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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:39). High of 75 in Worcester
-Mass. under air quality alert due to Canadian wildfires
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: 2 Worcester D.P.W. workers honored for putting out fire they saw while filling potholes
+6:00: New England Sky Pix drone video over Worcester (14:44)
+6:00: Radio Worcester Radio Roundtable (37:24): Temporary shelter in Greendale, Chamber survey, W.P.D. lawsuit
+6:00: Bravehearts win in front of sellout crowd at home on Baseball in Education Day
+Noon: North High graduation at DCU Center
+Noon: Mechanics Hall Composer-in-Residence Leonardo Ciampa debuts new works
+Noon: Janice Harvey: Doom-scrolling through the "woke" news
-Worcester woman's quick thinking leads to closet creep's arrest
-Restaurateur seeks to build a 5-story apartment, commercial complex on Shrewsbury Street (pictured)
-Deli plans second location on Plantation Street in Worcester
-Former federal prosecutor says evictions illegal in Worcester
-Worcester approves temporary shelter at church after objection from some neighbors (2:00). Article
-Saint John’s High School trustee pledges $1 million to support school’s wellness initiative
-Seal of Biliteracy awarded to 121 Worcester students
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview -- Zoning, disaster relief fund
-Give to Meals on Wheels in Worcester with Shaw's promotion
-Mass Pike bridge closing near Worcester for 2 nights
-WooSox Rewards Members can earn loyalty points & enjoy exclusive deals at 15 shops & restaurants
>DINING OUT: Chef Rick Araujo leaves Off the Rails for Nichols College job
-ICYMI: Worcester siblings convicted of attempted murder, setting fire to occupied Brockton home
-Baseball coach nearly loses legs in Worcester crash, community rallies for recovery
-Officers say closing Worcester parole office endangers the public
-$100,000 lottery ticket sold at Worcester grocery store
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Wachuwearhouse sells school spirit
-Victim found in Holden featured on unsolved homicide playing cards created by State Police
-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): Driver in critical condition after S.U.V. plows through martial arts studio (1:37). Article
-Family marks somber anniversary 20 years after remains of Molly Bish were found
-Bolton Police seek information after Pride Day vandalism
-TODAY! West Boylston election is Tuesday
-West Boylston High School graduation
-Shrewsbury Mock Trial Team flourishes in state competition
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
-Hot dog eating and wrestling a winning match at Ralph's Rock Diner
>SHOWTIME: South High Community School Spring Concert (37:00)
-Nahani Meuse: Why people are homeless?
-Laurel: A night at the Shrewsbury Drive-In Theater
-WCCA-TV's Talk of Main Street No. 10 (28:18): Former Mayor Konnie Lukes, Justice Mel Greenberg (ret.), 016 founder Mark Henderson
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 8 (28:14): Keene, N.H.
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former Worcester teacher who helped create the Worcester Youth Center
>SPORTS: Rays beat Red Sox, 4-1
-Bravehearts next home game 4 p.m. Sunday, June 11th
-Win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Mass. Pirates to hold a youth football clinic on June 26th
>CARS: The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan! (5:43)
-NATIONAL: America aged rapidly in last decade as baby boomers grew older and births dropped
-Woman arrested for hiring hitman to kill wife of man she met on Match.com
-Tragic: Man killed in crash a day before 80th birthday
>NEW ENGLAND: First look at "View Boston" from atop Prudential Tower (1:37)
-1/3 of Mass. residents are food insecure, annual survey finds
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business leaders still optimistic on economic outlook
-Apple launches $3,500 V.R. headset
>SHOPPING: Mass Save offering $40 rebates for efficient air conditioners
>FOOD: Here's how much Mass. residents spend on pizza delivery and other takeout
>HEALTH: Know signs of a stroke, act F.A.S.T.
-Wait, is sparkling water actually bad for your teeth?
>COLLEGES: Watch special moments from UMass Medical School's 50th Commencement
-How a new Holy Cross course is tackling the "leaky pipeline" of women in S.T.E.M.
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 beautiful abandoned places that have become tourist attractions
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, May 28th to June 4th
>TV/STREAMING: Summer TV preview
>MOVIES: Matthew Broderick reveals tensions with John Hughes on "Ferris Bueller"
>CELEBRITY: Andrew McCarthy reveals that the Brat Pack hated that label
>ANIMALS: Rescue cat paws the shelter staff whenever he wants pets (3:12)
>HISTORY: Union Depot in Worcester, 1892
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 5-year-old fighting cancer serenaded as superhero at fundraiser
-Meanwhile, in England, watch a wandering llama blocks traffic on busy highway
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-Records clerk at Holden Police Department
-Chef de Cuisine at Canal District restaurant
-Assistant Concessions Manager at Hanover Theatre
-Bartenders at Worcester bar
-Sales Manager at DCU Center
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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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