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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:00). High of 61 today in Worcester
-Will warm temperatures affect ski season in Central Mass.?
-Expert gardning tips for ongoing Massachusetts drought
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester braces for potential shifts in education policy
+6:00: Serrato Signs in Worcester under new ownership
+6:00: Firefighters from Worcester, Westborough among those honored at Mechanics Hall ceremony
+6:00: Burncoat High senior Jayden Bordes eyes shot at Broadway scholarship
+6:00: Small earthquake in Lunenburg
+6:00: 210 Sports' Worcester hockey alumni highlights, NHL week 6
+Noon: Brush fire hits woods near Bell Pond in Worcester
+Noon: For first time, Worcester needs general fund to make Polar Park payments, as key development deal is terminated
-Worcester remembers lives lost to pedestrian crashes
-Partnering with Polar, former hockey player scores big in competitive beverage market (2:24). Article
-Morning commuter express from Worcester to Boston to continue through winter
-New Burncoat schools projects could cost $500 million
-Worcester students advance in international "peace poster" contest
-Calling Worcester businesses for Small Business Saturday
-Worcester State ValuePlus provides free and affordable paths to a bachelor’s degree for Mass. students
-Local designer creates upcycled garments from denim
-Worcester leaders: We won't "target" people over immigration status
-Treehouse murder, road trips and sushi dinner: What to know ahead of Jonathan Lind's trial
-Radio Worcester (7:51): T&G’s Santa Fund celebrates 86 years of giving
>DINING OUT: Pulse Magazine's Eat Beat
-ICYMI: Fire breaks out in Worcester residential area
-Worcester police arrest man, seize assault rifles, other guns
-Worcester police arrest 66-year-old suspect in Abby’s House break-in
-Data on injuries at Mass. State Police Academy (1:27). Article
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Weekly road construction update
-Long-term employees make it fun to own a car or truck from Lamoureux Ford (3:50)
-Holden honors Nobel winner, linemen, assistant town manager
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 19-year-old charged after 2 youths shot in Southbridge
-Shrewsbury company helping establish coffee-focused academy for women and youth in Burundi
-This year, like all years, the freshest turkeys in Central Mass. are at Jordan's Turkeys in Rutland (3:10)
-Injuries reported in Westborough crash involving overturned Post Office truck
-61-year-old homeless woman arrested for trespassing at Leominster CVS
-Bylaws, junk cars before Princeton voters
-Grafton recruit graduates from fire academy
-Clinton High announces its honor roll
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
-New arcade in Worcester to offer retro games and '90s nostalgia
>SHOWTIME: Pulse Magazine's Now Streaming for November
-Documentary screening gives Clark students intimate look at filmmaking process
-Bodies, heart and spirit in "Mary Shelley's Frankenstein"
-Andrew Mikula: How could M.B.T.A. zoning law impact Shrewsbury?
-Shaun Connolly: Phishy Marriage
-WCCA-TV's Health Matters No. 245 (27:56): Kimberly Foley, MS, NP – Hepatocellular Carcinoma, or Liver Cancer
-Unity Radio's The Susanity Life (58:42)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to matriarch of Cournoyer Vegetable Farm family
>SPORTS: Rams narrowly beat Patriots, 28-22
-Drake Maye reacts to costly turnovers in loss to Rams
-Christian Barmore on his return after missing start of season with blood clots (1:07)
-Bill Belichick still serious about coaching return in 2025
-NBA champion Celtics to visit White House
-Richard buries 3-pointer at buzzer to lift Holy Cross men's basketball team past U.N.H.
-Railers lose to Trois-Rivières, 3-1
-High school football state semifinal playoff schedule released
>NATIONAL: Kraft Heinz Lunchables removed from school lunch menus
-Missing kayaker presumed dead faked his disappearance, fled to Europe
-Tragic: Teen dies after mom allegedly gave her lethal fentanyl pill to treat toothache
>NEW ENGLAND: Previewing Commonwealth Confidential: The state of policing (1:59)
-Mass. announces incentives to hire National Guard members
>COLLEGES: Nichols named a Gold Level Military Friendly School
-Assumption welcomes Secretary Jon Santiago at Veterans Day ceremony
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 breathtaking temples to visit around the world
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy
-Local nonprofit names 3 new board members
>HOMES: Residents erase homes from radar of thieves with 1 step (3:04)
>SHOPPING: Staples unveils Black Friday deals on tech, holiday services, more
>HEALTH: Doctor's advice for young distance runners (2:43)
-Want to lower your blood pressure? Try 5 more minutes of exercise
>FOOD: Easy meal prep for healthy eating
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Jamie Foxx, Cameron Diaz Netflix movie "Back in Action" (1:35)
>MOVIES: Pierce Brosnan on "The Last Rifleman" and "Mamma Mia 3"
>CELEBRITY: Denzel Washington announces he’s retiring after next batch of films
>HISTORY: Captain Benjamin Flagg House in Worcester
>ANIMALS: Woman breaks down rescuing puppies (3:03)
>GOOD NEWS: Famous Fortnite pro makes wish of boy battling cancer come true (2:55)
-Meanwhile, in Rhode Island, man amasses world's largest collection of energy drink cans
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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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