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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 80 today in Worcester
-Channel 4 Next Weather school field trip to Worcester (:48)
-Spring climate summary for Worcester
-May climate summary for Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester teen arrested with defaced gun in Green Hill Park: Police
+6:00: Coworking space opens in Worcester
+6:00: UMass Medical School graduates largest class in its history
+6:00: Worcester hockey alumni highlights, NHL week 34
+6:00: WooSox Rewind: Worcester splits series with Charlotte
+1:00: Worcesteria: Matt Shearer talks "portal" video at Sort of Late Show
-Earlier: WATCH: WBZ NewsRadio's Matt Shearer sets up Boston to Worcester "portal"
+1:00: See the neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester
-Outdoor service marks a year since Spencer church was destroyed by lightning strike (2:06). Article
-Regatta Point Beach at Lake Quinsigamond in Worcester closed again on Sunday
-Worcester holds 23rd annual Firefighters 6K Road Race
-Girls on the Run holds annual 5K at Polar Park
-In Holden, neighbors say man is lucky to be alive after gas tank explodes in his car (2:02). Article
-2 people rescued from fire in Westborough (1:23). Article
-Rutland teen documents journey to top of Mount Everest (2:03). Article
-Here’s what kind of home $500,000 will get you in Worcester
-Worcester hospital nurses file fifth list of complaints over "lack of patient safety"
-Restaurant opens at its new Worcester location
-Worcester Islamic Center, Islamic Relief USA join forces to pack 20,000 meals
-How owners of Worcester second-hand shops are navigating in a fast fashion world
-Worcester Public Schools host their 45th annual Mini Olympics
-Worcester hosts annual state Democratic party convention at DCU Center
-Thomas S. Green Awards honor 5 employees for their public service
-State of the City Address (1:00:18)
>DINING OUT: Restaurant opens at its new Worcester location
-ICYMI: Worcester police ask public for help finding missing man who "might be confused"
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): June Among Friends Senior Newsletter
-See Why People Buy 30 Cars and Trucks at Lamoureux Ford (3:32)
-Here’s where you can see a "real" unicorn this summer
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): West Boylston graduation
-Jill Kozaczka wins 1 of 2 seats on Sutton School Committee as write-in
-Students graduate from Clinton Adult Learning Center
-Potential school budget votes 2 days in a row
-Paxton police to hold Basic Firearms Safety Course June 19th
-Bolton boy creating mini-swords from scraps
-The Item's Neighbor to Neighbor column
-Mix and Mingle at Wachusett Meadow
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: New renderings for Worcester Art Museum's Arms and Armor Galleries set to open in late 2025
-Manny Jae Media (47:08): The Dirty Gerund with Malt and Narc
-Luis G. Pedraja: For Pride Month, a call to advocacy
-WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable No. 538 (28:19): Phones in school, speed humps
-Manny Jae Media (41:18): Manny and the Mayor
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime Shrewsbury Cross country coach Jim Smith
>SPORTS: Kristaps Porzingis on track for return as Celtics prepare for NBA Finals
-Joe Mazzulla fires back at media pushing a Tatum vs. Brown narrative ahead of NBA Finals (1:42)
-Oilers, Panthers to face off in Stanley Cup Final
-Red Sox lose to Tigers, 8-4
-Bravehearts surge late, top Bees for third straight win. Next home game: 10:30 tomorrow. SOLD OUT
-WooSox lose to Charlotte, 3-1
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has a car, truck or SUV for everyone (:47)
-Toyota recalls Tundra trucks, Lexus S.U.V.s over possible engine debris
>NATIONAL: 3 killed, nearly 50 wounded in mass shootings at gatherings across U.S.
-Tragic: 4-year-old boy drowns in home’s pool
>NEW ENGLAND: Man dead following police shooting outside Nashua hardware store
-Several injured in Maine when monster truck called Crushstation hits power line
-Karen Read trial schedule this week, recap of last week
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross Commencement in pictures
-WPI Faculty Fellowship Program supports project based learning (5:07)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Is it really cheaper to book flights on a Tuesday?
