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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:39). High of 84 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Pedestrian crash on Belmont Street in Worcester
+6:00: Car drives into Flint Pond in Shrewsbury, woman rescued
+6:00: Worcester man indicted for murder in shooting death
+Noon: Car drives into pond in Shrewsbury (:32). Article
+Noon: Thunderstorms knocked out power to thousands on Wednesday
+Noon: Road closure in Leicester
+Noon: Five Things to Do: Three Dog Night, Tumbao Latin Dance and more ...
+Noon: Lenny Clarke leads triple bill of legendary comics at Tuckerman Hall
-Water main break prompts detour on Chandler Street
-City wants to close Worcester's Johnson Tunnel for good
-Worcester City Council evaluates city manager's second year
-Bishop Emeritus Daniel Patrick Reilly honored at funeral Mass
-Remembering Michael "Walshy" Walsh
-Spray parks in Worcester are open
-TODAY! Worcester kicks off Fitness in the Parks summer series Thursday
-Worcester allocates $1.5 million for youth employment program
-Auburn man arrested on child pornography charges fired by YMCA (:34). Article
-Channel 5 Wake Up Call from Briarwood Retirement Community in Worcester (:39)
-Manny’s Appliances opens Shrewsbury location
-Faces of Worcester: Carmen Rosado, Family Engagement and Community Liaison, Latino Education Institute
-The016.com founder Mark Henderson in Worcester Business Journal: Good news about local news
-Radio Worcester (18:54): Mayor Joe Petty on 9-2 vote on rental registry changes and city manager's contract extension
-Radio Worcester's Radio Roundtable (47:37): Worcester schools budget & Mill St. decisions
>DINING OUT: Chefs at the Table: Niche Hospitality's Stephen Champagne
-ICYMI: Amazon crews prepare former Greendale Mall facility to open by holiday shopping season
-Scope of Worcester rental registry reduced after landlord revolt
-Suspect in theft of fragrances from Auburn Mall theft tries to swim for it before arrest
-Leicester police want to identify suspect in theft from family restaurant
-Back to sobriety, local advocate returns to helping others
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden man accused of attempting to enter Leominster hospital with gun
-See Why People Buy 30 Cars and Trucks at Lamoureux Ford (3:32)
-UMass Memorial buys Holden facility for $4.3 million
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury runner warns heat stroke can happen to anyone
-Pride Day at the Grafton Senior Center
-Friends of Shrewsbury library award scholarship
-Millbury will consider Saturday fall town meeting
-Scholarships given to Clinton graduates
-Local schools get Skills Capital Grants
-Florence Sawyer School in Bolton announces honor roll
-The Item's Neighbor to Neighbor column
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Royalty gets rocking with Elle King show set for Indian Ranch
-Sarah Connell Sanders: Children hit all the right notes in Music Together
-Screen Time: "H.R. Pufnstuf" creator Sif Krofft set for Super Megafest
-Last Call: Katie Goldstone, artist
-Autumn Hotaling: Our experience flying out of Worcester Regional Airport
-WCCA-TV's The Mayor's Forum No. 42 (27:52): Ron Waddell, Co-Founder and Executive Director, Legendary Legacies
-WCCA-TV's Hidden Treasures No. 114 (28:18): John Hinson and Bess Houdini
-Manny Jae Media (47:41): This Week in Worcester Publisher Tom Marino
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a registered nurse from Worcester who was an avid quilter for 50 years
>SPORTS: Bob Cousy said he’ll only attend Celtics’ banner celebration if he can bring these 2 people with him
-Celtics select wing Baylor Scheierman in Round 1 of NBA Draft
-Alex Morgan left off U.S. Olympics roster in major surprise
-Bill Belichick, 23-year-old Jordon Hudson have been living together
-Bravehearts game suspended by rain. Next home game: 6:30 p.m. today
-Holy Cross 'Sader Stories (33:53): Get to know new men's soccer coach Matt Brown
-WooSox rained out
-Worcester Railers 2024-25 schedule: Some good things, and some really bad things
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has your next car, truck or SUV! (:42)
-Over 550,000 Ford F-150s recalled for transmission issue
>NATIONAL: Bolivian general arrested after apparent failed coup attempt
-House plunges into Minnesota river near damaged Rapidan Dam (1:00)
-Tragic: Husband kills pregnant wife, another woman in crash
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read trial (20:21) — Jury form sparks conflict as deliberations continue
-Boston woman loses $12,000 in "sleight of hand" scam at A.T.M.
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria women on the frontlines of emergency response
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 16 cities and towns built in unusual locations
>BUSINESS: Half of Americans work while on vacation, and feel guilty for taking one
-LPL Research: Artificial intelligence — The antidote to Fed policy?
-Visa, Mastercard $30 billion settlement over controversial swipe fees rejected
>SHOPPING: Staples introduces backpack, school supply recycling program
>HEALTH: Study recommends counseling intervention for obese children (1:28)
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (56:58): Oral health educational workshop
>FOOD: Texas Roadhouse launches bread rolls for home baking at Walmart
>TV/STREAMING: Tom Selleck and "Blue Bloods" crew celebrate after filming series finale
>MOVIES: Tom Hanks, Robin Wright reunite with "Forrest Gump" director Robert Zemeckis in "Here". Trailer (1:50)
>CELEBRITY: Heidi Klum rips off shirt mid-interview, finishes "Hot Ones" chat in red bra
>HISTORY: Massachusetts has a rich history of classic pranks
>ANIMALS: Golden still thinks he's only child and steals everything (1:00)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Man hailed as a hero for saving choking raccoon
-Meanwhile, in Vermont, police looking for person who stole town’s front-end loader and used it to steal an A.T.M.
