! (3:27)
-Ford recalling 462,000 S.U.V.s for rear camera display failure
-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: Tyre Nichols video shows brutal 3-minute beating by police
-Body camera footage shows Paul Pelosi hammer attack
-Tragic: Airport worker sucked into plane engine warned to stay back
>FOOD: Egg prices are soaring in stores, but you can buy them at these Central Mass. farms
>NEW ENGLAND: 8-month-old baby injured in Duxbury family tragedy dies, D.A. says
-5 children found in deplorable conditions in Manchester, arrest adults
>BUSINESS: Walmart, CVS cutting pharmacy hours amid labor crunch
-Unions back basic benefits bill for Uber, Lyft drivers
>SHOPPING: Receive a gift card over the holidays? Check the balance
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria students make gallery debut at ArtsWorcester’s College Night
-Holy Cross begins spring semester with multifaith community prayer
>HISTORY: WCCA-TV's Hidden Treasures No. 98 (28:33) -- The Knife Guy
>HEALTH: Free COVID vaccinations on Saturday: Noon-3:30 at Worcester Public Library
-FDA to propose yearly COVID vaccines like annual flu shots for Americans
>TV/STREAMING: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming: "M3GAN", "The Inspection", "Life Upside Down" and more
>CELEBRITY: "Distractions" T.J. Holmes, Amy Robach exit ABC after affair scandal
>ANIMALS: Adoption Option-- Acorn the rabbit at Worcester Animal Rescue League
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 9-year-old girl delivers handmade hats to children with cancer
-Meanwhile, in Australia, record-breaking "toadzilla" discovered in rainforest (:32)
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-Part-time busser at 122 Diner
-Line cooks at the Boynton
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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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