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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
-1 dead, 2 injured in stabbing off Ararat Street in Worcester, police say (1:30). Article
-Worcester man arrested after child found alone in locked car at Northborough Walmart (1:56). Article
-Worcester school principal involved in harassment call days before going on leave
-Water main break on Norton Drive causes low pressure, traffic detours in Burncoat
-Worcester woman arrested for using counterfeit cash at Shrewsbury Petco, unresponsive in hospital next day
-Worcester councilors say city is shouldering homelessness burden from surrounding towns
-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 bar owners optimistic about newly approved 3 a.m. closing time
-Related: Did you know Worcester has annual World Cup game all its own? (:56)
-Related: Worcester awaits World Cup, and fans get a view of history
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-T&G This Week: What it takes to be a Worcester firefighter
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review: World Cup plans, Curtis milestone, Early College expansion
-Worcester holds Burncoat school building community forum
-Worcester Technical High School Exhibition Day (2:17)
>DINING OUT: Downtown Worcester restaurant closed until June 22nd
-Here's what's replacing Boston Market on Park Ave.
-ICYMI: Parents of WPI's “Lost Sons” speak out
-Federal government accuses Chip Norton of fraud and millions in undisclosed transfers
-Woman struck, killed by flatbed tow truck identified by Worcester police
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Composting 8 to 2:30 today
-Jazzed Up Duo at Val's in Holden on Saturday
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-Update on construction at Senior Center parking lot
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Low-flying helicopter to visit Shrewsbury on Saturday: Here's why
-Lawsuit from Princeton mother says company’s negligence led to son’s highway death
-Dudley ice cream shop opens amid heatwave
-Grafton resident surpasses $1 million donated to Make-A-Wish
-Webster police move to shut down unauthorized party after more than 100 tickets sold
-New primary care providers coming to UMass Memorial Site
-One last night of fun for Westborough graduates at Project Graduation
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Wormtown rising, do the Time Warp, many voices ...
-Victor D. Infante's WoMag Rundown (7:20)
-100 FM The Pike (11:13): Tommy Jay Dwyer talks about his doc on fire stations, "Burning Down The House"
-Decades by DeZyne to headline this year's Pet Rock Fest
-David Hockney, one of most influential artists of 20th century, dies at 88
>OPINION: Ray Mariano: Who will be Captain America?
-What's Up Worcester (1:11:52): Men’s Mental Health Month with John Marhefka of GAAP Recovery
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman owned and operated a children’s boutique
>SPORTS: U.S. men's soccer beats Paraguay, 4-1, in World Cup
-Christian Pulisic reveals what led to second-half benching in World Cup opener
-Gillette Stadium hosts 7 World Cup games. Here's the schedule
-Patriots minicamp takeaways: Drake Maye looks set to take a Year 3 leap
-Celtics "are in on" Giannis Antetokounmpo: Reports
-100 FM The Pike (15:13): Nick “Fitzy” Stevens talks Pats, Sox, Whalers and rooting for Scotland in World Cup
-Red Sox beat Rangers, 10-1
-Crusader Quarterly with Kit Hughes
-Bravehearts to host Italian Heritage Night with Brian Scalabrine June 20th
-Bravehearts beat Nashua, 9-8
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox fall to Rochester, 6-3
>CARS: Porsche unveils special edition sport cars inspired by beloved Disney movie
>NATIONAL: Woman shot ex 18 times after luring him out with fake pizza delivery
-1 in 5 Americans believe aliens are already among us, out-of-this-world poll says
-The price of stamps is going up (1:10)
-Tragic: Horrifying video captures mother, 2 children mowed down by 18-wheeler while crossing street
>NEW ENGLAND: 2 Southwest planes collide at T.F. Green Airport (:25)
-Brother arrested in fatal shooting of sister in New Hampshire
-Brockton mom hurls explosive tirade at mayor during high school graduation ceremony
>COLLEGES: Clark students design logos for art gallery at Worcester radio station
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Disney Cruise Line limiting cabin door decorations
-7 dining faux pas to avoid while traveling abroad
>BUSINESS: 5 credit card mistakes that are secretly growing your debt
-B.L.S.: Worcester County employment grew slightly in 2025
-Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire after SpaceX stock debut
>SHOPPING: Mass. sets tax-free weekend date for August
>HOMES: When can you back out of a real estate contract?
