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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:33). High of 80 in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: W.P.D. asks for public's help finding 15-year-old runaway
+6:00: Gov. Healey chooses Ed Augustus for housing secretary
+6:00: Drone video above DCU Center prior to Zach Bryan concert (pictured) (1:22)
+6:00: Worcester among Mass. cities to receive opioid settlement funds for recovery services
+6:00: 38th annual Walk for the Homeless coming up in Worcester
+6:00: Worcester hockey alumni highlights, NHL week 31
+Noon: Auburn man indicted in Stafford Street crash that killed 5-year-old girl
-D.A.: Oxford police officer shoots man who was advancing on them with sword (:27). Article
-Multi-alarm fire tears through Worcester apartment building, causing extensive damage
-Family of 5 displaced from fire in Canterbury St. home
-Unsolved: Worcester -- "Worcester's Oldest Unsolved Murder Case". Video (20:04). Audio (21:34)
-Here is where the city of Worcester will be street sweeping on Monday
-ICYMI: GoFundMe set up for family businesses destroyed in fire in Worcester
-Worcester mom a "rare soul" who stands by others, family says
-Worcester State honors grads at commencement in DCU Center
-Congressman McGovern delivers WPI commencement address
-Report: Polar Park will run deficit of $40 million to $60 million for Worcester city government
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): TONIGHT! Town Meeting at 7 p.m.
-They Might Be Teachers: Scientific musicians take on D Hall
-More than just great coffee at Brilla (:36)
-Lamoureux Ford has some amazing cars you would not expect (1:25)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): TONIGHT! Town meeting in West Boylston
-TONIGHT! Shrewsbury Town Meeting
-Wall of fame, new shell names unveiled
-Shrewsbury Girl Scouts earn Bronze Award
-Portrayal of Francis Perkins coming to Westborough Senior Center
-Grafton’s 3-sport standout Caity Tyldesley commits to UConn for girls’ lacrosse
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Calliope presenting "Gilligan’s Island, The Musical," May 18th to 28th
-WCCA-TV's Human Touch No. 66 (28:20): Jealousy and Politics
-WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable No. 504 (27:45): W.R.T.A.
>SPORTS: Tatum sets Game 7 record, Celtics roll past 76ers
-Cardinals complete 3-game sweep of Red Sox, 9-1
-WooSox lose, 1-0
-Win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-These 4 elite Central Mass. backstops take pride in their position
-Algonquin sweeps up at District E D1 track championships
>CARS: The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan! (5:43)
-U.S. wants a recall of 67 million airbag inflators, but the manufacturer disagrees
>NATIONAL: Michigan boy uses a slingshot to save his sister from being abducted from backyard, police say
-See what baby names were the most popular last year
-Tragic: Deadly car crash possibly linked to TikTok "Kia challenge"
>NEW ENGLAND: Person pronounced dead after being pulled from Cape Cod Canal
-4 young adults shot in Manchester, police searching for perpetrators
>HOMES: Check out 5 new properties for sale in and around Worcester
>HEALTH: Combo COVID, flu at-home test is coming. Here's what to know
-Sleep apnea, lack of deep sleep linked to damage in brain, study says
>BUSINESS: U.S. employees are more satisfied than ever, new survey finds
-A.I. will create a "serious number of losers" in job market, DeepMind co-founder warns
The real reasons stores such as Walmart and Starbucks are closing in cities
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross Class of 2023 Spotlight: Nicholas Lazzaro
-Clark appoints vice president for undergraduate admissions and financial assistance
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Europe’s 10 best cities of 2023
>FOOD: Cozy Bakery & Coffee a welcome addition to Pleasant Street
>SHOPPING: What Worcester's Reading -- Sciutos Bookshop
>TV/STREAMING: NBCU responds to “untrue” Kelly Clarkson toxic workplace accusations
>MOVIES: "Guardians 3" enjoys heroic hold at box office, "Book Club 2" needs more members
>CELEBRITY: "Cheers" stars reunite as show’s bar goes up for auction
>ANIMALS: Stray puppy gets rescued and can't stop jumping for joy (3:49)
>HISTORY: Hotel Worcester welcomed blacks visiting city in the ’40s
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Custodian leads school chess teams in Maine
-Meanwhile, in West Virginia, watch as bear rings doorbell at home
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In The News
>WEATHER: Last day of oppressive heat, high feels like 95 to 100 today in Worcester
-Cooling centers open today in Worcester; water available
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Mass. names Worcester 1 of 78 Housing Choice Communities
+6:00: Here's when Disney on Ice will skate into Worcester
+6:00: Bill Ballou on baseball
+Noon: Camels as pets? Meet Phil and RJ of Grafton
+Noon: Old Sturbridge Village to host Redcoats and Rebels for 250th anniversary
+Noon: Texas country band Flatland Cavalry heading to Indian Ranch in Webster
+Noon: Listen Up: Chill out for summer with Caylin Costello, D-Tension songs
+Noon: Last Call: Catherine Zebrowski, writer and musician
-13-year-old girl reported missing in Worcester
-U.S. News: UMass Memorial Medical Center is a top Mass. hospital, best in Worcester
-Can you help Worcester police ID these road-rage suspects?
