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• Highlights Friday, June 12th
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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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