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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:40). High of 73 in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester may create disaster relief fund with nonprofit partner
+6:00: "It's nuts": Low inventory, still-rising prices frustrate Worcester-area homebuyers
+6:00: Albanian Festival to celebrate 40th anniversary at post-COVID return
+6:00: See neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester
+Noon: Worcesteria: Learn to work the saxophone; mourning doves lift spirits at microbrewery
+Noon: Barbara Weihrauch remembered for doing theater for love in W.C.L.O.C. show
+Noon: First Person: Standing together at the cinema
-"That others may live": Memorial Day ceremonies honor those who made "ultimate sacrifice"
-Worcester holds annual Memorial Day observance and remembrance at Hope Cemetery
-Worcester holds annual Memorial Day ceremony at Mass. Vietnam Veterans Memorial
-Worcester leaders and residents pay tribute to Korean War soldiers with a wreath-laying ceremony
-Worcester's Memorial Day observance (9 photos)
-Girl Scout for life: Worcester resident, 95, receives 85-year membership pin
-Scott Morin honored as Worcester D.P.W.'s Employee of the Year
-200 disabled adults, caregivers to attend "Prom for all ages" at Polar Park
-Unsolved: Worcester - Season 5 Trailer (1:20)
-ICYMI: Worcester pays $250,000 to settle excessive force lawsuit involving autistic 10-year-old
-Holy Cross President: Clarence Thomas was a beneficiary of race-based admissions at my school
-Worcester State, Guild of St. Agnes open $8 million childcare facility in former Colonial Bowling Center
-Worcester facing challenges to hire enough lifeguards for summer season
-Reminder: Trash pickup delayed a day this week in Worcester because of holiday
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Bullard Street paving project begins Tuesday
-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): Massive fire engulfs Uxbridge home on Memorial Day (:43)
-Shrewsbury bridge shines in patriotic colors on Memorial Day
-West Boylston residents honor those who have fallen
-Boylston marks Memorial Day with race, parade and fun
-Annual Memorial Day observance held in Grafton
-Clinton hosts Memorial Day ceremony
-Lancaster residents gather for Memorial Day
-Spencer's Memorial Day parade
-Rutland to honor late Ronald Marsh for excellence in public service
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
-Rosen's Roundtable No. 506 (27:29): Does Worcester even know the best ways to assist our increasing homeless population?
-WCCA-TV's Close to Home No. 548 (28:51): D.A. Joe Early Jr.
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 384 (27:35): Fabian Barracks
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local woman married for 76 years
>SPORTS: Celtics season ends with blowout loss in Game 7
-Patriots to add a veteran tight end
-Bravehearts fall to undefeated Bees. Next home game: 6:30 today
-WooSox stumble back below .500 with 2-4 week against Scranton/Wilkes-Barre
-Win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Worcester Hockey Alumni highlights, NHL week 33
-Worcester Academy's T.J. Power reflects on title-filled senior season
-Millbury's Lauren Miner overcomes thoracic outlet syndrome to earn all-star honors at UMass-Boston
>CARS: The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan! (5:43)
>NATIONAL: 9 shot in Memorial Day gunfire in Hollywood Beach, Florida
-Suspect arrested in 5 separate shootings in Phoenix metro area that left 4 dead
-Tragic: Crocodile farm boss dies after getting "pounced on" by 40 of his own animals
>NEW ENGLAND: People fleeing Mass. amid housing squeeze, high traffic, report finds
-Woman brings raccoon to Petco in Maine, possibly exposing others to rabies
>HEALTH: Cryotherapy helps with weight loss: new study
-Mpox is down, but U.S. cities could be at risk for summertime outbreaks
>FOOD: The internet is going crazy over this viral hack to soften butter
>BUSINESS: The benefits of a 4-day workweek
-Can you negotiate a higher severance package?
>COLLEGES: WPI's month in photos for April
-Holy Cross professor calls attention to first-of-its-kind stained glass window depicting a dark-skinned Christ
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): A first-timer’s guide to New York City
>HOMES: Spectacular bay views at Mass. "trophy estate" listed for $13 million
>TV/STREAMING: Get a whole year of Peacock Premium streaming for just $20
>MOVIES: Trailer for new "Barbie" movie with Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling (2:42)
>CELEBRITY: The biggest, messiest band breakups in music history
>ANIMALS: Sheep who couldn’t stand on own now runs to favorite people (3:06)
>HISTORY: Memorial Day 1945 in front of Union Station in Worcester
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Honoring America's fallen on Memorial Day with Steve Hartman (47:28)
-Meanwhile, in Texas, high school postpones graduation after only 5 seniors meet requirements
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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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