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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:35). High of 80 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-14-year-old girl hit and killed by train in Worcester had headphones on, friend says (1:01). Article
-Earlier: Teen struck, killed by commuter train in Worcester (1:11)
-Worcester mayor takes a walk with residents through Canal District, identifies ways to improve
-Worcester Police Academy adds 22 officers to the ranks
-Worcester courthouse evacuated after man in custody vandalizes fire sprinkler
-25 years after, Molly Bish's mom shares "the hardest part" (2:27)
-Earlier: Disappearance of Molly Bish, 25 years later (3:54). Article
-This Shrewsbury resident is Miss Massachusetts Teen 2025
-TODAY! Fifth annual Violence Is Not Normal event 11 to 3 at Worcester Youth Center
-Hollow heifers sport sweaters, photos and band labels at Old Sturbridge Village (1:48)
-Worcester Independence Day celebration on Tuesday. What to know
-Week in review: City manager's evaluation, Clark cuts, indictments
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief for June
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:56): City manager under fire, Human Rights hearing with Chief Saucier and media access dispute
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): New owners weighing plans for Shrewsbury Street restaurant's future
-ICYMI: Worcester police ask for help finding missing 16-year-old girl
-Chaotic I.C.E. arrest launches start of new Worcester police communication plan
-Program paying for free swim lessons for children with autism (2:00). Article
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Composting 8 to 2:30 Saturday
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-Wachusett Echo: Juniors deprived of impactful privilege
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Want to buy a church? This one in Grafton is for sale
-A.G.: Barre town officials intentionally violated open meeting law hiring D.P.W. director's cousin
-She's Busy kicks off Spencer's Summer Concert Series on Sunday
-Bridge work detour causes concerns for West Boylston residents
-Paxton voters support another override try
-Clinton police dismantle fentanyl trafficking operation, seize $18,000 in drugs and arrest 2 suspects
-Auburn police welcome 3 new officers
-It's the busiest year ever for local turtle rescue league, here's how you can help
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Drag brunches, Local CountryFest & Empty Bottle Ramblers
-Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra's 74th summer at Institute Park
>OPINION: Ray Mariano: Nothing new about protests at City Hall
-South High Community School student Mohammad Hamad Bidaki (:36)
-WCCA-TV's Mayor's Forum No. 54 (28:29): John Westerling, DPW Commissioner, City of Worcester
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to area World War II veteran
>SPORTS: Bruins taking James Hagens at No. 7 was best-case scenario in NHL Draft
-NFL play-caller rankings: Patriots in good hands with Josh McDaniels
-WNBA franchises see record valuation growth in 2025
-Red Sox lose to Blue Jays, 9-0
-Bravehearts beat Nashua, 6-4
-Bravehearts Italian Heritage Night 4 p.m. Sunday. Buy tickets here
-Holy Cross women’s basketball announces coaching staff changes
-WooSox lose to RailRiders, 4-2
>NATIONAL: Here's how much money you'll gain or lose under proposed tax bill
-Ex-politician admits to killing wife near their son's grave on 20th anniversary of teen's death
>TRAGIC: Bride killed and 3 wounded by masked gunmen at France wedding party
>NEW ENGLAND: 2 educators charged in death of 12-year-old who drowned on school field trip
-Dog owners sue Nationwide after pet insurance policies dropped (3:09)
>COLLEGES: 2 WPI professors recognized with State Educator Award
-Anna Maria Class of 2025 reports 95.2% employment rate
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): When you check in for a flight matters. Here’s why
>BUSINESS: Free perks you didn't know you had (1:59)
-Leading A.I. models show up to 96% blackmail rate when their goals or existence is threatened, a study finds
>HOMES: How social media influencers are changing real estate (1:58)
>HEALTH: GLP-1 drug could offer relief to migraine sufferers (:56)
-Doctors, advocates argue for more guardrails on cannabis (2:14)
-Report: Mass. excels in child health care, but struggles to provide for older adults
>FOOD: D.I.Y. sushi you can make at home (3:45)
>TV/STREAMING: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: The 11 best shark movies ever made, ranked
>CELEBRITY: Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's wedding is stacked with celebrities
>ANIMALS: Rescue lamb is obsessed with his dad’s guitar (3:05)
>HISTORY: Historic photos of Downtown Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Quiet high schooler paints portraits of entire class to reconnect before graduating (2:36)
