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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:42). High of 74 in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing 17-year-old girl
-2 Worcester stores closing as chain shutters: Report
-$100,000 Mass Cash winner bought in Worcester set to expire next month
-Scout Troop 182 to the rescue; quick action aids Holden Fire Department
-Worcester tornado remains New England's most deadly and destructive 70 years later (4:34)
-"NBC 10 Timelines" recalls Worcester tornado (22:26)
-Worcester Middle Eastern Festival begins
-Indian Lake closed until Sunday for herbicide treatment
-Worcester County marks Pride Month with events across region
-South High graduates in the spotlight at DCU Center
-ICYMI: 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
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Food waste continues to be a challenge at the Regional
-A new partner joins Officer Dan at Wachusett
-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): Troopers, K9 find near kilo of cocaine after car stop in Millbury, 2 arrested
-TODAY! Inaugural Ron's Cycle of Honor Saturday to benefit Officer Ronald Tarentino, Jr. Charitable Fund
-TODAY! Hazardous Waste Disposal Day Saturday in Leicester
-Shrewsbury Youth and Family Services director to retire
-Radio Worcester (13:22): Peter Durant announces run for state Senate
-Radio Worcester (11:48): Leominster maternity ward closure sparks protests
-Grafton police log, June 9th edition
-"Unconscionable act": Video of kids beating classmate in Sturbridge woods posted online
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
-Beyond Beer: Community events, entertainment help taproom breweries thrive
>SHOWTIME: Future present for Justin Hayward, Christopher Cross in Worcester
-Tribute to beloved poet among Worcester Magazine's top 5 stories
-Justine and the Unclean deliver bracing "Heartaches"
-First Person: The Library of Disposable Art — a glimpse of glass eyes
-Ray Mariano: No homework, no discipline, no accountability in Worcester schools
-100 FM The Pike (4:44): The Pike Breakdown Lane for June 9th
-100 FM The Pike (7:21): Doug Borowski from St. Matthews Parish on a new Woo Fridge
-WCCA-TV's This is Worcester No. 168 (28:06): Hyelights Talent 2023
-WCCA-TV's Human Touch No. 69 (28:18): Rohingya and Centrafrique refugees
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who taught physical education in the Worcester school district for 40 years
>SPORTS: Red Sox beat Yankees, 3-2
-Chris Sale out until at least August
-Former WooSox Dermody cut by Red Sox after making debut, regretting tweet
-First-place Bravehearts beat Westfield, 5-1. Next home game 4 p.m. Sunday
-Fitchburg State's Vincent Eramo plays his way on to Bravehearts' roster
-Win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Patriots hosting receiver DeAndre Hopkins on free agent visit
-Nuggets take commanding 3-1 lead over Heat in NBA Finals
-Lionel Messi is joining the MLS
-TODAY! 7-3 Pirates roll dice vs. Vegas at DCU Center
>CARS: The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan! (5:43)
-NATIONAL: Video captures shocking aftermath of massive derailment in Arizona (:36)
-Grandmother dismembered and grilled, daughter and granddaughter face murder charges
-Tragic: Fishing trip leaves 5 dead, including children, after group got caught by tide, police say
>NEW ENGLAND: Man arrested after pointing a firearm during road rage incident in N.H.
-Mass. teen arrested over ISIS-supporting gift card scheme, feds say
>BUSINESS: Jon Taffer warns staff shortages at restaurants could be solved with A.I. and robots
-Radio Worcester (8:36): President of Mass. Biomedical Initiatives talks successful growth
>SHOPPING: Kitchen products sold nationwide recalled due to injury concerns
>FOOD: You've been spreading butter wrong your whole life: "explosive" hack
>HEALTH: Here's what you need to know to stay healthy as wildfire smoke descends on Worcester
-Multiple insomnia symptoms raise stroke risk in people under 50, study says
>COLLEGES: WPI to host FIRST LEGO leagues from around the world
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The best U.S. summer getaway for every type of traveler
>HOMES: Check out these homes for sale in Worcester
>TV/STREAMING: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on demand: "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret" and more
>CELEBRITY: Bryan Cranston plans to stop acting in 2026 to "level out" his marriage
>ANIMALS: Stray cat paws at window every day until lady adopts him (3:07)
>HISTORY: President Roosevelt at Holy Cross Commencement, 1905
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Family reunited with dog missing for months after random encounter at adoption event
-Meanwhile, in Las Vegas, police investigate aliens-in-backyard report after officer spots flying object
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In The News
>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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