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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:36). High of 87 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Surprise nighttime smoke alarm turned into nightmare for Worcester residents
+5:00: New in the Woo: Odd By Worcester – serving up nostalgia and great beer
+5:00: Rumble at Ralphs
+Noon: Worcester's car dealership to become apartments: Plans (pictured)
+Noon: D.E.A. outreach program to hold gaming tournament in Worcester
+Noon: Man sought in fatal Worcester shooting now faces murder charge
+Noon: Drama is in the equation as Studio Theatre Worcester presents "Proof"
+Noon: Out and About: A month of celebration and unity
+Noon: Niki Luparelli, Andy Cummings perform tribute to Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash
+Noon: Maestro Benjamin Zander of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra
+Noon: Listen Up: New singles from local stalwarts Jafet Muzic and Sapling
-Dozens of residents displaced by overnight fire on Outlook Drive in Worcester (1:25). Article
-Related: Aerial view of fire damage at Worcester apartment building (:56)
-Earlier: 2 people rescued from apartment building fire in Worcester (2:25)
-Woman hit by car in Worcester, taken to hospital
-Café re-opens at new location in Worcester
-Sisters, tops in class at University Park Campus School, on to Harvard
-Related: University Park Campus School graduation (52:49)
-Worcester Technical High School graduation (1:20:42)
-Remembering Worcester police Officer Enmanuel "Manny" Familia
-Worcester police 2025 budget: Biggest increase since 2009
-GoFundMe for Worcester family who lost parents in fire blows past goal
>DINING OUT: Taste of Shrewsbury Street planned for June 18th
-ICYMI: Worcester teen arrested with defaced gun in Green Hill Park: Police
-Worcesteria: Matt Shearer talks "portal" video at Sort of Late Show
-Earlier: WATCH: WBZ NewsRadio's Matt Shearer sets up Boston to Worcester "portal"
-UMass Medical School graduates largest class in its history
-Officials appear to be seeking approval to release report on abuse in Mass. Catholic dioceses, including Worcester Diocese
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): An evening of classical guitar Thursday at Gale Free Library
-See Why People Buy 30 Cars and Trucks at Lamoureux Ford (3:32)
-At Wachusett, Securly offers controversial solution to safeguard student web access
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): West Boylston confirms a "no" on override
-Shrewsbury Summer Market begins Thursday
-Pedestrian injured in Leominster crash
-Auburn police body camera program starts
-Clinton voters OK budget, school building project
-Rutland approves firetruck, C.P.A.
-Paxton Woman's Club scholarship ceremony
-Grafton-bred quartet launches construction solution
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Central Mass. Mom’s Night Out at Agronomy Farm Vineyard in Oakham
>SHOWTIME: Cirque du Soleil to return to DCU Center with "OVO"
-John Cleese ready for Q&A after "Holy Grail" screening in Worcester
-Dan Burke headlines Prince tribute in Worcester
-Last Call: Rhys Stuller, mental health advocate and drag performer
-Unity Radio (58:05): The Susanity Life
-This Week in Worcester podcast (1:00:32): Mill Street, Charter senior discount, City Council
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to husband and wife who perished in Worcester fire
>SPORTS: 5 intriguing storylines for Celtics vs. Mavericks
-Alex Van Pelt reaffirms Jacoby Brissett is starting quarterback, preaches patience with Drake Maye
-Red Sox lose to Braves, 8-3
-Bravehearts fall at home. Next home game: 10:30 tomorrow. SOLD OUT
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts sit at .500 after two weeks of play
-Holy Cross women's hockey announces class of 2028
-WooSox lose to Rochester, 11-4
-Railers set Opening Night for October 19th
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has a car, truck or SUV for everyone (:47)
>NATIONAL: 10,000 human remains found on serial killer’s farm
-Mega Millions player in Illinois wins $560 million jackpot
-Tragic: Person sucked into plane's engine, killed at Amsterdam airport
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read trial (20:18) — Deep dive into weather conditions when John O'Keefe's body was found
-Channel 4 news anchor Kate Merrill abruptly quits
>COLLEGES: WPI wins N.A.F.S.A. Senator Paul Simon Spotlight Award (1:26)
-Nichols names Susan Veshi vice president for advancement
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Inside the best new hotels opening in Maine this summer
>BUSINESS: Google admits massive leak related to search is authentic
-LPL Research: Adjusting the sector sails
-High taxes for cannabis businesses could be eased by new federal rules
>HEALTH: Will there be new COVID booster for fall (2:14)
-Eye exercises to improve sight – is there any science behind them?
