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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:36). High of 87 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Surprise nighttime smoke alarm turned into nightmare for Worcester residents
+5:00: New in the Woo: Odd By Worcester – serving up nostalgia and great beer
+5:00: Rumble at Ralphs
+Noon: Worcester's car dealership to become apartments: Plans (pictured)
+Noon: D.E.A. outreach program to hold gaming tournament in Worcester
+Noon: Man sought in fatal Worcester shooting now faces murder charge
+Noon: Drama is in the equation as Studio Theatre Worcester presents "Proof"
+Noon: Out and About: A month of celebration and unity
+Noon: Niki Luparelli, Andy Cummings perform tribute to Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash
+Noon: Maestro Benjamin Zander of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra
+Noon: Listen Up: New singles from local stalwarts Jafet Muzic and Sapling
-Dozens of residents displaced by overnight fire on Outlook Drive in Worcester (1:25). Article
-Related: Aerial view of fire damage at Worcester apartment building (:56)
-Earlier: 2 people rescued from apartment building fire in Worcester (2:25)
-Woman hit by car in Worcester, taken to hospital
-Café re-opens at new location in Worcester
-Sisters, tops in class at University Park Campus School, on to Harvard
-Related: University Park Campus School graduation (52:49)
-Worcester Technical High School graduation (1:20:42)
-Remembering Worcester police Officer Enmanuel "Manny" Familia
-Worcester police 2025 budget: Biggest increase since 2009
-GoFundMe for Worcester family who lost parents in fire blows past goal
>DINING OUT: Taste of Shrewsbury Street planned for June 18th
-ICYMI: Worcester teen arrested with defaced gun in Green Hill Park: Police
-Worcesteria: Matt Shearer talks "portal" video at Sort of Late Show
-Earlier: WATCH: WBZ NewsRadio's Matt Shearer sets up Boston to Worcester "portal"
-UMass Medical School graduates largest class in its history
-Officials appear to be seeking approval to release report on abuse in Mass. Catholic dioceses, including Worcester Diocese
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): An evening of classical guitar Thursday at Gale Free Library
-See Why People Buy 30 Cars and Trucks at Lamoureux Ford (3:32)
-At Wachusett, Securly offers controversial solution to safeguard student web access
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): West Boylston confirms a "no" on override
-Shrewsbury Summer Market begins Thursday
-Pedestrian injured in Leominster crash
-Auburn police body camera program starts
-Clinton voters OK budget, school building project
-Rutland approves firetruck, C.P.A.
-Paxton Woman's Club scholarship ceremony
-Grafton-bred quartet launches construction solution
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Central Mass. Mom’s Night Out at Agronomy Farm Vineyard in Oakham
>SHOWTIME: Cirque du Soleil to return to DCU Center with "OVO"
-John Cleese ready for Q&A after "Holy Grail" screening in Worcester
-Dan Burke headlines Prince tribute in Worcester
-Last Call: Rhys Stuller, mental health advocate and drag performer
-Unity Radio (58:05): The Susanity Life
-This Week in Worcester podcast (1:00:32): Mill Street, Charter senior discount, City Council
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to husband and wife who perished in Worcester fire
>SPORTS: 5 intriguing storylines for Celtics vs. Mavericks
-Alex Van Pelt reaffirms Jacoby Brissett is starting quarterback, preaches patience with Drake Maye
-Red Sox lose to Braves, 8-3
-Bravehearts fall at home. Next home game: 10:30 tomorrow. SOLD OUT
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts sit at .500 after two weeks of play
-Holy Cross women's hockey announces class of 2028
-WooSox lose to Rochester, 11-4
-Railers set Opening Night for October 19th
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has a car, truck or SUV for everyone (:47)
>NATIONAL: 10,000 human remains found on serial killer’s farm
-Mega Millions player in Illinois wins $560 million jackpot
-Tragic: Person sucked into plane's engine, killed at Amsterdam airport
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read trial (20:18) — Deep dive into weather conditions when John O'Keefe's body was found
-Channel 4 news anchor Kate Merrill abruptly quits
>COLLEGES: WPI wins N.A.F.S.A. Senator Paul Simon Spotlight Award (1:26)
-Nichols names Susan Veshi vice president for advancement
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Inside the best new hotels opening in Maine this summer
>BUSINESS: Google admits massive leak related to search is authentic
-LPL Research: Adjusting the sector sails
-High taxes for cannabis businesses could be eased by new federal rules
>HEALTH: Will there be new COVID booster for fall (2:14)
-Eye exercises to improve sight – is there any science behind them?