-2 Shrewsbury men arrested in Boston prostitution sting
-Community rallies to help Leicester girl, hospitalized for year with cancer, celebrate birthday
-Algae treatment planned for Coes Reservoir, Indian Lake on Thursday
-Worcester school jobs saved as administration releases education funding
-Worcester elderly apartments sold for $17 million
-More body camera footage released of Eureka Street I.C.E. incident. Here's what it shows
-What's the best way to enjoy summer in Worcester County? Vote in round 3
-5 places to get out on the water in Central Mass. this summer
-Worcester African Festival returns for third year
-Interested in becoming a Worcester Police Officer? (:47)
-Radio Worcester (22:34): Commissioner Rob Antonelli on Worcester’s parks progress, priorities and planning
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:21): When immigration enforcement meets local politics
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Nan Xiang Express set to come to Shrewsbury
-ICYMI: Good Samaritan helps out driver in Worcester crash
-Downtown Worcester apartments at center of CitySquare redevelopment sold for $122 million
-2 Central Mass. women die in Old Orchard Beach, Maine camper explosion (2:15). Article
-"My baby!": Newly released body cam video shows new insight into Worcester I.C.E. arrest
-Worcester police arrest 3 juveniles after gun found in car
-Millbury police arrest 3 Worcester men in separate thefts
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Eagle Lake still closed for swimming
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
-This week's road closure and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): bankHometown consolidating Webster branches
-Clinton man accused of using pudding barcode taped around finger to steal $40 of groceries
-Item photos: Young "royals" get ready for Fancy Nancy Tea Party
-Drive-throughs targeted in West Boylston as new Dunkin's gets variance
-Lancaster administrator sets directions for now
-Shrewsbury High’s Chemistry Club brings science to elementary schools
-Spencer Selectmen talk evaluation, criteria for E.M.S. request for proposals
-Former Templeton administrator warns select board of 9C cuts, hiring woes, and out-of-class pay risks
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 8 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Worcester writers bring the drama in summer showcase
-Destiny's Child reunites onstage for first time in 7 years at Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" finale
-Hanover Theatre takes over full management of the J.M.A.C.
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (1:01:31): A Tribute to the Beatles by the Hip Swayers, Stomp N' Holler, Hit the Bus
>OPINION: Worcesteria: How low can it go? Dry spell dries up Elm Park's ponds
-Margaret Smith: For a Catholic fan, Ozzy's life and lyrics strike a holy note
-What's Up Worcester's Minute with Meagan (15:24): Jenny Gaul, Executive Director, Joy of Music Program (JOMP)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester native who ran a home daycare for over 20 years
>SPORTS: Christian Gonzalez injury to sideline Patriots cornerback for "a bit"
-How Kayshon Boutte has impressed so far at Patriots training camp
-Red Sox beat Twins, 8-5
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 3-2 . Next home game: 6:30 Wednesday. Buy tickets here
-Holy Cross Athletics (1:57): Get to know Coach Bryan Robbat
-WooSox beat IronPigs, 7-5
-King of the Court basketball tournament debuts at Worcester parks
>NATIONAL: 8.8-magnitude earthquake sends tsunami into coasts of Russia, Japan and Alaska
-Ghislaine Maxwell will plead the Fifth in House testimony — unless demands are met: defense lawyer
-ChatGPT passes the "I'm not a robot" test — a "terrifying" step toward developing a mind of its own
>TRAGIC: Toddler dies after "slipping" from dad’s arms on water slide
>NEW ENGLAND: Powerful moment for Mass. family who was forced to live in park (2:16). Article
-Intruder bathed, slept, ate & stole while Boston family was away on vacation (3:45)
>COLLEGES: Q.C.C. president pushes for faculty pay hikes
-WPI researcher tackles water treatment woes with battery tech
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Inside the "arms race" to win the new luxury cruise ship market
>BUSINESS: Highlights from A.A.R.P.'s 99 ways to save money (1:46)
-LPL Financial Research: Economy in uncharted waters
-Report: Small size of Mass. sports betting industry limiting opportunities for minorities, women and veterans
>SHOPPING: When do Spirit Halloween stores open this year? Here's our guess
>HEALTH: Police, doctors warn of e-bike dangers as use skyrockets in Mass.
-Researchers say some artificial sweeteners could impact brain (:53)
-COVID barely detectable in wastewater, but is it time to celebrate? (2:15). Article
>FOOD: Greek Chicken Salad Bowls
>TV/STREAMING: Robin Roberts reveals why she’s been absent from "GMA"
>MOVIES: 40 best needle drops in movies of all time
>CELEBRITY: Tom Cruise, Ana de Armas attend Oasis show — after band roasted actor
-Justin Baldoni breaks social media silence to celebrate milestone with wife amid Blake Lively legal battle
>ANIMALS: 14-year-old dog dumped at shelter gets a ton of new siblings (1:40)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Grafton Street, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Woman found alive 9 months after vanishing near Death Valley
-Meanwhile, in New Hampshire, polite black bear stuns homeowners after ringing doorbell before exploring hot tub
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