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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:23). High of 76 today in Worcester
-How much daylight will Massachusetts have on the longest day of 2024?
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing teen
-Table Talk Pies to be sold to national company
-Black bear removed from Worcester backyard
-Related: Video of bear darting up a tree in Worcester (:20)
-Crews inspect I-290 bridge after falling concrete
-Related: Aerial video from Channel 5 (:41)
-St. Vincent Hospital severely understaffed, nurses and union says
-Faces of Worcester: Tatiana Hamawi, M.D., Owner, Alpha-Omega Direct Primary Care
-Radio Worcester (16:31): Worcester Public Library sees summer surge, launches reading program
-18 school districts receive funding for early literacy and professional development
-"100 deadliest days" for teen drivers; fatal crash report
-Gerald Creamer Center graduation (58:24)
-Radio Worcester (47:16): Radio Roundtable on day shelter, Worcester schools administration and department heads salaries
>DINING OUT: 2 Worcester eateries make Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Takeout Spots (5:29)
-ICYMI: Do you know this guy? Worcester police would like to speak with him
-Troy Siebels to step down as president, CEO of Hanover Theatre
-Celtics legend Bob Cousy is eager to see that 18th championship banner go up
-Third beer garden coming to Downtown Worcester
-Man shot in the arm in Vernon Street area
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden resident Aisyah Rafa'ee ready to row for Singapore at Olympics
-See Why People Buy 30 Cars and Trucks at Lamoureux Ford (3:32)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Worcester County Wonders: Whitinsville's West End Creamery
-TODAY! Wachusett Fire Muster Saturday at Wachusett Regional
-TODAY! Police hosting Bike Rodeo at 10 a.m. at Paxton Center School
-Clinton voters affirm approval of middle school project
-Clinton receives $500,000 in E.P.A. funds to clean up site of former wire manufacturing plant
-Uxbridge barrels toward crucial Town Meeting vote on schools
-Radio Worcester (6:54): Fitchburg Public Market soft opens June with 7 diverse food stalls
-Benjamin Gibbons remains chair of Sutton School Committee
-Shrewsbury seeking nominations for the Access Award
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
-TODAY! Morning Son playing Redemption Rock Brewing patio 6 to 9 Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Taylor Swift's Eras Tour will end in December
-Five Things to Do: Jeffrey Foucault, Harley's Funhouse, Poets at Large and more ...
-Radio Worcester (10:01): Celebrate 90 years of Ralph’s Tavern with owner Scott Bove
-100FM The Pike (7:08): The Pike Breakdown Lane
-Latino history highlighted at Worcester Historical Museum
-Father's Day car show welcomes the diversity of Worcester's car culture
-Holdin' Back: The '60s is back with the great music of the 1960s outdoors this summer
-WCCA-TV's What It's Worth 460 (27:02): Wendy Matthews, Executive Director, JHC Hospice
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 35 (27:46): Courtney & Amelia Gilardi
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who taught in Worcester schools for over 40 years
>SPORTS: Dallas extends NBA Finals with historic Game 4 blowout
-Ex-Patriots coach Bill Belichick, 72, dating 24-year-old former cheerleader
-Worcester Bravehearts Los Bravos Night postponed to today. Tickets
-Radio Worcester (48:36): Bravehearts, WooSox team up for Play Ball Weekend
-WooSox lose to Buffalo, 8-3
-St. John's, Oakmont set to play in state title games at Polar Park
-210 Sports' Friday 4: Dumb conspiracy theories, good goaltending, Father’s Day and the U.S. Open, and absolutely nothing
-Central Mass. Mom's best stroller-friendly running trails in Central Mass.
