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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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-Records clerk at Holden Police Department
-Chef de Cuisine at Canal District restaurant
-Assistant Concessions Manager at Hanover Theatre
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:05). High of 20 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Suspects in fatal shooting on Dorchester Street in Worcester caught in Fitchburg
-Worcester reports fewer shootings in 2024, despite jump in homicides
-What nurses say must improve at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester
-5 townhouse units planned for Austin Street in Worcester
-Why so many Mass. breweries are closing (and what you can do about it)
-Worcester Community Housing Resources taps established executive as new leader
-Holiday travel rush continues (2:08). Article
-Worcester forum explores M.C.A.S. results and educational equity
-Worcester wants input on where to put new trash/recycling bins
-Radio Worcester (24:05): Worcester Police Union leaders respond to D.O.J. report
-Earlier: Boston Globe: Federal lawsuits lay out D.O.J. allegations against Worcester police
-Radio Worcester (17:50): Mayor Petty addresses City Council meeting amid heated debate
-Radio Worcester (19:13): City Manager Batista addresses D.O.J. report, legal strategy
>FAITH: Holy Cross professor — At Hanukkah, a celebration of eternal light − from desert tabernacle to synagogues today
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Unique Eateries (5:13)
-ICYMI: Midday snow delivers string of crashes in Central Mass.
-Woman struck by a car in crosswalk in Worcester
-At court hearing, 2 different pictures of fatal Worcester shooting
-Worcester D.P.W. chief Robert L. Moylan Jr. to end interim stint
-Worcester's Union Station listed among 6 of the Most Beautiful Amtrak Stations in America
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo — Fantastic freshmen on varsity sports teams
-Christmas Greetings from Everyone At Lamoureux Ford (:49)
-Mountview Middle School honor roll
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Southbridge day care worker admits to abusing child (2:01)
-Barre ambulance and Verizon utility truck collide on Route 62
-Botched drug deal at Leominster group home ends with arrest of 2 women
-Rutland police to hold car seat check-up on Monday
-Auburn wants feedback on possible regionalization of 911 services
-Shrewsbury Select Board updates (:35)
-Grafton Middle School teachers honored for "Promising Practices"
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Candlelight tours, wrestling and holiday choral music
-Spotify's Top 10 most-streamed holiday tracks of all time revealed
-At Holy Cross, "Sojourners" captures the immigrant experience in 1970s America
>OPINION: Tom Marino: 9 years of Public Safety Committee ignoring police discipline
-Laura McCarthy-Ha: Simplifying gift-giving in a big family
-Laurelle Farrell: Lessons in a hair style…bangs
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 211 (28:23): Sports, Sports, Sports!
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to an "accomplished and admired singer/ songwriter/ musician" born in Worcester
>SPORTS: Patriots fans will love Josh Allen’s take on Drake Maye’s future
-Van Pelt doubles down on not calling Maye runs after criticism
-NFL Week 16 schedule, TV and announcers
-Celtics beat Bulls, 123-98
-Bruins beat Sabres, 3-1
-Rickey Henderson, Baseball Hall of Famer and league's all-time stolen bases leader, dies at 65
-Railers beat Maine, 5-1
>NATIONAL: 2 Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in apparent "friendly fire" incident
-Grandparent caregiving declines amid pandemic changes
-Tragic: Grandmother, 80, dies after getting trapped in Sleep Number bed for 2 days: lawsuit
>NEW ENGLAND: State police say Friday's storm caused 200 crashes across state (:22)
-Hypothermic hiker rescued by helicopter in White Mountains (:27)
>COLLEGES: Assumption Professor Cinzia Pica named Visiting Scholar at Harvard
-Anna Maria AMCAST (50:10): Holiday Movies 2.0
-Clark professor gives lecture on what it means to be a feminist in wartime
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Waldorf-Astoria insists hotel will reopen in spring
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Financial planning for parents’ assisted living
>HOMES: Tips for moving
>SHOPPING: Cozy gifts your mom will love this holiday season (4:04)
-Holiday gift ideas from unique local businesses across Mass. (4:58)
>HEALTH: Expert explains possible risks, benefits of raw milk (2:49)
-Dr. Todd Ellerin on vaccines and their impact on children (3:40)
>FOOD: Taco Bell unveils new menu item
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix doc, "Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action" (2:21)
>MOVIES: "Barbie 2" in early stages with Greta Gerwig returning to write
>CELEBRITY: James Kennedy arrested for domestic violence weeks after getting fired from "Vanderpump Rules"
>HISTORY: City Hospital, circa 1907
>ANIMALS: Dog becomes mama to a litter of tiny rescue kittens (1:42)
>GOOD NEWS: Man with a rare tumor was told he had months to live. Now, he's cancer-free
-Meanwhile, Mariah Carey fans get into a wild fight at Christmas concert: "On the naughty list"
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