>HEALTH: F.D.A. approves new way for kids with diabetes to take insulin (2:04)
-New tracking for meat allergy-causing lone star ticks
>FOOD: Make cooking at home simple and consistent
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new show from Larry David on HBO (1:59)
>MOVIES: Michael Douglas, Willem Dafoe reunite with Oliver Stone for "White Lies"
>CELEBRITY: Gene Shalit, longtime "Today" show movie critic, dies at 100
-Eva Longoria reunites with ex-husband Tony Parker 15 years after divorce
>ANIMALS: Beagle rescued from lab barks for the first time (3:08)
>HISTORY: Red Sox–Yankees rivalry helped build a record label
>GOOD NEWS: Man buys 3 identical lottery tickets, wins $150,000
-Meanwhile, in California, watch Marilyn Monroe impersonators break world record
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 78 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-1 dead as wrong-way driver collides head-on with vehicle on Route 146 in Millbury (:44). Article
-What Worcester's doing to stop flooding in Green Island, other areas
-Worcester releases mobility action plan annual report
-Today! Juneteenth jubilee: 29th annual festival returns to Institute Park
-Honoring Juneteenth in Worcester
-Celebrations across Mass. mark Juneteenth (1:39)
-This weekend! Greek Festival marks 50 years of food, faith and tradition
-Today! Stone Cow Brewery hosting Mass. Cheese Festival
-Woman's family's mission to protect other women a decade after her murder (1:42). Article
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-Worcester Educational Development Foundation names new executive director
-Worcester LGBTQ+ leader honored at State House Pride Awards
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review: $1 billion budget, Greendale’s goodbye, Railers reveal, legacy businesses
>DINING OUT: Fathers's day plans? Check Dining Out
-ICYMI: Pregnant woman dies after crashing S.U.V. into Sturbridge hotel, shooting guest, D.A. says (3:45). Article
-Greendale's Pub owner raises a glass to the past before final closing
-Worcester License Commission fixes mistake with vote on later last call
-Nonprofit says supplies meant for trafficking survivors stolen in Worcester
-Worcester eyes future NCAA tournaments, but hotel rooms remain a hurdle
-Suicidal man subdued by TASER after charging officers with a knife
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford):-Zack Berman takes over Wachusett boys' basketball team
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-Tribute to beloved Holden funeral director
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Old Sturbridge Village commemorates Juneteenth
-State poised to approve battery storage plant despite town's objections
-Charlton condo residents seek answers on road maintenance responsibilities
-In Shrewsbury, North Quinsigamond Ave. project completed
-Jason Webster named principal of Spencer middle school
-Fitchburg woman arrested for spitting at, assaulting brother-in-law after he called her to take her sister to hospital
-Man arrested after police serving license to carry suspension find handgun with 17-round magazine in vehicle
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
-Jazzed Up Trio at 6 to 9 Sunday at Pinecroft Dairy
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Asian Festival, Tracy Lawrence, Out to Lunch and more
-Clark conductor, choir revive the memory and power of Frederick Douglass
-100 FM The Pike (8:54): Film maker James Keach on Greg Allman documentary "Music Of My Soul"
>OPINION: WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No 935 (29:26): Senior Fall Prevention
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:13): When should journalists move beyond reporting the facts?
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local corrections officer
>SPORTS: U.S. clinches spot in World Cup knockout round with dominant 2-0 win over Australia
-Sam Kennedy addresses Red Sox "brutal" trade deadline reality
-Red Sox beat Mariners, 6-2
-Today! Bravehearts to host Italian Heritage Night with Celtics' star Brian Scalabrine
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox fall to Lehigh Valley, 9-3
>NATIONAL: Iran declares the Strait of Hormuz closed again after U.S. lifts blockade
-Study finds Southern California faults at 1,000-year stress high
-Tragic: Teen tourist who was thrown to his death from Central Park horse carriage was desperately trying to save mom's life
>NEW ENGLAND: Man, 22, dies after being pulled from Mashpee pond
-Report: Nurse tumor cluster not caused by hospital (:40)
>COLLEGES: Clark joins Mass. Transfer Guarantee, expanding access to affordable education
-Administration says it's cutting student loan interest. Here's some context
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): How to prevent clogged ears on a flight
>BUSINESS: Westborough firm looks to expand access to new treatment for torn A.C.L.s
-With merger approved, C.E.O. outlines St. Mary’s Credit Union strategy
-Nostalgic '80s brand revives flip phone to beat tech addiction
>SHOPPING: Consumer Reports: How to pick the best air conditioner (2:01). Article
>HOMES: Ballot proposal would allow homes on smaller lots in Mass. (2:36)
>HEALTH: "Blind spot" leaving 10 million Americans undiagnosed with chronic disease
-Startling science: Taking an omega-3 supplement doesn't boost memory or cognition
>FOOD: Jersey Mike's crowned America's new favorite fast-food chain
>TV/STREAMING: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming: "Pressure," "Deep Water," and more
>CELEBRITY: "Elf" actor Faizon Love busted in Florida
-Lil Nas X reveals bipolar disorder diagnosis
>ANIMALS: Bear and cubs spotted "wrestling" in Los Angeles garden
>HISTORY: 50 years later, friends and family remember Mark Fidrych's magic season
>GOOD NEWS: Father, daughter pen book to inspire others to take life-saving action (3:20). Article
-Meanwhile, did Massachusetts legalize haggis? Governor clarifies "executive order" signed with Scotland fans
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