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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 (:36). High of 44 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Auburn celebrates Robert Goddard centennial today; Monday's events moved to today
-Related: Updated parking and shuttle service for Goddard centennial events
-Related: The 100th anniversary of the first liquid-fueled rocket launch
-Related: Worcester celebrates Goddard’s rocket launch centennial
-Related: Breaking barriers a century after Goddard's rocket launch
-Related: WPI to honor rocket pioneer Goddard with campus centennial
-Related: Telling the story of Robert and Esther Goddard 100 years later
-Related: From Worcester to the stars: Goddard at 100
-No March Madness in Worcester. Why doesn’t NCAA Tournament come here anymore?
-Worcester's proud Irish culture
-Radio Worcester (14:01): Everything you need to know about Worcester’s St. Patrick’s Parade
-Whiskey Lounge a new destination in Worcester's nightlife
-"Food, Clothing, Love": Mustard Seed an indispensable resource
-South High's Apricot Journal earns First Class Distinction at REALM Awards
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review: Rockets, council fights and March traditions
>DINING OUT: Where to get corned beef on St. Patrick's Day
-ICYMI: Worcester reverend accused of fraud dodges his own lawyer, ordered to appear in court
-Argument in apartment preceded Spencer shooting, court documents show
-Police seek info on shooting at Webster apartment complex that left man injured
-Area man left puppies in cold car to flee from Boston police, D.A. says
-Worcester retirement system C.E.O. abused public funds: Report
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Nominations open for Holden Women's Club Person of the Year
-Opioid Listening Session Saturday
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Vacancies on town boards and commissions
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): What it’s like to stay the night at one of the "most haunted" places in Mass.
-Phenology Walk at Dean Park in Shrewsbury today
-No trespassing at housing complex, Southbridge landlord tells councilor
-Rutland police arrest Worcester man with stolen car, fentanyl and outstanding warrant
-Leominster woman arrested for walking into path of bus and traffic outside Home Depot
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Perreoland, The Combination, SW!NG OUT and more ...
-Jimmy Cash brings Wormtown to The Wilbur once more
-Sammy Hagar says he'll never reunite with bandmate Alex Van Halen despite reconciling with Eddie
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: What to expect when you're expecting a family game night
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: An open letter to the women who built the world anyway
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:26): Development, costs and city projects
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (27:20): Worcester development, Ticketmaster settlement and major stories
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who worked at Saint John's High School for 38 years
>SPORTS: Patriots roster reset: Time to get Drake Maye’s tight end of the future?
-U.S. survives Canada scare to advance to World Baseball Classic semifinal
-Bruins on pace to get lottery pick in NHL Draft from Maple Leafs
-Holy Cross men’s hockey falls to Bentley in overtime in Game 1 of Atlantic Hockey semifinals
-Holy Cross women’s basketball to host Patriot League championship on Sunday
>NATIONAL: Charges dropped against teens after a prank left a teacher dead
-Young people are embracing "grandma hobbies"
-Tragic: Bus driver ran over elderly man while asleep at the wheel on Christmas Day
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. launches portal to report misconduct by federal agents
-Man shot and killed by police after carjacking (1:41)
-18-year-old accused of killing Danvers woman in "random" attack, police say
>COLLEGES: Q.C.C. joins statewide apprenticeship degree program
-Anna Maria AMCast Oscar predictions
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 mountain towns accessible only by cable car
-Princess Cruises quietly hikes daily service charge — drawing backlash from passengers
>BUSINESS: Reused passwords are putting millions at risk, expert warns (2:18)
-Why the A.I. headshot market is booming (2:21)
>HOMES: Budget-friendly ways to refresh your home
>HEALTH: Intimate partner violence can cause lasting brain damage (3:23). Article
>FOOD: McDonald's will soon offer value items for $3 or less: Here's what you can get
>TV/STREAMING: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming: "The Testament of Ann Lee" and more
-50 years ago, the 1976 Oscars featured the greatest lineup of Best Picture nominees of all time
>CELEBRITY: Harrison Ford, 83, makes rare sex confession in playful new interview
-Kacey Musgraves finally reveals what led to Miranda Lambert feud
>ANIMALS: Rescued baby goat loves riding on her sheep friend's back (1:44)
>HISTORY: A Day in the Life Of Worcester, May 3rd, 1989 (30:12)
>GOOD NEWS: 78-year-old DoorDash driver goes viral as kind strangers raise $500,000 to help him retire
-Meanwhile, in New York, Mario Day event in draws 270 people dressed as Mario
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