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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:45). High of 80 in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Another juror dismissed from Carlos Asencio murder trial as graphic testimony continues
+6:00: Worcester Summer Getaway with Delta contest to give 2 round-trip tickets
+6:00: "Friendly" racoon hanging out on Worcester's West Side
+6:00: Radio Worcester Radio Roundtable (43:31): Discussing Polar Park expenses
+6:00: John Monfredo: “Worcester: The city that reads” book drive a huge success
+Noon: Quinsigamond Elementary School teacher retires after nearly 40 years
+Noon: Greendale Job Fair 11-2 on Thursday
+Noon: Studio Theatre Worcester's "The Mad Ones" reaches out beyond the stage
+Noon: Last Call: Comedian Anthony Amorello
+Noon: Writing Lines: South Shore stories, modern Beats and more
-Help Worcester P.D. find missing 14-year-old
-Teen tasered, 3 face charges after fight at Worcester baseball game
-Jurors view 2 knives and autopsy photos as Worcester restaurant murder trial continues
-Worcester announces $2 million in A.R.P.A. funds for food insecurity
-Former Worcester Superintendent Maureen Binienda to lead Easthampton schools
-Worcester contractor fined $115,000 for asbestos violations
-Mosquito spraying in Worcester begins
-Patient accused of stabbing nurse in the neck at Gardner hospital (1:46)
-"Antiques Roadshow" taping at Old Sturbridge Village stirs excitement
-Unsolved: Worcester - "Hit-and-run or homicide? Travis Monroe - Oct. 1, 2006". Video (22:18). Audio (23:36)
-ICYMI: Developer plans to redevelop historic Worcester office building in to apartments and commercial space
-Murder at O'Connor's: Amanda Dabrowski was alert and talking after being stabbed 58 times
-Related: "Excuse me, you’ve been stabbed"; Bystanders recall trying to help Amanda Dabrowski
-Related: Former Lt. Gov. Tim Murray testifies in murder trial (5:45)
-JetBlue ends J.F.K. flight from Worcester, starts Orlando this week
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Retiring staff at Wachusett leave their mark
-Watch as Brilla Coffee travels 2,000 miles from Nicaragua to your cup (2:52)
-Behind the scenes of maintaining a large school building
-Wachusett Technology department gets an upgrade
-Lamoureux Ford wins national award for 26th consecutive year (1:03)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Moose spotted walking around Millbury neighborhood
-STARTS TODAY! Shrewsbury Farmers Market 2:30-6:30 Wednesdays until September 20th outside the Senior Center
-Worcester County Sheriff Lou Evangelidis thanks seniors with picnic
-Auburn Elks Lodge is hosting annual Kids Safety Day 9-noon Saturday
-Leicester P.D. warns residents about scams
-Sterling student's project isn’t your mother’s science fair project
-Westborough Cemetery Memorial Project looks to create monument honoring late state hospital patients
-Clinton approves budget and spending
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Don't Miss Events: Queer AF, Movies on the Common and Asian Festival
-Radio Worcester: Timeless allure of AM radio talk shows: A window into engaging conversations
-Fashion, culture at the 20th annual Asian Festival in Worcester
-Troy Gonyea brings the blues to starlite as Troy Mercy
-The Poet's Cauldron brewing up an exciting artistic mix
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 9 (28:07): EMF Medical Conference
-WCCA-TV's Human Touch No. 70 (28:21): Partisan Politics
>OBITUARIES: Tribute and fundraiser for "best mechanic in Worcester" who died unexpectedly in his sleep at 54
>SPORTS: Worcester Academy graduate Michael Malone coaches Denver Nuggets to title
-Red Sox lose to Rockies, 7-6
-Defense shines at Day 2 of Patriots minicamp
-Golden Knights blast Panthers, 9-3, in Game 5 to capture Stanley Cup
-First-place Bravehearts beat New Britain, 6-3. Next home game 6:30 Thursday
-WooBall weekly: Bravehearts' 4-2 week keeps them at the top of the standings
-WooSox lose to Norfolk, 3-0
-WooSox Weekly: WooSox win series against Rochester, inch back towards .500 mark
-Win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Millbury baseball coach Ron Silvestri celebrates 600th career win
>CARS: The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan! (5:43)
-NATIONAL: 10 hit in mass shooting after Denver wins NBA title
-"Restless" Italy volcano could erupt for the first time since 1538: study
-Tragic: Man dies after saving grandson from rip current in Florida
>NEW ENGLAND: 38-year-old drowns while swimming in N.H. lake
-2 kids suffer "burn-like injuries" after acid poured on slides at Mass. playground
>BUSINESS: 3 Central Mass. companies among 200 best to work for
>HEALTH: Study suggests up to 320 hospitalized for heat in Worcester every year
-Is sleep apnea "just" snoring or something more serious?
>SHOPPING: Maker of Pyrex, Instant Pot files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
>COLLEGES: Worcester State ranked among state’s 3 best for elementary reading education
-Holy Cross partners with Worcester Public Schools to introduce classics to young students
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The cutest main streets across America
>HOMES: What size apartment $1,500 a month gets you in Worcester, Boston and Springfield
>FOOD: Frozen strawberries, fruit blends sold at Walmart recalled for Hepatitis A risk
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix comedy with Pierce Brosnan, Ellen Barkin and Adam Devine (2:40)
>MOVIES: Disney pushes "Avatar 3" to 2025, sets 2 "Star Wars" films for 2026
>CELEBRITY: Cormac McCarthy, author of "No Country for Old Men," dies at 89
>ANIMALS: Latest pets up for adoption in the Worcester area
>HISTORY: Former Y.W.C.A. on Chatham Street in Worcester
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Boy hears dad's voice for the first time after getting hearing aids
-Meanwhile, Massachusetts ranked third most likely to survive an alien invasion, study shows
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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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