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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:30). High of 88 in Worcester
-Atlantic hurricane season expected to be near average this year, N.O.A.A. says
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester police looking for missing 14-year-old girl
-Change of course handled with ease as Worcester Firefighters 6K set for June 4th
-Worcester County Memorial Day parades and events schedule
-81 Mass. beaches, waterfronts opening for Memorial Day weekend
-$10 commuter rail weekend passes includes Memorial Day
-Anna Ryan of Burncoat Middle School on her way to Carnegie Hall (3:42)
-Aislynn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief for May
-Historic tavern, which served founding fathers, reopens in West Brookfield
-Worcester unveils new statue of Blackstone Canal builders
-Blackstone River Greenway Bridge from Mass. to Rhode Island begins construction
-Man from Worcester accused in a “large-scale Massachusetts drug trafficking enterprise”
-Teens 14 to 19 can work out at Planet Fitness for free through August 31st
-Radio Worcester (11:53): Worcester City Councilor's order to place a moratorium on new parks
-Worcester councilor wants city to establish emergency relief fund
-ICYMI: Worcester police looking for missing 16-year-old
-5-year-old was defending his mother before he was killed, prosecutors say
-Worcester police, D.E.A. task force arrest Holden man for trafficking fentanyl and cocaine
-Wannabe Willy Wonka of accused drug dealers found hiding under Leicester deck: Police
-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)
-20-pound propane tank fill $9.99 at Jed's for Memorial Day
-Midseason win streak propels Wachusett baseball into postseason
-Wachusett athletes prefer grass to turf for their own safety
-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): As it looks to sell Shrewsbury campus, UMass moves president’s office to Westborough
-Auburn American Legion post celebrates National Poppy Day
-Get $1,000 back on any vehicle purchase this weekend at North End Motor Sales
-Grafton spa approved for a $32,000 loan
-Troops 114 and 7114 bottle drive June 3rd at Shrewsbury Town Hall
-Whitinsville G.C. awards Gary Young, Rob McNeil, Dave Johnson honorary lifetime memberships
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Renowned classical Indian musicians at Mechanics Hall for benefit show
-Math Dad plays the saxophone outside Worcester Common
-Foo Fighters, Dropkick Murphys and Blue Light Bandits at Boston Calling
-Worcester drag show to fight anti-LGBTQ+ legislation around the country
-Rosen's Roundtable No. 506 (27:29): Does Worcester even know the best ways to assist our increasing homeless population?
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 7 (28:25): Inroads In Edgartown pt.2
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 315 (28:29): Dave Peterson, Candidate, City Council
-Vocero Hispano: 05-26-2023 al 06-01-2023
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to retired State Police Captain who was a member of the Auburn Sportsman’s Club for 40 years
>SPORTS: Derrick White's heroics save C's in wild Game 6 win
-NBA Twitter explodes with reaction to White's buzzer-beater
-Panthers' run to Stanley Cup Final makes Bruins' loss even more painful
-Red Sox beat Diamondbacks, 2-1
-Bravehearts beat Silver Knights, 6-4. Next home game: 1 p.m. Monday
-WooSox beat RailRiders, 11-7
-Win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Pirates win second straight, beat Tulsa, 54-48
-Dick Hoyt memorial 5K kicks off in Hopkinton days after Rick Hoyt’s death
-See where CMass. boys', girls' tennis teams begin state tournament play
>CARS: The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan! (5:43)
>NATIONAL: Debt ceiling crisis averted. Here's what's in the bill
-Always wanted a lighthouse? U.S. is giving some away, selling others at auction
-Tragic: Bride dies in house fire hours before wedding
>NEW ENGLAND: Father, daughter rescued from burning home in Maine by good Samaritan, officer
-Plane lands near Boston after autistic man grabs controls mid-flight
>HEALTH: Life expectancy gap between men, women continues to grow (1:14)
-Multivitamins could curb age-related memory loss: study
>BUSINESS: These are the top U.S. consumer complaints, from cars to credit cards
-Mass. survey takes temperature of healthcare workers
>COLLEGES: UMass Medical School celebrates Commencement week
-Anna Maria AMCAST (24:11): End of year conversation with the Student Government Association
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 incredible offseason destinations in the Southern Hemisphere
>FOOD: Rota Spring Farm Ice Cream Stand in Sterling honors Taylor Swift
>HOMES: 10 most expensive homes sold in Worcester County, May 14th to 21st
>TV/STREAMING: 100 FM The Pike -- Caroline Aaron of "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" on series finale (11:16)
>MOVIES: "The Little Mermaid" sprinting to $125 million-plus Memorial Day debut
>CELEBRITY: Jay Leno reveals the one thing that would make him retire
>HISTORY: 1912 New England Fair in Worcester
>ANIMALS: Guy decides his dog will be plus-one everywhere he goes (2:54)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 2 hours of love stories that will make you laugh and cry (1:50:05)
-Meanwhile, in Illinois, man steals backhoe digger for 10-mile drive to airport to catch flight
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-Kitchen positions at Downtown Worcester restaurant
-Part Time Senior Center Bus Driver, Town of Holden
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-Water & Sewer Superintendent, Town of Holden
-Multiple openings at Canal District bar
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:27). High of 48 today in Worcester
-How much total snow is Massachusetts forecast to get this winter? (6:11). Article
