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• Highlights Thursday, June 18th
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  In The News

  >WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:31). High of 78 today in Worcester

  >TOP OF THE NEWS

  +6:00: Pregnant woman dies after crashing S.U.V. into Sturbridge hotel, shooting guest, D.A. says (3:45). Article

  -Earlier: Woman crashed car into Sturbridge Plaza Hotel and began shooting, witness says (2:04)

  -Earlier: Shooting at Sturbridge hotel where S.U.V. crashed into building (2:06). Article

  +6:00: Greendale's Pub owner raises a glass to the past before final closing

  +6:00: Worcester License Commission fixes mistake with vote on later last call
  
  

  +1:00: Webster woman allegedly stabbed boyfriend, hit him with hammer

  +1:00: Worcester bar known for live music to close after 38 years: "It’s been a blast"

  +1:00: Gov. Healey approves $10 million pilot with UMass Medical School

  +1:00: Things to Do: Asian Festival, Tracy Lawrence, Out to Lunch and more

  +1:00: Wu-Tang Clan Producer and DJ Mathematics headlines free Southbridge event tonight

  +1:00: For these dads and their kids, interests share a family resemblance
  
  

  -Suicidal man subdued by TASER after charging officers with a knife

  -Worcester judge's gift to crime victim sparks request for new trial

  -Historic Notre Dame Church bell finds new home in Worcester cemetery

  -Worcester manager foreshadows big housing changes in State of City speech

  -Graduation day is culmination of new firefighters' training success

  -Worcester food justice nonprofit breaks ground on Main South center

  -Worcester schools Class of 2026 graduates head to colleges, military and trades

  -Council approves protection of historic Pakachoag Spring site

  -Radio Worcester (16:18): Tartan Army brings Scottish World Cup passion to Worcester

  -Juneteenth jubilee: 29th annual festival returns to Institute Park

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

  -100 FM The Pike (10:52): Worcester Hot Dog Safari boss talks about the Top Dog Hot Dog Eating Contest

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

  -Last Call: Jennifer Hernandez, owner, GEM Marketing Solutions

  >FAITH: Holy Cross professor: What is "The Lord of the Rings" doing in Pope Leo XIV's First Encyclical?

  >DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Ice Cream Sundaes (5:29)

  -Why people adore this Spencer diner built inside historic 1948 lunch car

  -ICYMI: Environmental Police officer from Rutland accused of indecently assaulting teenage stepdaughter during family dinners

  -Police file charges in fatal stabbing off Ararat Street in Worcester

  -Kevin Rodriguez found not guilty of murder in killing at Worcester State

  -Worcester honors late 11-year-old Zella Nunez near her former school

   -Missing man found dead in Shrewsbury

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news
  
  

  >HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Senior Center closed Thursday

  -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): Shrewsbury Summer Concert Series returns Thursday

  -Woman arrested for stealing $550 in merchandise from Shrewsbury Five Below

  -Oxford selectmen to interview 3 finalists for Town Manager

  -Leominster City Council approves zoning change for Spanish American Center food pantry expansion

  -Auburn Police Summer Send-Off returns August 11th

  -A checking account for Chauncy? Account formed to support local lake

  -Man drives car into Southborough house, allegedly hides liquor bottles afterwards
  
  

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

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

  >SHOWTIME: Broadway stars coming to Worcester for new season

  -Holdin' Back: The '60s is back this summer with more great 1960s music

  -The Language of Poets Bilingual Poetry Open Mic Night continues all summer

  -WCCA-TV's Chris's Corner No. 26 (27:59): Meatball, Part 2

  >OPINION: Giselle Rivera-Flores: The latest infrastructure crisis facing Puerto Rico: No water

  -WCCA-TV's Close To Home No. 603 (28:45): FAM JAM!, part 2

  >OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who worked at Green Street store for over 60 years
  
  

  >SPORTS: Christian Pulisic's injury status remains a mystery ahead of Friday's World Cup match

  -"Confident my name will get called": Worcester's Aaron Nkrumah eyes NBA Draft

  -WNBA expanding to 50 games in 2027 in latest sign of league's growth

  -Red Sox named among "best fits" for these three right-handed bats

  -Red Sox lose to Blue Jays, 3-0

  -Autism Acceptance Night at the Bravehearts Thursday

  -Bravehearts beat Lowell, 16-7

  -Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales

  -WooSox beat Lehigh Valley, 7-4
  
  

  >NATIONAL: U.S., Iran sign deal ahead of schedule to end the war

  -Red Cross says Congo Ebola epidemic yet to peak, may last a year

  -Study finds Southern California faults at 1,000-year stress high

  -Tragic: Winthrop family's home burns down hours before daughter is born

  >NEW ENGLAND: Head-on crash in Vermont kills 2 children, injures 3 adults

  -Person in custody in connection with deadly shooting at Cape Cod restaurant

  -Millions owned to criminal trial experts will now be paid (:37)

  >COLLEGES: Spotlight on Spring research presentations across Assumption
  
  

  >TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): U.S. trains are getting a major upgrade this summer

  >BUSINESS: Fed keeps interest rates steady under new chairman

  -LPL Financial Research: Introducing the I.P.O. Class of 2026

  -What is equitable distribution in Mass. divorce?

  >SHOPPING: 10 biggest flea markets in Mass. filled with rare finds and great deals

  >HOMES: How to afford a home in Mass.? Proposal for smaller home lots

  >HEALTH: Understanding the Powassan, Ebola viruses (3:54)

  -Katie Blair: Vaccines a safeguard for all children's health

  >FOOD: Jersey Mike's crowned America's new favorite fast-food chain
  
  

  >TV/STREAMING: Where to watch "Gilmore Girls" after it leaves Netflix

  >MOVIES: The 10 best films of 2026 so far

  >CELEBRITY: Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel make first joint outing since split speculation

  -Sean "Diddy" Combs gets 2028 release update in wake of 50-month prison sentence

  >ANIMALS: Woman finds a tiny sick kitten while walking her dog (1:42)

  >HISTORY: Quiz: Which historical figures have been on U.S. currency?

  >GOOD NEWS: Cape Cod volunteers transform bedrooms for kids in need (3:15)

  -Meanwhile, in Germany, man assembles world's largest Lego sausage

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