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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:49). High of 92 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Downtown Worcester eatery closes
-Action urged on former Big D market site on Mill Street by city councilor, candidate
-Judge rebuffs lawyer's attempts to depose city leaders on police prostitution allegations
-Maureen Schwab eyes Worcester District 4 City Council seat in 2023
-Worcester candidate forums come before preliminary election
-Ray Mariano: Changes to Shrewsbury Street mirror changes to downtown
-Worcester looks into creating commissions focused on Black, LGBTQ residents
-Dog dies, house heavily damaged in Barre fire
-Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $1.05 billion after another drawing without a big winner
>DINING OUT: Today is National Chicken Wing Day
-ICYMI: Woman arrested in Leominster in connection to death of her 5-year-old son
-3 luxury cars stolen from dealership totaling over $120,000
-Worcester ceremony commemorates 70 years since end of Korean War
-Second Worcester West Nile sample confirmed in Burncoat
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden bandstand concert 6-8 Sunday
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the Ford F-150 (5:49)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Additional plaintiffs not allowed in Beal Commons appeal
-TODAY! Shrewsbury yard waste drop-off 8-noon Saturday
-TODAY! Rutland Food Truck Festival returns Saturday
-Auburn bookstore founders embrace entrepreneur mentality: "Do it scared"
-Chef brings special creations to Simple Man in Clinton
-Southbridge man sentenced from drug distribution conspiracy
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, Dunkin cards and swag from North End Motor Sales
-In Winchendon, farm owner gets stolen cow skull back
-Garden clubs invited to enter Sterling Fair
-Whittier Farms to receive food security grant
-Bolton won't waive fees for school project
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Five Things To Do: Greg Piccolo, "Fiddler," Vivi & DaFunk ...
-100FM The Pike (4:39): The Pike Breakdown lane for July 28th
-Square One Players embracing "Spamalot" with silliness and love
-First Person: In Celtics playoff run, more than one path to victory
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: Take me off your Black friends list, please
-Radio Worcester (22:19): Sheilah Dooley and Melissa Wenderoth of Pernet Family Health discuss early intervention
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 392 (27:48): V.N.A. Care
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 14 (28:34): Screens and eye strain
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native who opened the groundbreaking retail store in Los Angeles
>SPORTS: Red Sox beat Giants, 3-2
-Holy Cross grad Declan Cronin is called up to the majors
-Bravehearts win in Pittsfield, 9-5. Next home game: 6:30 p.m. Saturday (Saturday Night Live feat. Connor Henry & Kevin Michael)
-Worcester Fire Department beats Worcester Police Department, 9-8, on game's final play
-WooSox fall to Rochester, 6-5
-Oxford right-hander Anthony Pingleton transfers from Anna Maria to Division 1 North Alabama
-Holy Cross 'Sader Stories: Women's volleyball player Sanaea Simmons
-4 Pirates named to All-Rookie Team
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
-Ford recalls 870,000 F-150 pickups because parking brakes can turn on unexpectedly
-NATIONAL: Carlee Russell charged in Alabama abduction hoax
-Police searching apartment of Chicago man charged in man’s killing find woman dead in refrigerator
-Tragic: Dad-to-be killed in crash leaving gender reveal party for child
>NEW ENGLAND: 2 dead following murder-suicide at apartment in Conn., police say
-12-year-old girl driving her dad's truck leads police on car chase through several towns
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): What to expect on an Antarctic cruise
>BUSINESS: W.B.J.'s Outstanding Women in Business nominations due at the start of August
-Kim Komando: Read this before signing up for Amazon Clinic
>SHOPPING: Where to find free school supplies for 2023-24 academic year
>COLLEGES: Clark Challenge. Change. podcast (8:37): Professor examines Barbie's existential crisis in blockbuster film
>HEALTH: Drug shortages’ effects on cancer research may be felt for years to come
-New "miracle" drug has "given me my life back," Alzheimer’s patient says
>HOMES: Worcester area real estate roundup
>FOOD: Trader Joe's cookies may contain rocks: Recall
>TV/STREAMING: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on demand -- "The Little Mermaid," "Joy Ride," and more
>CELEBRITY: 101-year-old Norman Lear reflects on his birthday
>HISTORY: Civil War Monument, Shrewsbury Common, circa 1900
>ANIMALS: Worcester area pet adoption -- Cats, dogs and more
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Baby carried to safety by stray dog after being abandoned in trash
-Meanwhile, in South Boston, aggressive seagulls force popular restaurant to shut down outdoor dining
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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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