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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:30). High of 49 in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-"It just went to black": Local fire chiefs on blaze leveling First Congregational Church of Spencer
-Related: Leicester church opens its doors for Spencer congregation
-Related: First Congregational Church of Spencer mourns loss (2:11)
-Earlier: Spencer church completely destroyed by fire (2:43)
-Worcester residents want city leaders to focus on creating jobs, survey says
-Worcester senior softball players prove age is just a number (2:33)
-In Worcester, Wings for Autism helping families feel comfortable at the airport
-Saint Vincent Hospital celebrates cancer survivors
-See the 2023 candidates for municipal office in Worcester
-New Worcester angel investment group seeks to fund startups
-5 key takeaways from the 2020 Worcester George Floyd protest that landed the city in court
-How Massachusetts fails survivors of sex crimes
-Worcester Housing Authority overhauling Curtis Apartments complex
-FINAL DAY! Albanian Festival a bastion of food and culture
-Radio Worcester (13:31): District 1 City Councilor Sean Rose on fact vs. fiction about the proposed new family shelter at the Zion Lutheran Church
-ICYMI: Community on edge after violence breaks out in Worcester
-1 plaintiff speaks about lawsuit accusing W.P.D. of excessive force during protest (2:10)
-Shooting victim found by police on Worcester Technical High School property
-Downtown Worcester restaurant may not open due to fight over ventilation
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Victim found in Holden featured on unsolved homicide playing cards created by State Police
-June Among Friends senior newsletter
-Lamoureux Ford wins national award for 26th consecutive year (1:03)
-More than just great coffee at Brilla (:36)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Gymnastics Learning Center in Shrewsbury celebrates 40 years
-"Making as many memories as we can": Hopedale embraces 6-year-old girl with rare disease (3:48)
-110 years of Woody’s Barber Shop in Sterling
-Millbury High School jazz concert at Millbury First Church
-Item photos: Clinton High School graduation
-Local students earn National Merit scholarships
-Richard Simmarano launches write-in campaign for West Boylston Selectboard
-Distinguished Grafton students
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Sunday
>FAITH: "What does Jesus expect from the church when he says we are the salt of the earth?"
-Ray Mariano: Councilors have right to info on Polar Park
-Nahani Meuse: Homeless in Worcester – and our Success at Blessed Sacrament Church
-Vocero Hispano: 06-02-2023 al 06-08-2023
-WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable No. 507 (27:45): Polar Park/City Hall Signage
-WCCA-TV's Talk of Main Street No. 10 (28:18): Former Mayor Konnie Lukes, Justice Mel Greenberg (ret.), 016 founder Mark Henderson
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester woman who was active in her church and loved antiques
>SPORTS: Red Sox, Rays split doubleheader
-Holy Cross football team ranked No. 4 in preseason top 25
-Bravehearts beat Pittsfield, 8-4. Next home game 4 p.m. Sunday, June 11th
-WooSox beat Louisville, 14-1
-Win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Pirates win third straight, defeat rival Frisco, 72-58
-Why the Railers didn’t make the playoffs, and what needs to be better in 2023-24
-Pleasant Valley's Brendan Hester qualifies for golf events on back-to-back days
>CARS: The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan! (5:43)
-Ford Bronco is being recalled because people may get "discouraged" trying to use the seatbelts
-NATIONAL: Dozens of kids vanish in Cleveland area as police probe alarming trend
-Radio Worcester (11:00): Congressman Jim McGovern on why he voted “No” on debt ceiling bill
-Tragic: "My heart will be rejected": Man dies after missing doses in jail
>NEW ENGLAND: Mother, baby found dead in Franklin, N.H.; suspect slit his own throat (2:18)
-Good Samaritans credited with stopping attempted kidnapping in Plymouth
>BUSINESS: Family Health Center's return from the brink
-Cannabis company closing Worcester dispensary
>FOOD: Food labels and the lies they tell us about grocery store "best before" expiration dates
>HEALTH: Infectious disease specialist answers questions about vaccines for pregnant women
>COLLEGES: TODAY! Katie Couric to address at UMass Medical School’s 50th Commencement
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 quaint European mountain towns to visit this summer
>HOMES: The ugly truth behind “We Buy Ugly Houses”
>TV/STREAMING: New on Netflix in June (8:38)
>MOVIES: "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" swinging to huge box office opening
>CELEBRITY: Bruce Springsteen falls on Amsterdam stage, band rushes to help
>ANIMALS: Mama bear, 3 cubs seen frolicking in Central Mass. backyard (:51)
>HISTORY: Downtown Worcester from Federal Square
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Parent saves 12-year-old girl in cardiac arrest during soccer practice
-Meanwhile, in South Carolina, man robs convenience store with Nintendo "Duck Hunt" pistol
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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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