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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:37). High of 64 in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: New restaurant approved for Shrewsbury Street
+6:00: Worcester’s Wholly Cannoli to open second location on Highland Street
+6:00: JetBlue announcement to start Orlando and Fort Myers service has not aged well
+6:00: Worcester police to hold annual memorial ceremony on May 21st
+Noon: Radio Worcester (5:38): Worcester city manager on homeless encampments
+Noon: Seven Things To Do: "Gilligan's Island," Uke Fest, Eric Gales ...
+Noon: Sizzling sounds: From The Boss to Beyonce, heat wave of concerts in summer's forecast
+Noon: Rockers venture to starlite for the alt_together music festival
-W.P.D. looking for missing 14-year-old
-3-year-old taken to hospital after falling out third-floor window in Worcester
-Worcester diner named state's best "hole-in-the-wall" restaurant
-Zoning board delays vote on temporary family housing at Whitmarsh Ave. church after neighbor backlash
-Rob Halloran, longtime Worcester firefighter, dies after cancer battle
-Man charged with murder in connection with 2013 killing of Fitchburg 5-year-old found in suitcase
-Girls Inc. names interim C.E.O. in effort to restore suspended programming
-Earlier: Worcester nonprofit suspends programs as C.E.O., C.O.O. placed on leave
-Worcester city councilor says the sign outside City Hall should come down. Here's why
-In quick session, Worcester councilors take up police drones and litter
-UMass Memorial hosts free skin cancer and eye exams on Saturday
-Radio Worcester (15:25): Mayor Joe Petty talks Ed Augustus, housing, homelessness, budget, Polar Park and more
>HOMES: A 3-bedroom Worcester Cape near Indian Lake listed for $395,000
-ICYMI: Worcester police looking for missing 16-year-old
-Popular Downtown Worcester restaurant expands to 7 days a week
-Worcester tunnel to close until September for construction
-Some housing activists disappointed with Gov. Healey's choice of Ed Augustus for housing secretary
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Holden's LIFT Fitness holds fundraiser for domestic violence survivors
-Forensic Science Roadshow at Gale Free Library on Thursday
-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): TODAY! Food Truck Thursdays return to Shrewsbury
-West Boylston photographer Kerry Callahan making women feel empowered
-Markets give residents, visitors local shopping options
-Young trekker walks to Holden
-Clinton’s Daddy Daughter Dance
-Maplewood competes in national finals
-Supreme Judicial Court denies former Brookfield selectman's conflict of interest appeal
-B.V.T. Student Council earns national recognition for fifth year in a row
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday
-Worcester municipal election Signature Party at Redemption Rock Brewing on Friday
>SHOWTIME: Last Call: Alana Reed, photographer
-Salisbury Singers, Daily Special join forces for "Barbershop"
-Writing Lines: Literary events go live, virtual in Worcester area
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: Stop calling Border Patrol - We’re American
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 382 (28:02): Barrett & McCarthy pt.2
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. 131 (27:17): Jill Terrien, associate dean, UMass Medical School
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Greek immigrant who settled in Worcester and owned many businesses
>SPORTS: Dismal third quarter costs Celtics in Game 1 loss to Miami
-Red Sox beat Mariners, 12-3
-Holy Cross announces men’s basketball coaching staff
-100 FM The Pike (7:51): Dave "Peterman" Peterson talks to Mike Hsu about Bravehearts upcoming season
-WooSox fall, 10-3, in extra innings
-Win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-2 former Pirates are celebrating an XFL Championship
>CARS: The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan! (5:43)
-Ford recalls 310,000 trucks to fix problem with driver’s front air bag
>NATIONAL: Post Office taking new steps to prevent carrier robberies, stolen mail
-Accused Pentagon leaker was warned repeatedly about his mishandling of classified docs, prosecutors say
-Tragic: Texas mom shot dead while taking daughter to get prom dress
>NEW ENGLAND: Fire destroys Days Inn hotel in Maine as firefighters work to find missing people
-Mass. man indicted for acting as an agent for Chinese government
>FOOD: Table Hoppin' -- Cozy Bakery & Coffee on Pleasant Street offers owner a fresh start
>HEALTH: Higher pollen levels impact spike in seasonal allergies
-With summer around corner, keep skin protected from sun's rays
>BUSINESS: Can ChatGPT help you land your next dream job?
-UMass Memorial Medical Center of Worcester settles data breach civil suit
>COLLEGES: Worcester's notable college graduates -- Here's the list from Goddard to Fauci
-WPI Professor Michelle Ephraim launches new podcast
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 adventures at the outer reaches of Cape Cod
>SHOPPING: Amazon is changing its deliveries behind the scenes to cut shipping times
>TV/STREAMING: Reba McEntire will take over for Blake Shelton on "The Voice"
>MOVIES: Sylvester Stallone sets "Cliffhanger" reboot
>CELEBRITY: The Weeknd is no more. The Canadian singer has reverted to his birth name on social media
>ANIMALS: Tiny chicken learns to walk by wearing boots (2:58)
>HISTORY: Mechanics Hall in 1862
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Woman wins $1 million a week after buying her first house
-Meanwhile, in Minnesota, man invents beer-powered motorcycle
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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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