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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 57 in Worcester
-Spring climate summary for Worcester; May climate summary for Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Spencer church completely destroyed by fire (2:43)
-Community on edge after violence breaks out in Worcester
-1 plaintiff speaks about lawsuit accusing W.P.D. of excessive force during protest (2:10)
-Shooting victim found by police on Worcester Technical High School property
-Fitchburg man arraigned in 2021 slaying in Worcester; witnesses reveal details to police
-Elvis has left the building. Worcester police K9 retires after 6 years
-TODAY! Massport Holds "Wings for Autism" at Worcester Airport on Saturday
-Albanian Festival a bastion of food and culture
-Radio Worcester (14:39): Worcester Mayor Joe Petty talks about the proposed family homeless shelter at Zion Lutheran Church
-Radio Worcester (13:29): City Manager says it is to early to tell if Worcester will be hurt by A.R.P.A. funds clawback
-ICYMI: Downtown Worcester restaurant may not open due to fight over ventilation
-Worcester man killed in I-95 crash in Connecticut
-Jennifer Algarin of Worcester pleads guilty in stabbing death of Jason Swedberg
-Lawsuit claims 44 civil violations by Worcester police in 2020 protest arrests
-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): Lamoureux Ford wins national award for 26th consecutive year (1:03)
-Holden to conduct extra speed patrols in June, July
-Wachusett Echo: New technology boasts new ways to cheat
-More than just great coffee at Brilla (:36)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Prosecutors reveal graphic details in death of 82-year-old Westborough mother (1:30)
-"Shrewsbury is a very special place:" S.H.S. celebrates graduation
-Leicester police help turtle find shell-ter
-Weekend work to be done on Route 146 bridge over railroad
-TODAY! 2nd annual Paxton Garden Club Plant Sale on Saturday
-Quin the First Responder Therapy Dog visits Rutland police
-Rutland police named Patriotic Employer
-For Repoles of Clinton, it is all in the family
-Cooperative Education Program at Valley Tech holds 3rd annual Career Signing Day
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
-Drag telethon at Worcester Beer Garden targets anti-LGBTQ legislation
-Worcesteria: Pride vs. prejudice, and the age-old art of drag
>SHOWTIME: International music superstar Karol G adds Gillette Stadium concert to tour
-Music Worcester announces 165th season with 20 genre-spanning concerts
-100 FM The Pike "Breakdown Lane" for June 2nd (5:18)
-WCCA-TV's What It's Worth No. 445 (27:49): Musician Ray Pandiscio
-WCCA-TV's Human Touch No. 68 (28:23): Democracy and Destabilization
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who worked at AdCare Hospital for 37 years
>SPORTS: Tom Brady looking forward to Foxboro return: "A great gesture"
-Bravehearts scores 4 in bottom of ninth to win at home. Next home game 4 p.m. Sunday, June 11th
-Louisville beats WooSox, 9-4
-Holy Cross football community remembers former All-American, assistant coach Bill McGovern
-Win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-TONIGHT! Pirates put perfect home record on line vs. Frisco at DCU Center
-Pirates reach 50 wins in franchise history
-Radio Worcester (21:04): Bay State Brawlers Roller Derby at the Wallace Civic Center in Fitchburg on Saturday
>CARS: The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan! (5:43)
-Tragic: At least 230 people dead after train derailment in India
>NEW ENGLAND: Son of former Red Sox George Scott kills son, 8, before taking own life
-Body found in burning vehicle outside Mass. dry cleaners
>BUSINESS: Amazon in talks to offer mobile services to Prime members
-The U.S. economy added 339,000 jobs last month, soaring past expectations — again
>FOOD: Costco shoppers are buying more of this in another sign of possible recession
>HEALTH: With H.P.V. vaccine, some studies say one and done might be better
>COLLEGES: Clark Biology Professor David Hibbett answers mushroom questions from Twitter (18:37)
-Dr. Swedis scholarship honors Anna Maria professor’s retirement after 20 years
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The secrets of famous tourist sites
>HOMES: Check out these homes for sale in Worcester
>TV/STREAMING: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on demand: "Hypnotic," "Book Club: The Next Chapter," and more
>CELEBRITY: Author, activist and Clark University grad Padma Lakshmi leaves "Top Chef" after 19 seasons
>ANIMALS: Adoption Option -- Playful Moe the dog seeks loving, permanent home
>HISTORY: The old Union Station in Worcester
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): High school students find $5,000 during roadside pickup, return it to owner
-Meanwhile, in Atlanta, C.D.C. hosts COVID superspreader event — 181 test positive
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-Records clerk at Holden Police Department
-Chef de Cuisine at Canal District restaurant
-Assistant Concessions Manager at Hanover Theatre
-Bartenders at Worcester bar
-Sales Manager at DCU Center
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 66 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Authorities identify Worcester woman killed in Virginia bus crash
-Earlier: 25-year-old Worcester woman, Greenfield family among 5 killed in crash (2:36). Article
