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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today:
In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:28). High of 64 in Worcester
-Worcester shatters all-time record high temperature by 11 degrees on Friday
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Former Millbury firefighter pleads not guilty to rape of a child
-Priest in Worcester Diocese charged with 3 counts of indecent assault
-Berlin house explosion kills woman, heroic neighbors rescue her daughter (2:59)
-4 from Worcester and 1 from Northbridge arrested in massive drug bust
-Man pleads guilty to attempted human smuggling in Worcester
-Bubble tea store opens in Downtown Worcester
-Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (5:13)
-25-acre fire near Wachusett Reservoir sends large plumes into sky
-Large brush fire burning in Northborough: Photos
-Brush fire halts commuter rail service on Worcester line
-Free rabies vaccinations in Worcester on Saturday
-John DiPietro (9:05): Holden Fire Department is ready for the future
-Unsolved: Worcester -- “Body Dumped Behind Factory Building in Worcester”. Video (14:32). Audio (15:49)
>FOOD: What’s the best Polar Seltzer 2023 summer flavor?
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Six Things To Do: Jurassic World, Carolyn Wonderland, John Hancock ...
-Tribute Concert for Rev. Richard F. Jones who "brought live music" to Mechanics Hall
-Worcester Cultural Coalition announces $85,000 in grants
-Ray Mariano: Why would anyone want to become a teacher in Worcester
-Radio Worcester (15:47): Worcester Mayor Joe Petty and District 1 City Councilor Sean Rose explain their inclusionary zoning vote
-FlyORH (Bill Randell): Lost JetBlue to J.F.K.
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to accomplished local teacher and professor named among Who’s Who of American Women
-ICYMI: Worcester shooting in strip club parking lot, a year after fatal shooting on patio
-This Worcester restaurant has to close after a judge ruled against it
-11 Worcester restaurants offering outdoor seating right now
-Worcester picks top 2 proposals for Denholm redevelopment
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Wachusett students' “sticker shock” continues as inflation skyrockets
-Deadline Saturday to license dogs without $25 late fee
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Developer reduces the number of Beal Commons units in Shrewsbury
-Leicester police pin 3 new officers
-Sheriff Lew Evangelidis gets Face2Face with Fitchburg High School students
-Multi-family investor snatches up 10 Webster properties for $3.5 million
-Second phase of 216-apartment Sterling complex begins construction
-Local man tells of Triple Crown hiking adventures at packed Princeton Library event
-Hopkinton architect to design 40,000 square foot Northbridge biopharma facility
>SPORTS: Here's the schedule for Celtics, Bruins first-round playoff series
-Boston creating fan zone for Bruins, Celtics home playoff games
-Red Sox beat Angels, 5-3
-Holy Cross spring football game at 3 p.m. Saturday
-Patriots unveil 3 team Hall of Fame finalists for 2023 class
-Bravehearts welcome former Algonquin pitcher to coaching staff
-Win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox drop sixth straight game
-Pirates face Frisco in Saturday showdown
>CARS: The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan! (5:43)
>NATIONAL: Indonesia's largest island hit by 7.0 magnitude earthquake
-Tragic: Mom allegedly strangled son, 11, so he wouldn't grow up with financial struggles
>NEW ENGLAND: Suspect accused of killing man, eating his food and taking nap before leaving body in residence
>HOMES: Support pollinators: Don't mow your lawn!
>COLLEGES: Clark Political Science Professor speaks to The Hill about the documents leak
-Academic Symposium highlights Anna Maria students’ accomplishments
>BUSINESS: Marijuana dispensaries opening in Grafton, Southbridge
-About 100,000 nurses left the workforce due to pandemic-related burnout and stress, survey finds
>SHOPPING: Amazon will charge customers a fee for some returns
>HEALTH: Free blood pressure and glucose screenings at Worcester barbershop on Saturday
-UMass Medical School prof: Eating disorders among teens have more than doubled during pandemic – here’s what to watch for
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The coolest hotels in South America
>TV/STREAMING: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on demand: "A Good Person," "Emily," and more
>CELEBRITY: Kelly Ripa shares emotional goodbye on Ryan Seacrest’s last day hosting "Live"
>HISTORY: "New million dollar Union Station at night"
>ANIMALS: Dog shakes with excitement when she hears her BFF's name (3:12)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Facebook group reunites father and daughter after more than 2 decades
-Meanwhile, in Texas, wildlife officials trying to identify "mystery animal" caught on camera
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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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