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>Latest weather: Rain tapers off this afternoon, highs in the mid 70s today in Worcester
+6:00: Worcester man wins tickets to NBA Finals Game 3 (1:47)
+6:00: Stephanie Fernandes murder trial: No defensive wounds on victim’s body after stabbing, medical examiner says
+6:00: 31-year-old Worcester man convicted of attempted robbery
+6:00: Thrice joins Dashboard Confessional, Get Up Kids in Worcester for Vagrant Records anniversary
+6:00: Holy Cross students join Worcester nursing home residents in unique storytelling project
+6:00: 5 new open houses in Worcester
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - June 8th
+Noon: Five Things to Do: The Outlaws, "The Band's Visit" and more ...
+Noon: Listen Up: Catching up with Abbie Barrett, Elion Virtuoso, Paper Tigers, P2I and Arichussettes & Dollaz Da Barba
+Noon: Last Call with Jack Murray, founder of Worcester Political Dialogue
+Noon: Worcester's Tercentennial: Esther Howland, mother of the American Valentine
+Noon: 3 juveniles charged with arson in fire at old cereal factory in Orange
+Noon: 2 million people may be impacted by Shields Health Care Group cyberattack
+Noon: First Person: A conversation with Sunshine the Talking Cat
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing 12-year-old
-Worcester company is among 3 clinical labs charged with defrauding MassHealth
-Woman accused of fatally stabbing fiancé back in court for trial after SJC overturns murder charge dismissal
-Boylston native Jean Louisa Kelly takes Iceman’s breath away in "Top Gun: Maverick"
-Worcester drivers bad? They're worst for at-fault violations
-City celebrates opening of dual language school
-Burncoat High graduation. Video (1:25:14)
-Doherty Memorial High graduation. Video (1:30:19)
-Worcester teacher Lisa Cantwell retires after 35 years in public schools
-Carbonneau’s Shoe Repair celebrates 100 years in business
-Stearns Tavern opens to the public with help from over 145 volunteers
-Worcester City Council defers police drone vote over use around homeless
-Radio Worcester (15:44): Acting City Manager Eric Batista talks about his first week on the job
-Former City Manager Michael O’Brien to have portrait hung in City Hall 9 years after departure
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Slings and arrows of outrageous fortune: Worcester composer's "Hamlet" opera finally "to be"
-Big E announces headline musical acts for 2022
-The Faces of Worcester: Julie Bowditch
-Bad Advice: Crash those backyard cookouts while you can
>HISTORY: Worcester's Tercentennial: Levi Lincoln's legacy
-Worcester 300th anniversary: Fireworks, Canal District stroll top full list of events coming this weekend
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who grew up working at her family's corner grocery store
>ICYMI: Worcester man wins $4 million on scratch ticket, plans to invest in real estate
-2 roundabouts proposed at May and Chandler streets in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 41-year-old Barre man arrested for child pornography
-Virtual hearing Wednesday on Grafton-Sutton bridge repairs
-Is now the time to sell the Grafton Town House?
-Rutland showcases 300 years of fashion
-SGSA installs benches as tribute to Kori Stuart-Brix
-Princeton looks at housing stock to prepare for state mandate
-Always a Woolie: Shaw School hosts open house for school retirees
>SPORTS: NBA Finals switch to Boston for Game 3 Wednesday night
-Red Sox beat Angels in 10th
-"It’s a fantastic experience": Bravehearts change the rules on this field trip to the ballpark
-Bravehearts players working on their craft this summer
-Bravehearts home for 6 straight games. Get tickets here
-"Pancake" Pat Ricard living up to name and helping out high school booster club
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox postponed, doubleheader Wednesday
-Worcester Academy star honored for impact in community
>BUSINESS: Is a recession coming?
-Cookies Worcester owner looking to expand
-WBDC Podcast (23:25): The Economic Development Coordinating Council
>SHOPPING/DEALS: Target slashing prices to move merchandise
>HOMES: Neighborhoods in Worcester with the most expensive home sales
>COLLEGES: Clark grad travels to Poland to deliver aid to Ukrainian refugees
>NEW! CARS: Bertera has the car for you (4:08)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL: Florida toddler fatally shoots father after finding loaded gun
>TV/STREAMING: The best TV shows of May
>MOVIES: "Joker" sequel confirmed, Joaquin Phoenix back as supervillain
>CELEBRITY: Matthew McConaughey powerfully calls for gun control during White House visit
>HEALTH: New diabetes drug helped overweight people lose 35 to 52 pounds
-Free vaccinations/boosters 11-7 Wednesday at Worcester Public Library
>ANIMALS: Worcester area adoptable pets of the week: Josie, Scooby, Bella & more
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Waitress who got a $777 tip donates it all to her church
-Meanwhile, in Canada, woman unknowingly buys skates she sold 40 years earlier
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:40). High of 38 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Thieves stole gutters from Worcester house while owner was home
+5:00: Death of Bob Weir sparks memories of Worcester's part in long, strange trip
+5:00: Planning winter entertainment in Worcester
+5:00: Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 14
+Noon: 270-unit project at abandoned Spag's factory met with skepticism
+Noon: Central Mass. pizzeria reopens with explanation for abruptly closing
-No answers as cost of probe into death of State Police recruit from Worcester nears $700,000 (3:07). Article
-New year, new look, new amenities for W.R.T.A.