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Man dies from injuries suffered in Worcester shooting that also claimed life of woman
-Earlier: Neighbors shocked after woman killed in Worcester shooting; man also injured (1:46). Article
-Earlier: Woman dead, man injured in Worcester shooting (:59). Article
+6:00: Northbridge animal control officer mistakes dog for coyote, shoots and kills it (1:56). Article
+6:00: 100FM The Pike (6:28): The Pike Breakdown Lane
+6:00: Radio Worcester (8:15): Former Worcester City Councilor Sean Rose announces at-large bid
+Noon: Sarah Connell Sanders: "Compassionate care" is front and center at UMass' Maternity Center
+Noon: Stolen stained-glass window returned to Worcester Art Museum
+Noon: Magic of "The Nutcracker" ballet is returning to Worcester
+Noon: Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making weekend plans
+Noon: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
-John Piccolo, popular Worcester restaurant owner, charged in City Hall attack
-Earlier: Activist sprayed with paint outside City Council meeting; suspect is Worcester restaurateur (2:10). Article
-Tensions boil over as Worcester board grills developer over Polar Park project delays
-Earlier: Worcester councilors frustrated by stalled plans for development around Polar Park
-To meet housing crisis, report finds Gateway Cities need twice as much construction
-Former District 1 City Councilor Sean Rose announces at-large run
-18 months after surprise inspection, Community Healthlink not back to normal operations
-76 become new citizens at naturalization ceremony in Worcester
-Losses mourned, lives celebrated at emotional Transgender Day of Remembrance ceremony
-Mass. says some police officers have been bypassing required training (3:06). Article
-Earlier: Worcester probing 27 officers state says fast-forwarded mandatory online training
-Worcester County Wonders: Shrewsbury woman rescues raptors one feather at a time
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:35): Breaking down the Polar Park deficit
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:19): Polar Park, tax rolls and deportation debate
>DINING OUT: Brazillian Burguer to open at former Shrewsbury Street donut shop
-ICYMI: Worcester-area Stop & Shop inventory limited after cyberattack
-David Crowley, part of family that runs Wachusett Mountain, dies at 69
-Man in late 60s, 2 cats killed in early morning condo fire in Leominster
-Charles Luster, co-founder of Uncommonwealth Group, running for Worcester City Council
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden tax rate drops, bills rise
-Long-term employees make it fun to own a car or truck from Lamoureux Ford (3:50)
-Wachusett Echo Teacher Profile: Chelsea Blasco
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury seeks plow drivers for winter season
-Grafton tax rate down, values up for fiscal 2025
-Board approves single tax rate for all types of property for Sutton
-The Item's calendar of events
-Clinton E.L.P.A.C. hosts holiday family potluck
-2 Berlin firefighters graduate from academy
-Nashoba Class of 2004 to hold 20-year reunion on November 29th
-Organization gets federal grant for new grocery store in Winchendon
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Five Things to Do: African Talent, "Songs of the Season," and more
-Fractal Tribe art collective set to bring light to holiday festival
-Hunting phantoms, talking puppets bring humor to stage Friday and Saturday
-Jim & Val bring Second Saturdays to Apple Tree Arts
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1354 (28:06): Mark Henderson, Founder, The 016
-39th annual meeting of the Worcester Regional Research Bureau (54:58)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who was a longtime kindergarten teacher
>SPORTS: Boston Celtics visit the White House (12:33)
-Patriots owner Robert Kraft snubbed again in Hall of Fame bid (2:22). Article
-Bruins beat Utah, 1-0
-2004 Boston Red Sox ring and World Series trophy owned by Larry Lucchino featured in upcoming auction
-Joe Nugent steps up for Crusaders men's basketball team
-Holy Cross women’s basketball announces 3 signings
-Check out the schedule for upcoming road races in Central Mass.
>NATIONAL: Are future Social Security benefits in peril?
-Up to 20 human skulls found in New Mexico home
-Tragic: Missing boy with autism found dead
>NEW ENGLAND: Worker injured during "supermove" in medically induced coma with third-degree burns
>COLLEGES: Assumption names new chief financial officer
-Worcester State Magazine’s special 150th anniversary issue hits the stands, goes live online
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 of the most beautiful places to visit in the Pacific Northwest
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. unemployment rates remain higher than 2023
-LPL Financial Research: Trade, tariffs and inflation
-Unity Radio's L.A.B.O. News (57:40)
>HOMES: What $350,000 can buy you in Worcester County, November 10th to 16th
>SHOPPING: Amazon Haul — What to know about Amazon's new discount store
>HEALTH: Health officials track increases in whooping cough, pneumonia (2:31)
-A few hours of activity a week can lower your risk of A-fib (:58)
>FOOD: How to stay safe during foodborne illness outbreaks (2:16)
>TV/STREAMING: "Jeopardy" contestant’s heart-wrenching interview leaves Ken Jennings speechless
>MOVIES: Matthew McConaughey reveals why he turned down $15 million role
>CELEBRITY: Jussie Smollett’s conviction in 2019 attack on himself is overturned
>HISTORY: Founded in Boston, Staples ushered in era of office supply superstores
>ANIMALS: Cyclist finds puppy in the middle of nowhere (2:08)
>GOOD NEWS: Man discovers owner of his favorite bakery is his birth mother
-Meanwhile, in Miami, woman delivers baby at airport in American Airlines ticketing area
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