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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 (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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