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>Latest weather: Gorgeous early summer day, high of 78 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Off duty firefighter attempts to save man who fell from bridge into Lake Quinsigamond
+6:00: Help Worcester Boys & Girls Club win the D'Angelo $55,000 giveaway
+6:00: Dr. Fauci tests positive for COVID days after visiting Worcester, Holy Cross
+6:00: Radio Worcester Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Petty (15:09): Tercentennial and police drone
+6:00: Worcester city councilors to explore city charter change
+6:00: Bear wanders through yard in Auburn (:13)
+6:00: Power lines come down on truck in Sutton
+Noon: Win a mountain bike and more in the 2022 George Street Raffle
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester- June 15th
+Noon: Chandler Street yard waste site closing early Wednesday
+Noon: "Menopause The Musical" returns to Worcester
+Noon: Listen Up: Maine's theWorst deliver smart, blistering rock with "Yes Regrets"
+Noon: Health Foundation of Central Mass. receives $500,000 from dissolving physician group
+Noon: Holy Cross names Jett Alfonso Director of Cross Country, Track and Field (2:03)
+Noon: Summer swim, paddle event honors former Olympian, "Wild Bill" Yorzyk
+Noon: Bad Advice: Beat the sweat by always wearing a mascot costume
-Person seen jumping off Route 9 bridge in Worcester into Lake Quinsigamond has died
-Worcester diner celebrates 86th anniversary
-Downtown eatery marks 15th year in Worcester
-Worcester restaurant temporarily reduces hours to breakfast only
-Worcester police recover stolen car, gun
-Emergency training drill scheduled for Worcester Airport
-2 new roundabouts in Worcester may tame dodgy intersection
-Get a piece of the pie: Table Talk hosting job fair on June 29th
-Channel 5's Wake Up Call from NEADS World Class Service Dogs of Princeton (:49)
-Worcester's Fitness in the Parks returns Wednesday
-Rosalie Tirella: Winners and losers in Green Island
-Worcester police drone backed by councilors after policy revisions
-Rosen's Roundtable No. 481 (28:22): Police Drones, Renewable Three-Deckers, Pickett Plaza
-Radio Worcester (12:02): Acting City Manager Eric Batista on Worcester's 300th, drones and the budget
-Worcester police make changes to draft policy on drone use
-New Worcester schools boss busily getting ready to move in
-University Park Campus School graduation 2022 (43:46)
-Janice Harvey: Author Sheryll O’Brien's blog gives window into cancer struggle
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Patriotic Pops Concert July 3rd at Worcester's Institute Park
-WOOTenanny's "secret" pop-up show this week in Worcester can't be missed
-Boston Pops, Brian McKnight perform in front of thousands at DCU Center
-Worcesteria: Of blood, trash and poetry ...
>HOMES: Worcester area real estate roundup
-Most expensive Worcester County home sales last week includes $1.5 million house in Shrewsbury
>ICYMI: Vacant Worcester donut shop to be become a law office
-Cafe reopens in new Downtown Worcester site
-New Greater Worcester Community Foundation head quits after just 5 months
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Man and woman wanted in Sturbridge arrested in Iowa
-Northborough man arrested for smashing glass doors at Westborough Fire Department
-Nomination papers available for Holden Special Election
-Company donates $20,000 to Boylston police for new motorcycle unit
-Worcester County Sheriff's picnic in Shrewsbury sees record turnout
-Paxton school security project needs funding OK
-Auburn swears in new police chief
-Auburn hosts first-ever Unified Game Day in partnership with Special Olympics
-After great start to 2022, Foppema's Farm in Northbridge is ready for potential drought conditions
-BVT will destroy 2015 student records unless requested
>SPORTS: Patriots announce first public dates for training camp
-Red Sox rout A’s, 6-1
-Bravehearts knock out the Rox, 7-3
-Next Bravehearts home game: 6:30 Friday, Scout Night Sleepover & Postgame Fireworks
-Fran Quinn, a 57-year-old dad from Holden, qualifies for U.S. Open close to home
-12 Holy Cross teams post perfect 1,000 APR scores
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Toledo, 4-0
-Former Boston Celtic allegedly seen panhandling in Virginia
>BUSINESS: The S&P 500 is in a bear market; here's what that means
-Center for Women and Enterprise to hold free Small Business Bootcamp for local entrepreneurs on Thursday in Worcester
-Hector Reyes, Technocopia collaboration helps participants build new futures
-Tree House fans recall first visits as brewery celebrates 10 years
>CARS: Bertera has the car for you (4:08)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: 165,000 Odessa, Texas residents without water for 2 days during heat wave
-Tragic: 10-year-old boy dead, father and other family member missing in drainage ditch tragedy
>NEW ENGLAND: Date-rape drugs possibly being slipped into vapes, police say
-Mass. high court tosses ballot question on benefits for app-based drivers
>TV/STREAMING: "Wendy Williams Show" to air final episode Friday without her
>CELEBRITY: Ex-Riverdale actor wanted to kill Justin Trudeau after killing mom, prosecutors say
>HEALTH: A fourth monkeypox case confirmed in Mass.
