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>Latest weather: Seasonable, high of 67 today in Worcester
+4:00: Worcester police investigate death on grounds of Worcester Art Museum
+4:00: Demolition of Table Talk Pies building (above) in Kelley Square begins
+4:00: Accuser in alleged sexual abuse case against Billy Riley bows out of investigation
+4:00: Fitchburg mother gets life sentence for killing 6-year-old daughter
+4:00: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
+4:00: New movies on VOD
+4:00: See the June menus for local specialty doughnut shops
+1:00: TGIF! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+1:00: Dunkin’ giving away free donuts for National Donut Day
+1:00: Multiple donut shops in Mass., N.H., robbed on National Donut Day, suspect evades capture
+1:00: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - June 3rd
+1:00: Democratic Convention comes to Worcester this weekend
+1:00: How an area dad is hoping to combat bullying (1:45)
+1:00: Artist Spotlight: Taylor Apostol
+1:00: Pirates face Duke City for first time on Saturday
+1:00: WARL Adoption Option: Meet Zach
-After 2 years off, Worcester's Independence Day fireworks return June 30
-Worcester lounge receives 90-day suspension following third shooting in 2 years
-Moms wear orange in Worcester on Gun Violence Awareness Day
-Local delis feeling the cold cut of U.S. inflation
-Worcester police to honor 15 officers at annual memorial
-UMass Memorial among hospitals whose ERs are surging
-Creamer Center graduation at Hanover Theatre in Worcester
-South High in Worcester awards diplomas at DCU Center
-Worcester's graduation ceremonies return to DCU Center after one season at Polar Park
-ICYMI: Worcester actress Alicia Witt reveals cancer treatments after tragic death of her parents in city
-Worcester police officer who admitted to snorting cocaine back on job, signs 10-year last-chance agreement
-Worcester's newest restaurant opens
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
-Five Things to Do: Little Texas, Noah Preminger, Blippi and more ...
-The Faces of Worcester: Caitlin McCarthy
-Wynton Marsalis, Rhiannon Giddens, Tony DeSare to play Music Worcester summer series
-The Library of Disposable Art: Ugly Ties
-Worcester Arts Council to offer $200,000 in grants for creative projects to aid pandemic recovery
-After final hearing, Worcester police drone heads to City Council
-City announces first public event for Worcester Now | Next citywide plan
-Tribute to Worcester man who ran 11 Boston Marathons, the first at age 58 and the last at 82
>HISTORY: Siblings trace family line to Worcester's founding in 1722
-Reminder: Trash and recycling pickup in Worcester delayed a day because of holiday
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>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury town leaders weigh feedback from community survey
-Hail to the top dog: Waffles wins race for mayor of Sutton
-Woodworker turns pine tree into memorials to Myles Brastow
>SPORTS: Celtics have huge fourth quarter, beat Warriors in Game 1 of NBA Finals
-Here's your chance to win tickets to see Celtics in Finals
-Local guys love playing for the Worcester Bravehearts
-Bravehearts fall to Norwich, 7-6. Next home game: 6:30 p.m. Saturday -- Art with the 'Hearts
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>BUSINESS: Jobless claims fall to 200,000, number of Americans receiving benefits lowest since 1969
-Saint Vincent to invest $11 million in new technology and hospital improvements
-HTR to present asset preservation workshop on June 7
-America's last Howard Johnson's restaurant has closed
>COLLEGES: UMass Graduate School of Nursing to hold inaugural Nursing White Coat Ceremony
-QCC offers free summer program for students interested in enrolling who want to get a jump on preparing for college classes
>CARS: Great Values of Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles at Bertera Nissan (3:44)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: Tulsa suspect targeted surgeon he blamed for pain, police say
-Tragic: 2 high school seniors killed in crash after graduation rehearsal
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. agrees to settlement for thousands who were wrongfully convicted of drug charges
-Man accused of stabbing wife to death in North Adams
>TV/STREAMING: New on Amazon Prime Video in June
>MOVIES: 7 must-see movies being released in June
>CELEBRITY: Jada Pinkett Smith urges Will and Chris Rock to "reconcile" post-slap
>HEALTH: WPI dean, others join Congressman McGovern for panel on youth mental health at UMass
-Free vaccinations/boosters 9-noon Friday at Worcester Senior Center
>FOOD: 3 easy grilling mistakes to avoid this summer
>HOMES: Home prices rose by more than 20% year-over-year in March
>ANIMALS: Multiple bear sightings reported across Worcester County in last week
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Band surprises man playing their song in Boston
-Meanwhile, in Dedham, couple attacked by wild turkey in front of their home
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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:05). High of 20 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Suspects in fatal shooting on Dorchester Street in Worcester caught in Fitchburg
-Worcester reports fewer shootings in 2024, despite jump in homicides
-What nurses say must improve at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester
-5 townhouse units planned for Austin Street in Worcester
-Why so many Mass. breweries are closing (and what you can do about it)
-Worcester Community Housing Resources taps established executive as new leader
-Holiday travel rush continues (2:08). Article
-Worcester forum explores M.C.A.S. results and educational equity
-Worcester wants input on where to put new trash/recycling bins
-Radio Worcester (24:05): Worcester Police Union leaders respond to D.O.J. report
-Earlier: Boston Globe: Federal lawsuits lay out D.O.J. allegations against Worcester police
-Radio Worcester (17:50): Mayor Petty addresses City Council meeting amid heated debate
-Radio Worcester (19:13): City Manager Batista addresses D.O.J. report, legal strategy
>FAITH: Holy Cross professor — At Hanukkah, a celebration of eternal light − from desert tabernacle to synagogues today
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Unique Eateries (5:13)
-ICYMI: Midday snow delivers string of crashes in Central Mass.
