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>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 66 in Worcester
-Worcester has a break from wildfire smoke alerts. Will it last this weekend?
>70TH ANNIVERSARY OF WORCESTER TORNADO OF 1953
+6:00: Worcester tornado remains New England's most deadly and destructive 70 years later (4:34)
+6:00: "NBC 10 Timelines" recalls Worcester tornado (22:26)
-70 years since 1953 Worcester tornado changed severe weather warnings
-Channel 5: Worcester marks 70 years since F-4 tornado left 94 dead
-70 years ago: When New England's deadliest tornado ripped through Worcester
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester Tornado 70th Anniversary Special Edition
-Worcester tornado, rare color video before and after (5:24)
-Worcester tornado newsreel coverage, Part 1 (9:20)
-Worcester tornado newsreel coverage, Part 2 (6:31)
-John DiPietro: Worcester tornado interview with a survivor (5:08)
-Worcestory Lesson Extra: June 9 anniversary of Worcester tornado of 1953
-Lianne Lajoie: The 1953 Worcester Tornado in its Time: Panic and Recovery
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: $100,000 Mass Cash winner bought in Worcester set to expire next month
+Noon: Worcester Middle Eastern Festival begins on Friday
+Noon: Indian Lake closed until Sunday for herbicide treatment
+Noon: TGIF! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand: "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret" and more
+Noon: Future present for Justin Hayward, Christopher Cross in Worcester
+Noon: First Person: The Library of Disposable Art — a glimpse of glass eyes
+Noon: Beyond Beer: Community events, entertainment help taproom breweries thrive
-Worcester Public Schools has indoor recess, gym Thursday, citing air quality
-E. coli warning issued for Flint Pond that connects to Lake Quinsigamond
-Carlos Asencio trial: What we know about Amanda Dabrowski’s killing in Worcester
-Worcester City Councilor Sean Rose is paying forward help his family received
-City releases additional Polar Park financial info
-Radio Worcester (15:06): City Manager Eric Batista on Polar Park financing & more
-Radio Worcester (15:00): Polar Park Financing with Tom Marino of This Week in Worcester
-"Unconscionable act": Video of kids beating classmate in Sturbridge woods posted online
-7,000 trees: Worcester hopes to throw shade with backing from feds
-Doherty Memorial High School graduation (1:29:50)
-University Park Campus School graduation (51:41)
-ICYMI: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?
-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
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): A new partner joins Officer Dan at Wachusett
-New A.S.L. club at Wachusett teaches communication, language
-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): Rebekah Etique of Leicester, paralegal and ex-campaign manager, to run for Gobi's seat
-Shrewsbury High girls' ice hockey team celebrates state championship at Statehouse
-Shrewsbury Select Board to hold office hours
-Drag event in Sturbridge prompts bid to defund library
-West Boylston police log May 29th to June 3rd
-Clinton Adult Learning holds graduation
-Auburn Elks donate $5,000 to Department and the Community Resource Dog Program
-Second annual Nashoba Rock N’ Brewfest is Saturday, June 17th
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Six Things To Do: Flip Circus, Portrait Exchange, Kip Moore, more ...
-Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes coming to Indian Ranch
-Arts, culture, food, joy – Worcester's festivals have something for everyone
-Worcester County Poetry Association seeks poems for a rainy day
-Going in deep with Human Design
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 385 (28:27): Karyn Polito
-WCCA-TV's This is Worcester No. 168 (28:06): Hyelights Talent 2023
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who worked for the city for 39 years and then enrolled at Worcester State
>SPORTS: Guardians beat slumping Red Sox, 10-3
-Bravehearts fall to Westfield, 2-1. Next home game 4 p.m. Sunday, June 11th
-WooSox beat Rochester, 5-4
-Win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-100 FM The Pike (7:46): Railers Coach Jordan Lavallee-Smotherman on coaching Worcester Fire Department hockey team
>CARS: The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan! (5:43)
-NATIONAL: Ukraine launches long-awaited counteroffensive
-Woman trapped in Iowa building collapse describes fight for survival before rescuers amputated her leg
-Tragic: 70-year-old grandmother mauled to death by family dog
>NEW ENGLAND: Connecticut man allegedly drowned mom in river
-"Many states" in addition to Mass. mistakenly used federal funds for unemployment, Gov. Healey says
>BUSINESS: The industries that haven’t bounced back from the pandemic
-Jobless claims jump to 261,000 -- highest level since 2021
>FOOD: See the R.E.C. 2023 farmers markets schedule
>HEALTH: Using melatonin for sleep is on the rise, study says, despite potential health harms
-A.I. may have an "eye" on growing babies: Could predict premature birth as early as 31 weeks
>COLLEGES: Fueled by $1 million gift, Clark will pilot honors program this fall
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 summer festivals you can't miss
>HOMES: See inside loft in former Worcester factory listed for $324,900
>TV/STREAMING: Amazon Prime Video’s new releases in June
>MOVIES: "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" tracking for $60 million-$70 million debut
>CELEBRITY: Pat Robertson, host of the "700 Club," dies at 93
>ANIMALS: This dog was chained up outside for 7 years (3:01)
>HISTORY: The former Plymouth Church on Pearl Street in Worcester
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 5-year-old fighting cancer serenaded as superhero at fundraiser
-Meanwhile, in Italy, fisherman catches 9-foot-long catfish
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>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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