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  In The News

  >WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:31). High of 82 today in Worcester

  >TOP OF THE NEWS

  -Connecticut driver fleeing traffic stop killed in wrong-way crash on Route 146 (1:46). Article

  -Earlier: 1 dead as wrong-way driver collides head-on with vehicle in Millbury (:44). Article

  -Inside a chaotic, divisive year at a Worcester elementary school

  -Film on hidden risks to firefighters to debut in Worcester

  -Related: Radio Worcester (15:05): "Burnin’ Down the House" doc shines a light on aging firehouses and firefighter safety

  -City of Worcester announces inaugural group of Legacy Businesses

  -For these dads and their kids, interests share a family resemblance

  -WPI hosts Worcester Public School biotech teachers to explore academic pathways

  -Don't junk that broken appliance - bring it to Repair Cafe in Downtown Worcester

  -Get into the swim with free lessons at these Worcester beaches, pool

  -Worcester woman reported yelling arrested on warrant, charged with possessing heroin & crack

  -18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside

  -Today! Brussels Street Market 11 to 2 in Worcester

  -Radio Worcester (25:10): Eric Batista says Worcester’s future remains bright following State of the City address

  -Worcester Guardian Week in Review: $1 billion budget, Greendale’s goodbye, Railers reveal, legacy businesses

  >DINING OUT: Table 3's Arcoite lauded on Worcester Business Journal power list

  -Fathers's day plans? Check Dining Out

  -ICYMI: What Worcester's doing to stop flooding in Green Island, other areas

  -Worcester releases mobility action plan annual report

  -This weekend! Greek Festival marks 50 years of food, faith and tradition

  -Woman's family's mission to protect other women a decade after her murder (1:42). Article

  -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): Vanessa Marcotte remembered in 5K fundraiser (1:48)

  -Man arrested after standing naked along Route 135 in Northborough

  -Today! Pay It Forward Card Show 9 to 2 in Leominster

  -Dudley's new fun zone playground opens after years of community effort

  -Shrewsbury dispatchers honored for bravery amid attack on police headquarters

  -Uxbridge woman arrested after O.U.I. stop, accused of trying to bite E.M.T. and kicking paramedic
  
  

  >BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday

  -Jazzed Up Trio at 6 to 9 Sunday at Pinecroft Dairy

  >SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Asian Festival, Tracy Lawrence, Out to Lunch and more

  -WCCA-TV's YAY ART No. 12 (26:01): Jill Howarth, Part 2

  >OPINION: First Person: Suzanna Parpos on a teacher's lesson in workers' comp

  -Laurel: Till we meet again as the school year ends

  -WCCA-TV's What It's Worth No. 491 (27:53): Senator Michael Moore

  >OBITUARIES: Tribute to local woman who was a longtime foster parent
  
  

  >SPORTS: The potential holdup in Celtics acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo

  -Here's all the teams the United States could face in the World Cup's Round of 32

  -Red Sox beat Mariners, 5-1

  -Bravehearts fall to Sea Unicorns, 3-2

  -Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales

  -WooSox fall to Lehigh Valley, 4-3

  -Railers announce affiliation with St. Louis Blues

  -Current and former Worcester hockey pros that won championships or awards in 2025-26
  
  

  >NATIONAL: Unfixable security flaw affects 7 iPhone models

  -U.S. and Iran to talk as Tehran says it closed Strait of Hormuz again

  -At least 12 shot after S.U.V. pulls up and opens fire on a crowd, Chicago police say

  -Tragic: Single mom of 3 dies after saving a stranger’s child from drowning in creek

  >NEW ENGLAND: Tartan Army leaves with songs, kilts and lasting memories (1:40). Article

  -2 dead in Keene murder-suicide

  -Photos reveal stark isolation inside Mass. prison units tied to suicides: "God help me"

  >COLLEGES: 2 Clark students earn Fulbright Awards
  
  

  >TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 reasons airlines can put you on their no-fly lists

  >BUSINESS: Remote workers more likely to get laid off than replaced by A.I.: data

  -Sterling manufacturer acquires Indiana fire safety firm

  >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: Women face higher risk of sports injuries, expert says

  >FOOD: Crumbl Cookies’ "Charger" combines soda, energy drinks — and has almost half a pound of sugar

   

  >TV/STREAMING: 5 shows everyone is watching this summer: "Widow's Bay," "Off Campus"

  >MOVIES: Trailer for "Spider Man: Brand New Day" (2:42)

  >CELEBRITY: James Burrows, co-creator of "Cheers" and prolific director, dies at 85

  -Daveigh Chase, "The Ring," "Lilo & Stitch" actress, dies at 35

  >ANIMALS: Tiny abandoned puppies finally find love they were waiting for (2:02)

  >HISTORY: 50 years later, friends and family remember Mark Fidrych's magic season

  >GOOD NEWS: Steve Hartman stories about seniors and retirees living life to the fullest (28:41)

  -Meanwhile, T.S.A. issues guidance as World Cup fans may be flying home with ranch dressing

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