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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:04). High of 43 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-After 64 years, Ken's Barbershop closes — but owner's legacy lives on
-Brothers behind Pepe's Taqueria buy site of restaurant, adjacent retail site for $2 million
-Here's where to bring your Christmas tree after the holidays in Worcester
-Neighbor to Neighbor awarded $50,000 for campaigns in Worcester, other cities
-Mass. D.O.T. awards funding for 5 local road paving projects
-Worcester Guardian week in review
-T&G This Week: A tragedy hits close to home
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:53): Worcester’s dual tax rate and the supermarket debate
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:14): Worcester Superintendent Brian Allen
>DINING OUT: Table Hoppin': Alma Gaucha generates buzz with splashy debut
-ICYMI: Inmate convicted of beating Worcester man to death at treatment center
-Worcester man refuses to move in drive-thru, gets arrested with stolen gun
-Amid rising rates of violence, UMass Memorial E.R. nurses union demands new safety plan by January 1st
-Kindergartners, seniors bond at Abby Kelley
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden Finance Committee asks to scrap February override vote
-Merry Christmas from Lamoureux Ford! (:47)
-Holden woman, 94, tied to T&G Santa since childhood
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Carter Terenzini chosen for West Boylston interim town administrator role
-Resident’s report leads to Life Flight response after rollover crash in Berlin
-An abundance of Grafton High clothing donations reaches Boston
-Change announced in Clinton school topping off ceremony
-Well at D.C.A.M.M. site long eyed for Lancaster water supply
-Decision on alcohol put off on new gas station in Sterling
-Call for art for North Brookfield's First Night celebration
-Goings on from Grafton News, Millbury-Sutton Chronicle
-The Landmark's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: "Wings" screening, Women’s Ensemble chorus
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (54:55): Worcester sings the holidays
-Katharine McPhee reveals the hardest part of touring with husband David Foster
>OPINION: Ray Mariano: Worcester schools manipulate numbers so all looks rosy
-Janice Harvey: Online ornament shopping turns out to be a source of humbug
-Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (57:59): Brian Allen, Superintendent, Worcester Public Schools; Julie McDonald, Juniper Outreach Foundation
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to the first female Moderator in Massachusetts
>SPORTS: Patriots vs. Ravens: Key AFC showdown preview
-Sneaky-difficult matchup for Drake Maye?
-Clarifying Mike Vrabel’s comments about Josh McDaniels’ play-calling
-NFL Week 16 schedule, TV and announcers
-Celtics beat Toronto, 112-96 (1:58). Article
-Bruins fall to Vancouver, 5-4
-Holy Cross women's basketball to host UMass Lowell in final non-conference game on Sunday
-Holy Cross men's basketball team falls to Harvard
-Worcester Bravehearts 2026 Season Passes are now available
-Railers fall to Norfolk, 3-0
-Burncoat's Jaiden Johnston continues to make a name with his jump shot
>NATIONAL: New Epstein files include photos, documents with redactions
-Centrist Republicans force vote to extend A.C.A. subsidies
-Death row executions nearly doubled this year. Here's where and why
-Tragic: Horrific new video captures moment Greg Biffle's plane explodes killing NASCAR legend and his family, friends
>NEW ENGLAND: How the Brown University shooter evaded capture (2:49)
-Pair accused of trafficking $7 million in S.N.A.P. benefits (15:34). Article
>COLLEGES: 3D-printed scaffolds for new blood vessels (4:40)
-CrossTalks Episode 7 (16:20): Jonathan White
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Traveling with gifts this holiday season? What to know (1:52)
-What happens if you try to fly without a REAL I.D.?
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-101: Incorporating new graduates into your workforce
>HOMES: Top 10 metros where buyers can score more for a "fixer-upper"
>SHOPPING: Enter to win a GE Appliances® Digital Air Fry 8-in-1 Toaster Oven during Sclamos year-end savings giveaway
>FOOD: White Castle recalls 4-count cartons of Original Sliders
>HEALTH: How to get the most out of a doctor's appointment
>TV/STREAMING: Gayle King says there's drama at CBS and anticipates changes at "CBS Mornings"
>MOVIES: Trailer for new Jack Black, Paul Rudd movie, "Anaconda" (1:28)
>CELEBRITY: "Petrified" Rob Reiner made shocking confession about son Nick at Conan O'Brien's party: report
-Bridget Fonda, 61, shows off weight loss during rare public outing
>ANIMALS: Tiniest puppy begs for help on side of road (1:38)
>HISTORY: Secrets of the White House: A look inside the hidden features of 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
>GOOD NEWS: Couple score $3 million lottery prize 6 months after $1 million win
-Meanwhile, in England, enormous goose barrels through woman's front door, sending her into a panic thinking it was a thief
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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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