-Fireball caused loud boom heard across Mass., NASA says (4:24). Article
-City suspends market's liquor license
-Here’s why Worcester can’t put traffic lights, beacons at a dangerous crosswalk
-"The end of an era": Remembering Spag Borgatti’s passing, 30 years later
-DCU Center to keep name for now, as credit union extends sponsorship for $4.2 million
-Markey secures Mass. Dems’ nod over Moulton, igniting generational showdown in Senate primary
-Related: 2 Democrats, 2 paths: Markey and Moulton in Worcester (2:06)
-Despite recent stabbings on the Common, Downtown Worcester events to continue
-Nichols plans to absorb Anna Maria fire science, other programs
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-Here's the last day of school for every Worcester County public district
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review: Segregation lawsuit, school budget questions, Holy Cross heads to Texas
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Chinese Restaurants (5:41)
-Popular eatery's second location officially opens in Westborough
-ICYMI: Anna Maria's abrupt closure was a "knife in the heart" for faculty
-World Cup watch parties set for Worcester Common
-Ghanaian restaurant in Worcester ready to give World Cup fans taste of home country (2:07)
-Worcester jury finds driver guilty in 2022 death of man in wheelchair
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Among Friends senior newsletter
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-Annual town meeting 7 p.m. June 8th
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 2 juveniles hospitalized after e-bike collides with vehicle in Clinton
-Group seeks probe into Rutland July Fourth cancellation
-3 charged after stolen dirt bike recovered, illegal gun seized in Webster
-Worker in Southbridge McDonald's french fry case due in Dudley court
-Douglas man under surveillance arrested on trafficking charge after picking up crack
-Leominster man accused of civil rights violation after open bottle report at Allen’s
-39 Elm Street emerges as flashpoint in Southbridge Town Council race
-Westborough High students learn beekeeping basics in innovative class
-Fixing crowns and funding communities: Dudley Woman's Club closes out fundraising year
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
-Former Manor and Draught House owner launches Prohibition Beer
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Black Veil, Basement Sessions, Johnny Blue Horn and more
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1377 (30:00): The Rolling Stones, Gracie Abrams, The Black Keys and more
>OPINION: Ray Mariano: Too many administrators bloat Worcester school budget
-Shaun Connolly: Spend the $609 to go to a World Cup game
-Laurel: At your service at the class volleyball game
-Manny Jae Media (50:55): 508 LIVE!
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:47): Is Worcester safe? Crime perception and city challenges
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to award-winning baker who worked at Crown and Widoff's bakeries
>SPORTS: Here's the full lineup for Drake Maye's charity softball game today at Polar Park
-Ex-Patriots coach Jerod Mayo lands new job — with private equity firm
-Red Sox beat Cleveland, 9-1
-Bravehearts single-game tickets on sale now
-Holy Cross baseball’s season ends at Austin Regional
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox fall to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, 7-2
-St. John's senior star, brother with autism team up on baseball field
>NATIONAL: Couple found dead were victims of Tom Selleck impersonator scam
-Why are more young people angry about A.I.? Researcher says there's been a "meaningful shift" with Gen Z (1:56). Article
-Tragic: High school graduate's home burns down during graduation ceremony
-Concertgoer dies week after being kicked in head by crowd surfer at rock festival
>NEW ENGLAND: State police hit with $25 million lawsuit (2:11)
-Maine lawn mower accident leaves child critically injured
>COLLEGES: 2 Clark students earn awards for research in Brazil, Poland
-How can UMass make up for money cut by federal government? (9:25)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 9 costs travelers forget to budget for
-Yosemite ditches reservations, descends into chaos (2:03)
>BUSINESS: Reality-mimicking A.I. fuels spike in scams (1:59)
-Unity Radio's Black in Business (57:34): Kwame Appiah, founder, Kumasi Soccer and Unity Street Soccer
>HOMES: The best plants for beginners to grow
>HEALTH: Doctor explains what residents should know about mpox
-Opthamologist's advice for protecting eyes from summer sun (3:09)
>FOOD: Dish on a Dime (3:22): Spicy Cajun shrimp pasta
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Sacha Baron Cohen, Rosamund Pike Netflix movie, "Ladies First" (2:39)
>MOVIES: "Obsession" craze explained: Shocker horror hit makes 100 times its budget
>CELEBRITY: All the celebrities invited to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding
-Mandy Moore names former child star who got her into "underage drinking"
>ANIMALS: Pig stops highway traffic to save her own life (2:33)
>HISTORY: Lake Boon was once a major tourist destination
>GOOD NEWS: Man stops for bread, wins $500,000 lottery prize
-Meanwhile, in Idaho, man balances running chainsaw on his chin for over 4 minutes
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