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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:39). High of 75 in Worcester
-Mass. under air quality alert due to Canadian wildfires
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: 2 Worcester D.P.W. workers honored for putting out fire they saw while filling potholes
+6:00: New England Sky Pix drone video over Worcester (14:44)
+6:00: Radio Worcester Radio Roundtable (37:24): Temporary shelter in Greendale, Chamber survey, W.P.D. lawsuit
+6:00: Bravehearts win in front of sellout crowd at home on Baseball in Education Day
+Noon: North High graduation at DCU Center
+Noon: Mechanics Hall Composer-in-Residence Leonardo Ciampa debuts new works
+Noon: Janice Harvey: Doom-scrolling through the "woke" news
-Worcester woman's quick thinking leads to closet creep's arrest
-Restaurateur seeks to build a 5-story apartment, commercial complex on Shrewsbury Street (pictured)
-Deli plans second location on Plantation Street in Worcester
-Former federal prosecutor says evictions illegal in Worcester
-Worcester approves temporary shelter at church after objection from some neighbors (2:00). Article
-Saint John’s High School trustee pledges $1 million to support school’s wellness initiative
-Seal of Biliteracy awarded to 121 Worcester students
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview -- Zoning, disaster relief fund
-Give to Meals on Wheels in Worcester with Shaw's promotion
-Mass Pike bridge closing near Worcester for 2 nights
-WooSox Rewards Members can earn loyalty points & enjoy exclusive deals at 15 shops & restaurants
>DINING OUT: Chef Rick Araujo leaves Off the Rails for Nichols College job
-ICYMI: Worcester siblings convicted of attempted murder, setting fire to occupied Brockton home
-Baseball coach nearly loses legs in Worcester crash, community rallies for recovery
-Officers say closing Worcester parole office endangers the public
-$100,000 lottery ticket sold at Worcester grocery store
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Wachuwearhouse sells school spirit
-Victim found in Holden featured on unsolved homicide playing cards created by State Police
-Lamoureux Ford wins national award for 26th consecutive year (1:03)
-More than just great coffee at Brilla (:36)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Driver in critical condition after S.U.V. plows through martial arts studio (1:37). Article
-Family marks somber anniversary 20 years after remains of Molly Bish were found
-Bolton Police seek information after Pride Day vandalism
-TODAY! West Boylston election is Tuesday
-West Boylston High School graduation
-Shrewsbury Mock Trial Team flourishes in state competition
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
-Hot dog eating and wrestling a winning match at Ralph's Rock Diner
>SHOWTIME: South High Community School Spring Concert (37:00)
-Nahani Meuse: Why people are homeless?
-Laurel: A night at the Shrewsbury Drive-In Theater
-WCCA-TV's Talk of Main Street No. 10 (28:18): Former Mayor Konnie Lukes, Justice Mel Greenberg (ret.), 016 founder Mark Henderson
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 8 (28:14): Keene, N.H.
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former Worcester teacher who helped create the Worcester Youth Center
>SPORTS: Rays beat Red Sox, 4-1
-Bravehearts next home game 4 p.m. Sunday, June 11th
-Win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Mass. Pirates to hold a youth football clinic on June 26th
>CARS: The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan! (5:43)
-NATIONAL: America aged rapidly in last decade as baby boomers grew older and births dropped
-Woman arrested for hiring hitman to kill wife of man she met on Match.com
-Tragic: Man killed in crash a day before 80th birthday
>NEW ENGLAND: First look at "View Boston" from atop Prudential Tower (1:37)
-1/3 of Mass. residents are food insecure, annual survey finds
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business leaders still optimistic on economic outlook
-Apple launches $3,500 V.R. headset
>SHOPPING: Mass Save offering $40 rebates for efficient air conditioners
>FOOD: Here's how much Mass. residents spend on pizza delivery and other takeout
>HEALTH: Know signs of a stroke, act F.A.S.T.
-Wait, is sparkling water actually bad for your teeth?
>COLLEGES: Watch special moments from UMass Medical School's 50th Commencement
-How a new Holy Cross course is tackling the "leaky pipeline" of women in S.T.E.M.
