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>Latest weather: A spectacular day, high of 78 in Worcester
+5:30: Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy (below) rated this Worcester pizza 7.7 out of 10

+5:30: You can now fly from Worcester to Vancouver on JetBlue: Find out how
+5:30: See inside this $2 million mid-century home in Worcester (top)
+5:30: Turning tragedy into triumph: Manny Tubes donated to police stations (1:59). Article
+5:30: Search warrant leads to gun, drug charges in Worcester
+5:30: New movies on VOD: "Everything Everywhere All At Once", "Downton Abbey: A New Era" and more
+5:30: U.S. inflation hit a 40-year high last month of 8.6%
+Noon: Outgoing Worcester Superintendent Binienda considering run for mayor in 2023
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - June 10th
+Noon: Face of Worcester: Jonelle Garofoli
+Noon: WARL Adoption Option: Meet Corrie
>WORCESTER TERCENTENNIAL
*Worcester 300th anniversary: Fireworks, Canal District stroll top full list of events coming this weekend
*Traffic and parking advisory for Worcester Tercentennial
*The Worcester 300 List: Best things to see, drink, eat, watch and hear
*Esther Howland, mother of the American Valentine
*Marshall "Major" Taylor, the "Worcester Whirlwind"
*The home of Dr. Robert Goddard, the father of rocketry
*A look at downtown Worcester's past, present and future
>TOP OF THE NEWS: Worcester welcomes back alumni for Homecoming
-Worcester manufacturer moving HQ to Webster
-Worcester music teacher in running for Grammy award
-Accused murderer Stephanie Fernandes given $44k engagement ring while already engaged to her alleged victim
-Worcester man arrested after holding people at gunpoint
-North High graduation in Worcester. Video (1:19:34)
-For retiring North High assistant principal Teresa O'Neill, time is the best teacher
-Worcester wants public’s help in street safety survey
-Rosalie Tirella: Why should the WPD get drones if Worcester cops act like this?
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Artist Spotlight: Aaron Brodeur
-Five Things to Do: The Outlaws, "The Band's Visit" and more ...
-It's hard out here: Worcester artists speak up on troubles women face in hip-hop
-The Faces of Worcester: Julie Bowditch
>HISTORY: Mike Benedetti: The Worcester Klan Meeting & Riot of 1924
-WoMag Flashback: The Slave Catcher's Riot — How a slave trader came to Worcester, and got chased back to Boston
-June 9 anniversary of Worcester tornado of 1953
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who was an avid sports fan whose infectious smile would light up a room
-ICYMI: Worcester diner named Best in Massachusetts by Food & Wine
-Polar Park apartment development's tax break at risk over hiring practices
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Princeton police arrest pair with sawed off shotgun, ski masks
-Rally against gun violence set for Saturday at Grafton High School
-Sunflower Shanty at Houlden Farm in Grafton may shutter after ABCC ruling
-Paxton celebrates June as Moore Month in honor of Major Willard Moore
-Shrewsbury physical therapy office celebrates first anniversary
-Brimfield Auction Acres preparing to host third annual Pioneer Valley wine festival
-Real estate firm acquires 2 Leominster industrial buildings for $14.7 million
>SPORTS: Angels beat Red Sox to end 14-game losing streak
-The International golf course to host controversial Saudi-backed tour event
-Former Bruins head coach Bruce Cassidy reacts to firing, time with team
-'Sader Stories (41:37): Bob Cousy's love of Worcester
-Bravehearts lose to Vermont, 6-4. Next game 6:30 Friday. Buy tickets
-Bravehearts, Holy Cross bringing state baseball semifinals, finals to Fitton Field
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Buffalo, 6-0
>BUSINESS: Inflation divide: The wealthy splurge, the poorest pull back
-229,000 file jobless claims, up from previous week
-Viewpoint: Worcester well positioned for next economic revolution
>HOMES: Look through 5 new Worcester houses on the market
>CARS: Bertera has the car for you (4:08)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: Uvalde top cop knew kids were alive in classroom
-Key takeaways from the January 6th House panel's first hearing
-Officials find Baby Holly, missing child of Florida couple killed in the 1980s
>TV/STREAMING: See the first teaser for new "A League of Their Own" series
>MOVIES: Tom Hanks on controversial "Elvis" biopic: "What have I done?"
>CELEBRITY: Britney Spears marries Sam Asghari after 5 years together
>HEALTH: Teens are facing a sleep deprivation epidemic. Here’s why
-Free vaccinations/boosters 10-2 Friday at El Buen Samaritano Food Program
>FOOD: Cheerios cereal making people sick, reports claim
>SHOPPING/DEALS: Rising prices have shoppers visiting dollar stores
>ANIMALS: Brave police dog meets his new baby sister (3:11)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Woman tracks down biological father after more than 30 years
-Meanwhile, in Oklahoma, cowboys chase runaway cow down busy highway
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 60 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Police investigating after man shot near Fitchburg State
+6:00: Tri-axle dump truck rollover shuts down road in Sutton
+6:00: Worcester unveils major redesign for busy College Street
+6:00: 168 students, staff honored at Worcester schools Special Education Celebration Of Success
+6:00: Worcester Public Schools Superintendent Message (1:42): Start of the fourth quarter
+6:00: Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:54): 5 big issues Worcester is talking about right now
+Noon: Mass. Pike traffic after semi crash on I-495 in Westborough
+Noon: State Police lieutenant back in court on perjury charge in Worcester recruit’s death
+Noon: Ex-Worcester food bank C.E.O. McMurray to receive social justice award
+Noon: "Handmaid's Tale" author Margaret Atwood to speak at Holy Cross
+Noon: A new arts epicenter: Creative Hub Worcester set to open at long last
+Noon: Last Call: Samantha Bucci, poet and poetry slam organizer
+Noon: First Person: For Joe Fusco Jr., remembering Mom brings laughs, stings
-Q.C.C. police officer has certification suspended after domestic violence charges filed
-Curtis Sliwa visits Worcester, and can't resist "glazing" local diner
-Think Derek Herman loves Worcester? He has the tattoos to prove it
-Could the old Dive Bar spot be pouring drinks again?
