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• Highlights Saturday, June 27th
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  In The News

  >WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:35). High of 81 today in Worcester

  >TOP OF THE NEWS

  -Environmental groups launch boycott of Polar Beverages

  -New lead detective hopes to solve Molly Bish case, as murder hits 26 years

  -Rutland disables social media comments amid tension, staff cuts

  -Worcester parents demand money for books rather than iPads in schools

  -Worcester outpatient rehab center opens on Elm Street

  -2 from Worcester charged among 15 in federal benefit fraud sweep

  -Free bus service to Worcester airport extended

  -Worcester County Wonders: The survival of the Sir Vival

  -Man convicted of killing Trooper George Hanna denied parole (:29)

  -Radio Worcester (22:58): Thrive Support & Advocacy celebrates awards & growth

  -Worcester Guardian Week in Review

  >FAITH: Former mechanic to be ordained a priest

  >DINING OUT: Airport Seafood & Grille ready for takeoff in Southbridge

  -The 30 best ice cream shops in Massachusetts, ranked

  -ICYMI: Child hospitalized after falling out of second-story window in Worcester (:14). Article

  -Local family loses mother, daughter less than 2 weeks apart

  -Worcester couple’s sex trafficking conviction in doubt after judge’s gift to victim revealed

  -Worcester considers eliminating parking minimums to make way for more housing

  -Missing pet tortoise returns to Worcester home after 3-day A.W.O.L.

  -$1 million lottery ticket sold in Worcester

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news
  
  

  >HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden Bandstand Concert Series 6 to 8 Sunday

  -Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)

  -July Among Friends senior newsletter

  >THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Lost dog found in Leicester

  -Oakham battery storage facility gets state OK. Residents call it a "nightmare"

  -100 FM The Pike (9:21): Westborough officer Ashlyn Mercier crowned Miss Mass.

  -"Armed person in crisis" expected to face charges after discharging firearms from Princeton residence

  -Southbridge keeps last call at 2 a.m., rejects state's 3 a.m. bar pilot

  -Cumberland Farms in Blackstone sells $1 million winning ticket

  -From petroleum to pollinators: Oxford project moves forward

  -Closing West Brookfield Elementary School graduates its final class
  
  

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

  -Jazzed Up (Duo) Saturday at Val's in Holden

  >SHOWTIME: Things to do: Blues with JC Smith, Colonail Charlton, Out to Lunch ...

  -Pulse Magazine Weekend Guide (:25)

  -See Studio Theater Worcester's "Superhero" this weekend

  -Explore, create & connect at the Worcester Center for Crafts

  >OPINION: WCCA-TV's Close To Home No. 604 (29:07)

  -100 FM The Pike (18:54): Ask The City Manager: Scots, swans and cleaning up the city

  -Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:13): Housing, rent control and Worcester's future

  >OBITUARIES: Tribute to a reading specialist for the Worcester Public Schools
  
  

  >SPORTS: Patriots quarterbacks coach Ashton Grant helps motivate Fitchburg football team

  -Ranking the 25 most important Patriots for 2026: Nos. 5 through 1

  -Worcester's Aaron Nkrumah joins Denver Nuggets

  -2 teams emerging as Jaylen Brown trade rumors swirl

  -Team U.S.A remains in high spirits despite falling to Türkiye

  -Red Sox beat Yankees, 6-1

  -Bravehearts beat Lowell, 4-2

  -Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales

  -WooSox fall to Toledo, 13-1
  
  

  >NATIONAL: Grandmother may be "involved" in deaths of grandchildren: Police

  -America's 10 friendliest states

  -Tragic: Army veteran suffers vicious road-rage attack as he claims suspect thought he was driving too slow

  >NEW ENGLAND: Man allegedly stabbed father 20 times in daytime murder at park (1:04)

  -Former Mass. orthopedic surgeon sentenced to prison for rape (2:13)

  -Another resignation, criminal referral tied to Mass. D.O.T. overtime scandal (1:40)

  >COLLEGES: What student loan borrowers need to know before switching from the S.A.V.E. Plan

  -WPI researchers develop system to customize hydrogel implants
  
  

  >TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The strange item now banned by Southwest Airlines

  -This helpful hack saves on airport parking fees

  >BUSINESS: How much water does A.I. really use?

  -Local bank adds Sutton C.P.A. and entrepreneur to board of directors

  -Business name disputes in Massachusetts

  >SHOPPING: How scammers are using fake shopping websites to trick you (2:13)

  >HOMES: 3 common laundry habits that may be wearing out your clothes

  >HEALTH: 18 kids’ undiagnosable diseases solved by A.I.: "Total game changer"

  >FOOD: Elevate your sips and snacks this summer (4:00)
  
  

  >TV/STREAMING: What to watch this weekend: Top movies on Netflix and best shows on HBO

  -Teaser for new Netflix series with Will Ferrell, "The Hawk" (1:44)

  >MOVIES: New movies on streaming: "Tuner," "Power Ballad" and more

  >CELEBRITY: Is Taylor Swift getting married in Rhode Island? Every clue becomes a wedding rumor in small beach town (:21). Article

  -"Lilo & Stitch" actress Daveigh Chase reportedly had millions in residuals at time of death

  >ANIMALS: Couple realizes coyote following them isn't what it seems (4:00)

  >HISTORY: Black patriots finally get their place in history (3:15)

  >GOOD NEWS: Conjoined twins separated after 19 months see each other for first time

  -Meanwhile, filmmakers claim they've caught America's Loch Ness Monster on video: "My eyes were popping out"

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