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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:43). High of 78 in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Teen tased, 3 face charges after fight at Worcester baseball game
+6:00: Worcester announces $2 million in A.R.P.A. funds for food insecurity
+6:00: Worcester contractor fined $115,000 for asbestos violations
+6:00: Don't Miss Events: Queer AF, Movies on the Common and Asian Festival
+6:00: Radio Worcester: Timeless allure of AM radio talk shows: A window into engaging conversations
+6:00: Latest pets up for adoption in the Worcester area
+1:00: Former Worcester Superintendent Maureen Binienda (pictured) to lead Easthampton schools
+1:00: Nurse stabbed at Heywood Hospital in Gardner
+1:00: Mosquito spraying in Worcester begins
+1:00: Troy Gonyea brings the blues to starlite as Troy Mercy
+1:00: The Poet's Cauldron brewing up an exciting artistic mix
-Developer plans to redevelop historic Worcester office building in to apartments and commercial space
-Related: Slater Building in 1909 and its predecessor, the Butman Block
-Murder at O'Connor's: Amanda Dabrowski was alert and talking after being stabbed 58 times
-Related: "Excuse me, you’ve been stabbed"; Bystanders recall trying to help Amanda Dabrowski
-Related: Former Lt. Gov. Tim Murray testifies in murder trial (5:45)
-JetBlue ends J.F.K. flight from Worcester, starts Orlando this week
-Y.W.C.A. opens nominations for Erskine Award
-Worcester to pay $33.8 million in overtime wages in fiscal year 2023
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester Council agenda preview -- Coes zoning, unawarded A.R.P.A. money
-10 local students awarded scholarships
-NEW! Unsolved: Worcester - "Hit-and-run or homicide? Travis Monroe - Oct. 1, 2006". Video (22:18). Audio (23:36)
>HOMES: What size apartment $1,500 a month gets you in Worcester, Boston and Springfield
>FOOD: Down to the final 8 of Best Ice Cream Stand in Central Mass. contest
-ICYMI: House, 4 cars hit by gunfire in Worcester neighborhood, 2 arrested. Video (:30)
-"The need is great": Jeremiah's Inn hosts 29th annual summer food drive
-Hot Dog eating contest in city benefits Worcester County Food Bank
-Worcester valedictorians share their diverse stories of success
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Behind the scenes of maintaining a large school building
-Wachusett Technology department gets an upgrade
-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): Peacock on the lam in Charlton; police searching for its owner
-State police names Clinton pastor at Chaplain Corps
-Kerrigan, Kobus retain their seats in Clinton
-West Boylston police log June 5th to 11th
-Millbury High School graduation
-Nashoba building project heads to state board
-Wachusett area public safety logs
-N.E.A.D.S. puppy raising program offers a selfless and rewarding way to give back
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Enter to win 2 tickets to Christopher Cross, Justin Hayward June 18th show at Hanover Theatre
-Justine Covault's final album a compelling capstone of a life in music
-History, memory: Worcester Black Heritage-Juneteenth event set
-Joe Fusco Jr. reads his work at the Greendale Y.M.C.A. in Worcester
-Byzantine chant at St. George Orthodox Cathedral in Worcester
-Worcesteria: A new community fridge at St. Matthew's
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: The forgotten part of my TEDx talk
-WCCA-TV's Talk of Main Street No. 11 (29:40): Former Mayor Konnie Lukes, Justice Mel Greenberg (ret.), 016 founder Mark Henderson
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 9 (28:07): EMF Medical Conference
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who was a business leader, professor at WPI for 35 years and mother of 10
>SPORTS: Rockies beat Red Sox, 4-3
-Nuggets take home first NBA title in rugged 94-89 win over Heat
-First-place Bravehearts improve to 12-4 with win in Nashua. Next home game 6:30 Thursday
-Win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Here's where and when the Central Mass. teams will play in the state semifinals
-Shea sharp on mound, as Saint John's takes advantage of miscues to upset Westford Academy
-Worcester field hockey fall camp opens registration
>CARS: The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan! (5:43)
-NATIONAL: The Great Grift -- How billions in COVID relief aid was stolen or wasted
-U.S. military says helicopter accident leaves 22 American troops injured
-Tragic: A father drowned at the Jersey Shore while attempting to save his daughter, police say
>NEW ENGLAND: Man collided with a parked police cruiser, charged with D.U.I.
