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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:25). High of 83 in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester Middle Eastern Festival returns for first time in four years
-Eric Batista reflects on first year as Worcester city manager
-Carlos Asencio murder trial: Jury seated, evidence to begin Monday
-"Girls on the Run" hosts 5K in Worcester
-Habitat for Humanity breaks ground in a new neighborhood
-After escaping Taliban bombing, Shrewsbury student shines
-South High Community School graduation (1:32:30)
-Enter to win 2 tickets to Christopher Cross, Justin Hayward June 18th show at Hanover Theatre
-ICYMI: 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)
-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): Shrewsbury water rates to increase
-Passing the torch - for Westborough couple, teaching is a family business
-Whitinsville-based Koopman Lumber opens first Cape Cod location
-Boylston contractor breaks ground on new biopharma facility
-Historic block sold in Southbridge for $5.3 million to Orlando investors
-Uxbridge Pride display organizers undeterred by stolen flags
-Report: 15 Central Mass. communities among many Mass. towns flouting CPA’s housing requirements
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: "Burned: Protecting the Protectors," firefighter cancer film screening in Worcester
-Worcester Historical Museum hosts panel on Worcester baseball history on June 20th
-Laurel: Leading the way to school vacation in Worcester
-Vocero Hispano: 06-09-2023 al 06-15-2023
-WCCA-TV's Human Touch No. 69 (28:18): Rohingya and Centrafrique refugees
-WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable No. 508 (28:09): Evictions/Table Talk/Ed Augustus
>FAITH: For graduates, "You can steer yourself any direction you choose"
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to retired Worcester fire captain who worked for the department for 40 years
>SPORTS: Yankees beat Red Sox, 3-1
-Patriots receiver Kendrick Bourne focused on a bounce-back season
-First-place Bravehearts beat Brockton, 12-2. Next home game 4 p.m. Sunday, followed by Home Run Derby
-Worcester Fire Department hockey team excited about Heroes Cup
-Win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Pirates beat Vegas, 49-28, at DCU Center
-Revolution beat Inter Miami, 3-1
-Runners flock to Tuesday night running series from Central Mass. Striders
>CARS: The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan! (5:43)
-NATIONAL: Unabomber Ted Kaczynski committed suicide inside jail cell
-4 children lost in the jungle for 40 days after a plane crash are found alive in Colombia
-Tragic: Indiana mom facing charges after her 3-year-old child gets shot in the head
>NEW ENGLAND: Massport says not to drive to Logan this summer, urging public transit options
>BUSINESS: A.I. blamed for 3,900 people losing their jobs in May: report
-Central Mass. life science companies receive $3.7 million in state tax breaks
>FOOD: McDonald’s fans thrilled by $9 sheet cake on "secret menu"
>HEALTH: Alzheimer’s drug gets F.D.A. panel’s backing, setting the stage for broader use
-A.I. can help doctors with breast cancer risk predictions, a new study finds
>SHOPPING: Kitchen products sold nationwide recalled due to injury concerns
>COLLEGES: H.C. professor -- What is incorruptibility? A scholar of Catholic worship explains
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 fascinating places for history buffs to visit in New England
>HOMES: 10 most expensive homes sold in Worcester County, May 28th to June 4th. Least expensive
>TV/STREAMING: Netflix password crackdown boosts new subscribers to highest level since COVID began
>MOVIES: "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts" trumps Spidey at Friday box office
>CELEBRITY: Shannen Doherty shares behind the scenes of cancer battle
>ANIMALS: Baby squirrels keep coming back to visit their rescuers (3:08)
>HISTORY: The Ivy on Millbury Street, 1998
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): How a cup of coffee changed a homeless man's life (2:37)
-Meanwhile, in Minnesota, dozens of pigs run loose on highway after truck overturns
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In The News
>WEATHER: Last day of oppressive heat, high feels like 95 to 100 today in Worcester
-Cooling centers open today in Worcester; water available
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Mass. names Worcester 1 of 78 Housing Choice Communities
+6:00: Here's when Disney on Ice will skate into Worcester
+6:00: Bill Ballou on baseball
+Noon: Camels as pets? Meet Phil and RJ of Grafton
+Noon: Old Sturbridge Village to host Redcoats and Rebels for 250th anniversary
+Noon: Texas country band Flatland Cavalry heading to Indian Ranch in Webster
+Noon: Listen Up: Chill out for summer with Caylin Costello, D-Tension songs
+Noon: Last Call: Catherine Zebrowski, writer and musician
-13-year-old girl reported missing in Worcester
-U.S. News: UMass Memorial Medical Center is a top Mass. hospital, best in Worcester
-Can you help Worcester police ID these road-rage suspects?
