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Damage at Assumption College (now Quinsigamond Community College) from the Worcester tornado of 1953.
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>Latest weather: Early downpours give way to afternoon sunshine, high in the upper 70s in Worcester
+6:00: The Worcester 300 List: Best things to see, drink, eat, watch and hear
+6:00: June 9 anniversary of Worcester tornado of 1953
+6:00: WoMag Flashback: The Slave Catcher's Riot — How a slave trader came to Worcester, and got chased back to Boston
+1:00: Worcester man arrested after holding people at gunpoint
+1:00: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - June 9th
+1:00: Radio Worcester (10:00): Rep. McGovern on tonight's televised hearings and gun safety legislation
+1:00: Rosalie Tirella: Why should the WPD get drones if Worcester cops act like this?
+1:00: Bravehearts, Holy Cross bringing state baseball semifinals, finals to Fitton Field
+1:00: It's hard out here: Worcester artists speak up on troubles women face in hip-hop
+1:00: Artist Spotlight: Aaron Brodeur
-Worcester diner named Best in Massachusetts by Food & Wine
-Polar Park apartment development's tax break at risk over hiring practices
-Large police presence at 60 Harrison St. in Worcester; 1 in custody
-Stephanie Fernandes murder trial: No defensive wounds on victim’s body after stabbing, medical examiner says
-31-year-old Worcester man convicted of attempted robbery
-Opioid deaths dropped slightly in Worcester in 2021
-Worcester man wins tickets to NBA Finals Game 3 (1:47)
-Weekly milk donations to help families at Boys & Girls Club of Worcester
-Holy Cross students join Worcester nursing home residents in unique storytelling project
-Proposed Worcester police drone stalled at City Council over questions about using it on homeless population
-Doherty Memorial High graduation. Video (1:30:19)
-North High graduation in Worcester. Video (1:19:34)
>HISTORY: Mike Benedetti: The Worcester Klan Meeting & Riot of 1924
-Worcester's Tercentennial: Esther Howland, mother of the American Valentine
-Worcester 300th anniversary: Fireworks, Canal District stroll top full list of events coming this weekend
-Traffic and parking advisory for Worcester Tercentennial
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Thrice joins Dashboard Confessional, Get Up Kids in Worcester for Vagrant Records anniversary
-Five Things to Do: The Outlaws, "The Band's Visit" and more ...
-Listen Up: Catching up with Abbie Barrett, Elion Virtuoso, Paper Tigers, P2I and Arichussettes & Dollaz Da Barba
-Canal District’s White Room sold to Sprinkler Factory duo
-First Person: A conversation with Sunshine the Talking Cat
-Last Call with Jack Murray, founder of Worcester Political Dialogue
-The Faces of Worcester: Julie Bowditch
-WCCA-TV's What It's Worth No. 432 (27:57): Nicholas Connors
-Radio Worcester (9:17): Manny Familia's Legacy and the 267 Foundation with Elvin Familia
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to the former owner of several pharmacies in Worcester
-ICYMI: Worcester company is among 3 clinical labs charged with defrauding MassHealth
-Boylston native Jean Louisa Kelly takes Iceman’s breath away in "Top Gun: Maverick"
-Worcester drivers bad? They're worst for at-fault violations
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 6 months probation for Millbury man charged with abusing pair of dogs in his care
-Tree-killing longhorned beetle scare in Westborough
-Shrewsbury names high school resource officer for next year
-Millbury Jr.-Sr. High School's Class of 2022 meets the challenges
-Grafton RISE plans community art project as part of 1st Juneteenth celebration
>SPORTS: Celtics stars shine in Game 3 win over Warriors
-Red Sox blank Angels 1-0 again
-'Sader Stories (41:37): Bob Cousy's love of Worcester
-'Hearts homer their way to 9-8 win
-Bravehearts' next game 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Get tickets here
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox sweep doubleheader in Buffalo
-Holden's Fran Quinn enjoys chance to play at U.S. Open in home state
>BUSINESS: Over 1,000 job seekers attend MassHire fair in Worcester
-2 million people may be impacted by Shields Health Care Group cyberattack
>SHOPPING/DEALS: Companies are shrinking packages instead of raising prices to mask inflation
>HOMES: 5 new open houses in Worcester
>NEW! CARS: Bertera has the car for you (4:08)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NEW ENGLAND: 3 juveniles charged with arson in fire at old cereal factory in Orange
-Opioid deaths in mass increase in 2021, drop in early 2022
>TV/STREAMING: Here’s what you watched this season: the top network TV shows
>MOVIES: Julia Garner ("Ozark") eyed for lead in Madonna biopic
>CELEBRITY: Amber Heard is "broke" due to legal fees, lavish spending
-"Bedtime Magic" host David Allan Boucher retiring after 40 years on late-night radio
>HEALTH: Breakthrough vaccine could help cure pancreatic cancer
-For accurate at-home COVID test results, UMass Medical School doc says to use both tests in kit
-Free testing and vaccinations/boosters 10-3 Thursday at Worcester Public Library
>ANIMALS: This kitten was obsessed with her mom's baby bump (3:16)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Tom Brady dyes hair red, orange for pediatric cancer cause
-Meanwhile, in New Hampshire, brazen bear swipes fast food from vehicle, dives into bag of McDonald's
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In The News
>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
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>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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