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>Latest weather: Drier and warmer, high of 77 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: 2 teens arrested in Worcester for firearms, ammunition
+Noon: Worcester residents plead guilty to conspiracy to deal fentanyl-containing pills disguised as oxycodone out of city market
+Noon: Radio Worcester (10:03): Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh on COVID, vaccinations and monkeypox
+Noon: When is summer solstice 2022 — and what does it mean?
-Man who died after boat accident on Lake Quinsigamond remembered as "such a nice guy" (2:06)
-Earlier: 1 man dead, another injured after falling off boat in Lake Quinsigamond (2:06). Article
-Man found dead at Webster shopping plaza identified
-Caribbean American Heritage Festival celebrates culture and heritage
-All municipal offices closed Monday for Juneteenth
-Worcester trash, recycling pick-up on normal schedule this week despite holiday
-Veterans Inc. Stand Down event in Worcester assists those who served, their families
-The Pride I Carry With Me: Thu Nguyen, Worcester city councilor at-large
-Proceeding with caution on revising Worcester's charter
-ICYMI: First Look: Roundabouts planned for Worcester's May, Chandler streets
-Owner of beer garden in Worcester buys Vermont’s Long Trail Brewing
-This weekend's Brew Woo postponed again to April 2023
-2 Worcester residents admit to heroin, fentanyl trafficking conspiracy
-This is Worcester No. 143 (28:39): Executive Director of the Boys and Girls Club of Worcester
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Patriotic Pops Concert July 3rd at Worcester's Institute Park
-UMass Medical School partners with Studio Theatre Worcester for "Next To Normal"
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a longtime social worker who was very active in the community and became a pastor
>HOMES: 5 new Worcester houses on the market
-The 10 most affordable real estate sales in Worcester County for the week ending June 11th
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): NEADS opens new service dog breeding facility
-Work at Mass Pike's Route 22 exit in Millbury taking place
-Girl Scouts cross the bridge at Grafton Court of Awards
-Lundgren Honda co-owner purchases Auburn manufacturing building
-Sterling officials give go-ahead to investigate hiring police lieutenant
-Sterling Strummers celebrate 5 years
-Westborough industrial property sold to Greater Boston moving company for $1.5 million
-Leicester police logs June 9th to June 15th
>SPORTS: Red Sox hold off Cardinals, 6-4
-Bravehearts overtaken by Bees. Next 'Hearts home game: 4 p.m. Sunday, June 26, YOU-Choose-the-Music & Kids Club Sunday
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox snap losing streak, 5-4
-The Venue Guide's review of Polar Park (13:23)
-Revolution defeat Minnesota United, 2-1
>BUSINESS: Law firm Mirick O'Connell evolves with Worcester since 1916
-Should I fire a worker who lied about his COVID vax status?
>SHOPPING: Enter to win an LG 8,000 BTU smart window air conditioner from Sclamo's
>FOOD: Ketogenic diet may increase lifespan, new study claims
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria to host 3rd annual Battle of the Badges July 13th-15th
-UMass Medical School professor to lead New England diabetes initiative
>CARS: Bertera has the car for you (4:08)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: After thousands of canceled flights, feds may act against airlines on consumers’ behalf
-U.S. recession isn’t "inevitable," but inflation is "unacceptably high," Treasury Secretary Yellen says
>NEW ENGLAND: Domestic violence suspect killed by police during standoff in Manchester Rite Aid parking lot (:34)
>TV/STREAMING: "Game of Thrones" Jon Snow sequel series in development at HBO
>MOVIES: Pixar's "Lightyear" fizzles at the box office
>CELEBRITY: Tom Hanks yells at fans after they nearly knock over Rita Wilson
>HEALTH: Walgreens recalls pain-relieving product for lacking child-safe packaging
-Free testing and COVID vaccinations/boosters 11-4 Monday in Downtown Worcester
>ANIMALS: Beagle is all alone until a new friend shows up (3:11)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Teen dives into bay to rescue girl who drove car into water
-The science behind nightmares and most common scary dreams
-Meanwhile, in California, look as bear enters Airbnb through open window, trashes the place
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:37). High of 81 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+1:00: Worcester Independence event features fireworks, singer Alisan Porter
+1:00: Pedestrian hit by car in Fitchburg (:20)
+1:00: College grad and filmmaker Maximilian Kent to share Goddard's story
+1:00: Serenity Jackson displays her rapping skills on "Everybody Mad"
-Auburn man indicted in killing of 7-year-old years after child abuse conviction
-Worcester police seize untraceable gun in Canal District
-These Worcester kids get to see a World Cup game for free (2:06). Article
-Worcester's Ghanaian population out in force on common for World Cup