-2 Shrewsbury men arrested in Boston prostitution sting
-Community rallies to help Leicester girl, hospitalized for year with cancer, celebrate birthday
-Algae treatment planned for Coes Reservoir, Indian Lake on Thursday
-Worcester school jobs saved as administration releases education funding
-Worcester elderly apartments sold for $17 million
-More body camera footage released of Eureka Street I.C.E. incident. Here's what it shows
-What's the best way to enjoy summer in Worcester County? Vote in round 3
-5 places to get out on the water in Central Mass. this summer
-Worcester African Festival returns for third year
-Interested in becoming a Worcester Police Officer? (:47)
-Radio Worcester (22:34): Commissioner Rob Antonelli on Worcester’s parks progress, priorities and planning
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:21): When immigration enforcement meets local politics
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Nan Xiang Express set to come to Shrewsbury
-ICYMI: Good Samaritan helps out driver in Worcester crash
-Downtown Worcester apartments at center of CitySquare redevelopment sold for $122 million
-2 Central Mass. women die in Old Orchard Beach, Maine camper explosion (2:15). Article
-"My baby!": Newly released body cam video shows new insight into Worcester I.C.E. arrest
-Worcester police arrest 3 juveniles after gun found in car
-Millbury police arrest 3 Worcester men in separate thefts
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Eagle Lake still closed for swimming
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
-This week's road closure and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): bankHometown consolidating Webster branches
-Clinton man accused of using pudding barcode taped around finger to steal $40 of groceries
-Item photos: Young "royals" get ready for Fancy Nancy Tea Party
-Drive-throughs targeted in West Boylston as new Dunkin's gets variance
-Lancaster administrator sets directions for now
-Shrewsbury High’s Chemistry Club brings science to elementary schools
-Spencer Selectmen talk evaluation, criteria for E.M.S. request for proposals
-Former Templeton administrator warns select board of 9C cuts, hiring woes, and out-of-class pay risks
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 8 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Worcester writers bring the drama in summer showcase
-Destiny's Child reunites onstage for first time in 7 years at Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" finale
-Hanover Theatre takes over full management of the J.M.A.C.
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (1:01:31): A Tribute to the Beatles by the Hip Swayers, Stomp N' Holler, Hit the Bus
>OPINION: Worcesteria: How low can it go? Dry spell dries up Elm Park's ponds
-Margaret Smith: For a Catholic fan, Ozzy's life and lyrics strike a holy note
-What's Up Worcester's Minute with Meagan (15:24): Jenny Gaul, Executive Director, Joy of Music Program (JOMP)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester native who ran a home daycare for over 20 years
>SPORTS: Christian Gonzalez injury to sideline Patriots cornerback for "a bit"
-How Kayshon Boutte has impressed so far at Patriots training camp
-Red Sox beat Twins, 8-5
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 3-2 . Next home game: 6:30 Wednesday. Buy tickets here
-Holy Cross Athletics (1:57): Get to know Coach Bryan Robbat
-WooSox beat IronPigs, 7-5
-King of the Court basketball tournament debuts at Worcester parks
>NATIONAL: 8.8-magnitude earthquake sends tsunami into coasts of Russia, Japan and Alaska
-Ghislaine Maxwell will plead the Fifth in House testimony — unless demands are met: defense lawyer
-ChatGPT passes the "I'm not a robot" test — a "terrifying" step toward developing a mind of its own
>TRAGIC: Toddler dies after "slipping" from dad’s arms on water slide
>NEW ENGLAND: Powerful moment for Mass. family who was forced to live in park (2:16). Article
-Intruder bathed, slept, ate & stole while Boston family was away on vacation (3:45)
>COLLEGES: Q.C.C. president pushes for faculty pay hikes
-WPI researcher tackles water treatment woes with battery tech
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Inside the "arms race" to win the new luxury cruise ship market
>BUSINESS: Highlights from A.A.R.P.'s 99 ways to save money (1:46)
-LPL Financial Research: Economy in uncharted waters
-Report: Small size of Mass. sports betting industry limiting opportunities for minorities, women and veterans
>SHOPPING: When do Spirit Halloween stores open this year? Here's our guess
>HEALTH: Police, doctors warn of e-bike dangers as use skyrockets in Mass.
-Researchers say some artificial sweeteners could impact brain (:53)
-COVID barely detectable in wastewater, but is it time to celebrate? (2:15). Article
>FOOD: Greek Chicken Salad Bowls
>TV/STREAMING: Robin Roberts reveals why she’s been absent from "GMA"
>MOVIES: 40 best needle drops in movies of all time
>CELEBRITY: Tom Cruise, Ana de Armas attend Oasis show — after band roasted actor
-Justin Baldoni breaks social media silence to celebrate milestone with wife amid Blake Lively legal battle
>ANIMALS: 14-year-old dog dumped at shelter gets a ton of new siblings (1:40)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Grafton Street, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Woman found alive 9 months after vanishing near Death Valley
-Meanwhile, in New Hampshire, polite black bear stuns homeowners after ringing doorbell before exploring hot tub
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