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>Latest weather: Peeks of sun today, high of 79 in Worcester
+6:00: Cafe reopens in new Downtown Worcester site (above)
+6:00: Worcester man arrested for warrant, new drug, gun charges
+6:00: New foundation head quits after just 5 months
+6:00: WBJ's Movers & Shakers for June 13th
+6:00: Patriotic Pops Concert July 3rd at Worcester's Institute Park
+6:00: Song to Get You Through the Week: Julia Mark delivers heartbreaking "Love and Energy"
+Noon: 2 teens shot over the weekend in Worcester
+Noon: Detours in place during Mass Pike work in Worcester area
+Noon: Radio Worcester (11:13): Worcester Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh talks about Monkeypox, COVID and misinformation
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-City leaders, veterans groups gather for General Josiah Pickett Memorial Grove dedication
-Worcester Fire Department honors members who have passed away in last year
-Demolition proposed for historic home on Lincoln Street in Worcester
-Worcester Bravehearts Family Outing helps wrap up Tercentennial Weekend in Worcester
-Autism-friendly dinners make a comeback at Shrewsbury restaurant
-5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester- June 13th
-WPD hockey team raffling off special Manny Familia jersey
-Pedestrian struck by car at Wachusett Dam in Clinton while exiting vehicle
-Paralyzed Fitchburg teen walks across graduation stage (2:34)
>HOMES: See 5 new homes on the market in Worcester
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday
>ICYMI: Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy rated this Worcester pizza 7.7 out of 10
-You can now fly from Worcester to Vancouver on JetBlue: Find out how
-8 ways Worcester is staging its comeback to attract businesses and residents
-Uncertain future for Denholm building's Main Street Station post office
-Polar Park residential development could lose multimillion dollar tax break
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a woman who worked as a welder in Worcester during World War II
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>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): What happened to Rutland's time capsule?
-Shrewsbury brothers become youngest bridge champions
-Shrewsbury Girl Scouts build new pollinator garden
-Nipmuc Water Ski Club welcomes first-timers with free Learn to Ski event
-AMSA students celebrate their next chapter during graduation
-Assabet celebrates Class of 2022
-Video: Grafton Middle School makes beautiful spring music
>SPORTS: Do Celtics need more from Jayson Tatum? Ime Udoka gives thoughtful answer
-Red Sox beat Mariners, 2-0
-Bees sting Bravehearts, 5-1. Next home game: 6:30 Friday, Scout Night Sleepover & Postgame Fireworks
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Buffalo, 4-3
-Revolution beat Sporting KC, 2-1
>BUSINESS: WBJ wins top prize at international journalism competition
-Briarwood tabs SALMON executive as new leader
-Returning to the workplace might be the best thing to do
>CARS: Bertera has the car for you (4:08)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: Senate bargainers announce outline of gun violence agreement
-Several factors are converging to push gas prices higher. Here's what to know
-Google engineer Blake Lemoine claims AI bot became sentient
>NEW ENGLAND: 6-year-old boy's body recovered days after he was swept into Merrimack River
-2 additional cases of monkeypox confirmed in Massachusetts
>TV/STREAMING: How to watch TV: Amazon Freevee is a great place to start
>MOVIES: With "Jurassic World 3," dinosaurs rule again at box office
>CELEBRITY: Jennifer Hudson becomes an EGOT winner at the Tony Awards
-Country star Toby Keith reveals stomach cancer diagnosis
>HEALTH: FDA finds Moderna, Pfizer COVID vaccines are safe and effective in younger kids
-Free COVID testing and vaccinations/boosters 11-4 today in Downtown Worcester
>FOOD: Sriracha hot sauce maker warns of shortage
>ANIMALS: Tiny kitten goes to work every day with her foster mom (3:11)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Play-by-play announcer shows representation matters to girls (2:31)
-Meanwhile, in Texas, terrifying picture shows unidentified creature at zoo (:47)
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 81 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing teen girl
-UMass Memorial increases planned Community Healthlink layoffs to 231
-Worcester’s Washington Square to be site for demolition, new apartments
-Mass. House approves carveout allowing for Worcester Red Sox players to not be subject to state wage laws
-Former UMass Medical School student and cancer survivor in seventh Pan-Mass Challenge (2:53)
-UMass Memorial Health opens convenient new family medicine facility at White City
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Radio Worcester (26:14): State Sen. Robyn Kennedy on budget, child welfare reform, housing costs, I.C.E.
