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>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:47). High of 66 in Worcester
-Wild time-lapse video shows how quickly smoke camouflaged New York City (:31)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester Public Schools has indoor recess, gym Thursday, citing air quality
+6:00: E. coli warning issued for Flint Pond that connects to Lake Quinsigamond
+6:00: Worcester City Councilor Sean Rose is paying forward help his family received
+6:00: Radio Worcester (15:06): City Manager Eric Batista on Polar Park financing & more
+6:00: "Unconscionable act": Video of kids beating classmate in Sturbridge woods posted online
+6:00: Worcester County Poetry Association seeks poems for a rainy day
+Noon: 7,000 trees: Worcester hopes to throw shade with backing from feds
+Noon: Six Things To Do: Flip Circus, Portrait Exchange, Kip Moore, more ...
+Noon: Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes coming to Indian Ranch
+Noon: Arts, culture, food, joy – Worcester's festivals have something for everyone
-Suspect arrested, charged with attempted murder after crews extinguish massive house fire in Holden
-What is the long-term plan for the Worcester Regional Airport? (pictured)
-Murder trial to open for man accused of killing Amanda Dabrowski at O'Connor's Restaurant
-Records reveal little about Ed Augustus' hiring as Mass. housing secretary
-Abby's House names new executive director
-Community Healthlink appoints leaders of Worcester crisis co-response team
-Worcester one of only 5 Chuck E. Cheese locations left in Mass.
-Doherty High graduation at DCU Center
-Worcester Technical High School graduation (1:19:42)
>HOMES: See inside loft in former Worcester factory listed for $324,900
-ICYMI: 2 Worcester D.P.W. workers honored for putting out fire they saw while filling potholes
-City of Worcester named finalist for most secretive U.S. agency
-Worcester lot sold for car wash
-New England Sky Pix drone video over Worcester (14:44)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): New A.S.L. club at Wachusett teaches communication, language
-Wachuwearhouse sells school spirit
-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): Armed robbery at Shrewsbury gas station leads to charges
-TODAY! Mass Casualty Incident drill at Anna Maria College
-Paxton approves budget, bylaw changes
-School bus van seen flipped on side in Fitchburg
-Bloodmobile to visit St. Brigid June 9th
-Grafton Recreation Department announces June programs for all ages
-Changes coming to Florence Sawyer in Bolton
-Princeton Earth Day cleanup declares success
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Last Call: Bartender Steve Roux
-Tribute reading for poet Richard Fox set for Zoom
-Listen Up: Jonathan Hay, Atlas Jenkins "Rise" to the task on new track
-Writing Lines: Music, mirth, memories, celebrating a local poet
-A prose poem on celebration of life on the ocean’s shore
-Radio Worcester (22:20): Greater Worcester Opera on their latest show at Calliope Theater in Boylston
-WCCA-TV's This is Worcester No. 167 (28:13): Middle Eastern Festival
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 385 (28:27): Karyn Polito
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native who managed a Shrewsbury Street sports bar and was part owner of a limo company
>SPORTS: Celtics offseason dates, timelines for Jaylen, Grant decisions
-How Bill Belichick's role has changed with Bill O'Brien leading Pats offense
-Guardians beat Red Sox, 5-2
-Bravehearts wins 6th straight after back-to-back sellouts
-Win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Holy Cross women's basketball team claims inaugural Cousy Cup
>CARS: The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan! (5:43)
-Ford recalling 125,000 vehicles due to engine issues that could cause fires
-NATIONAL: Jermiera Ivory Fowler found dead amid Facebook Marketplace purchase
-Florida mom fatally shot by neighbor after 2-year feud over playing children, sheriff says
-Tragic: Man killed in car wreck just a day after son’s death
>NEW ENGLAND: 1 killed after car slams into Subway restaurant in Smithfield, R.I.
-Mass. postal workers rally to protest cuts, warn of moves to privatize
>BUSINESS: Mass. businesses turning pessimistic for first time since mid-pandemic
-Massachusetts ranked third best state economy in U.S.
>FOOD: Here's how to get $25 off your Jersey Mike's order on DoorDash
>SHOPPING: Pillows linked to 10 infant deaths were recalled years ago. Here's where they're still being sold
>HEALTH: 5 health tips for anyone concerned about wildfire smoke blanketing Mass.
-Nationwide Adderall shortage seriously impacting Mass., doctor says
>COLLEGES: Clark’s 24th year of Human-Environment Regional Observatory summer research has begun
-Anna Maria Spring Dean's List
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 25 most beautiful cities in the world
>TV/STREAMING: Amazon plans ad tier for Prime Video streaming service: report
>MOVIES: "Hocus Pocus 3" in the works at Disney
>CELEBRITY: Wendy Williams checks into treatment center
-The Iron Sheik, W.W.E. legend, dies at 81
>ANIMALS: Neighbor's cat visits woman's house at 5 a.m. every day
>HISTORY: Worcester Market and Main Street in Worcester
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 76-year-old celebrates self-love by marrying herself (2:31)
-Meanwhile, in Maine, "one in 30 million" orange lobster caught (:20)
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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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