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>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 66 in Worcester
-Worcester has a break from wildfire smoke alerts. Will it last this weekend?
>70TH ANNIVERSARY OF WORCESTER TORNADO OF 1953
+6:00: Worcester tornado remains New England's most deadly and destructive 70 years later (4:34)
+6:00: "NBC 10 Timelines" recalls Worcester tornado (22:26)
-70 years since 1953 Worcester tornado changed severe weather warnings
-Channel 5: Worcester marks 70 years since F-4 tornado left 94 dead
-70 years ago: When New England's deadliest tornado ripped through Worcester
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester Tornado 70th Anniversary Special Edition
-Worcester tornado, rare color video before and after (5:24)
-Worcester tornado newsreel coverage, Part 1 (9:20)
-Worcester tornado newsreel coverage, Part 2 (6:31)
-John DiPietro: Worcester tornado interview with a survivor (5:08)
-Worcestory Lesson Extra: June 9 anniversary of Worcester tornado of 1953
-Lianne Lajoie: The 1953 Worcester Tornado in its Time: Panic and Recovery
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: $100,000 Mass Cash winner bought in Worcester set to expire next month
+Noon: Worcester Middle Eastern Festival begins on Friday
+Noon: Indian Lake closed until Sunday for herbicide treatment
+Noon: TGIF! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand: "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret" and more
+Noon: Future present for Justin Hayward, Christopher Cross in Worcester
+Noon: First Person: The Library of Disposable Art — a glimpse of glass eyes
+Noon: Beyond Beer: Community events, entertainment help taproom breweries thrive
-Worcester Public Schools has indoor recess, gym Thursday, citing air quality
-E. coli warning issued for Flint Pond that connects to Lake Quinsigamond
-Carlos Asencio trial: What we know about Amanda Dabrowski’s killing in Worcester
-Worcester City Councilor Sean Rose is paying forward help his family received
-City releases additional Polar Park financial info
-Radio Worcester (15:06): City Manager Eric Batista on Polar Park financing & more
-Radio Worcester (15:00): Polar Park Financing with Tom Marino of This Week in Worcester
-"Unconscionable act": Video of kids beating classmate in Sturbridge woods posted online
-7,000 trees: Worcester hopes to throw shade with backing from feds
-Doherty Memorial High School graduation (1:29:50)
-University Park Campus School graduation (51:41)
-ICYMI:Suspect arrested, charged with attempted murder after crews extinguish massive house fire in Holden
-What is the long-term plan for the Worcester Regional Airport?
-Murder trial to open for man accused of killing Amanda Dabrowski at O'Connor's Restaurant
-Records reveal little about Ed Augustus' hiring as Mass. housing secretary
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): A new partner joins Officer Dan at Wachusett
-New A.S.L. club at Wachusett teaches communication, language
-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): Rebekah Etique of Leicester, paralegal and ex-campaign manager, to run for Gobi's seat
-Shrewsbury High girls' ice hockey team celebrates state championship at Statehouse
-Shrewsbury Select Board to hold office hours
-Drag event in Sturbridge prompts bid to defund library
-West Boylston police log May 29th to June 3rd
-Clinton Adult Learning holds graduation
-Auburn Elks donate $5,000 to Department and the Community Resource Dog Program
-Second annual Nashoba Rock N’ Brewfest is Saturday, June 17th
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Six Things To Do: Flip Circus, Portrait Exchange, Kip Moore, more ...
-Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes coming to Indian Ranch
-Arts, culture, food, joy – Worcester's festivals have something for everyone
-Worcester County Poetry Association seeks poems for a rainy day
-Going in deep with Human Design
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 385 (28:27): Karyn Polito
-WCCA-TV's This is Worcester No. 168 (28:06): Hyelights Talent 2023
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who worked for the city for 39 years and then enrolled at Worcester State
>SPORTS: Guardians beat slumping Red Sox, 10-3
-Bravehearts fall to Westfield, 2-1. Next home game 4 p.m. Sunday, June 11th
-WooSox beat Rochester, 5-4
-Win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-100 FM The Pike (7:46): Railers Coach Jordan Lavallee-Smotherman on coaching Worcester Fire Department hockey team
>CARS: The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan! (5:43)
-NATIONAL: Ukraine launches long-awaited counteroffensive
-Woman trapped in Iowa building collapse describes fight for survival before rescuers amputated her leg
-Tragic: 70-year-old grandmother mauled to death by family dog
>NEW ENGLAND: Connecticut man allegedly drowned mom in river
-"Many states" in addition to Mass. mistakenly used federal funds for unemployment, Gov. Healey says
>BUSINESS: The industries that haven’t bounced back from the pandemic
-Jobless claims jump to 261,000 -- highest level since 2021
>FOOD: See the R.E.C. 2023 farmers markets schedule
>HEALTH: Using melatonin for sleep is on the rise, study says, despite potential health harms
-A.I. may have an "eye" on growing babies: Could predict premature birth as early as 31 weeks
>COLLEGES: Fueled by $1 million gift, Clark will pilot honors program this fall
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 summer festivals you can't miss
>HOMES: See inside loft in former Worcester factory listed for $324,900
>TV/STREAMING: Amazon Prime Video’s new releases in June
>MOVIES: "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" tracking for $60 million-$70 million debut
>CELEBRITY: Pat Robertson, host of the "700 Club," dies at 93
>ANIMALS: This dog was chained up outside for 7 years (3:01)
>HISTORY: The former Plymouth Church on Pearl Street in Worcester
