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>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:43). High of 86 today in Worcester
-Farmers' Almanac on winter 2023-2024: "Brrr" with more snow, cold temperatures across U.S.
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: First Jersey Mike's in Worcester opening with fundraiser
+6:00: See the neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester
+Noon: Worcester starting school year with uptick in bus drivers over last year
+Noon: Disabled military veteran fired by Worcester police
+Noon: Worcester native hikes 155 miles to honor late wife
+Noon: Lavender Darcangelo of Fitchburg set to make her "America's Got Talent" return
-Worcester bank robber threatened to shoot officers, K9 before arrest, police say
-Project New Hope sees strong turnout for Salute Our Veterans ride
-Seventh-day Adventist Church hosts their first health fair in Worcester Sunday
-Local developer snaps up more Worcester property with $1.3 million acquisition
-Worcester Green Corps celebrates a productive summer
-Worcester retirement community helps students and teachers with school supplies
-City Manager Eric Batista: Reflections on my tenure and announcing an updated strategic plan
-Census points to dynamic growth in Worcester over past 40 years
-Flooding in historic Worcester building closes bar
-Catholic school alum discusses new policy for Worcester Diocese
-Hundreds salute North High Assistant Principal Meg Milonopoulos at Celebration of Life (9:14)
-Related: Fundraiser for Milonopoulos Children's Education Fund
>FAITH: Seeing faith as a journey at a time when the word is used as a weapon
>DINING OUT: Worcester's expanding cultural food palate
-ICYMI: Thousands fill Worcester Common for 31st Latin American Festival
-For 13th year, Worcester Hot Dog Safari looks for top dog in area
-Wildfires magnify importance of Hawaiian artifacts at American Antiquarian Society in Worcester
-Worcester native, girlfriend barely escape deadly blaze on Maui destroying their home
-Worcester may open "welcome center" in response to influx of migrants, refugees
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): TODAY! Monday Movie at the Senior Center
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the Ford F-150 (5:49)
-Holden's Erik Bjorn puts up record numbers for Worcester State
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury Farmers Market bears fruit
-No Birthday Left Behind, Center of Hope join forces to aid homeless children
-Police issue reminder after bear spotted in Hopedale
-Public safety logs from The Item
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, Dunkin cards and swag from North End Motor Sales
-Fiscal 2024 budget includes Chapter 90 funding for Grafton
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: The Library of Disposable Art — Lincoln's logs. At what cost a written word?
-Jazz at Sunset returns "All In" with Verve Jazz Ensemble and beautiful melodies
-Laurel: Old-school style for back to school
-Bill Shaner: A week of drama, another chapter in a long story
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a "consummate dad and dedicated family man" who enjoyed a long career as a basketball referee
>SPORTS: Red Sox complete sweep of Yankees
-Spain wins its first Women’s World Cup title, beating England, 1-0
-Worcester boxers take home wins at Pandemonium at The Palladium
-Why Demario Douglas could have a real role in Patriots' offense
-The 210 Awards for the Worcester Bravehearts 2023 season
-WooSox lose to RailRiders, 13-1
-Radio Worcester (22:27): Worcester Railers season preview
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
-Nissan recalls 236,000 Sentras for problem that could cause loss of steering control
>NATIONAL: 5.1 magnitude earthquake hits Southern California amid Hilary impacts
-Invasive yellow-legged hornets spotted in U.S. for first time, pose threat to honeybees
-Tragic: Mass. man dies after trying to save his wife in N.H. river
>NEW ENGLAND: Massachusetts' $600 million tax shortfall, explained
-A new push is underway in Mass. to develop strip malls into housing
>COLLEGES: Interim Dean David Jordan pursues new opportunities for Clark School of Management
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 8 of the most underrated cities in the South
>BUSINESS: Millennials more prepared for a recession than Boomers, poll finds
-Christmas Tree Shops closure described as "complete breakdown"
>HEALTH: This popular type of exercise is best for lowering blood pressure, study finds
-Popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy may raise risk of complications under anesthesia: experts
>FOOD: Trader Joe's crackers recalled because they might contain metal
>SHOPPING: Over 1.5 million dehumidifiers recalled after fire reports. Here's what you need to know
>HOMES: Worcester area real estate roundup
>TV/STREAMING: "Days of Our Lives" star Suzanne Rogers “shocked” she’s been on the show for 50 years
>MOVIES: Timothy Olyphant says he was rejected as Captain Kirk in the "Star Trek" films because “They Wanted Somebody Younger”
>CELEBRITY: Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher would like you as their guest. How to book their Airbnb
>ANIMALS: Tiny pup thrown out like trash can't stop kissing new sisters (4:58)
>HISTORY: Today in History for August 21st (1:51)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Great-great-grandma celebrates 114th birthday
-Meanwhile, Pennsylvania 6-year-old named 2023 Kids Mullet Champion
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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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