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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:36). High of 62 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Son of Bruins great charged in local fraud case: Police
-Romantic partner of Joanna Brown called suspect in homicide investigation
-Eyes on public safety at Union Station: Police outline presence, stats
-Delays over Denholm building razing, development frustrate City Hall
-Who were Worcester's top earners in 2025? 92 city workers made over $200,000
-Conan O’Brien recalls doing this "horrible" Worcester activity with cousin
-Advocates, opponents clash over rent control proposal
-Daughter who donated kidney to mom tells their story at ceremony in Worcester
-Worcester pilot program provides early childhood educators with rent-free space to start their businesses
-Black Maternal Health Week Summit Monday at Holy Cross (:37)
-Radio Worcester (33:09): Girls Inc. of Worcester launches podcast celebrating 110 years of empowering girls
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review: Schools, health care and spring momentum
>FAITH: Sermon on the Integrity: Artemis II mission pilot preaches Christ’s command to love on lunar flyby
-Catholic Church attendance is rising, with the number of young people at Mass "way up" (2:12). Article
>DINING OUT: Popular breakfast and lunch spot closed today
-Altea's, Cocktail Garden among New England's best brunches
-ICYMI: Worcester professor says Artemis II is "one of the biggest missions we have accomplished" (2:48)
-Worcester 17-year-old sells electronics with gun inside, gets arrested
-State Police lieutenant faces a perjury charge in the Enrique Delgado-Garcia case. Here’s why
-Worcester man stabbed to death identified
-For E.V. owners, more places to plug in planned in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: A new era of leadership
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
-Hydrant flushing Monday in Jefferson
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Bank proposes branch at site of former Shrewsbury barbershop
-Grafton schools could cut a dozen staff members, slash sports
-Southbridge man gets 6 years in prison in cocaine conspiracy and machine gun case
-Former owner repurchases Rite Aid property in Clinton for $2.3 million
-After Rev Clinics collapse, new operator takes over Leominster dispensary
-Downtown Westborough merchants eager to avoid peanut-shaped roundabout
-Auburn K9 Biza celebrates fifth birthday
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Blues at FrontRoom, "Rocket Man" and more ...
-100 FM The Pike (10:30): Richie Faulkner of Judas Priest talks about his other band
-Local beauty shines at Blackstone Valley Art Association
>OPINION: Laurel: Making a hit at the school science fair
-What’s Up Worcester (17:58): Karen Spencer on Girls on the Run Worcester County
-Unity Radio's The Susanity Life (57:15): Skye Wellington, owner, Almanac Market in Paxton
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (49:34): Who runs Worcester?
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a registered nurse whose career covered over 40 years
>SPORTS: If Patriots don’t trade for A.J. Brown, these receivers in NFL Draft could be fits
-Bruins lose to Lightning, but still make playoffs
-Red Sox beat Cardinals, 7-1
-'Sader Stories Podcast (52:09): 2006 NCAA upset retrospective
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox fall to Columbus, 7-0
-Railers beat Greensboro, 3-1
>NATIONAL: Artemis II heroes welcomed home after journey around moon
-The U.S. faces an air traffic controller shortage. It's turning to gamers for help
-Tragic: Father shot and killed while heroically shielding 8-month-old baby
>NEW ENGLAND: Meta must face youth addiction lawsuit by Mass., court rules
-Mass. tax hike? Budgets make Prop 2.5 overrides possible in 2026
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross alum and Google's child safety public policy lead answers questions
-WPI Podcast (38:50): Aerospace propulsion, with Nikolaos Gatsonis and John Blandino
-UMass Medical School ranks first in Mass. for Primary Care Education
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Delta becomes latest airline to increase checked bag fees
-Best time to book a cruise (Wave Season explained)
>BUSINESS: Consumer Price Index shows big spike in inflation as gas prices rise
-101: Setting boundaries as a new manager
-Radio Worcester (25:08): Financial expert Ryan Kittredge on Social Security Claiming Strategy, impact of the Social Security Fairness Act
>HEALTH: How to ease back into an exercise routine
-Controversial breast cancer treatment increases risk of dying by 400%
>HOMES: How to clean up your yard for spring (2:32)
>FOOD: Sky Bar could become Mass.'s Official Chocolate Bar under new bill
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix movie, "Thrash" (2:32)
>MOVIES: "Super Mario Galaxy" crosses $600 million globally at box office
>CELEBRITY: Aubrey Plaza pregnant with her first baby 1 year after husband's death: report
-Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding date and location revealed as save-the-dates go out
>ANIMALS: Stray dog mom asks humans to help puppies trapped underground (2:11)
>HISTORY: Worcester County Wonders: The local history behind "The Pill"
>GOOD NEWS: National Guard soldier returns home, surprises sister at school
-Meanwhile, Philadelphians attack Uber Eats delivery robots a month after launch
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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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