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has a car, truck or SUV for everyone (:47)
>NATIONAL: Kate Middleton wears white for grand return at Trooping the Colour
-California exodus continues, southeastern states as primary destinations
-Tragic: 83-year-old man fatally mauled by dogs
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read trial (20:23): Weighing forensics expert's testimony on "Hos long to die in cold" search
-Mass. drivers warned of E-ZPass scam claiming they owe unpaid tolls
>COLLEGES: UMass Medical School receives $2.2 million for research into rare genetic disorder
-Assumption's all-alumni coaching staff key to men's hockey success
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): How to get the most out of your cancelled flight
>BUSINESS: Sen. Warren proposes prison time for corporate greed in health care
-Viewpoint: Getting state diversity certification is worth it for your business
>SHOPPING: Major retailers are tracking your shopping returns (2:40)
>HOMES: See inside what’s said to be oldest home for sale in U.S. (:52)
>HEALTH: New COVID variant KP.3 is on the rise: Here's what to know
-Lone star tick bites in the U.S.: How to protect yourself this summer
>FOOD: Sodas, juices and other drinks recalled by F.D.A. over harmful chemicals
>TV/STREAMING: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on demand — "I Saw The TV Glow" and more
>CELEBRITY: Pat Sajak spins up his post-"Wheel Of Fortune" retirement plans
>HISTORY: Building the Massachusetts Turnpike (42:29)
>ANIMALS: Woman races to find rescue dog's puppies (3:13)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 97-year-old woman earns high school diploma
-Meanwhile, in Plymouth, man bites chunk out of another man's ear during fight (:24)
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In The News
>WEATHER: Get ready for heavy rain, high around 80 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-2 displaced after Worcester house fire
-Chronic church noise complaints prompt Worcester to review enforcement, ordinance
-Chance to win money, prizes at lottery event in Worcester
-Part of Lake Quinsigamond remains closed due to E. coli bacteria
-Central Mass. students fight to save closing low-income college prep program
-After Anna Maria and Becker closures, colleges embrace new strategies amid intensifying headwinds
-Former Worcester Academy ballfields slated for 207-unit housing complex
-Summer Eats treats Worcester youth to free breakfast, lunch
-Worcester Guardian seeks members for new Community Advisory Board
-Worcester man charged with trespass, disorderly conduct and resisting arrest
>DINING OUT: Saloon 139 in Worcester offers Chinese food kicked up a notch
-ICYMI: How Central Mass. school districts are faring as tax overrides have tripled in 10 years
-Meet the freshman teachers starting out this fall in local schools
-Music with spirit fills air at Summer Gospel Fest on Worcester Common
-Worcester cyclists tackle steep hill in race to honor Major Taylor
-Remember Goose? Here’s what the famous runaway lizard has been up to
-Worcester police warn of spike in Infiniti thefts
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Mexicali reopens
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Driver charged with motor vehicle homicide in death of Oakmont student
-In Shrewsbury, Emerald Run construction halted after environmental issues
-Chris Starczewski elected chairman of Dudley Board of Selectmen
-Doug Small is Spencer’s new U & F superintendent
-East Brookfield celebrates America’s 250th with fireworks, parade and carnival fun
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Gateway Players open "Escape to Margaritaville" Friday
-The Village's Revolutionary Reading Tuesday
-Cassinda Scharff: 4 extra spicy book series that consumed my life
>OPINION: Dr. Geneve Allison and Dr. Ethan Brackett: PC4YOU state's antidote to medical care cuts
-WCCA-TV's Intern Interviews No. 107 (1:26:14): Commemorating Robert Goddard's launch of a small liquid-fueled rocket
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to second generation leader of family construction company in Worcester
>SPORTS: A.J. Brown starting to fit in and more takeaways from Day 3 (1:50)
-Patriots’ defense ahead of offense early in training camp
-How Chad Tracy is following in father Jim Tracy’s footsteps
-Red Sox beat A's, 4-2
-Holy Cross standout Michela Lio signs with German pro team
-Bravehearts beat Lowell, 10-0
-Bravehearts' 2027 ‘Hearts Club memberships are here
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts back above .500 after 3-1 post-All-Star week
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>NATIONAL: American Red Cross declares nationwide blood shortage (1:05)
-Police arrested a 15-year-old after a festival shooting that killed 3 near the Space Needle
-Tragic: 11-year-old boy dies from rabies after waking up with bat on his face
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial begins (18:34): Analysis on openings, ex-husband's testimony
-Opening statements: Prosecution (19:48), defense (33:05)
-Teacher accused of having child sex abuse material, police say (:30)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 people you should always tip on vacation
>BUSINESS: The key to North Central downtown revitalization? Small businesses
-National Grid's $474 million project leads push to power the economy of the future
>SHOPPING: Popular squishy toys may cause serious burns, doctors say (2:44)
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>HEALTH: Cyclospora outbreak is changing people's eating habits (1:46)
-Women living in poverty are more likely to develop cervical cancer (2:49)
>FOOD: McDonald's employee reveals secret menu hacks
>TV/STREAMING: Where to stream Shark Week for free
>MOVIES: Ryan Gosling unveiled as Ghost Rider, David Jonsson joins Marvel in "Black Panther 3" role
>CELEBRITY: John Cusack reveals why he stepped away from Hollywood after decades
-Nickelodeon star has "crashout" over shocking residual check
>ANIMALS: Former stray cat kept hissing at her new kitten brother (2:22)
>HISTORY: This 56-foot Worcester castle was built to honor a U.S. Naval Academy founder
>GOOD NEWS: Mass. veterans take to the skies again with Dream Flights in World War II-era aircraft
-Meanwhile, in Colorado, deputies respond to "break-in," find bear cubs ransacking home
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+Job fair at Worcester Post Office August 18th
-Part-time dishwasher and line cook, Canal District bar & restaurant
-Police officers, Town of Shrewsbury
-Front of house manager, Holden restaurant
-Part-time hosts, West Boylston restaurant
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