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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:59). High of 55 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: GoFundMe launched for funeral expenses of Carl-Hens Beliard
+6:00: Worcester State shooting suspect returning to Mass.
+6:00: Worcester Walmart concludes $8 million renovation project
+6:00: Ziggy Bombs: The man, the plan and the sandwiches
+6:00: Festival of Lights returns to Worcester Common
+Noon: $100,000 fine for Shrewsbury Dunkin' owner for child labor law violation
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: "Pretty Woman: The Musical" brings iconic romance to the stage
+Noon: New in the Woo: The Haus of Art
+Noon: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand — "The Kill Room," "A Haunting in Venice," and more
-Kevin Rodriguez, wanted in deadly Worcester State shooting, arrested in New York City
-Possible motive discussed in fatal shooting of Carl-Hens Beliard of Worcester (1:42)
-Earlier: Carl-Hens Beliard, North High basketball champ, killed in shooting near Salem State
-Earlier: North basketball coach mourns loss of former student killed in Salem
-Green Island residents angry, disappointed over proposed development
-Plans on hold for Clark University's Main Street development
-Palestinian flag raised outside Worcester City Hall (2:07). Article
-Maker to Main (finally) holds grand opening in Canal District
-Worcester Beer Garden suspension waived, closed early for winter
-Worcester Civilian Police Academy is returning
-W.C.A.C.'s home heating and energy assistance program returns
-Jordan's Turkeys are the Freshest Turkeys in Worcester County (3:41)
-Radio Worcester (43:52): Worcester mayoral race heats up with a week to go
-"I get stuff done": Feanna Jattan-Singh running for District 3 City Council
-Worcester 2023 City Council incumbent George Russell: 10 questions
-William Coleman running for Worcester mayor, but he's fine with City Council seat
-In 2023, Jermoh Kamara seeks new District C schools seat: Q&A
>DINING OUT: Review of Pinecroft Dairy and Restaurant
-ICYMI: Worcester jeweler pleads guilty to gun trafficking charge
-Search for Gardner murder suspect Aaron Pennington suspended (2:06)
-Gov. Healey visits Worcester to promote her Affordable Homes Act
-Public Meeting on The Chandler Street Redesign Project on Thursday, November 16th
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett teacher running New York City Marathon for the Vanessa Marcotte Foundation
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the exciting BRONCO SPORT (1:47)
-Anna Maria field hockey team makes the day for lemonade stand
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Man charged by police with defacing firearm serial number
-Video captures speeding car crashing into Marlborough building (1:35)
-Sutton equipment firm buys its Route 146 location for $2 million
-Rep. McGovern serves as "principal for the day" at Uxbridge High School
-Progress made on Clinton's contaminated sites
-Boylston's Jim Makuc honored for "endless energy"
-Lancaster facility honored with manufacturer award
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Vintage arcade games, ABBA tribute, more: 5 things this weekend
-Things to Do: ABBA tribute, Vijay Gupta, Diwali celebration and more
-Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey to bring all-new circus to Worcester
-Music Worcester to celebrate the holiday season with December concerts
-Downtown Dance opens new doors in Worcester
-Shaun Connolly: Horrorscopes
-100FM The Pike (32:58): Rock Radio Reunion with Bob and Zip, Part 3
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 319 (28:22): Jay Givan, Part 1
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to 19-year-old victim of shooting at Worcester State
>SPORTS: Bruins set record in 3-2 shootout win over Toronto
-Holy Cross women's hockey team hosts No. 12 Vermont for a Friday night face-off
-Holy Cross Hall of Fame Reflections: Hank Prybylski '87
-355 games and counting for Doherty football coach Sean Mulcahy
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
-Jeep recalls 97,000 Wagoneers, Grand Wagoneers over seat belt issues
>NATIONAL: Sam Bankman-Fried convicted of $10 billion fraud, capping crypto king's epic fall
-Tragic: Parents, daughter die in house fire
>NEW ENGLAND: Body found in airport garage; murder suspect believed to be in Kenya (1:13)
-Lawmakers want answers following Maine mass shootings
>COLLEGES: UMass Medical School launches Partner in Microscopy program
-Clark faculty recognized for teaching, advising excellence
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The best U.S. national monuments to add to your bucket list
>BUSINESS: Rideshare drivers take another step towards unionization
-W.B.J. hires cannabis reporter as staff writer to cover real estate, manufacturing
>HEALTH: 5 important questions to ask about breast cancer in men
-New breast cancer treatments helping patients live longer and healthier lives (2:12)
>HOMES: Use vinegar in the dishwasher with dishes as rinse aid
>FOOD: Doritos with "divisive" flavor being sold online for nearly $400
>SHOPPING: Best Buy early Black Friday deals of 2023
>TV/STREAMING: "Yellowstone" FINALLY announces season 5 return date, reveals 2 new spinoffs
>MOVIES: Ryan Gosling bruised and beaten in "Fall Guy" trailer
>CELEBRITY: The Beatles release new song "Now and Then" with help from A.I. (1:38)
>ANIMALS: Pig sneaks out to steal his neighbor's pumpkins (3:02)
>HISTORY: Today in History for November 1st (1:35)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Iowa teen saves neighbor's life by using "Stop The Bleed" training
-Meanwhile, in Poland, man pretending to be mannequin accused of robbing malls
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-Dispatcher, Shrewsbury Police Department
-Multiple positions, YWCA Central Mass.
-Multiple positions, O'Connor's Restaurant
-Chef wanted, Worcester bistro
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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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+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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