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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: Mix of sun and clouds, high of 70 today in Worcester (2:37)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+4:00: TONIGHT! Opening Night at the Bravehearts (1:15)
+4:00: World Cup watch parties set for Worcester Common
+4:00: Ghanaian restaurant in Worcester ready to give World Cup fans taste of home country (2:07)
+Noon: Teenage pedestrian recovering after Worcester crash
+Noon: Longtime historian and educator at Old Sturbridge Village ID'd as crash victim
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
-Investigation underway after human remains found in Worcester
-Worcester Teacher of the Year inspires students while battling A.L.S. (2:12). Article
-Black bear spotted roaming around Worcester neighborhoods near Doherty and Clark (2:50). Article
-Teen struck, seriously injured by pickup truck at Kelley Square
-Patriots quarterback Drake Maye set to host celebrity softball game at Polar Park
-North High School hands out diplomas at DCU Center. Video (1:29:59)
-Worcester facing growing public safety concerns
-Related: Radio Worcester (11:08): Tim Murray calls for visible police presence and coordinated downtown safety plan
-Worcester Research Bureau report shows housing reality
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-New Worcester massage therapy center focuses on care for elite youth athletes
-Worcester schools honors record number of biliteracy award winners
-Worcester school budget hearing draws questions on equity office, technology spending
>DINING OUT: Shrewsbury Hooters announces it will close
-Mass. ramen shop made clam chowder ramen. Here's what it's like (1:12)
-ICYMI: Patient escapes ambulance, jumps into Lake Quinsigamond (:23). Article
-Lawyer: Driver who crashed into wheelchair "didn't know he hit somebody"
-Worcester police make blue cruiser lights on at all times permanent
-Meet Worcester's Class of 2026 high school valedictorians
-W.P.D. looking for witnesses to big April brawl on Water Street (with video)
-These new apartments in Worcester come at an eye-popping price
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Annual town meeting 7 p.m. June 8th
-Jazzed Up Duo at Val's 5:30 p.m. Saturday
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-Senior Center parking lot reconstruction begins
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Sheriff offers resources to support Rutland fireworks (:49)
-Earlier: Rutland cancels Fourth of July celebrations over staffing (2:35)
-Clinton man arrested for attempting to run over cousin at gas station
-Shrewsbury High School graduates Class of 2026
-Southbridge candidates split on receivership legacy, path back to local school control
-Millbury police sergeant honored for heroic actions
-Leominster City Council backs $186.7 million fiscal 2027 budget
-Former BJ’s headquarters in Westborough up for sale again
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-Largest brewery in Central Mass. surpasses 100,000 barrels for first time
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Black Veil, Basement Sessions, Johnny Blue Horn and more
-Gracie Abrams announces tour, including 2 stops at TD Garden
>OPINION: I did this today: For cat breeders, friendship wins Best in Show
-Cassinda Scharff: Solo parenting during a busy season
-WCCA-TV's What It's Worth No. 490 (27:53): Ceramic artist Caitlyn Marsh
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:47): Is Worcester safe? Crime perception and city challenges
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native who served during the Vietnam War
>SPORTS: Presale tickets for Patriots game in Germany on sale
-Should Celtics pursue Giannis trade? Weighing pros and cons
-Red Sox lose to Braves, 10-2
-Bravehearts fall to Vermont, 8-6
-Bravehearts single-game tickets on sale now
-Holy Cross baseball to battle No. 6 Texas at Austin Regional
-Worcester Academy's Liam Daly of Holden a great fit for Holy Cross
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, 1-0
>CARS: Consumer Reports: Best used vehicles for teens (:55)
>NATIONAL: Blue Origin New Glenn rocket explodes on launch pad
-NASA lays out moon base plans with landers, buggies and drones at the top of the list
-Tragic: 90 killed in gas explosion at Chinese coal mine (2:08)
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. D.O.T. suspends 5 more amid scandal (2:27)
-Mass. photographer stabbed while taking photos at Maine wedding
-5 injured after bus crashes through fence, hits trees on Cape
>COLLEGES: Assumption School of Graduate Studies celebrates commencement
-Holy Cross taps Brown administrator as dean of students, elevates Jesuit leader to vice president role
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Frequent flyer miles, points not insulated from spiking costs (1:49)
-The 1 thing to check before heading to the airport
>BUSINESS: New C.E.O. takes helm at MTD Micro Molding
-Inflation gauge worsens as Iran war sends food, energy prices surging
-LPL Financial Research: Seeds of opportunity: The case for agriculture investments
-Why consumer confidence keeps dropping | How to stretch money (2:03)
>HOMES: How to fill out the perfect patio pot (5:05)
>HEALTH: New drug can cure previous incurable serious disease
-Doctors push new blood tests for colon cancer as cases surge in younger adults
>FOOD: Delicious roasted cauliflower salad for summer grilling season (3:25)
-Former "bad for you" food can lower Alzheimer’s risk by up to 27%
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Allison Janney movie on HBO, "Miss You, Love You" (2:05)
>MOVIES: "Disclosure Day" first reactions: "Spielberg's best film in 20 years"
>CELEBRITY: Nicolas Cage confesses to turning down 2 iconic movie roles
-T.J. Holmes, Amy Robach set wedding date
>ANIMALS: This baby penguin keeps tripping while chasing mom (1:37)
>GOOD NEWS: World War 2 veteran celebrates 101st birthday
-Meanwhile, in New Hampshire, deer crashes through glass door at a elementary school (:38)
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