-3-year-old Maine boy badly burned in vehicle fire
>BUSINESS: W.B.J. editorial -- Housing push needs local cooperation
-A massive UPS strike could devastate the economy. It could be just 8 weeks away
>HEALTH: Obesity changes the brain, with "no sign of reversibility," expert says
-WCCA-TV's Health Matters No. 232 (28:06): Updates with COVID
>SHOPPING: Amazon Prime Day 2023 -- What we know, expert predictions and early deals
>COLLEGES: UMass Medical School, Moderna partner to provide microscopes to Worcester middle schools
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The best cruise ports in the Caribbean
>TV/STREAMING: Pat Sajak announces "Wheel of Fortune" retirement, says upcoming season will be his last as host
>MOVIES: Everyone agrees these movies and shows put you in a good mood
>CELEBRITY: Treat Williams, "Everwood" and "Deep Rising" star, dies in motorcycle crash at 71
>ANIMALS: Horse walks into her dad's house for pets (3:01)
>HISTORY: Worcester Airport, 1955
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Doctor arranges big surprise for patient who had Patriots jersey cut off during medical emergency
-Meanwhile, in Ecuador, "dead" woman wakes in coffin at her own funeral
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:27). High of 48 today in Worcester
-How much total snow is Massachusetts forecast to get this winter? (6:11). Article
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Man dies from injuries suffered in Worcester shooting that also claimed life of woman
-Earlier: Neighbors shocked after woman killed in Worcester shooting; man also injured (1:46). Article
-Earlier: Woman dead, man injured in Worcester shooting (:59). Article
+6:00: Northbridge animal control officer mistakes dog for coyote, shoots and kills it (1:56). Article
+6:00: 100FM The Pike (6:28): The Pike Breakdown Lane
+6:00: Radio Worcester (8:15): Former Worcester City Councilor Sean Rose announces at-large bid
+Noon: Sarah Connell Sanders: "Compassionate care" is front and center at UMass' Maternity Center
+Noon: Stolen stained-glass window returned to Worcester Art Museum
+Noon: Magic of "The Nutcracker" ballet is returning to Worcester
+Noon: Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making weekend plans
+Noon: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
-John Piccolo, popular Worcester restaurant owner, charged in City Hall attack
-Earlier: Activist sprayed with paint outside City Council meeting; suspect is Worcester restaurateur (2:10). Article
-Tensions boil over as Worcester board grills developer over Polar Park project delays
-Earlier: Worcester councilors frustrated by stalled plans for development around Polar Park
-To meet housing crisis, report finds Gateway Cities need twice as much construction
-Former District 1 City Councilor Sean Rose announces at-large run
-18 months after surprise inspection, Community Healthlink not back to normal operations
-76 become new citizens at naturalization ceremony in Worcester
-Losses mourned, lives celebrated at emotional Transgender Day of Remembrance ceremony
-Mass. says some police officers have been bypassing required training (3:06). Article
-Earlier: Worcester probing 27 officers state says fast-forwarded mandatory online training
-Worcester County Wonders: Shrewsbury woman rescues raptors one feather at a time
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:35): Breaking down the Polar Park deficit
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:19): Polar Park, tax rolls and deportation debate
>DINING OUT: Brazillian Burguer to open at former Shrewsbury Street donut shop
-ICYMI: Worcester-area Stop & Shop inventory limited after cyberattack
-David Crowley, part of family that runs Wachusett Mountain, dies at 69
-Man in late 60s, 2 cats killed in early morning condo fire in Leominster
-Charles Luster, co-founder of Uncommonwealth Group, running for Worcester City Council
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden tax rate drops, bills rise
-Long-term employees make it fun to own a car or truck from Lamoureux Ford (3:50)
-Wachusett Echo Teacher Profile: Chelsea Blasco
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury seeks plow drivers for winter season
-Grafton tax rate down, values up for fiscal 2025
-Board approves single tax rate for all types of property for Sutton
-The Item's calendar of events
-Clinton E.L.P.A.C. hosts holiday family potluck
-2 Berlin firefighters graduate from academy
-Nashoba Class of 2004 to hold 20-year reunion on November 29th
-Organization gets federal grant for new grocery store in Winchendon
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Five Things to Do: African Talent, "Songs of the Season," and more
-Fractal Tribe art collective set to bring light to holiday festival
-Hunting phantoms, talking puppets bring humor to stage Friday and Saturday
-Jim & Val bring Second Saturdays to Apple Tree Arts
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1354 (28:06): Mark Henderson, Founder, The 016
-39th annual meeting of the Worcester Regional Research Bureau (54:58)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who was a longtime kindergarten teacher
>SPORTS: Boston Celtics visit the White House (12:33)
-Patriots owner Robert Kraft snubbed again in Hall of Fame bid (2:22). Article
-Bruins beat Utah, 1-0
-2004 Boston Red Sox ring and World Series trophy owned by Larry Lucchino featured in upcoming auction
-Joe Nugent steps up for Crusaders men's basketball team
-Holy Cross women’s basketball announces 3 signings
-Check out the schedule for upcoming road races in Central Mass.
>NATIONAL: Are future Social Security benefits in peril?
-Up to 20 human skulls found in New Mexico home
-Tragic: Missing boy with autism found dead
>NEW ENGLAND: Worker injured during "supermove" in medically induced coma with third-degree burns
>COLLEGES: Assumption names new chief financial officer
-Worcester State Magazine’s special 150th anniversary issue hits the stands, goes live online
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 of the most beautiful places to visit in the Pacific Northwest
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. unemployment rates remain higher than 2023
-LPL Financial Research: Trade, tariffs and inflation
-Unity Radio's L.A.B.O. News (57:40)
>HOMES: What $350,000 can buy you in Worcester County, November 10th to 16th
>SHOPPING: Amazon Haul — What to know about Amazon's new discount store
>HEALTH: Health officials track increases in whooping cough, pneumonia (2:31)
-A few hours of activity a week can lower your risk of A-fib (:58)
>FOOD: How to stay safe during foodborne illness outbreaks (2:16)
>TV/STREAMING: "Jeopardy" contestant’s heart-wrenching interview leaves Ken Jennings speechless
>MOVIES: Matthew McConaughey reveals why he turned down $15 million role
>CELEBRITY: Jussie Smollett’s conviction in 2019 attack on himself is overturned
>HISTORY: Founded in Boston, Staples ushered in era of office supply superstores
>ANIMALS: Cyclist finds puppy in the middle of nowhere (2:08)
>GOOD NEWS: Man discovers owner of his favorite bakery is his birth mother
-Meanwhile, in Miami, woman delivers baby at airport in American Airlines ticketing area
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