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 5-year-old fighting cancer serenaded as superhero at fundraiser
-Meanwhile, in Italy, fisherman catches 9-foot-long catfish
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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 66 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Authorities identify Worcester woman killed in Virginia bus crash
-Earlier: 25-year-old Worcester woman, Greenfield family among 5 killed in crash (2:36). Article
-Fireball caused loud boom heard across Mass., NASA says (4:24). Article
-City suspends market's liquor license
-Here’s why Worcester can’t put traffic lights, beacons at a dangerous crosswalk
-"The end of an era": Remembering Spag Borgatti’s passing, 30 years later
-DCU Center to keep name for now, as credit union extends sponsorship for $4.2 million
-Markey secures Mass. Dems’ nod over Moulton, igniting generational showdown in Senate primary
-Related: 2 Democrats, 2 paths: Markey and Moulton in Worcester (2:06)
-Despite recent stabbings on the Common, Downtown Worcester events to continue
-Nichols plans to absorb Anna Maria fire science, other programs
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-Here's the last day of school for every Worcester County public district
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review: Segregation lawsuit, school budget questions, Holy Cross heads to Texas
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Chinese Restaurants (5:41)
-Popular eatery's second location officially opens in Westborough
-ICYMI: Anna Maria's abrupt closure was a "knife in the heart" for faculty
-World Cup watch parties set for Worcester Common
-Ghanaian restaurant in Worcester ready to give World Cup fans taste of home country (2:07)
-Worcester jury finds driver guilty in 2022 death of man in wheelchair
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Among Friends senior newsletter
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-Annual town meeting 7 p.m. June 8th
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 2 juveniles hospitalized after e-bike collides with vehicle in Clinton
-Group seeks probe into Rutland July Fourth cancellation
-3 charged after stolen dirt bike recovered, illegal gun seized in Webster
-Worker in Southbridge McDonald's french fry case due in Dudley court
-Douglas man under surveillance arrested on trafficking charge after picking up crack
-Leominster man accused of civil rights violation after open bottle report at Allen’s
-39 Elm Street emerges as flashpoint in Southbridge Town Council race
-Westborough High students learn beekeeping basics in innovative class
-Fixing crowns and funding communities: Dudley Woman's Club closes out fundraising year
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
-Former Manor and Draught House owner launches Prohibition Beer
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Black Veil, Basement Sessions, Johnny Blue Horn and more
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1377 (30:00): The Rolling Stones, Gracie Abrams, The Black Keys and more
>OPINION: Ray Mariano: Too many administrators bloat Worcester school budget
-Shaun Connolly: Spend the $609 to go to a World Cup game
-Laurel: At your service at the class volleyball game
-Manny Jae Media (50:55): 508 LIVE!
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:47): Is Worcester safe? Crime perception and city challenges
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to award-winning baker who worked at Crown and Widoff's bakeries
>SPORTS: Here's the full lineup for Drake Maye's charity softball game today at Polar Park
-Ex-Patriots coach Jerod Mayo lands new job — with private equity firm
-Red Sox beat Cleveland, 9-1
-Bravehearts single-game tickets on sale now
-Holy Cross baseball’s season ends at Austin Regional
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox fall to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, 7-2
-St. John's senior star, brother with autism team up on baseball field
>NATIONAL: Couple found dead were victims of Tom Selleck impersonator scam
-Why are more young people angry about A.I.? Researcher says there's been a "meaningful shift" with Gen Z (1:56). Article
-Tragic: High school graduate's home burns down during graduation ceremony
-Concertgoer dies week after being kicked in head by crowd surfer at rock festival
>NEW ENGLAND: State police hit with $25 million lawsuit (2:11)
-Maine lawn mower accident leaves child critically injured
>COLLEGES: 2 Clark students earn awards for research in Brazil, Poland
-How can UMass make up for money cut by federal government? (9:25)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 9 costs travelers forget to budget for
-Yosemite ditches reservations, descends into chaos (2:03)
>BUSINESS: Reality-mimicking A.I. fuels spike in scams (1:59)
-Unity Radio's Black in Business (57:34): Kwame Appiah, founder, Kumasi Soccer and Unity Street Soccer
>HOMES: The best plants for beginners to grow
>HEALTH: Doctor explains what residents should know about mpox
-Opthamologist's advice for protecting eyes from summer sun (3:09)
>FOOD: Dish on a Dime (3:22): Spicy Cajun shrimp pasta
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Sacha Baron Cohen, Rosamund Pike Netflix movie, "Ladies First" (2:39)
>MOVIES: "Obsession" craze explained: Shocker horror hit makes 100 times its budget
>CELEBRITY: All the celebrities invited to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding
-Mandy Moore names former child star who got her into "underage drinking"
>ANIMALS: Pig stops highway traffic to save her own life (2:33)
>HISTORY: Lake Boon was once a major tourist destination
>GOOD NEWS: Man stops for bread, wins $500,000 lottery prize
-Meanwhile, in Idaho, man balances running chainsaw on his chin for over 4 minutes
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