-Earlier: Immigrants from Ghana who now call Worcester home are galvanized by the World Cup
-Worcester residents urge city to rescue injured swan
-Part of 2018 Amy Schumer film was secretly shot at Worcester airport
-A troubled reflecting pool? Worcester saw its own shortcomings
-Today! Journalists to discuss business coverage in Worcester
-Free swim lessons return as Worcester opens pools, beaches
-Free summer eats return to Worcester for children and teens
-WuXi Biologics targets 2028 completion for Worcester facility
-Worcester council tackles Boylston Street safety concerns, duck crossings in super brief meeting
-Rent control question won’t be on the ballot in Mass. due to religious exemption
-Worcester Walks: Gorgeous grasslands await at Potter Hill Meadows
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-Worcester parents form coalition to reduce screen time in schools
-Worcester Superintendent's end of the school year message (2:55)
-Aislinn Doyle: W.P.S. in Brief agenda preview for Thursday School Committee meeting
>DINING OUT: Why an upscale downtown Worcester restaurant is now open for Thursday lunches
-ICYMI: Mother mourns Clam Box worker killed in electric scooter crash on Route 9
-Earlier: Employee killed in crash outside Central Mass. restaurant
-Parole denied for man convicted in 1983 killing of Trooper George Hanna in Auburn
-Worcester prepares for Independence Day celebrations
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Senior Center closed Wednesday and Thursday
-Truck Day for kids 10 to noon Thursday
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-Participate in Vision Zero Survey
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Channel 5 Wake Up Call: Toy Town Elementary Drama Club (:34)
-Leominster man arrested for exposing himself to woman while urinating in handicap parking space at Cumberland Farms
-Updated details for Sturbridge's Semiquincentennial Celebration June 27th
-2 vacancies on Shrewsbury Planning Board
-Auburn Select Board delays town manager evaluation process
-Community Profile: Southbridge Junior Hoopers
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up (Duo) at Friday and Saturday at Val's in Holden
>SHOWTIME: Worcester is Lit: Reading "Ulysses" with a shout-out to Dublin revelers
-The Hidden Census traveling history exhibit comes to Worcester
-Summer reading recommendations for moms
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1382 (30:00): Olivia Rodrigo, The Ex-Bombers and more
>OPINION: Nicole Bell-Peña and Jillian Kearns: Sports events hike risk of sexual exploitation
-Manny Jae Media's 508 LIVE! (59:24): Special Guest Carter Valentine
-Unity Radio's The SuSanity Life (55:37): Ginnie Bonnici, co-founder, Peaceful Creations Wellness Center
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who worked at Holy Cross for 25 years
>SPORTS: Robert Kraft wants Patriots to play game in Scotland after Tartan Army's World Cup takeover
-Ranking the 25 most important Patriots for 2026: Nos. 20-16
-Celtics select Houston freshman Chris Cenac Jr. with 27th pick
-Red Sox beat Rockies, 5-2
-Bravehearts split doubleheader, 1-6 and 10-4
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Toledo, 4-1
-5 years to play 5 seasons: N.C.A.A. panel approves new eligibility rules
>NATIONAL: New Pentagon U.F.O. files show recurring glowing orbs (1:17)
-Mom accused of starving to death her 20-month-old daughter on just 250 calories a day
-Tragic: Boy, 3, drowns despite life vest -- because of 1 step missed
>NEW ENGLAND: Eighth grader dies month after being found unresponsive in pond (:25)
-Trooper charged with assault, wiretapping now part of gun probe (3:15)
-Court clears way for ballot question that would eliminate political party primaries in Mass.
>COLLEGES: WPI welcomes more than 5,000 during 3 consecutive weekends of robotics competitions
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 things you’re doing to attract pickpockets
-Use this hack to override your hotel’s thermostat
>BUSINESS: Oracle axes 21,000 jobs in massive layoff, A.I. replaces workers
-Do you trust A.I.? Almost every American says no and believes humans are more helpful: survey
-LPL Financial Research: Kevin Warsh could shake up the Fed
-Q&A with Munq: "My mom's resilience changed everything"
>SHOPPING: Radio Worcester (10:31): Prime Day scams are back
>HOMES: How long does it take to buy a house in Worcester in 2026?
>HEALTH: Antidepressant recalled over suspected carcinogen
>FOOD: MorningStar Farms recalls plant-based sausage products
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix doc on Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova (1:53)
>MOVIES: Madonna: Biopic with Julia Garner fell apart over budget
>CELEBRITY: Amy Adams recalls helping bleeding man after neck stabbing
-Bikini-clad Lindsey Vonn shows off her injured leg on yacht
>ANIMALS: Tiny feral kitten rescued from highway helped family heal (2:10)
>HISTORY: Plumley Village 1971 (47:09)
>GOOD NEWS: Plumbers find ring dropped into toilet a decade earlier
-Meanwhile, on Nantucket, wild video shows fisherman wrestling with great white shark on beach
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