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>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 (:41). High of 95 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Court docs reveal disturbing new details behind viral video involving ex-Southbridge McDonald’s manager (2:21). Article
-Cost to fix Worcester police station put at $20 million over 3 years\
-Tiny home village for homeless seniors breaks ground in Worcester
-Emergency closes Worcester restaurant until Friday
-Railers owner buys Pulse Magazine, CM Pride Magazine
-Worcester State nursing program welcomes first group of Anna Maria nursing students
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Aislinn Doyle: Thursday's School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester organizations get $425,000 for affordable housing efforts
-Back-to-back national honors spotlight Worcester Public Library’s evolving role
-Radio Worcester (23:08): Worcester City Manager Eric Batista discusses city’s first-ever $1 billion budget
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant makes Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Small Plates (5:56)
-ICYMI: Worcester police honor fallen officers, former chief Gary Gemme
-Assumption graduates 304 students at DCU Center
-Anna Maria College closing comes as disappointment for Molly Bish's family (2:17). Article
-Area woman admits forging 84 checks worth over $110,000
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police holding second annual Cruiser Cup Golf Tournament June 12th
-Wachusett Echo: Internship and employment at the school bank
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Tree crash leaves Southbridge home uninhabitable
-Westborough police continues to investigate shots fired on Research Drive
-Man with spiked-bat, drugs arrested in Leominster after 911 report of impaired driver
-Seeing double: Shrewsbury High School graduating class boasts 17 sets of twins
-Dudley candidates' night to be held June 8th
-Webster Town Meeting approves budget, drone bylaw, Pine View Liquors petition
-Shrewsbury teachers no longer need COVID vaccine
-Blackstone Valley Regional named distinguished school
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Radio Worcester (19:15): Greater Worcester Opera brings “1776” to Central Mass.
-WCCA-TV's Chris's Corner No. 23 (28:52): Meatball, Part 1
>OPINION: Ann Artuso: Depression in motherhood
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: Why Puerto Rico still doesn’t receive S.N.A.P. benefits
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. No. 164 (29:35): The Museum of Worcester
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:08): Viral McDonald’s video, city budget hearings and public safety concerns
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former UMass Medical School professor and Physician of the Year
>SPORTS: Tom Brady takes dig at Bill Belichick during Georgetown commencement speech
-Jason Varitek's wife takes shot at Red Sox G.M. after coaching ouster
-Red Sox beat Royals, 3-1
-Bravehearts release 2026 season promotion schedule
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Holy Cross Varsity Club announces 2026 class in Athletic Hall of Fame
-Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 32
>CARS: Gas prices climbing— What frustrated drivers can expect next (4:12)
>NATIONAL: San Diego mosque shooting: 3 men killed, suspects found dead (1:37)
-American who was on doomed cruise reveals what it's like under 42-day hantavirus quarantine
-Tragic: Toddler crushed to death by antique dresser as she climbed it to reach a toy
>NEW ENGLAND: Pilot dies in small plane crash in Rhode Island (:52)
-Pipe bomb found in Mass. pond, police investigating (1:12)
-Video shows Good Samaritans rushing to pull 2 people from car following rollover on I-495
>COLLEGES: Worcester State Cheer scores at national championships
-Clark honors Worcester student, staff members for inclusion and equity work
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 top trending U.S. summer destinations
-The first thing you should do in a hotel room
>BUSINESS: Banks find ways to finance nonprofits, despite their lending and revenue challenges
-LPL Financial Research: Energy shock expected to hit prices harder than the economy
>HOMES: Homes are older than ever—but local permitting systems could slow down essential renovations
>HEALTH: Discussing ebola outbreak with infectious disease specialist (3:14)
-What no one tells you about egg freezing
>FOOD: Daily Dish: Oven-roasted turkey parmesan over spaghetti
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Jennifer Lopez movie on Netflix, "Office Romance" (2:42)
>MOVIES: Trailer for Steven Spielberg's new movie, "Disclosure Day" (2:38)
>CELEBRITY: Carrie Underwood rejected L.A. glamour to live on Tennessee farm
-William Daniels, 99, and wife Bonnie Bartlett, 96, detail "rules" of "open marriage"
>ANIMALS: Playful puppy from local shelter looking for active family (3:09)
>HISTORY: Inside the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum art heist
>GOOD NEWS: School principal retires, but returns as a handyman (2:34)
-Meanwhile, Pope Leo does "6-7" hand motion at the Vatican
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