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In The News
-Latest weather: Happy first day of summer!
-4:25: Who's open for patio dining, take out or delivery? (updated)
-WoMag reporter resigns, says last two columns critical of city not published, starts newsletter
-First look at Water Street's newest eatery (6:18)
-5 great ways to spend your weekend in Worcester
-AWARE: Six City Councilors voted against giving ratepayers a break
-Rosen's Roundtable #405 (28:24): Police in schools
-Worcester City Councilor wants reconsideration of budget vote
-Task force created to address ‘alarming’ increase of illegal fireworks in Worcester
-Man who Worcester police disarmed ordered to be held without bail
-Earlier: Worcester Police sergeant disarms active shooting suspect
-Worcester Public Library: How to log books in WPL's Online Reading Challenge (3:07)
-Worcester Public Library: How to share reviews in WPL's Online Reading Challenge (2:26)
-Holden Police push back on criticism of Facebook posts
-Marches and rallies to mark Juneteenth in Massachusetts
-Cars: Bertera Nissan simplifies sales and service
-Homes (brought to you by Ross Mortgage): 4 new open houses in Worcester
-Fall TV schedule takes shape with cancellations, renewals and additions
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Sheriff's deputy saves baby from choking during protest
-Meanwhile, in Idaho, sheriff kiddingly issues felony warrant for Mother Nature after a foot of snow falls on June 17
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-Worcester ranks in top 10 nationally poised for economic recovery
-STEP 2 OF PHASE 2 (indoor dining, nail salons, etc.) BEGINS MONDAY. Related video (2:38)
-Worcester playgrounds to open June 20
-Mechanics Hall to remain closed until at least October
-The 50 Mass. cities and towns with highest rates
-Mass. reports 228 new cases, 30 more deaths
-Florida breaks another record for new cases
-Spikes bring states, cities back to the table to discuss protection measures
-Nursing homes represent more than 1 in 4 COVID-19 deaths
-Help To Retire offering remote consultations to those nearing retirement (1:00)
-Summer vacationers weigh testing, quarantine or staying home
-No cruises sailing out of U.S. ports until at least Sept. 15
-MLB closes all 30 spring training camps for coronavirus cleaning
-Health: Blood plasma a 'promising' treatment, study says
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:38). High of 60 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester Bishop's decree bars common practices for cremated remains
-"The smell, the shock": Worcester family denied money after sewer backup destroys their basement
-Woman stabbed outside Worcester City Hall on Friday morning
-Judge denies request to revoke passport of accused Worcester pastor
-Family of Auburn Officer Tarentino, slain 10 years ago, recall funny, devoted man
-4 face charges after Chandler Street drug raid
-Holy Cross' biggest-ever class leaves hefty impact on the college. Video (2:34:06)
-National provider for mental health and addiction treatment opening Worcester facility
-Central Mass. lawyer disbarred for client fund misuse, forgery
-Ford Broncos descend on Gardner to support veterans
-Worcester Public Schools college and career speaker series (2:02)
-Worcester Magazine names 2026 College Volunteers of the Year
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review: Alternative schools, $1 billion budget, Clemente push
>DINING OUT: New Indian fast-food spot debuts in Worcester
-Worcester County Wonders: 80 years of fried food and family at Harry's
-ICYMI: Nelson Place School principal on leave after opposition
-Parents, staff express outrage at Worcester Alternative School closure
-Cultural diversity, lower costs cited for Worcester's population boost
-Siblings, lifelong Worcester residents, die days apart at 94, 89
-3 Worcester men among 13 charged in massive drug take-down
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): $9.99 propane fill this weekend at Jed's
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-Town warns residents about email scam
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Northborough farm takes hit from powerful storm
-Art Bradish Snack Bar in Grafton set to open for incredible 89th season
-Sutton police to host benefit for hero pups noon to 4 Sunday
-Shrewsbury Police Department’s third annual Awards Night
-Rutland public safety faces "horrendous" cuts after override vote fails
-Local historian to present new insights into Revolutionary War service in Sturbridge
-Nelson Ball is Westborough’s oldest veteran
-Feds arrest Southbridge man on child pornography charge
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
-Central Mass. beverage wizards make magic in a glass with land federally recognized as awesome
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Birthday Bash for Bob D., Mike Goodwin's comedy show, Arts X 3 ...
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1411 (22:43): Creative Hub Worcester
>OPINION: Janice Lindsay: Little things mean a lot
-Unity Radio's The SuSanity Life (57:44): Tony Freitas, founder, Woo-Star Apparel and Woo-Star Studio
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (51:12): Pulse Magazine sale, Worcester police headquarters and rent control
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to career firefighter with Worcester Fire Department
>SPORTS: Adam Schefter throws cold water on latest A.J. Brown trade rumor
-Celtics’ Derrick White earns NBA All-Defensive First Team nod
-Red Sox lose to Twins, 8-6
-Bravehearts release 2026 season promotion schedule
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Rochester, 12-1
-210 Sports: Railers need big changes to make ECHL playoffs
>NATIONAL: Magnitude 6 earthquake strikes Hawaii’s Big Island
-Americans said to shell out $45 billion in extra fuel costs from Iran war as $5 gas looms
-Tulsi Gabbard resigns as director of national intelligence (:21)
-Tragic: Baby found dead in hot car while father was allegedly busy drinking
>NEW ENGLAND: Caught on video: Terrifying wrong-way crash in Chlemsford (2:23)
-Woman charged in teen’s 2025 drowning on Lake Winnipesaukee
>COLLEGES: Assumption honors exceptional leadership with Emmanuel D'Alzon Crown and Shield Awards
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Yankee Magazine's guide to the best New England summer (6:55)
-Disney tightens rules on fan-favorite park activity that can earn you thousands
>BUSINESS: Mass. jobless rate held at 4.7% in April
-Leadership Worcester prepares to welcome 300th participant
-Passwords, the trouble spot of internet security, are on the way out (2:05). Article
-Burned-out Gen Z and millennials are taking adult gap years
>HOMES: Consumer Reports: Expert tips to tick-proof your backyard
>HEALTH: How will A.I. affect the future of healthcare?
>FOOD: McDonald’s $2.50 McDouble sparks backlash over higher prices
-Soup sold at Whole Foods, Amazon recalled: F.D.A.
>TV/STREAMING: Stephen Colbert’s best "Late Show" finale moments, celebrity cameos & more
>MOVIES: Mel Gibson's "Resurrection of the Christ" unveils first look at Jesus
>CELEBRITY: Bryan Cranston says he could be back on Broadway next season
-Meryl Streep and Martin Short prove romance is still going strong with London dinner date
>ANIMALS: Mama dog wanders into a barn to have her puppies (1:42)
>HISTORY: Johnny Appleseed Trail takes journalist on a weird trip
>GOOD NEWS: Veteran, daughter, 14, rescue half dozen strangers from fiery car crash
-Meanwhile, in New Jersey, wild moment rabid beaver attacks family at a lake (2:02)
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