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 beautiful abandoned places that have become tourist attractions
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, May 28th to June 4th
>TV/STREAMING: Summer TV preview
>MOVIES: Matthew Broderick reveals tensions with John Hughes on "Ferris Bueller"
>CELEBRITY: Andrew McCarthy reveals that the Brat Pack hated that label
>ANIMALS: Rescue cat paws the shelter staff whenever he wants pets (3:12)
>HISTORY: Union Depot in Worcester, 1892
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 5-year-old fighting cancer serenaded as superhero at fundraiser
-Meanwhile, in England, watch a wandering llama blocks traffic on busy highway
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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 (:38). High of 90 today in Worcester
-Worcester climate summary for May
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Clark University to lay off up to 30% of faculty, significantly restructure degree tracks amid financial strain
-Worcester, Cosenza reach settlement on $8 million jury award in evidence manipulation case
-Suspect in April 2024 Worcester killing, on the run for more than a year, held without bail
-3 men arrested in connection with University Park shooting in Worcester
-Worcester street renamed for boy who died in "One Chip Challenge" (2:04). Article
-Related: Video of ceremony (21:07)
-National burger chain opening first New England location in Worcester
-Central Mass. man now facing manslaughter charge in connection with brother’s shooting death
-Out to Lunch and Movies on the Common set for summer fun downtown
-Hidden waterfall flows back to life at Cascades Park in Worcester thanks to heavy spring rainfall (1:49)
-Grafton Job Corps searching for shelter for 30 homeless students
-Gerald Creamer Center Graduation (1:01:52)
-Aislinn Doyle: June 5th School Committee Meetings agenda preview
-This dog was found on Willard Ave. in Worcester
-DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): The last 24-hour diner: A Worcester staple stands alone
-ICYMI: UMass Memorial, 1,000 workers have a week to avoid strike
-Grand jury hearing evidence in death of Worcester state police trainee
-Worcester eatery seized by state because of unpaid taxes
-Worcester activist critical of city manager faces 1-year city hall ban
-Worcester father of 4-month-old deported after I.C.E. "violated his rights," attorney says
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Part of Doyle Road to be closed Wednesday
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): West Boylston override OK'd; Raj, Ashwell win for Select Board
-Governor Healey visits new Amazon fulfillment center in Charlton
-Pending Select Board vote, Shrewsbury trash bags may cost more this July
-Westborough-based hydropower firm to update its century-old facilities
-Webster man sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking
-Playground improvements are part of Grafton's long-term plan
-Blackstone Valley Tech competitors earn 46 SkillsUSA Medals
-City to Saddle Farm Trot 5K is June 21st
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Screen Time: Short film "Solus" wins big at Top Shorts Film Festival
-Sarah Connell Sanders: 3 days of "momfluencing" at Boston Calling
>OPINION: Jennifer Julien Gaskin: The art of making people uncomfortable
-Peter B-G Weller: Proposed state ed bill borders on digital surveillance
-Unity Radio's The Susanity Life (56:35): Bonnie Hope Dellerose, Renew Body Sequence
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a lifetime member of Hadassah who was married for 76 years
>SPORTS: Stefon Diggs "got the message" from Mike Vrabel after boat incident
-Red Sox lose to Angels, 4-3
-Bravehearts fall to Nashua, 4-3. Next home game: 6:30 Friday. Get tickets here
-Holy Cross announces "WooCru" as official student section name
-How Baylor Scheierman can earn larger Celtics role in second season
-Sox prospect Roman Anthony responds to backlash over Worcester laundry cart video
-WooSox beat Rochester, 6-5
-Mara leads Saint Paul back to Division 1 quarterfinals
>NATIONAL: Ukraine strikes Crimean Bridge with underwater explosives
>TRAGIC: 3 young sisters killed while visiting homeless dad, hunt is on for father
>NEW ENGLAND: Father found dead, search ongoing for missing daughter in Maine (:49). Article
-Milford student detained by I.C.E. awaiting upcoming court hearing in "terrible conditions" (3:43)
-Lawyer says Milford student in I.C.E. custody is here legally (:50). Article
-Karen Read trial (25:46): No mistrial over dog D.N.A., officer says evidence changed
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross grad Jango Janigian wants to take you on an adventure
-Decline of international students at Mass. universities having negative impact, expert says
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 tips every cruiser should follow
>BUSINESS: GBH layoffs to impact 45 employees
-LPL Financial Research: Tariffs and market volatility likely to stick
-101: Staying strong through workforce reductions
>HOMES: Heat pump demand is reaching new heights as customers seek government incentives before they disappear
>SHOPPING: Temu's daily U.S. users cut in half following end of tariff loophole
>HEALTH: How to beat the heat for better sleep
-How yoga can help improve your mental wellbeing (3:41)
>FOOD: Popeyes launches surprise new menu item to compete with McDonald’s
>TV/STREAMING: "The Four Seasons" renewed for Season 2 at Netflix
>MOVIES: 10 hot movies to see this summer
>CELEBRITY: Emmy winner Valerie Mahaffey dies at 71
>ANIMALS: Tiniest puppy grows up to be HUGE (2:44)
>GOOD NEWS: 120-mile kayak trip benefits athletes with disabilities
-Meanwhile, in Florida, loose kangaroo caught on video hopping down road
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>HELP WANTED
+Multiple positions, Nancy Chang Restaurant
+Police officers, town of Leicester
-Worcester Area Director (part-time), Matthew 25
-Part-time bartender, Patsie Dugan's
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