-When will the Denholm building be torn down? Developer agrees to timeline
-Inside the state's biggest office-to-residential conversion in Worcester (2:30)
-Worcester City Manager proposes $1.4 million tax break for housing project by Polar Park
-See compensation for all 8,363 City of Worcester employees
-Rift with Pope Leo "really unprecedented," says Holy Cross religious studies professor (2:42). Article
-Related: Worcester bishop issues statement
-How Audra Doody of Safe Exit Initiative is helping to change our world
-Worcester County Wonders: Setting the Revolution record straight
-Aislinn Doyle: April 16th School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester Public Schools to hold April 15th community forum on school boundary and quadrant alignment project
>DINING OUT: The Broadway Restaurant
-ICYMI: Vigil held for 10-year-old killed by car in Webster (2:19). Article
-Related: Driver in fatal Webster crash was arrested week before for drug possession, police say (1:49)
-Before reporting to prison for hacking, former Assumption student from Sterling thanks F.B.I. for arresting him (3:25). Article
-No one in truck that was found in Leicester pond, police say (:20). Article
-"They’re lucky to be alive": 3 people hospitalized after tree crushes pickup truck in Princeton
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Project Adventure – not just a physical workout
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Train hits vehicle at Clinton railroad crossing (:23)
-Overdose leads to 21-day suspension for Webster Boosters Club
-Barre firefighters respond to residential fire on Oak Street
-Another Oxford leader heads to Canton as Gifford named deputy chief
-Southbridge council denies Open Meeting Law claims, refers complaints to counsel
-Man charged after breaking into ex-girlfriend’s Leominster apartment through window
-Construction alert from the Millbury D.P.W.
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Usher and Chris Brown announce tour, including August stop at Gillette Stadium
-Des Rocs to play Worcester in lead up to new album release
-Listen Up: Worcester musician Sam Femino eyes social media in new song
-Remembering "Voice of Clannad" Moya Brennan
-Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announces 2026 inductees
>OPINION: Michael Garand: Why banking local means investing in Worcester's future
-What's Up Worcester's Minute with Meagan (13:17): Heather Cassani, owner, Wattson Home Solutions
-Unity Radio Unity in the Community (57:47): Michael Goldstein, owner, Empire Loan
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who taught in the Worcester Public Schools for more than 35 years
>SPORTS: NFL reporter Dianna Russini resigns from The Athletic after photos with Mike Vrabel
-Related: Read Russini's full resignation letter
-No tailgating at Gillette Stadium during World Cup
-Celtics superlatives and awards: Most improved, biggest surprise and more
-Bruins beat Devils, 4-0
-Red Sox lose to Twins, 6-0
-Bravehearts announce Fireworks Friday dates
-Holy Cross names Scott Black assistant men’s soccer coach
-Coach Jon Ladino announces 2030 Holy Cross softball signing class
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Nashville, 9-4
-33 Worcester runners set for Boston Marathon
>CARS: Ford C.E.O. Jim Farley warns Chinese car sales in U.S. would be "devastating"
>NATIONAL: Frightening new Yellowstone study sparks eruption fears
-Doctor accused of fatally removing organ from patient arrested for botched operation
-Tragic: Couple abused their 6 children, kept boy in dog kennel: officials
>NEW ENGLAND: Elderly homeowner trapped with "tenant from hell" (1:09)
-FedEx driver struck, killed by alleged drunken driver in Vermont, police say
>COLLEGES: Worcester State Professor Andrew Burkhardt connects Goddard’s legacy to modern discoveries
-Holy Cross President Rougeau on Commencement, leadership updates, the job market and more
-A.I. salon at Assumption brings students, faculty, staff and industry voices together for a dynamic conversation
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Why Antarctica is unlike any other travel destination
-8 states where the weather forecast is always wrong
>BUSINESS: New Disney C.E.O. announces 1,000 job cuts via email
-LPL Financial Research: The economy takes multiple shocks in stride
-What to expect from an I.R.S. business audit
-Lack of motivation, rejection stalls job searches for millions of unemployed Americans: survey
>HEALTH: Deaths from a silent disease have quadrupled among young U.S. women, study shows
-Man undergoes experimental treatment to prevent A.L.S. (2:59)
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (44:48): Somatic movement, with Emily Konstan
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>SHOPPING: Get a refund on this recalled Sam’s Club Christmas decoration
>FOOD: How good are the Polar Seltzer Summer flavors? (2:13)
>TV/STREAMING: Meryl Streep to star in "The Corrections" limited series adaptation
>MOVIES: Trailer for "Insidious: Out of the Further" (2:34)
>CELEBRITY: Alec Baldwin talks "Rust" prosecution health toll, retiring on podcast
-"Lost" star Matthew Fox reveals why he walked away from Hollywood at height of his stardom
>ANIMALS: Mama dog dumped at shelter walks herself into a better life (2:04)
>HISTORY: Abandoned "ghost towns" are scattered across Massachusetts
>GOOD NEWS: Mass. "sewer singer" gains TikTok fame for underground opera performances (2:31)
-Meanwhile, in Canada, video shows confused beaver wandering into store, getting stuck behind automatic doors
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