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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:01). High of 88 today in Worcester
-Fall foliage outlook in New England (9:47)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Why was a road rage case against accused Shrewsbury shooter hidden from the public?
-Earlier: Accused Shrewsbury killer's machete case was dismissed after evidence mix-up
-Earlier: Fiancée remembers man killed in Shrewsbury shooting (:55). Article
-Worcester accused of threatening future Pride events
-Breakaway Music Fest brings Chainsmokers, Subtronics to Worcester
-Festivals bring major road closures to Downtown Worcester
-Today! How Journalism Works series kicks off Saturday at Worcester Public Library
-With renovations and leadership changes, W.A.R.L. eyes facing the future
-The start of a new chapter: Highlighting Demetrie Romero
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:29): Festivals in Worcester, homelessness near Polar Park and preliminary election
>DINING OUT: Table Hoppin': Ed Hyder's marketplace celebrates 50th anniversary
-ICYMI: Worcester P.D.: Victim of King Philip Road car crash was Sherrie Lee Blain
-Shoplifters’ "perfect" getaway ends in Wendy’s drive-thru bust, police say
-Jury selection begins in Worcester rape case of child thrown from bridge
-Police say Worcester man pulled drugs from sock during Main Street deal
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): September Senior Center events
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Dirt bike rider arrested for allegedly attacking Fitchburg police captain
-Yatco gas station across from Shrewsbury Market Basket wins Planning Board approval
-Full-time fire chief's position for Millbury will require charter change
-Rutland exploring Community Electricity options
-Grafton spa returns to its original home after devastating fire in 2022
-Who ya gonna call? Paranormal storyteller coming to Millbury
-Lancaster veterans' cookout is Monday
-Paxton snack shacks could expand offerings
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Maddie & Tae, Jazz Streams, Sterling Fair and more ...
-100 FM The Pike (8:14): The Breakdown Lane
-Fall fairs & festivals in & around Central Mass.
>OPINION: Ray Mariano: Democrats have it wrong about crime
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: Black mental health
-First Person: Joe Fusco Jr. has funny friends. Henny Youngman approves
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who served in the Army and Navy for 14 years
>SPORTS: What to expect from Drake Maye, Mike Vrabel and the Patriots (6:00)
-Josh McDaniels praises quarterback Maye: "Couldn’t ask for more"
-Christian Gonzalez out for Patriots’ Week 1 matchup
-Patriots season simulation predicts a TreVeyon Henderson breakout
-Robert Kraft wants to build Bill Belichick statue in Foxboro
-Checking in with the 10 Central Mass. standouts on NFL rosters
-Red Sox lose to Diamondbacks, 10-5
-Holy Cross football team to play New Hampshire
-Holy Cross Athletics (2:01): Crusader football kickoff event
-WooSox beat Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, 7-4
>NATIONAL: Man, 93, cut wife's throat because he "couldn’t take it anymore"
-Judge slams prosecutors for handling of D.C. surge cases, saying they have "no credibility left"
>TRAGIC: School shooting victim's mother was a nurse treating victims when her 12-year-old daughter was shot
>NEW ENGLAND: See the questions that could be on the Mass. 2026 ballot
-The Navy’s Blue Angels are at Pease Air Base Saturday & Sunday (1:41)
-Report: Bill could leave up to 200,000 Mass. residents uninsured
>COLLEGES: Assumption to host foundations lecture on famous painting depicting scientific method
-Generous donor saves access to critical research databases at Worcester State
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Las Vegas sees drop in number of visitors for sixth straight month
>BUSINESS: August jobs report drastically weakens, bolstering interest rate cut hopes
-Care Central V.N.A. & Hospice to support transition of patients and staff from Overlook V.N.A. & Hospice
>SHOPPING: Labubu craze: Scammers target parents in search of popular doll
>HEALTH: Do weighted vests really help you get in shape faster?
-Mass. doctor answers questions on vaccines amid confusion, challenges (3:42)
>FOOD: Which shrimp products were recalled over radiation concerns? See list
>TV/STREAMING: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming: "'The Naked Gun," "Nobody 2" and more
>CELEBRITY: Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco's wedding date revealed: report
>ANIMALS: Tiny abandoned kitten asks woman for help (2:18)
>HISTORY: The facts of the "Northborough Tea Party" are still debated centuries later
>GOOD NEWS: Whitman man collects hundreds of thousands of cans for charity (3:22)
-Meanwhile, in Japan, woman, 80, scammed out of thousands by "astronaut stranded in space" who needed money for oxygen
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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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