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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:46). High of 91 today in Worcester
-Worcester residents can use library, Senior Center as cooling centers
-Radio Worcester (15:35): Former Central Mass. resident Glen Gardner tells us what it's like living in Phoenix
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Man shot during armed robbery on Park Ave. in Worcester
-Second Worcester West Nile sample confirmed in Burncoat
-Related: TODAY! Mosquito spraying in Worcester on July 27th after West Nile Virus detected
-Worcester restaurant expanding, including a new patio
-8-year-old Ciara Barber of Worcester halfway to goal of visiting all 351 Massachusetts city and town halls
-Worcester woman lost her home over $2,600 in back taxes; How a landmark court case could give it back
-Related: Worcester has recouped nearly $1 million in tax liens since 2018, report shows
-Worcester man arrested for gun, drugs near Shrewsbury Street
-A female soccer player flees the Taliban, and finds a new life in Worcester
-Nicole Apostola: Worcester Pride candidate forum
-Bill Shaner: We’re finally asking the right questions
>DINING OUT: New Indian restaurant to open Friday in Canal District
-Meghan Milonopoulos, North High School assistant principal, dies at 41 after battle with cancer
-Related: Meg's Journey, Part 5 -- A tearful goodbye (3:45); Part 4 (11:26); Part 3 (9:20); Part 2 (6:11); Part 1 (7:12)
-ICYMI: Worcester video store, community media center opening
-Holden ski lodge turned horse barn, now converted to an Airbnb
-What's the future for the Christmas Tree Shops property in Shrewsbury?
-Nicole Apostola: On evaluating the city manager
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:13): Worcester City Council meeting confrontation
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Workers create new "shcool" zone in Holden (:31)
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the Ford F-150 (5:49)
-Jason Bradshaw Memorial Scholarship awardees announced
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Traffic advisory in Leicester Thursday and Friday
-Sterling says goodbye to Terry Murray
-Hassanamisco Nipmuc Nation's 98th powwow in Grafton to be a "Gathering of the Bands"
-Family searching for dog they say was picked up by driver (1:51)
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, Dunkin cards and swag from North End Motor Sales
-India Society of Worcester will be celebrating 60 years at the upcoming India Day on August 5th
-Fire, police personnel to conduct training at Spring Street School in Shrewsbury
-Water concerns spill over to Grafton Select Board meeting
-Radio Worcester (19:00): Tricia Pistone and Paul McKinnon of Health Alliance on closing of Leominster hospital maternity ward
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday
-Gilbertsville brewery names beer after Channel 10's Quabbin documentary
>SHOWTIME: Summer Gospel Fest offers something for listeners of all backgrounds, beliefs
-Worcester Walks: At Winslow & Pleasant Park, a place of peace
-Listen Up: Brandie Blaze shines bright with "Broken Rainbows"
-Summer concert series continue in Item towns
-WCCA-TV's Human Touch No. 72 (28:02): Mass. Organization of African Descendants
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to World War II veteran and longtime member of American Legion Tatnuck Post 288
>SPORTS: U.S. women get wake-up call in World Cup tie with Netherlands
-Patriots quarterback Mac Jones looks for "fresh start" as training camp begins
-Red Sox beat Braves, 5-3
-Bravehearts compete in All-Star Game
-Next Bravehearts home game: 10:30 a.m. Thursday (Camp Day Doubleheader)
-Plenty of race opportunities coming up on the Central Mass. running calendar
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
-NATIONAL: 3 young Marines mysteriously found dead in car
-8 people hurt after boat runs aground, smashes into home at lake
-Tragic: Pregnant woman killed, 4 injured in Houston birthday shooting
>NEW ENGLAND: Multiple $1 million Powerball tickets sold in New England
-Busy summer season for Department of Conservation and Recreation firefighters
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 incredible underwater wonders you can visit
>BUSINESS: UPS, Teamsters reach agreement after threats of a strike: Here's what workers are getting
-Mass. lost jobs in June, but labor force dropouts kept unemployment low
>COLLEGES: At Anna Maria, new leadership for academic affairs and enrollment
>HEALTH: These are the signs your body is experiencing severe heat illness (1:16)
-Teens are using social media to diagnose themselves with A.D.H.D., autism and more. Parents are alarmed
>HISTORY: Former State Mutual Life Assurance Building
>HOMES: Ways to keep your air conditioner running smoothly in heat waves (2:06)
>FOOD: Worcester's American Vinegar Works releases an extra virgin olive oil
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for Netflix docuseries on Johnny Depp-Amber Heard case (2:17)
>MOVIES: Tobin Bell becomes desperate jigsaw killer in "Saw X" first-look image
>CELEBRITY: Sinéad O’Connor, Irish singer behind "Nothing Compares 2 U" and more, dies at 56
-Jury acquits Kevin Spacey in London on sexual assault charges dating back to 2001
>ANIMALS: Man captures video of rare triple whale breach off Cape Cod (1:52)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): A World War II veteran toasts a long, happy life for 104th birthday
-Meanwhile, in Washington, loose llama blocks package delivery driver
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+Water Operator and Equipment Operator II, Holden D.P.W.
-Waitstaff wanted at West Boylston restaurant
-Full-time and part-time bartenders at Worcester restaurant
-Barber wanted at Worcester barbershop
-Server at Worcester restaurant
-Fire Apparatus Repairman, City of Worcester
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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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