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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:07). High of 68 today in Worcester
-Peak fall foliage colors coming soon to New England as weather turns wetter
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Prosecutor exits Turtleboy case, leaving questions about future
+5:00: Worcester councilor who confronted I.C.E. to seek dismissal of charges Thursday
+5:00: Walking Dead star comes face to face with horde of fans in Worcester
+5:00: Hundreds step forward for chance to adopt rescued golden retrievers
+Noon: Worcester couple guilty of sex trafficking young relative
+Noon: Worcester mall reopens after fire
+Noon: Mark Wahlberg to film new feature movie "Cheesesteak" in Shrewsbury in October
+Noon: The Silverbacks are set to play at the Worcester Marine Corps League
+Noon: Bad Religion, Pennywise and more set for Punk in the Park at Palladium
+Noon: Listen Up: Worcester hip-hop artist Jafet Muzic gets the last word
+Noon: Sarah Connell Sanders: Brussels Street home to SongKeys, Monano Art and more
+Noon: Last Call: Alana Archangelo, science educator
+Noon: Is this your dog?
-Former Worcester judge pays $4,000 after admitting hiring his father was ethics violation
-Nonprofit group purchases old Worcester fire station. Here's what it plans to do there
-Worcester man indicted for manslaughter in June shooting
-Wachusett union leader decries shaming of teachers after Kirk killing
-With new clues, Auburn police make Eddy Pond the focus of search for Darren Cyr
-D.H.S. denies using child as "bait"; Family shares video of incident in Leominster (2:43)
-Judge postpones hearing for mother arrested by I.C.E. in Worcester
-Newly crowned Miss America has ties to Central Mass.
-Wednesday's Downtown Worcester road closures for "Walking Dead" filming
-Breakthrough at UMass Chan could transform Lyme prevention. Full interview (15:43)
-Worcester library celebrates 75 years of "Peanuts" comic
-Radio Worcester (20:40): City Manager Eric Batista on litter, housing and homelessness
-TODAY! Somos Worcester, Somos Americanos at Holy Cross
>POLITICS: League of Women Voters launches election guide/site for Worcester
-WCCA-TV to host Candidate Open Mic October 6th
>DINING OUT: Restaurant owner announces retirement after 46 years
-ICYMI: Worcester police ask for help finding missing girl
-Mother taken in high profile Worcester I.C.E. arrest to make case to stay in U.S.
-Worcester 3-decker's porch destroyed by out-of-control car
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden seeks residents for M.B.T.A. Communities Act Working Group
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-Hundreds gather in Holden for candlelight vigil honoring Charlie Kirk
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 2 dirt bikes stolen in Rutland
-New school zones in Shrewsbury
-West Boylston residents say they still prefer Monday meetings
-Exploring the history and mystery of Foster mansion
-Marc Berger's concert on Grafton Common
-Cassidy Burke an inspiration for Oxford High athletes
-Millbury resident to participate in Jimmy Fund Walk to honor mother with cancer
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Veteran rockers Foghat take ride to Worcester with Starship
-Steve Tyler, Joe Perry and other Aerosmith members reunite at Who show
-Miley Cyrus drops new song "Secrets" as a "peace offering" to estranged dad Billy Ray
>OPINION: Tom Marino: Worcester rejection of citizen petitions up 715% in 2025
-Meg Trogolo: Don't count COVID out — it's back and rising
-WCCA-TV's What It’s Worth No. 479 (27:18): Matthias Waschek, Director, Worcester Art Museum
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who worked at UMass Memorial Medical Center for 30 years
>SPORTS: Drake Maye’s development isn’t linear
-Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez hasn’t suffered injury setback
-Will Jayson Tatum return this season? Here’s what he told "TODAY"
-Joe Castiglione packs Polar Park with stories, calls, memories
-Red Sox beat Blue Jays, 4-1
-Major League Baseball will use robot umpires in 2026
-Holy Cross women’s ice hockey season preview
>CARS: E.V. federal tax credit ending for electric vehicles on September 30th
>NATIONAL: Secret Service dismantles telecom threat around United Nations
-Woman arrested after 4 dead infants found in her closet
-Tragic: 2 25-year-old elk hunters struck by lightning, coroner reveals
>NEW ENGLAND: Richest people in Massachusetts ranked on Forbes list
-Applegreen drops out of project to redevelop 18 Mass. highway service plazas
>COLLEGES: A Clark student’s dive into the frontiers of science
-There are now over 30 Mass. colleges offering free tuition. Here’s a list
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Here’s why Americans keep returning to the same vacation
>BUSINESS: When is claim deadline in AT&T data breach settlement? Who's eligible?
-LPL Financial Research: No risk-free path
-Paying off credit card debt with the snowball method (1:59)
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>HEALTH: How clinical trials can help patients (3:02)
-Meet the company making GLP-1 medication more affordable
>FOOD: Tracey Faraday: Age-appropriate tasks for little chefs
>TV/STREAMING: Best TV shows not nominated at Emmys
>MOVIES: Watch trailer for Maggie Gyllenhaal's Frankenstein movie, "The Bride"
>CELEBRITY: A$AP Rocky hints he and Rihanna are already married ahead of baby No. 3
>ANIMALS: Baby elephant runs to greet the guy who saved her and her mom (2:22)
>GOOD NEWS: Surfer saves father and son from drowning
-Meanwhile, why are kids saying "6-7" and what does it mean? (2:00)
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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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