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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 60 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Police investigating after man shot near Fitchburg State
+6:00: Tri-axle dump truck rollover shuts down road in Sutton
+6:00: Worcester unveils major redesign for busy College Street
+6:00: 168 students, staff honored at Worcester schools Special Education Celebration Of Success
+6:00: Worcester Public Schools Superintendent Message (1:42): Start of the fourth quarter
+6:00: Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:54): 5 big issues Worcester is talking about right now
+Noon: Mass. Pike traffic after semi crash on I-495 in Westborough
+Noon: State Police lieutenant back in court on perjury charge in Worcester recruit’s death
+Noon: Ex-Worcester food bank C.E.O. McMurray to receive social justice award
+Noon: "Handmaid's Tale" author Margaret Atwood to speak at Holy Cross
+Noon: A new arts epicenter: Creative Hub Worcester set to open at long last
+Noon: Last Call: Samantha Bucci, poet and poetry slam organizer
+Noon: First Person: For Joe Fusco Jr., remembering Mom brings laughs, stings
-Q.C.C. police officer has certification suspended after domestic violence charges filed
-Curtis Sliwa visits Worcester, and can't resist "glazing" local diner
-Think Derek Herman loves Worcester? He has the tattoos to prove it
-Could the old Dive Bar spot be pouring drinks again?
-When will the Denholm building be torn down? Developer agrees to timeline
-Inside the state's biggest office-to-residential conversion in Worcester (2:30)
-Worcester City Manager proposes $1.4 million tax break for housing project by Polar Park
-See compensation for all 8,363 City of Worcester employees
-Rift with Pope Leo "really unprecedented," says Holy Cross religious studies professor (2:42). Article
-Related: Worcester bishop issues statement
-How Audra Doody of Safe Exit Initiative is helping to change our world
-Worcester County Wonders: Setting the Revolution record straight
-Aislinn Doyle: April 16th School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester Public Schools to hold April 15th community forum on school boundary and quadrant alignment project
>DINING OUT: The Broadway Restaurant
-ICYMI: Vigil held for 10-year-old killed by car in Webster (2:19). Article
-Related: Driver in fatal Webster crash was arrested week before for drug possession, police say (1:49)
-Before reporting to prison for hacking, former Assumption student from Sterling thanks F.B.I. for arresting him (3:25). Article
-No one in truck that was found in Leicester pond, police say (:20). Article
-"They’re lucky to be alive": 3 people hospitalized after tree crushes pickup truck in Princeton
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Project Adventure – not just a physical workout
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Train hits vehicle at Clinton railroad crossing (:23)
-Overdose leads to 21-day suspension for Webster Boosters Club
-Barre firefighters respond to residential fire on Oak Street
-Another Oxford leader heads to Canton as Gifford named deputy chief
-Southbridge council denies Open Meeting Law claims, refers complaints to counsel
-Man charged after breaking into ex-girlfriend’s Leominster apartment through window
-Construction alert from the Millbury D.P.W.
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Usher and Chris Brown announce tour, including August stop at Gillette Stadium
-Des Rocs to play Worcester in lead up to new album release
-Listen Up: Worcester musician Sam Femino eyes social media in new song
-Remembering "Voice of Clannad" Moya Brennan
-Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announces 2026 inductees
>OPINION: Michael Garand: Why banking local means investing in Worcester's future
-What's Up Worcester's Minute with Meagan (13:17): Heather Cassani, owner, Wattson Home Solutions
-Unity Radio Unity in the Community (57:47): Michael Goldstein, owner, Empire Loan
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who taught in the Worcester Public Schools for more than 35 years
>SPORTS: NFL reporter Dianna Russini resigns from The Athletic after photos with Mike Vrabel
-Related: Read Russini's full resignation letter
-No tailgating at Gillette Stadium during World Cup
-Celtics superlatives and awards: Most improved, biggest surprise and more
-Bruins beat Devils, 4-0
-Red Sox lose to Twins, 6-0
-Bravehearts announce Fireworks Friday dates
-Holy Cross names Scott Black assistant men’s soccer coach
-Coach Jon Ladino announces 2030 Holy Cross softball signing class
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Nashville, 9-4
-33 Worcester runners set for Boston Marathon
>CARS: Ford C.E.O. Jim Farley warns Chinese car sales in U.S. would be "devastating"
>NATIONAL: Frightening new Yellowstone study sparks eruption fears
-Doctor accused of fatally removing organ from patient arrested for botched operation
-Tragic: Couple abused their 6 children, kept boy in dog kennel: officials
>NEW ENGLAND: Elderly homeowner trapped with "tenant from hell" (1:09)
-FedEx driver struck, killed by alleged drunken driver in Vermont, police say
>COLLEGES: Worcester State Professor Andrew Burkhardt connects Goddard’s legacy to modern discoveries
-Holy Cross President Rougeau on Commencement, leadership updates, the job market and more
-A.I. salon at Assumption brings students, faculty, staff and industry voices together for a dynamic conversation
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Why Antarctica is unlike any other travel destination
-8 states where the weather forecast is always wrong
>BUSINESS: New Disney C.E.O. announces 1,000 job cuts via email
-LPL Financial Research: The economy takes multiple shocks in stride
-What to expect from an I.R.S. business audit
-Lack of motivation, rejection stalls job searches for millions of unemployed Americans: survey
>HEALTH: Deaths from a silent disease have quadrupled among young U.S. women, study shows
-Man undergoes experimental treatment to prevent A.L.S. (2:59)
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (44:48): Somatic movement, with Emily Konstan
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>SHOPPING: Get a refund on this recalled Sam’s Club Christmas decoration
>FOOD: How good are the Polar Seltzer Summer flavors? (2:13)
>TV/STREAMING: Meryl Streep to star in "The Corrections" limited series adaptation
>MOVIES: Trailer for "Insidious: Out of the Further" (2:34)
>CELEBRITY: Alec Baldwin talks "Rust" prosecution health toll, retiring on podcast
-"Lost" star Matthew Fox reveals why he walked away from Hollywood at height of his stardom
>ANIMALS: Mama dog dumped at shelter walks herself into a better life (2:04)
>HISTORY: Abandoned "ghost towns" are scattered across Massachusetts
>GOOD NEWS: Mass. "sewer singer" gains TikTok fame for underground opera performances (2:31)
-Meanwhile, in Canada, video shows confused beaver wandering into store, getting stuck behind automatic doors
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