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (4:59)
-Worcester bistro closed until August 3rd
-Worcester bakery closed until August 5th
-ICYMI: Worcester city manager nixes Research Bureau bid for police civilian review board
-Another pedestrian crash in Worcester renews push for safety improvements
-Massport announces record year for Worcester Regional Airport
-City backs 4 affordable housing developments
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Senior Center closed through the end of July
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Victor Catacchio has been making cars look like new for 43 years
-Leominster man arrested after police find him passed out behind the wheel with fentanyl
-Crews install modular bridge spanning French River between Dudley and Webster
-Road closure today and tomorrow in Shrewsbury
-Spencer Summer Concert Series returns to Powder Mill Park
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: EcoTarium honors U.N. environmental leader with its highest conservation award
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1385 (30:00): Gina Alice, Captains of Entropy and more
>OPINION: Tom Marino: When Worcester chose the bailout over the Constitution
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. 168 (29:48): Ed Gardella, Part 2
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (37:57): I.C.E. shooting in Maine, claims on election integrity
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester business owner who passed away at 44
>SPORTS: Drake Maye-A.J. Brown connection among storylines to watch as training camp opens (11:25)
-Red Sox beat Rays, 6-5, for 14th straight win
-'Sader Stories (2:20): Kaitlyn Flanagan, Crusader of the Year
-7 Bravehearts heading to Futures League All-Star Game (1:29)
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts enter All-Star break in the thick of playoff chase
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>CARS: Best used cars for teen drivers, according to Consumer Reports
>NATIONAL: 3 more U.S. servicemembers killed in war in Iran (2:03)
-Disney World guest, 54, died on iconic ride after suffering heart emergency
-Tragic: 5 die after people jump into river trying to save someone in the water
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (1:27): Jury selection resumes after 5 seated
-Pamela Smart seeks new trial for 1990 murder of husband (3:22)
-Teacher and coach charged with O.U.I. and child endangerment
>COLLEGES: Clark's century-old Economic Geography sees jump in citation rankings
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 5 most expensive states to visit in 2026
-This Conn. amusement park was named most affordable in the U.S. (1:01)
>BUSINESS: Shrewsbury commercial landscaper acquired by New Jersey firm
-LPL Financial Research: China holds keys to post-war oil prices
-Shocking amount of Gen Z employees pretend to be productive at work: survey
>SHOPPING: Dollar Tree installs price scanners for surprising reason
>HOMES: Consumer Reports: Guest WiFi network can boost privacy, speed
>HEALTH: Humanoid robots complete historic surgery
-How many cups of coffee are safe to drink per day? (1:53)
>FOOD: Cyclospora outbreak: Taylor Farms test update, food safety (7:52)
-Mass. lettuce farm says its crop safe amid cyclospora fears (1:49). Article
>TV/STREAMING: Shocked Geena Davis addresses Netflix canceling "The Boroughs"
>MOVIES: "The Odyssey" reviews roundup: What critics are saying
>CELEBRITY: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s pals reveal new wedding details
-Brenda Fricker, "My Left Foot" Oscar-winning actress, dies at 81
>ANIMALS: Stray orange cat chooses his family and fits right in (1:44)
>HISTORY: These discoveries reshaped what historians knew about America's Founding Fathers
>GOOD NEWS: Cape Cod farm offers 20 years of opportunity for adults with disabilities (1:33). Article
-Meanwhile, in Idaho, man balances 195 rolls of toilet paper on his head for 30 seconds
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