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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: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:59). High of 57 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS:
+5:00: Haunted Speakeasy fills Hanover Theatre with jazz, zombies and Halloween spirit
+Noon: Prosecutors: Sterling teen who held PowerSchool ransom was "sophisticated" cybercriminal
+Noon: Recognizing high-achieving students: Vote now for Telegram & Gazette Student of the Week
+Noon: It's Round 2 for Worcester Magazine's Digital Battle of the Bands
-"An amazing feat of engineering": Visitors take in reservoir's beauty during Wachusett Dam Day in Clinton
-Alleged thief hits Otaku Sekai, Japanese Manga culture, movies and comics business on Park Ave.
-How a group of friends turned a card game into a lifeline for local families
-Worcester Housing Authority to break ground on Lakeside Apartments redevelopment
-What is open and closed on Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day
-Honoring Indigenous People’s Day in Worcester
-Monday's Child: Emma, 15, is bright, artistic and resilient with a wonderful sense of humor
-Saint Paul 5K Knightmare Run & Walk raises funds for Kelly family
-Worcester Guardian partners with Boston University to add State House coverage
-What districts in Worcester County had the best M.C.A.S. scores?
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:43): Concerns over Worcester police drone expansion
>POLITICS: Worcester candidate profile: Jessica Pepple for city councilor at-large
-Meet the candidates: Maureen Binienda leans on experience and service
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:01): Drones, civil commitments and a controversial campaign mailer
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet: The Ground Round is back (4:50)
-ICYMI: Outside Nelson Place School in Worcester, parents rally against departure of assistant principal
-Worcester business dedicated to helping women moves to bigger space
-Community gathers for vigil for Shrewsbury father shot and killed (:45). Article
-Related: Fiancée of father who was shot and killed thanks community (4:31)
-Frank Kartheiser is comfortable with your discomfort
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-Holden gets grant to hire 2 firefighters
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Item photos: First class inducted into Clinton High Hall of Fame
-Leominster man arrested for urinating on church wall during food truck festival
-Why Webster police haven't given up on search for boy who disappeared 47 years ago
-Webster woman charged in crash that sent 3 juveniles to the hospital
-Charlton to vote on firearms in municipal buildings October 20th at special town meeting
-Meals That Matter's founder says the demand for warm, home-cooked meals is on the rise
-Paxton woman is a Commonwealth Heroine
-Matt Landry's love of hiking leads to Mount Wachusett guide
-Lancaster discusses well options and state support
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: West End Creamery Corn Maze in Whitinsville (1:14)
-100 FM The Pike (7:58): Jeff Keith of Tesla and Miljenko Matijevic of Steelheart talk about their new song
>OPINION: Robert A. Bilotta: Put CSX funds to work for District 2 residents
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (2:02:16)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to lifelong Worcester woman who cooked in a number of local kitchens
>SPORTS: Patriots beat Saints, survive questionable officiating (4:32)
-Patriots quarterback Drake Maye takes another step forward vs. Saints
-Maye entrenched in early NFL MVP conversation
-Sign up now! FREE Crusader Tip-Off Event October 29th
-Holy Cross senior guard Cam Nolan named William V. Campbell Trophy semifinalist
-Worcester Bravehearts 2026 Season Passes are now available
>NATIONAL: All 20 remaining living hostages released by Hamas
-4 people killed and 20 more injured in a shooting at a bar in South Carolina, sheriff says
-Tragic: Skydiving instructor falls to his death after getting separated from student in freak accident
>NEW ENGLAND: 1 person in custody after threatening Topsfield Fair (:24). Article
-Massachusetts among states struggling least with bullying
-Haverhill police chief retires amid union backlash following tragedies
>COLLEGES: Inside the economics of happiness
-The most expensive colleges in Massachusetts (9:43)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 clever packing tips for rainy destinations
-6 countries or islands you can walk across in under an hour
>BUSINESS: A.I. could wipe out 100 million U.S. jobs over the next decade: report
-Are you throwing away money on your cell phone protection plan? (2:38)
>SHOPPING: Up to $1,000 rebate on LG appliances at Sclamo's
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>HEALTH: A.I. being used to detect heart health problems
>FOOD: Retro Diet Coke Lime returns to store shelves. Here's what to know
>TV/STREAMING: A message from Dr. Jane Goodall on Netflix's "Famous Last Words" (1:27)
>MOVIES: Jared Leto's "Tron" hits the skids with $33.5 million box office opening
>CELEBRITY: Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau seen kissing on singer's yacht
-Diane Keaton lost weight, was very thin before her death
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Do you know where this is?
>ANIMALS: German Shepherd rescued from hoarding goes on first walk (2:14)
>GOOD NEWS: Boys applauded for helping friend after shark attack in Australia
-Meanwhile, in Florida, mom wins video game tournament while holding her 5-day-old baby
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