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:36). High of 90 today in Worcester
-What to know about past "very strong" El Niños
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: 1 dead, 2 injured in stabbing off Ararat Street in Worcester, police say (:16). Article
+6:00: Worcester councilors say city is shouldering homelessness burden from surrounding towns
+6:00: Victor D. Infante's WoMag Rundown (7:20)
+1:00: Worcester man arrested after child found alone in locked car at Northborough Walmart (1:56). Article
+1:00: Worcester school principal involved in harassment call days before going on leave
+1:00: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+1:00: Decades by DeZyne to headline this year's Pet Rock Fest
+1:00: Facebook and Instagram down as Meta products hit with widespread outage
-Parents of WPI's “Lost Sons” speak out
-Worcester prepares for World Cup watch parties (2:21)
-Related: Security, parking plans for World Cup games on Worcester Common
-Related: Local E.M.T. squads ready for World Cup watch parties in Worcester
-Related: Worcester License Commission says bars can stay open later for World Cup
-Related: Worcester awaits World Cup, and fans get a view of history
-Here's what's replacing Boston Market on Park Ave.
-Federal government accuses Chip Norton of fraud and millions in undisclosed transfers
-Woman struck, killed by flatbed tow truck identified by Worcester police
-Earlier: Worcester pedestrian struck, killed by flatbed tow truck
-National Grid begins massive project to upgrade lines in Central Mass.
-TODAY! Traffic advisory Friday for Grove Street
-TODAY! Fitness in the Parks summer series kicks off Friday
-Northbridge man who accidentally killed brother avoids prison time in plea
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-Claremont Academy graduation (54:56)
-Worcester names new principal for North High
>DINING OUT: Worcester pizzerias see business boom following visits from Dave Portnoy
-ICYMI: Worcester man faces murder charge after beloved baker’s death
-Worcester activist, barred from City Hall, arrested again
-Developer seeks to build a new shopping plaza with multiple restaurants on Grove Street in Worcester
-Worcester sweep nets 8 suspects, drugs and illegal guns
-Downtown Worcester restaurant closed until June 22nd
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Update on construction at Senior Center parking lot
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-Annual business personal property inspections begin Monday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Motorcycle, S.U.V. involved in serious Auburn crash
-Pub to close after 8 years due to "more than a few challenges"
-Worcester man charged with trafficking after drugs found in Squishmallows tin at Northborough Inn
-Free kids bike rodeo at Paxton Days 10 to noon Saturday
-Nearly 300 Leominster employees made $100,000 or more in 2025
-Highlights from Shrewsbury Select Board meeting
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-Jazzed Up (Trio) at Uxlocale Friday, (Duo) at Val's in Holden, Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Wormtown rising, do the Time Warp, many voices ...
-R&B Legend Jon B. on new tour, music release (5:05)
-"Blizzard of Lies" author on new Karen Read book (3:17)
-Kayem, M.F.A. unveil traveling art exhibit featuring historic American figures with hot dogs
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: June Horrorscopes
-Who remembers the wonderful, wacky World Cup of 1966? I do!
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 341 (28:47): Jay Givan, 250th anniversary of America
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local man who passed away at 22 after a lifelong battle with Tay-Sachs disease
>SPORTS: See the full U.S. men's soccer schedule for the World Cup
-A.J. Brown pushes Drake Maye to be "perfect" at Pats minicamp (2:21)
-Former Holy Cross star Jalen Coker earns a 3-year, $35 million extension from Carolina
-Red Sox exec Sam Kennedy calls season "embarrassing"
-Bravehearts single-game tickets on sale now
-Bravehearts to host Italian Heritage Night with Brian Scalabrine June 20th
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 6-0
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Rochester, 6-4, in game 1, second game postponed because of weather
>NATIONAL: U.S. will need years to replenish stockpiles of advanced weapons used in Iran war
-U.F.O. whistleblower claims billions in secret spending hidden from Congress
-Tragic: Details emerge after dad executed twin sons in bedroom -- as adorable boys are pictured
>NEW ENGLAND: N.H. court overturns father’s murder conviction in death of Harmony Montgomery
-2 men killed in bloody Fall River homicide, 1 found with pitchfork impaled in head
>COLLEGES: Worcester State and Everett schools partner to offer direct admission to high school seniors
-Clark senior interns for Department of Environmental Protection, researches soundscapes in cranberry bogs
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Beat the Summer travel chaos with these easy hacks (3:48)
-The surprising passport mistake that could ruin your trip
>BUSINESS: U.S. oil reserves near 40-year low at 349.2 million barrels
-LPL Financial Research: Is bad news already priced into the bond market?
-New investment accounts fund an early start for kids (2:14)
>SHOPPING: Mass. sets tax-free weekend date for August
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>HEALTH: This mobile clinic is bringing care to new moms' front door (2:29)
-Dirty soda drinks might be doing you dirty as doctors warn of health risks
>FOOD: Homemade roasted tomato sauce
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix series "Worst Neighbor Ever" (2:04)
>MOVIES: Summer movie guide: "The Odyssey," "Toy Story 5," and more
>CELEBRITY: Aubrey Plaza cradles her baby bump
-Lizzo gets candid about new album, details wild moment from Sports Illustrated Swimsuit show
>ANIMALS: This cat waited his whole life for a dog best friend (1:53)
>HISTORY: Worcester County Wonders: Restoring history one milestone at a time
>GOOD NEWS: After growing up homeless, woman shares apartment with mom (3:04)
-Meanwhile, in Pennsylvania, boy, 7, puts on 50 sweaters to break world record
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