-Woman struck by a car in crosswalk in Worcester
-At court hearing, 2 different pictures of fatal Worcester shooting
-Worcester D.P.W. chief Robert L. Moylan Jr. to end interim stint
-Worcester's Union Station listed among 6 of the Most Beautiful Amtrak Stations in America
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo — Fantastic freshmen on varsity sports teams
-Christmas Greetings from Everyone At Lamoureux Ford (:49)
-Mountview Middle School honor roll
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Southbridge day care worker admits to abusing child (2:01)
-Barre ambulance and Verizon utility truck collide on Route 62
-Botched drug deal at Leominster group home ends with arrest of 2 women
-Rutland police to hold car seat check-up on Monday
-Auburn wants feedback on possible regionalization of 911 services
-Shrewsbury Select Board updates (:35)
-Grafton Middle School teachers honored for "Promising Practices"
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Candlelight tours, wrestling and holiday choral music
-Spotify's Top 10 most-streamed holiday tracks of all time revealed
-At Holy Cross, "Sojourners" captures the immigrant experience in 1970s America
>OPINION: Tom Marino: 9 years of Public Safety Committee ignoring police discipline
-Laura McCarthy-Ha: Simplifying gift-giving in a big family
-Laurelle Farrell: Lessons in a hair style…bangs
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 211 (28:23): Sports, Sports, Sports!
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to an "accomplished and admired singer/ songwriter/ musician" born in Worcester
>SPORTS: Patriots fans will love Josh Allen’s take on Drake Maye’s future
-Van Pelt doubles down on not calling Maye runs after criticism
-NFL Week 16 schedule, TV and announcers
-Celtics beat Bulls, 123-98
-Bruins beat Sabres, 3-1
-Rickey Henderson, Baseball Hall of Famer and league's all-time stolen bases leader, dies at 65
-Railers beat Maine, 5-1
>NATIONAL: 2 Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in apparent "friendly fire" incident
-Grandparent caregiving declines amid pandemic changes
-Tragic: Grandmother, 80, dies after getting trapped in Sleep Number bed for 2 days: lawsuit
>NEW ENGLAND: State police say Friday's storm caused 200 crashes across state (:22)
-Hypothermic hiker rescued by helicopter in White Mountains (:27)
>COLLEGES: Assumption Professor Cinzia Pica named Visiting Scholar at Harvard
-Anna Maria AMCAST (50:10): Holiday Movies 2.0
-Clark professor gives lecture on what it means to be a feminist in wartime
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Waldorf-Astoria insists hotel will reopen in spring
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Financial planning for parents’ assisted living
>HOMES: Tips for moving
>SHOPPING: Cozy gifts your mom will love this holiday season (4:04)
-Holiday gift ideas from unique local businesses across Mass. (4:58)
>HEALTH: Expert explains possible risks, benefits of raw milk (2:49)
-Dr. Todd Ellerin on vaccines and their impact on children (3:40)
>FOOD: Taco Bell unveils new menu item
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix doc, "Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action" (2:21)
>MOVIES: "Barbie 2" in early stages with Greta Gerwig returning to write
>CELEBRITY: James Kennedy arrested for domestic violence weeks after getting fired from "Vanderpump Rules"
>HISTORY: City Hospital, circa 1907
>ANIMALS: Dog becomes mama to a litter of tiny rescue kittens (1:42)
>GOOD NEWS: Man with a rare tumor was told he had months to live. Now, he's cancer-free
-Meanwhile, Mariah Carey fans get into a wild fight at Christmas concert: "On the naughty list"
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