-Meanwhile, in Florida, bear found napping in Florida condo lobby
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:27). High of 90 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester became a transgender "sanctuary city" but community says more must be done
-Gourmet cupcake shop is latest Canal District business to close its doors
-Related: A love letter to The Queen's Cups
-Worcester man identified in fatal motorcycle crash in Westborough
-2 Worcester liquor stores sold
-Worcester animal shelter to accept stray animals soon amid new partnership
-WPI researcher studies effect of streaming while eating
-Worcester Independence Day celebration on Tuesday. What to know
-Week in review: City manager's evaluation, Clark cuts, indictments
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief for June
-Inside White Cliffs: Northborough's abandoned mansion
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:56): City manager under fire, Human Rights hearing with Chief Saucier and media access dispute
>FAITH: Standing with Rahab on the margins
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Manny Jae Media (45:25): Grand opening of Vejigantes Restaurant, 55 Pearl Street
-ICYMI: 14-year-old girl hit and killed by train in Worcester had headphones on, friend says (1:01). Article
-Worcester mayor takes a walk with residents through Canal District, identifies ways to improve
-Worcester courthouse evacuated after man in custody vandalizes fire sprinkler
-This Shrewsbury resident is Miss Massachusetts Teen 2025
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden Bandstand Concert Series featuring Tru Diamond 6 to 8 on Sunday
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-Wachusett Echo: Juniors deprived of impactful privilege
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Rutland Fourth of July: It's out of this world
-Rutland man charged with disturbing the peace for shouting at nurse, harassing neighbors
-Auto fire on Route 9 causes traffic delays in Westborough
-Fire breaks out outside mixed-use building on Water Street in Fitchburg
-Sterling officials settle on M.B.T.A. zoning site
-REAL progress with youth program in Clinton
-215th Massachusetts Army Band to perform a Concert on the Common in Grafton
-Walk through Waters Farm: a site brimming with rich history
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Drag brunches, Local CountryFest & Empty Bottle Ramblers
>OPINION: Ray Mariano: Nothing new about protests at City Hall
-Bill Shaner: A politics of no translation
-Laurel: Best seat in the house for Worcester's Fourth of July fireworks
-Woo! Science: In Worcester area, you're never too old to "rock"
-Worcester Technical High Valedictorian Funbi Fatoke (:34)
-Unity Radio's Now I Thrive (54:59): Sunshine Beeson, InSpiral Iridology
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who ran her own daycare business for 30 years
>SPORTS: Full list of every Bruins pick, trade in NHL Draft
-Red Sox lose to Blue Jays, 15-1
-Bravehearts beat Westfield, 7-5
-Bravehearts Italian Heritage Night and Kid's Club Sunday 4 p.m. today. Buy tickets here
-Crusaders record 3.43 G.P.A. during Spring semester
-WooSox beat RailRiders, 5-3
-Check out all the winners and photos from the Hometeam Central Mass. High School Sports Awards
-Ben Crenshaw delighted with retooling of International's Pines Course
>NATIONAL: 35,000 Ukrainian children missing since start of Russian invasion
-Ring doorbell camera captures huge power station explosion (1:07)
>TRAGIC: Wingsuit champion dies during 8,000-foot mountain jump
>NEW ENGLAND: It's shark season, and we're taking a deep dive (15:32)
-Uber and Lyft drivers rally against driverless taxis in Massachusetts
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria Class of 2025 reports 95.2% employment rate
-Fitchburg State dean selected for Emerging Leaders Program
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): How to not get sick on a cruise — and must-haves to pack
-What it's like to drive the "Loneliest Road in America"
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-How your job may impact your mental health (1:03)
-Buy Now, Pay Later loans will factor in to Americans' credit scores
>HOMES: Should you turn your A/C off when leaving the house? What to know
>HEALTH: Single dose of "magic mushrooms" provides 5 years of depression relief
-Study finds teens are being lured into using e-cigarettes and cannabis on social media (:46)
>FOOD: It’s not a Red Sox game without Fenway Franks
>TV/STREAMING: Everything to know about subscriptions on Prime Video
>MOVIES: "I Know What You Did Last Summer" sequel trailer
>CELEBRITY: Orlando Bloom, Sydney Sweeney spotted strolling through Venice together after Bezos, Sánchez wed
>ANIMALS: Guy raises 2 baby deer by himself (1:41)
>HISTORY: Skippy White and WILD AM 1090 changed the Boston music scene forever
-Meanwhile, at Disneyland, couple holding baby get in wild brawl
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