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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:47). High of 40 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-National Grid installs new underground cable to fix monthslong outage issues in Worcester
-"A very bad year": Here's what the flu numbers look like in Worcester
-Turtleboy factor: Aidan Kearney's influence on Karen Read case
-Venezuelan native in Worcester lauds capture of Maduro
-Brew Biscuits in Holden making nutritious dog treats out of grains previously used in breweries (2:05)
-Girl Scouts cookie season gets underway with annual Cookie Drop
-Join this community discussion on school safety in Worcester
-Patriots host Chargers as Drake Maye seeks first playoff win
-Related: Millbury cinema shows Patriots games free of charge: "A long going tradition." (2:02). Article
-Related: Drake Maye song created by 2 Patriots fans goes viral (2:00). Article
-Related: Maye-inspired beer selling fast at Marshfield brewery (2:27)
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review: Accountability, growth and the city ahead
-1 more day to drop off Christmas tree in Worcester
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (23:33): Tom Marino defends reporting amid defamation lawsuit
>DINING OUT: Fatima's Cafe in Worcester is one of the region's "hidden gems"
-ICYMI: Man, 67, dies by suicide as police attempt to serve warrant for child sex abuse material (2:31). Article
-Worcester man arrested after BMW crosses median, strikes vehicle in hit-and-run that broke victim’s hand
-Popular bakery chain seeks license for second Worcester location
-Some Worcester rents are falling ... really
-Worcester 197-unit development sees pushback on affordability: "A travesty"
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Fundraiser to help rebuild Ten West Market
-Ten West Market owner optimistic about return
-Lamoureux Ford welcomes Jeff Tripp from Sunnyside Motors (1:44)
-Good Neighbor nominations sought
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Speed limit signs pop up in Clinton
-Funeral arrangements announced for fallen Uxbridge police officer Stephen LaPorta (1:28)
-Suspicious package at Webster Post Office prompts bomb squad response, street closures
-Intoxicated taxi driver arrested at Leominster Taxi after refusing to leave workplace
-Vacancies on Shrewsbury boards and committees
-$1,000 grant caps off strong year for Grafton charity
-Tri-town meeting discusses Nashoba region finances
-Garden Club plans Paxton community garden
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
-Alcohol-free island serenity at Canal District kava bar
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Among Ghosts at Palladium, DeadBeat with Mark Karan ...
-Profiles in resiliency: Millbury native's father, friend inspire new book
>OPINION: Brian Nelson Laurel cartoon on Worcester author Margaret Getchell
-Rosalie Tirella: R.I.P. Dennis Irish
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who worked for Spag's for over 30 years
>SPORTS: For Drake Maye and Patriots, legacy building starts Sunday vs. Chargers
-Patriots players battle back from illness, injuries ahead of playoff matchup (1:12). Article
-Maye, Marcus Jones named to NFL All-Pro second team
-NFL Wild Card Weekend schedule, TV and announcers
-Bruins beat Rangers, 10-2
-Celtics lose to San Antonio, 100-95 (1:59). Article
-Strong defense leads Holy Cross women's basketball past American, 65-48
-Holy Cross men’s basketball victorious at American on Saturday
-Holy Cross men’s hockey falls to Merrimack
-Railers beat Florida, 3-2
-Gallery (9 photos): Wachusett girls' basketball team hangs banner, tops Leominster
>NATIONAL: 6 killed in Mississippi mass shooting, suspect charged with murder
-NASA ends mission early due to crew medical issue (1:11)
-Law enforcement experts have different opinions on I.C.E. shooting (2:03)
-Tragic: Groom, 3 nieces killed in helicopter crash
>NEW ENGLAND: Road rage incident ends in knife attack in N.H. (:19)
-Ballot questions could add $5 million to election costs, as Galvin points finger at legislative inaction as cause for surge in initiatives
>COLLEGES: Clark Challenge. Change. Podcast (13:36): Improving youth mental health with Nadia Ward and Ariel Rodriguez
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 of the most beautiful places to visit in Hawaii
>BUSINESS: Gen Z is ghosting their jobs and ditching bosses, survey finds
-Radio Worcester (25:55): Angel investor Tom Medrek breaks down the deal terms every founder must understand
>SHOPPING: GameStop closes more stores as retail apocalypse continues
>HOMES: Companies showcase A.I. tech that can help with household chores (2:22)
>HEALTH: What is a GLP-1 drug and how does it work? Everything to know
-Shocking number of Americans would rather ditch social media than GLP-1 drugs: survey
>FOOD: Grocery store receipt from 1997 shows just how cheap American life used to be
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Matt Damon, Ben Affleck Netflix movie, "The Rip" (2:28)
>MOVIES: Movies for Grownups Awards with A.A.R.P.: "Hamnet" wins best picture
>CELEBRITY: Bob Weir, founding member of the Grateful Dead, dies at 78
-"Home Alone" star Daniel Stern cited for soliciting prostitute in California: report
>ANIMALS: Golden Retriever is official witness to mom and dad's wedding (1:59)
>GOOD NEWS: 80-year-old woman sets record as oldest to hike Appalachian Trail
-Meanwhile, in Pennsylvania, 1,000-pound butter sculpture at farm show honors America’s 250th anniversary
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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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