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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:45). High of 45 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Man, 67, dies by suicide as police attempt to serve warrant for child sex abuse material (2:31). Article
-Related: Press conference (12:40)
-Brookfield vigil set to mark 3 years since Brittany Tee's disappearance
-Worcester man arrested after BMW crosses median, strikes vehicle in hit-and-run that broke victim’s hand
-Procession of police cruisers escorting fallen Uxbridge officer (5:06)
-Fatima's Cafe in Worcester is one of the region's "hidden gems"
-Popular bakery chain seeks license for second Worcester location
-Alcohol-free island serenity at Canal District kava bar
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review: Accountability, growth and the city ahead
-2 more days to drop off Christmas tree in Worcester
>DINING OUT: Shrewsbury Street restaurant to be on "Phantom Gourmet" today
-Scratch's Special $5 at George's Coney Island Saturday
-ICYMI: Some Worcester rents are falling ... really
-Worcester 197-unit development sees pushback on affordability: "A travesty"
-Mass. General Brigham to acquire Fallon Health
-Head of Worcester police union sues news website, seeking $10 million
-Related: Radio Worcester's The Rundown (23:33): Tom Marino defends reporting amid defamation lawsuit
-Crowd pushes Worcester school leaders after no-confidence vote in Nelson Place principal
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): TODAY! Christmas tree chipping 8 to 2:30
-Lamoureux Ford welcomes Jeff Tripp from Sunnyside Motors (1:44)
-Good Neighbor nominations sought
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 2 charged following prostitution sting at Central Mass. hotel
-Local nutrition shop fueled by owner's emphasis on health
-Leprechauns plan annual convention for March 14th
-Small canvas, big art in Paxton
-The Item's Year in Review: July through September
-Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
-Music promoter Jimmy Kang becomes partner in Electric Haze nightclub
-Jazzed Up public performances in January and February
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Among Ghosts at Palladium, DeadBeat with Mark Karan ...
-Michael Kosta of "The Daily Show" brings his stand-up to Bull Run
-"Art can't hurt you" — Small Stones Festival of the Arts returns
-Local artists display works at Princeton Arts Society's annual show
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: What, you think you're better than me?
-Unity Radio's The Susanity Life (57:47): Kimberly Adams, owner, Circle of Friends Daycare
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to forensic psychologist who passed away at 46
>SPORTS: Should Drake Maye or Matthew Stafford win MVP? (8:00)
-Will Eliot Wolf and Ryan Cowden stay with Patriots in 2026?
-NFL Wild Card Weekend schedule, TV and announcers
-Celtics beat Toronto, 125-117 (2:04). Article
-Holy Cross women's hockey team takes down Boston College, 3-1
-Holy Cross men's basketball (on the road) and women's basketball (home) take on American on Saturday
-Railers' IceCats Weekend opens with 4-1 loss to Florida
>NATIONAL: Alan Jackson, who defended Karen Read, exits Reiner murder case
-Student loan debt: What to know about wage garnishment
-Tragic: KFC worker allegedly stabbed multiple times by customer angry over gravy
>NEW ENGLAND: Woman dies in a fire at a home in Easton (1:43)
-Hinsdale shooting leaves 2 officers shot, civilian dead
>COLLEGES: Central Mass. state universities receive share of $13 million for at-risk students
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 of the world’s longest hiking trails
>BUSINESS: DoorDash C.E.O. responds to viral Reddit post on driver pay
-Employers add 50,000 jobs in December as unemployment rate drops to 4.4%
>SHOPPING: Woman frustrated with defective GE appliance is not alone. B.B.B. has received thousands of complaints (4:24). Article
>HOMES: Shop top-rated, durable outdoor saunas at Sun Home Saunas
>HEALTH: What's in the new U.S. food pyramid? More beef tallow, fewer dyes
-More Americans being classified as obese under new definition: study
>FOOD: Market Basket ranked No. 2 supermarket in U.S. for second year in a row (:32). Article
>TV/STREAMING: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming: "Predator: Badlands" and more
>CELEBRITY: The reason behind Bill Hader and Ali Wong's breakup revealed
-Jodie Foster says Hollywood fame nearly turned into an a-hole
>ANIMALS: Family finds a raccoon nursing her babies in their window well (2:25)
>GOOD NEWS: Dad unearths rare diamond during family trip in state park
-Meanwhile, women are getting B.B.L.s from cadavers
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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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