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-What was Napster? 25 years ago, website changed the way we get music
-Related: 4 biggest impacts of the free music sharing network Napster
>HEALTH: 7 reasons to take a walk after dinner
-Introducing peanut butter during infancy can help protect against a peanut allergy later on, a study finds
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, May 26th to June 1st
>FOOD: Starbucks customers outraged over 40-minute waits for coffee
>TV/STREAMING: Inside Pat Sajak's final week at "Wheel of Fortune"
>MOVIES: "The Garfield Movie" comes out on top in a slow week at the box office
>CELEBRITY: A timeline of Sean "Diddy" Combs' recent legal troubles
>ANIMALS: Dog and his baby brother share every milestone together (3:01)
>HISTORY: The Rogers-Kennedy Memorial in Elm Park, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): A 7th-grader helped a World War II vet receive France's highest military honor
-Meanwhile, in Washington, inmate helps victim hotwire the trashed R.V. he allegedly stole in viral video
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 81 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Bus drivers want out of Worcester teachers union. Here's why
+Noon: Worcester human rights commissioner quits over police review decision
+Noon: Crazy stats from Red Sox’ miraculous 20-game turnaround
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing teen girl
-UMass Memorial increases planned Community Healthlink layoffs to 231
-Worcester’s Washington Square to be site for demolition, new apartments
-Mass. House approves carveout allowing for Worcester Red Sox players to not be subject to state wage laws
-Former UMass Medical School student and cancer survivor in seventh Pan-Mass Challenge (2:53)
-UMass Memorial Health opens convenient new family medicine facility at White City
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Radio Worcester (26:14): State Sen. Robyn Kennedy on budget, child welfare reform, housing costs, I.C.E.
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (4:59)
-Worcester bistro closed until August 3rd
-Worcester bakery closed until August 5th
-ICYMI: Worcester city manager nixes Research Bureau bid for police civilian review board
-Another pedestrian crash in Worcester renews push for safety improvements
-Massport announces record year for Worcester Regional Airport
-City backs 4 affordable housing developments
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Senior Center closed through the end of July
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Victor Catacchio has been making cars look like new for 43 years
-Leominster man arrested after police find him passed out behind the wheel with fentanyl
-Crews install modular bridge spanning French River between Dudley and Webster
-Road closure today and tomorrow in Shrewsbury
-Spencer Summer Concert Series returns to Powder Mill Park
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: EcoTarium honors U.N. environmental leader with its highest conservation award
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1385 (30:00): Gina Alice, Captains of Entropy and more
>OPINION: Tom Marino: When Worcester chose the bailout over the Constitution
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. 168 (29:48): Ed Gardella, Part 2
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (37:57): I.C.E. shooting in Maine, claims on election integrity
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester business owner who passed away at 44
>SPORTS: Drake Maye-A.J. Brown connection among storylines to watch as training camp opens (11:25)
-Red Sox beat Rays, 6-5, for 14th straight win
-'Sader Stories (2:20): Kaitlyn Flanagan, Crusader of the Year
-7 Bravehearts heading to Futures League All-Star Game (1:29)
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts enter All-Star break in the thick of playoff chase
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>CARS: Best used cars for teen drivers, according to Consumer Reports
>NATIONAL: 3 more U.S. servicemembers killed in war in Iran (2:03)
-Disney World guest, 54, died on iconic ride after suffering heart emergency
-Tragic: 5 die after people jump into river trying to save someone in the water
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (1:27): Jury selection resumes after 5 seated
-Pamela Smart seeks new trial for 1990 murder of husband (3:22)
-Teacher and coach charged with O.U.I. and child endangerment
>COLLEGES: Clark's century-old Economic Geography sees jump in citation rankings
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 5 most expensive states to visit in 2026
-This Conn. amusement park was named most affordable in the U.S. (1:01)
>BUSINESS: Shrewsbury commercial landscaper acquired by New Jersey firm
-LPL Financial Research: China holds keys to post-war oil prices
-Shocking amount of Gen Z employees pretend to be productive at work: survey
>SHOPPING: Dollar Tree installs price scanners for surprising reason
>HOMES: Consumer Reports: Guest WiFi network can boost privacy, speed
>HEALTH: Humanoid robots complete historic surgery
-How many cups of coffee are safe to drink per day? (1:53)
>FOOD: Cyclospora outbreak: Taylor Farms test update, food safety (7:52)
-Mass. lettuce farm says its crop safe amid cyclospora fears (1:49). Article
>TV/STREAMING: Shocked Geena Davis addresses Netflix canceling "The Boroughs"
>MOVIES: "The Odyssey" reviews roundup: What critics are saying
>CELEBRITY: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s pals reveal new wedding details
-Brenda Fricker, "My Left Foot" Oscar-winning actress, dies at 81
>ANIMALS: Stray orange cat chooses his family and fits right in (1:44)
>HISTORY: These discoveries reshaped what historians knew about America's Founding Fathers
>GOOD NEWS: Cape Cod farm offers 20 years of opportunity for adults with disabilities (1:33). Article
-Meanwhile, in Idaho, man balances 195 rolls of toilet paper on his head for 30 seconds
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