-Free COVID vaccinations/boosters 11-7 Wednesday at Worcester Public Library
>SHOPPING/DEALS: Mass. sales tax holiday set for August 13th-14th
>ANIMALS: Dogs, cats and other pets up for adoption at Worcester area shelters
>HISTORY: Worcester 300 trivia contest, part 11: Typewriter
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Coast Guard rescues 900-pound leatherback sea turtle (:30)
-Meanwhile, in Idaho, man balances chainsaw on his forehead for 31 minutes, 25 seconds
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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:40). High of 82 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester judge's gift to crime victim sparks request for new trial
+6:00: Worcester food justice nonprofit breaks ground on Main South center
+Noon: Suicidal man subdued by TASER after charging officers with a knife
+Noon: Broadway stars coming to Worcester for new season
+Noon: Holdin' Back: The '60s is back this summer with more great 1960s music
+Noon: 100 FM The Pike (10:52): Worcester Hot Dog Safari boss talks about the Top Dog Hot Dog Eating Contest
+Noon: Last Call: Jennifer Hernandez, owner, GEM Marketing Solutions
-Environmental Police officer from Rutland accused of indecently assaulting teenage stepdaughter during family dinners
-Police file charges in fatal stabbing off Ararat Street in Worcester
-Kevin Rodriguez found not guilty of murder in killing at Worcester State
-Worcester honors late 11-year-old Zella Nunez near her former school
-City Council approves Worcester’s first $1 billion budget
-Harrison Street bridge closure for sewer, drainage work
-Worcester County Wonders: Century-old dairy farm serves scoops and smiles
-Juneteenth jubilee: 29th annual festival returns to Institute Park
-Greek Festival marks 50 years of food, faith and tradition
-Worcester school boundary plan presentation delayed after public feedback
-Welcome to Doherty Memorial School (2:13)
-Following Worcester firefighters day-by-day through the academy
-Princeton police officers fight fire after responding to silent 911 call
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Ice Cream Sundaes (5:29)
-Why people adore this Spencer diner built inside historic 1948 lunch car
-ICYMI: Missing man found dead in Shrewsbury
-One of Worcester’s biggest food events returns Thursday. Here’s what to know
-100 FM The Pike (5:35): This Year's Worcester 250 Fireworks July 2nd
-Worcester bars that want to stay open until 3 a.m. for World Cup have to turn off the TV ... for now
-Shrewsbury D.P.W. director ousted over comedy performance at training event
-Worcester property owner to pay for water pollution claims
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Senior Center closed Thursday
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-Tribute to beloved Holden funeral director
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Central Mass. school district cuts 21 jobs
-Override rejected, Cindy Iwanski unseats Kerry Cyganiewicz in Dudley election
-Yatco owners buy new Clinton retail sites for $6.5 million
-Postmortem: Grafton debriefs about Town Meeting woes
-Election reverberates through first Southbridge Town Council meeting after incumbents' defeat
-Worcester Walks: Trekking through history at Chestnut Hill Farm
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio at 6 to 9 Sunday at Pinecroft Dairy
>SHOWTIME: Listen Up: Add Circus Trees, Leon Trout to your playlist
-Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (57:15): Brian Kalinowski, Frank Hillard in the internationally acclaimed "Mrs. Doubtfire"
-WCCA-TV's Chris's Corner No. 25 (27:59): Meatball, Part 1
>OPINION: Giselle Rivera-Flores: The question beneath "expat" and "immigrant"
-What's Up Worcester's Crossroad Conversations (1:08:41): Men’s mental health month series Episode 2 with Trischtin Floyd
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to career math teacher
>SPORTS: Giannis trade talks hit holdup with Celtics, Heat in mix
-Christian Pulisic injury update raises eyebrows at World Cup
-Scots in Boston are drinking bars out of beer
-Boston sports radio legend Eddie Andelman had ties to Worcester
-Red Sox lose to Blue Jays, 6-1
-Former Braveheart Ben Rice "would love" to be in Home Run Derby
-Bravehearts beat Westfield, 6-5
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Lehigh Valley, 5-3
>NATIONAL: Authorities say they’ve disrupted planned drone, gun attack on White House U.F.C. cage-fighting show
-Jeffrey Epstein tried to kill himself multiple times in jail, several nooses found in cell, bombshell report claims
-Tragic: 1-year-old shot dead by cop during chase in Walmart parking lot
>NEW ENGLAND: Despite reforms, these Mass. officers resigned to avoid discipline (3:55). Article
-Related: Officers who resigned before discipline fill college forces across Mass. (4:07). Article
>COLLEGES: New student loan limits take effect July 1st (2:16)
-WPI parents searching for answers following recent student suicides
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 1 U.S. airline made global ranking of 2026 best airlines
-The 1 mistake that could get your bag lost
>BUSINESS: Consumer Reports: How A.I. may be raising your electric bill
-LPL Financial Research: Introducing the I.P.O. Class of 2026
-Radio Worcester (24:42): Received an inheritance? ClearPath Financial Partners explain the first steps to take
>SHOPPING: Walmart receipt from 2006 goes viral for its shockingly low prices
>HOMES: Busy families are "buying back time" — here’s how it works (3:05)
>HEALTH: Benadryl challenge: Doctors are warning about a dangerous trend
-Radio Worcester (15:44): Saint Vincent doctor explains how to protect yourself against ticks
>FOOD: Aldi is giving away "Blind Boxes" of groceries — here's how to win
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix thriller "The Last House" (2:35)
>MOVIES: Lisa Kudrow and Mira Sorvino are back for "Romy and Michele" sequel
>CELEBRITY: All the celebrities attending the World Cup
-Canceled Hollywood star James Franco sparks concern with bizarre TikTok comeback
>ANIMALS: Starving puppy gets a new start after being hit by a car (2:09)
>HISTORY: Rare Declaration of Independence artifacts on display in Philadelphia
>GOOD NEWS: Boy helps save injured man after spotting him under boat
-Meanwhile, in Louisiana, roadkill found in Chinese restaurant freezer after workers caught skinning carcass outside
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