>HOMES: Here’s what kind of home $500,000 will get you in Worcester
>SHOPPING: Walgreens lowering prices on 1,300 products, snacks, vitamins and more
>FOOD: "Western diet" may raise risk of early onset colorectal cancer
>TV/STREAMING: 11 best new shows on Netflix
>MOVIES: "Planet of the Apes" movies, ranked
>CELEBRITY: TV judge Frank Caprio rings bell after final radiation treatment after cancer diagnosis
>ANIMALS: Goose and her human mom are inseparable (3:01)
>HISTORY: D-Day was even more spectacular than remembered
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Official helps veteran fulfill dying wish to receive diploma (2:32)
-Meanwhile, in Las Vegas, restaurant ripped over "upsetting" "Bluey"-themed event: "Kids were crying"
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:27). High of 48 today in Worcester
-How much total snow is Massachusetts forecast to get this winter? (6:11). Article
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Woman dead, man injured in Worcester shooting (:59). Article
-John Piccolo, popular Worcester restaurant owner, charged in City Hall attack
-Earlier: Activist sprayed with paint outside City Council meeting; suspect is Worcester restaurateur (2:10). Article
-Tensions boil over as Worcester board grills developer over Polar Park project delays
-Earlier: Worcester councilors frustrated by stalled plans for development around Polar Park
-To meet housing crisis, report finds Gateway Cities need twice as much construction
-Former District 1 City Councilor Sean Rose announces at-large run
-18 months after surprise inspection, Community Healthlink not back to normal operations
-76 become new citizens at naturalization ceremony in Worcester
-Losses mourned, lives celebrated at emotional Transgender Day of Remembrance ceremony
-Mass. says some police officers have been bypassing required training (3:06). Article
-Earlier: Worcester probing 27 officers state says fast-forwarded mandatory online training
-Worcester County Wonders: Shrewsbury woman rescues raptors one feather at a time
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:35): Breaking down the Polar Park deficit
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:19): Polar Park, tax rolls and deportation debate
>DINING OUT: Brazillian Burguer to open at former Shrewsbury Street donut shop
-ICYMI: Worcester-area Stop & Shop inventory limited after cyberattack
-David Crowley, part of family that runs Wachusett Mountain, dies at 69
-Man in late 60s, 2 cats killed in early morning condo fire in Leominster
-Charles Luster, co-founder of Uncommonwealth Group, running for Worcester City Council
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden tax rate drops, bills rise
-Long-term employees make it fun to own a car or truck from Lamoureux Ford (3:50)
-Wachusett Echo Teacher Profile: Chelsea Blasco
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury seeks plow drivers for winter season
-Grafton tax rate down, values up for fiscal 2025
-Board approves single tax rate for all types of property for Sutton
-The Item's calendar of events
-Clinton E.L.P.A.C. hosts holiday family potluck
-2 Berlin firefighters graduate from academy
-Nashoba Class of 2004 to hold 20-year reunion on November 29th
-Organization gets federal grant for new grocery store in Winchendon
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Five Things to Do: African Talent, "Songs of the Season," and more
-Fractal Tribe art collective set to bring light to holiday festival
-Hunting phantoms, talking puppets bring humor to stage Friday and Saturday
-Jim & Val bring Second Saturdays to Apple Tree Arts
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1354 (28:06): Mark Henderson, Founder, The 016
-39th annual meeting of the Worcester Regional Research Bureau (54:58)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who was a longtime kindergarten teacher
>SPORTS: Boston Celtics visit the White House (12:33)
-Patriots owner Robert Kraft snubbed again in Hall of Fame bid (2:22). Article
-Bruins beat Utah, 1-0
-2004 Boston Red Sox ring and World Series trophy owned by Larry Lucchino featured in upcoming auction
-Joe Nugent steps up for Crusaders men's basketball team
-Holy Cross women’s basketball announces 3 signings
-Check out the schedule for upcoming road races in Central Mass.
>NATIONAL: Are future Social Security benefits in peril?
-Up to 20 human skulls found in New Mexico home
-Tragic: Missing boy with autism found dead
>NEW ENGLAND: Worker injured during "supermove" in medically induced coma with third-degree burns
>COLLEGES: Assumption names new chief financial officer
-Worcester State Magazine’s special 150th anniversary issue hits the stands, goes live online
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 of the most beautiful places to visit in the Pacific Northwest
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. unemployment rates remain higher than 2023
-LPL Financial Research: Trade, tariffs and inflation
-Unity Radio's L.A.B.O. News (57:40)
>HOMES: What $350,000 can buy you in Worcester County, November 10th to 16th
>SHOPPING: Amazon Haul — What to know about Amazon's new discount store
>HEALTH: Health officials track increases in whooping cough, pneumonia (2:31)
-A few hours of activity a week can lower your risk of A-fib (:58)
>FOOD: How to stay safe during foodborne illness outbreaks (2:16)
>TV/STREAMING: "Jeopardy" contestant’s heart-wrenching interview leaves Ken Jennings speechless
>MOVIES: Matthew McConaughey reveals why he turned down $15 million role
>CELEBRITY: Jussie Smollett’s conviction in 2019 attack on himself is overturned
>HISTORY: Founded in Boston, Staples ushered in era of office supply superstores
>ANIMALS: Cyclist finds puppy in the middle of nowhere (2:08)
>GOOD NEWS: Man discovers owner of his favorite bakery is his birth mother
-Meanwhile, in Miami, woman delivers baby at airport in American Airlines ticketing area
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