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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:36). High of 65 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester eatery expanding to Boston: Report
-Worcester woman admits to defrauding MassHealth of $36,000
-Was accused killer Carlos Asencio hearing voices or just "intense thoughts?" Trial experts differ
-Worcester mayor calls for public hearing on Community Healthlink detox suspension
-Canal District market plans to sell wine. Not everyone's happy about it
-All of Worcester's American Rescue Plan Act money is allocated, city manager says
-Worcester School Committee vote finalizes contracts with teachers union
-Saturday's Day of Play postponed because of anticipated bad weather
-Saturday's Juneteenth Festival postponed to July 1st because of weather
-Radio Worcester (8:31): Taste of Shrewsbury Street
-ICYMI: Defense for man accused of killing ex-girlfriend in Worcester restaurant calls 1 witness, rests
-License Commission approves Canal District restaurant in Worcester
-2 Worcester residents charged in U.S. Capitol riot: FBI. Video (:28)
-Worcester Mayor Joe Petty kicks off reelection campaign
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Wachusett students shine at science fair
-Watch as Brilla Coffee travels 2,000 miles from Nicaragua to your cup (2:52)
-Holden police arrest Paxton woman for second O.U.I.
-Lamoureux Ford wins national award for 26th consecutive year (1:03)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Trash truck bursts into flames on I-495 in Westborough
-Today's Paxton Kids Bike Rodeo postponed
-Shrewsbury police remind of handicapped parking fine increase
-Pride Month storytime at Grafton Public Library
-Remembering Bob Menne, Gardner’s greatest golfer
-Clinton looks to save shuttered Strand Theatre with A.R.P.A. funding, but there’s a catch
-Federal funds allocated for Clinton projects
-Nashoba students work together for North Star
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Burncoat High School Spring Concert (1:14:33)
-Unity Radio (41:22): Stand Ups and Standouts with Thick Chick Comedy
-CHIAOZZA — sculptures amid the flowers at Botanic Garden
-Claim DCU Center seats to take home
-Ray Mariano: Towns expect Worcester to solve their homeless problem
-Bill Shaner: Councilor Nguyen takes the city administration to the mat
-First Person: Joe Fusco Jr. on local color, lasagna, and wrestling
-Shaun Connolly: Dear Shaun
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 386 (29:00): Civics Action Project W.P.S.
-WCCA-TV's What It's Worth No. 446 (27:56): Al Pettway, North High basketball coach
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native who owned multiple businesses, including a car lot he ran for 25 years
>SPORTS: Red Sox clobber Yankees, 15-5
-Patriots' Jack Jones arrested after trying to bring 2 guns onto Logan flight, police say
-Bravehearts fall at home, 7-2. Next home game 6:30 Saturday
-Worcester Bravehearts Father’s Day with the Johnsons (3:05)
-Red Sox release WooSox pitcher who sparked controversy with previous tweets
-Win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Oakmont baseball outlasts Medfield for Division 3 state championship
-Leominster's Ricky Encarnacion dazzles at Central Mass. All-Star Game
>CARS: The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan! (5:43)
-NATIONAL: Tornado devastates Texas Panhandle town, killing 3 and injuring dozens
-Gunman in Pittsburgh synagogue shooting found guilty of all 63 federal charges
-Tragic: 3 kids among 6 dead in Tennessee murder-suicide
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. hospitals report “major distress” in clogged care system
-Passenger shoots video of United plane clipping Delta on tarmac at Logan (1:34)
>BUSINESS: Massachusetts jobless rate dips below 3%
-Executive search firm moves to Worcester’s Glass Tower after 21 years in historic home
>HEALTH: Watch out for drugs causing sun sensitivity
-Suicides and homicides among young Americans jumped early in pandemic, study says
>FOOD: Heinz releasing 6 new sauce flavors, including Hatch Chili Ranch and Yuzu Wasabi
>COLLEGES: Belmont Community School dedicates portrait of educator and Worcester State alumna Sarah Ella Wilson
-Anna Maria criminal justice virtual open house underscore benefits of flexible school schedule
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Where to get the best views in these major U.S. cities
>HOMES: 10 most expensive homes sold in Worcester County, June 4th to 11th. Least expensive
>TV/STREAMING: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on demand: "About My Father," "Beau Is Afraid," and more
>CELEBRITY: Bill Cosby sued by 9 more women in Nevada for alleged decades-old sexual assaults
>ANIMALS: Mass. homeowner shoos away bear that was eyeballing his strawberry plants
>HISTORY: Odd Fellow's Home in Worcester, 1910
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Firefighter saves driver after car hits guardrail, bursts into flames
-Meanwhile, in England, motorized trash can reaches 55 mph
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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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