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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:38). High of 94 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester property owner to pay for water pollution claims
-Developer pitching Hampton Inn for Washington Square in Worcester
-Photo on victim's phone helped lead Shrewsbury police to murder suspect
-Parents outraged after daughter with seizures rode on Grafton school van without nurse (3:10). Article
-Homeowners renew push for state help over crumbling foundations (2:14)
-Anna Maria faculty went to Mass. attorney general with memo outlining financial red flags — here's what they found
-Poll: Some Mass. families shy away from 4-year degrees, but community college plans rise
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-New high-speed E.V. charger coming to Worcester. What to know
-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
>DINING OUT: Old Mill Restaurant turns dinner into a storybook stop
-Downtown Worcester restaurant closed until June 22nd
-ICYMI: 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
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Senior Center to be closed on Thursday
-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): Northborough has 25,000 applications for 142 affordable units. How?
-Parking and road closure information for today's Tarantino 5K
-TODAY! American Legion to hold flag retirement ceremony on Charlton Common
-"The voters have spoken": Southbridge leaders weigh in on election results
-Brookfield Highway Department in crisis? Staffing shortages renew questions
-National Grid gets green light from Leominster for underground utility work downtown
-Templeton firefighters respond to house fire on Patriots Road
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Wormtown rising, do the Time Warp, many voices ...
-Victor D. Infante's WoMag Rundown (7:20)
-"Bluey's Big Play" is coming to Boston (4:13)
-Gateway Players Theatre holds auditions for political comedy "The Outsider"
>OPINION: Ray Mariano: Who will be Captain America?
-Laurel: Taking the bows at Mechanics Hall
-Manny Jae Media's 508 LIVE! (55:04)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to mother of 4 who passed away at age 49
>SPORTS: A.J. Brown admits he leaked Eagles stories to media for one reason
-Holy Cross Athletics Coaches Home Show (1:24)
-Red Sox beat Rangers, 6-3
-Bravehearts to host Italian Heritage Night with Brian Scalabrine June 20th
-Bravehearts beat Nashua, 14-12
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox fall to Rochester, 3-2
>NATIONAL: New Pentagon U.F.O. files show recurring glowing orbs (1:17)
-Video shows tornado damage in Indiana town (:46)
-Tragic: Veteran dies after alleged sucker punch from Door Dash driver
>NEW ENGLAND: Scathing report: Mass, court crisis could have been avoided (2:49)
-Child riding bicycle fatally struck by car in New Bedford
-Mass. corrections officer who died in the line of duty honored (:27)
>COLLEGES: Student-run Clark Consulting G.I.S. team delivers for Wildlife Conservation Society
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 surprising laws that can get you in trouble abroad
-This is how much flight disruptions actually cost you
>BUSINESS: Mass. life sciences jobs fell for the first time in over a decade. Here’s what the data shows
-Worcester companies to add jobs after state training grant
-Creditor rights in business bankruptcy
>SHOPPING: Mass. sets tax-free weekend date for August
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>HEALTH: Tuberculosis vaccine used to treat Type 1 diabetes shows promising results (1:54)
-Recess helps kids' mental, physical health, research shows (2:20)
>FOOD: McDonald's brings back limited-edition dessert — fans want it to be permanent
>TV/STREAMING: Teaser for new Netflix adaptation of "East of Eden" (1:20)
>MOVIES: "24 Jump Street": Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum, Ice Cube return for sequel
>CELEBRITY: Sean "Diddy" Combs accused in new lawsuit of sexually assaulting child actor
-"Toy Story 5" Los Angeles premiere red carpet: Taylor Swift, Tom Hanks and more
>ANIMALS: Farmer saves baby cow’s life — and gets the sweetest reunion (1:27)
>HISTORY: Archaeologists dig for clues about Battle of Bunker Hill (2:22)
>GOOD NEWS: Mourning mom discovers 3.09-carat diamond at Arkansas state park
-Meanwhile, German World Cup tourist goes viral eating his way across America