-Local restaurant makes Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Restaurant Legends (5:32)
-Worcester City Council returns with social media scrutiny, transit fights
-Worcester, Fitchburg aim for uniform, safe sober houses
-Worcester County Wonders: First state-run asylum dates back to 1832
-Newly obtained court docs detail what happened inside Leominster home after man murdered wife, autopsy findings
-$80,000 Keno ticket sold in Millbury
-Police oversight questions persist after Research Bureau report
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (23:33): Tom Marino defends reporting amid defamation lawsuit
>DINING OUT: Popular bakery chain seeks license for second Worcester location
-ICYMI: National Grid installs new underground cable to fix monthslong outage issues in Worcester
-"A very bad year": Here's what the flu numbers look like in Worcester
-Turtleboy factor: Aidan Kearney's influence on Karen Read case
-Venezuelan native in Worcester lauds capture of Maduro
-Some Worcester rents are falling ... really
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Brew Biscuits in Holden making nutritious dog treats out of grains previously used in breweries (2:05)
-Lamoureux Ford welcomes Jeff Tripp from Sunnyside Motors (1:44)
-Fundraiser to help rebuild Ten West Market
-Ten West Market owner optimistic about return
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Hope Chapel in Sterling dedicates new sanctuary
-Clinton buildings coming together
-Clinton Select Board hears Bates family request to explore right-of-way access at town dump
-Indigenous culture celebration day coming to Grafton this summer
-Spanish-language congregation to move into historic church in West Boylston
-The Item's Neighbor to Neighbor column
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Full list of winners and nominees at Golden Globes
-Golden Globes snubs and surprises
-Inside the Golden Globes: Everything you didn't see on TV
-World-renowned violinist to rehearse with J.O.M.P. students
>OPINION: Molly McCullough: For Worcester's schools, kids come first
-Maggie Calvetti: Someday they'll be grown & here's who i hope they become
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (2:18:34)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who had Master’s degrees in Civil Engineering and Mathematics
>SPORTS: Patriots defense shines in 16-3 Wild Card win over Chargers
-Patriots will play Steelers-Texans winner in AFC Divisional Round
-Bruins beat Penguins, 1-0
-Celtics star Jaylen Brown rips refs after loss to Spurs in Boston
-Holy Cross student-athletes record 3.39 G.P.A. during Fall 2025 semester
-100 FM The Pike (18:00): MassLive's Matt Vautour gives 2026 sports predictions
-Railers fall to Florida, 5-3
>NATIONAL: Ex-husband arrested in heinous double murder of slain dentist, wife
-Protests in Iran near the 2-week mark as crackdown intensifies
-Tragic: Dad killed 5 of his children over a decade
>NEW ENGLAND: Deadly house fire in Burrillville, R.I.
-From Lindsay Clancy to Turtleboy: 5 Mass. criminal cases to watch in 2026
>COLLEGES: "We depend on fungi for absolutely everything"
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Disney quietly changes course on controversial meal plan changes
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
>SHOPPING: Samsung unveils "world's largest" TV of its kind at 130 inches
>HOMES: Laundry hacks you’ll wish you knew sooner
>HEALTH: Noom launches Proactive Health GLP-1 Program for long-term health
-Mass. mom fights for scalp cooling to be covered by insurance during chemo (2:06). Article
>FOOD: Your guide to a flavorful Dry January (4:34)
>TV/STREAMING: "The Simpsons" retires beloved character Duffman after 30 years
>MOVIES: 2026 new horror movie releases
>CELEBRITY: "High School Musical" star arrested on child pornography charges
-"Field of Dreams" and "West Wing" actor Timothy Busfield faces arrest warrant in child sex abuse case
>ANIMALS: Rescue dog does the cutest thing when she wants attention (2:00)
>HISTORY: Math, not myths: Inside the new search for Amelia Earhart
>GOOD NEWS: Lottery ticket rejected by another customer earns man $1 million
-Meanwhile, in Germany, watch 50 sheep escape shepherd, walk into grocery store
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