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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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-Part Time Senior Center Bus Driver, Town of Holden
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-Multiple openings at Canal District bar
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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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