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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
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>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 (:45). High of 41 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester residents frustrated with snow cleanup: "Florida looks awful freakin’ good"
-Chaos erupts as Worcester officer becomes trapped in car (3:55)
-Worcester Police Department is down nearly 60 officers: "This is a real crisis"
-Worcester police union leader influenced offer in Haxhiaj case, assistant district attorney says
-UMass Memorial transfers transgender patients to new surgeons following abrupt cancellations
-Illegal dumping fines could jump to $1,000 in Worcester
-Worcester School Committee eyes C.R.P., data privacy
-Mass. accuses Barre public employee of double-dipping (3:20). Article
-Trash and recycling delayed by 2 days in Worcester
>DINING OUT: TODAY! Thrive Support and Advocacy fundraiser at 2 Chefs
-ICYMI: Complaint alleges Worcester pastor used investor money for lavish trips
-How many snow days has Worcester had this year? When will school end now?
-Worcester city councilors push for "city with no potholes" dream
-City councilors want police to speed up crackdown on traffic law violators
-Worcester councilor pushes for city investigation of Saint Vincent Hospital
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police introduce new officer
-Trash and recycling pickup will be delayed a day this week
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Jazzed Up Duo at Val’s Friday and Saturday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Man facing charges for allegedly kidnapping 13-year-old in Northborough
-A new development on Elizabeth Street in Shrewsbury?
-Heavy fire tears through home on Lakeshore Drive in Ashburnham
-2 vehicle rollovers in Grafton amid snowy conditions
-Charlton Select Board begins process to change town's health insurance after steep premium hikes
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-100 FM The Pike (13:34): Is it a Seger bar? Brian Daly on his viral mission to find out
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Sugar maples, Chris Fitz in concert, Midori and more ...
-100 FM The Pike (7:14): Worcester's Angelo Gray is making movies and singing his heart out
-Poet's Cauldron to welcome Ursula Rucker at BrickBox Theater
>OPINION: Owura Sarkodieh: In praise of embracing African identity
-Lindsey Ford: 5 practical tips to reset digital habits after winter break
-Holy Cross' Worcester Voices (31:12): Clark Professor Melinda Marchand about her Worcester experience
-What’s Up Worcester (21:43): Dominican Marketplace Committee interview | Jennie Guzman & Laura Martinez
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester girl who tragically passed away at 13
>SPORTS: A.J. Brown stirs Patriots buzz as trade rumors begin to swirl again
-Bruins beat Columbus, 4-2
-Holy Cross women's ice hockey hosts New Hampshire in Hockey East Quarterfinals
-Worcester Public Schools Athletic Hall Of Fame announces 2026 inductees
-The Olympic break sees many former Worcester pros at the top of their leagues
>NATIONAL: F.B.I. makes final sweep of Nancy Guthrie's house in sign investigation has hit a dead end
-Bikini-clad women pictured with Stephen Hawking in Epstein files were his carers, family claims
-Tragic: Grandfather kidnapped from his bed and murdered in case of mistaken identity, police say
>NEW ENGLAND: Woman, 2-year-old girl recovering after home explosion (1:29)
-Malden High School girls' basketball coach charged with raping student (1:38). Article
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 27 (33:26): A.I. at WPI, with Elke Rundensteiner and Yunus Telliel
-Clark student Skye Donaldson paints mural in Goddard Library to inspire
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): These 4 popular national parks announce plans for 2026 visitor reservations
-Norwegian Cruise Line slammed over dining dress code change: "Idiotic rule"
>BUSINESS: Twitter founder Jack Dorsey cuts 4,000 jobs from Block in A.I. pivot
-LPL Financial Research: LPL Research’s 2026 strategic asset allocation
-Paramount wins bidding war for Warner Brothers Discovery
>HOMES: Central Mass. home sales slow to start 2026
>HEALTH: "Boredom challenge" could have benefits for your brain (:18)
>FOOD: The pistachio bread recipe you "knead" to try (7:57)
>TV/STREAMING: Anderson Cooper leaving "60 Minutes" in latest CBS staff shakeup
>MOVIES: 25th anniversary trailer for "The Mummy" (:31)
>CELEBRITY: The real reason behind Cardi B and Stefon Diggs' split revealed
-Wu-Tang Clan founding member Oliver "Power" Grant dies at 52
>ANIMALS: Disabled lamb becomes her dad’s wedding ring bearer (1:54)
>HISTORY: Storm comparison: Blizzard of '78 vs. Blizzard of '26 (6:22)
>GOOD NEWS: Kidney donor braves blizzard for Boston transplant surgery (1:52)
-Meanwhile, in Florida, deer crashes into home through living room window
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