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:31). High of 84 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester soccer fans unite for World Cup festivities
-This is why Worcester may hear gunshots, car crashes in Polar Park today
-U.S. trustee alleges Chip Norton concealed millions, made false filings
-Worcester's board of health is leaning toward loosening tobacco rules — and the people who fought for them are furious
-14 weeks with cadets at the Worcester firefighter training academy
-Riders can take the commuter rail for free on Fridays all summer
-Lancaster hiker dies after medical emergency in park
-Bear sightings in Central Massachusetts
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
>DINING OUT: Multiple Central Mass. spots among 7 mom-and-pop Mass. restaurants that locals can't stop raving about
-Old Mill Restaurant turns dinner into a storybook stop
-ICYMI: Worcester property owner to pay for water pollution claims
-Developer pitching Hampton Inn for Washington Square in Worcester
-Photo on victim's phone helped lead Shrewsbury police to murder suspect
-Homeowners renew push for state help over crumbling foundations (2:14)
-Anna Maria faculty went to Mass. attorney general with memo outlining financial red flags — here's what they found
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Tribute to beloved Holden funeral director
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-Senior Center to be closed on Thursday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury road repair update for June
-Leominster man arrested for strangling girlfriend, threatening her with knives
-Parents outraged after daughter with seizures rode on Grafton school van without nurse (3:10). Article
-Dudley kids bike event returns for sixth year June 25th
-Gov. Healey to North Central chamber: Route 2 needs to be faster
-Bulldog rescued from Webster home needs corrective surgery
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: From dance to documentary film, 5 Worcester artists earn summer residencies at Holy Cross
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1379 (30:00): Cassandra Coleman, Blackpink and more
>OPINION: Mary C. DeSouza: My favorite outdoor-centered summer day camps in Central Mass.
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. 165 (29:44): Julia Karpicz
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who was "a born teacher"
>SPORTS: 4 free agent edge rushers Patriots should consider signing
-Holy Cross student-athletes record 3.45 G.P.A. during Spring semester
-Red Sox lose to Rangers, 6-4
-Meet the Bravehearts Monday at Torito Mexican Restaurant
-Bravehearts fall to Lowell, 12-9
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>NATIONAL: 12 dead after plane taking people skydiving crashes in Missouri (:54). Article
-A key surveillance tool, Section 702, just expired. What's next?
-Tragic: Bungee jumper plummets to her death as she's thrown off bridge with no secured cord
>NEW ENGLAND: Sisters die after fire at home in Bellingham
-Karen Read says "rot" in Mass. policing "all the way to the top" (2:21)
-Teen arrested in South Boston lemonade stand armed robbery, police say
>COLLEGES: A look back at WPI Commencement (:41)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Why wine hits you harder on a plane
-The busiest days of the year at T.S.A. checkpoints
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Famed Napa Valley vineyards face doomsday reckoning as mammoth winemaker announces shocking move
-Job seeker uses uncomfortable tactic to get $12,000 higher offer
>HOMES: How to troubleshoot poor indoor air quality in your home
>HEALTH: What is bemotrizinol? Korean sunscreen ingredient gets F.D.A. approval
>FOOD: Baby formula recalled after infant botulism cases reported
>TV/STREAMING: Netflix reveals slate of new shows and are grilled about Harry and Meghan, Stephen Colbert
>MOVIES: Trailer for sequel to "The Social Network" (2:30)
>CELEBRITY: At 86, Al Pacino reflects (1:00)
-David Faustino gives update on Christina Applegate's "very hard" M.S. battle
>ANIMALS: Pup fighting for life in streets finds love in a foster home (2:00)
>HISTORY: The famed Chicken Box nightclub on Nantucket started as a fried chicken restaurant
>GOOD NEWS: Patriots owner Robert Kraft donates new wheelchair van (9:11)
-Meanwhile, in California, shock twist after Amazon delivery driver caught taking family cat off their doorstep
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