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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: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:05). High of 20 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Suspects in fatal shooting on Dorchester Street in Worcester caught in Fitchburg
-Worcester reports fewer shootings in 2024, despite jump in homicides
-What nurses say must improve at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester
-5 townhouse units planned for Austin Street in Worcester
-Why so many Mass. breweries are closing (and what you can do about it)
-Worcester Community Housing Resources taps established executive as new leader
-Holiday travel rush continues (2:08). Article
-Worcester forum explores M.C.A.S. results and educational equity
-Worcester wants input on where to put new trash/recycling bins
-Radio Worcester (24:05): Worcester Police Union leaders respond to D.O.J. report
-Earlier: Boston Globe: Federal lawsuits lay out D.O.J. allegations against Worcester police
-Radio Worcester (17:50): Mayor Petty addresses City Council meeting amid heated debate
-Radio Worcester (19:13): City Manager Batista addresses D.O.J. report, legal strategy
>FAITH: Holy Cross professor — At Hanukkah, a celebration of eternal light − from desert tabernacle to synagogues today
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Unique Eateries (5:13)
-ICYMI: Midday snow delivers string of crashes in Central Mass.
-Woman struck by a car in crosswalk in Worcester
-At court hearing, 2 different pictures of fatal Worcester shooting
-Worcester D.P.W. chief Robert L. Moylan Jr. to end interim stint
-Worcester's Union Station listed among 6 of the Most Beautiful Amtrak Stations in America
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo — Fantastic freshmen on varsity sports teams
-Christmas Greetings from Everyone At Lamoureux Ford (:49)
-Mountview Middle School honor roll
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Southbridge day care worker admits to abusing child (2:01)
-Barre ambulance and Verizon utility truck collide on Route 62
-Botched drug deal at Leominster group home ends with arrest of 2 women
-Rutland police to hold car seat check-up on Monday
-Auburn wants feedback on possible regionalization of 911 services
-Shrewsbury Select Board updates (:35)
-Grafton Middle School teachers honored for "Promising Practices"
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Candlelight tours, wrestling and holiday choral music
-Spotify's Top 10 most-streamed holiday tracks of all time revealed
-At Holy Cross, "Sojourners" captures the immigrant experience in 1970s America
>OPINION: Tom Marino: 9 years of Public Safety Committee ignoring police discipline
-Laura McCarthy-Ha: Simplifying gift-giving in a big family
-Laurelle Farrell: Lessons in a hair style…bangs
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 211 (28:23): Sports, Sports, Sports!
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to an "accomplished and admired singer/ songwriter/ musician" born in Worcester
>SPORTS: Patriots fans will love Josh Allen’s take on Drake Maye’s future
-Van Pelt doubles down on not calling Maye runs after criticism
-NFL Week 16 schedule, TV and announcers
-Celtics beat Bulls, 123-98
-Bruins beat Sabres, 3-1
-Rickey Henderson, Baseball Hall of Famer and league's all-time stolen bases leader, dies at 65
-Railers beat Maine, 5-1
>NATIONAL: 2 Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in apparent "friendly fire" incident
-Grandparent caregiving declines amid pandemic changes
-Tragic: Grandmother, 80, dies after getting trapped in Sleep Number bed for 2 days: lawsuit
>NEW ENGLAND: State police say Friday's storm caused 200 crashes across state (:22)
-Hypothermic hiker rescued by helicopter in White Mountains (:27)
>COLLEGES: Assumption Professor Cinzia Pica named Visiting Scholar at Harvard
-Anna Maria AMCAST (50:10): Holiday Movies 2.0
-Clark professor gives lecture on what it means to be a feminist in wartime
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Waldorf-Astoria insists hotel will reopen in spring
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Financial planning for parents’ assisted living
>HOMES: Tips for moving
>SHOPPING: Cozy gifts your mom will love this holiday season (4:04)
-Holiday gift ideas from unique local businesses across Mass. (4:58)
>HEALTH: Expert explains possible risks, benefits of raw milk (2:49)
-Dr. Todd Ellerin on vaccines and their impact on children (3:40)
>FOOD: Taco Bell unveils new menu item
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix doc, "Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action" (2:21)
>MOVIES: "Barbie 2" in early stages with Greta Gerwig returning to write
>CELEBRITY: James Kennedy arrested for domestic violence weeks after getting fired from "Vanderpump Rules"
>HISTORY: City Hospital, circa 1907
>ANIMALS: Dog becomes mama to a litter of tiny rescue kittens (1:42)
>GOOD NEWS: Man with a rare tumor was told he had months to live. Now, he's cancer-free
-Meanwhile, Mariah Carey fans get into a wild fight at Christmas concert: "On the naughty list"
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