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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:37). High of 72 in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: No A.C.: Why does Worcester's hot Green Island area have a community center without air?
+6:00: Residents preview Worcester hotel conversion for chronically Homeless
+6:00: WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts begin 2023 looking to return to playoffs
+Noon: Worcester ending last school lease with Catholic Diocese (pictured)
+Noon: Janice Harvey: Words, both sacred and profane
+Noon: Indian Ranch "super excited" about diverse summer concert series
+Noon: Writing Lines: Poetry, painting, music, in-person events on tap
-Founder of Worcester nonprofit no longer part of group's leadership
-"Humble" Worcester deputy, father finding support following cancer diagnosis
-Volunteers to place 5,000 flags at graves of veterans For Memorial Day
-Many eligible for food help in Worcester County don’t ask for it
-Worcester County coalition aims to reduce barriers to food access
-Angel Ortiz-Santos guilty of killing Carlos Cruz outside Paku Lounge in Worcester
-Murder charge filed in 2021 death of 19-year-old Worcester man
-Gov. Healy picks Worcester state Sen. Anne Gobi as Rural Affairs Director
-Worcester's lawyer: City manager cannot stop out-of-towners from serving evictions
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview -- Memorials, process servers, recycling
-Radio Worcester (9:14): District 5 Council candidate Jose Rivera on homelessness, encampments and solutions
>DINING OUT: Taste of Shrewsbury Street returns June 20th
>ANIMALS: Adoption Option -- Loveable dogs at Worcester Animal Rescue League
-ICYMI: Worcester police holds annual memorial ceremony, honors 12 former members
-Central Mass. Housing alliance hosts Walk for the Homeless in Worcester
-"Only you can lead the way": Clark awards 1,300 degrees to the Class of 2023
-Worcester company increases holdings in city with $1 million acquisition
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Holden prepares for Memorial Day (:37)
-A Hodge Podge of vintage and crafts
-Student sleep habits suffer during the school year
-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): Saint John’s holds graduation ceremony
-Rutland P.D. warns of delays on routes 122A and 122 for 2-3 weeks
-West Boylston police log May 15th to 21st
-Leicester police log May 11th to 17th
-Lots to celebrate at Clinton School Committee
-2 arrested on drug charges in Southbridge
-Mario Bratkon named as Fitchburg pedestrian killed by car on Friday
-Jump start new growth within your business at B.V.C.C. Business After Hours
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: WCUW, John Henry's Hammer celebrate Bob Dylan's music with DylanFest
-Woman gives birth during Taylor Swift's "rainiest rain show" at Gillette Stadium
-Worcester U.N.I.T.E.S. Concert 2023 (19:16)
-Rosen's Roundtable No. 505 (28:06): Negotiations between the EAW and School Committee stall
-WCCA-TV's Coffee with Konnie No. 538 (29:11): Albanian Fest 2023
-Shaun Connolly: Bad Advice
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a man who ran his family's cafe for over 51 years
>SPORTS: Angels beat Red Sox, 2-1
Rick Hoyt, beloved Boston Marathoner, dies
-Holy Cross Varsity Club announces 2023 class in Athletic Hall of Fame
-Win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Worcester Hockey alumni 2022-23 highlights, NHL week 32
>CARS: The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan! (5:43)
>NATIONAL: At least 9 dead in stampede at soccer stadium in El Salvador
-Scammers pretend to be from your bank, claim you made a large purchase
-Tragic: Father of 4 pleaded for help on Facebook Live before dying in construction fire, family says
>NEW ENGLAND: Shark season begins in Mass. as first sighting is caught on video
-Motorcyclist arrested in New Hampshire for traveling 171 mph, driving drunk, police say
>HEALTH: How mRNA vaccines could soon target cancer, the plague
-Genetic predisposition toward higher blood pressure, cholesterol may be linked to Alzheimer’s risk, study finds
>BUSINESS: Brokers and property owners use innovative thinking in seeking to keep plazas full
-Can I work from home if a medical issue prevents me from commuting?
>COLLEGES: WPI dean named to the National Institutes of Health Council of Councils
-Anna Maria Senior Spotlight with Hailey Ploga
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 13 underrated things to do in the Midwest
>FOOD: We compared Blue Apron, Hello Fresh prices to grocery store items
>SHOPPING: Shop 12 Best Buy Memorial Day deals on fridges, washers, more
>TV/STREAMING: 17 streaming services that offer free trials to test out
>MOVIES: Portokalos family touches down in Greece in the "My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3" trailer
>CELEBRITY: Nicolas Cage shares surprising top 5 list of favorite films he's done
>HOMES: Gardening Central Mass. -- Getting creative with container gardening
>HISTORY: Former Colonial Bowling Center on Mill Street
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Boy hears dad's voice for the first time after getting hearing aids
-Meanwhile, Florida man throws deli meat at police officer, gets arrested
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-Multiple openings at Canal District bar
-Morning cleaning-night dishwashing at Worcester restaurant
-Director of Public Works, Town of Rutland
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-5 seasonal employees, Holden D.P.W.
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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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