>HOMES: Here’s what kind of home $500,000 will get you in Worcester
>SHOPPING: Walgreens lowering prices on 1,300 products, snacks, vitamins and more
>FOOD: "Western diet" may raise risk of early onset colorectal cancer
>TV/STREAMING: 11 best new shows on Netflix
>MOVIES: "Planet of the Apes" movies, ranked
>CELEBRITY: TV judge Frank Caprio rings bell after final radiation treatment after cancer diagnosis
>ANIMALS: Goose and her human mom are inseparable (3:01)
>HISTORY: D-Day was even more spectacular than remembered
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Official helps veteran fulfill dying wish to receive diploma (2:32)
-Meanwhile, in Las Vegas, restaurant ripped over "upsetting" "Bluey"-themed event: "Kids were crying"
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:41). High of 95 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Court docs reveal disturbing new details behind viral video involving ex-Southbridge McDonald’s manager (2:21). Article
-Cost to fix Worcester police station put at $20 million over 3 years\
-Tiny home village for homeless seniors breaks ground in Worcester
-Emergency closes Worcester bistro until Friday
-Railers owner buys Pulse Magazine, CM Pride Magazine
-Worcester State nursing program welcomes first group of Anna Maria nursing students
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Aislinn Doyle: Thursday's School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester organizations get $425,000 for affordable housing efforts
-Back-to-back national honors spotlight Worcester Public Library’s evolving role
-Radio Worcester (23:08): Worcester City Manager Eric Batista discusses city’s first-ever $1 billion budget
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant makes Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Small Plates (5:56)
-ICYMI: Worcester police honor fallen officers, former chief Gary Gemme
-Assumption graduates 304 students at DCU Center
-Anna Maria College closing comes as disappointment for Molly Bish's family (2:17). Article
-Area woman admits forging 84 checks worth over $110,000
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police holding second annual Cruiser Cup Golf Tournament June 12th
-Wachusett Echo: Internship and employment at the school bank
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Tree crash leaves Southbridge home uninhabitable
-Westborough police continues to investigate shots fired on Research Drive
-Man with spiked-bat, drugs arrested in Leominster after 911 report of impaired driver
-Seeing double: Shrewsbury High School graduating class boasts 17 sets of twins
-Dudley candidates' night to be held June 8th
-Webster Town Meeting approves budget, drone bylaw, Pine View Liquors petition
-Shrewsbury teachers no longer need COVID vaccine
-Blackstone Valley Regional named distinguished school
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Radio Worcester (19:15): Greater Worcester Opera brings “1776” to Central Mass.
-WCCA-TV's Chris's Corner No. 23 (28:52): Meatball, Part 1
>OPINION: Ann Artuso: Depression in motherhood
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: Why Puerto Rico still doesn’t receive S.N.A.P. benefits
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. No. 164 (29:35): The Museum of Worcester
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:08): Viral McDonald’s video, city budget hearings and public safety concerns
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former UMass Medical School professor and Physician of the Year
>SPORTS: Tom Brady takes dig at Bill Belichick during Georgetown commencement speech
-Jason Varitek's wife takes shot at Red Sox G.M. after coaching ouster
-Red Sox beat Royals, 3-1
-Bravehearts release 2026 season promotion schedule
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Holy Cross Varsity Club announces 2026 class in Athletic Hall of Fame
-Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 32
>CARS: Gas prices climbing— What frustrated drivers can expect next (4:12)
>NATIONAL: San Diego mosque shooting: 3 men killed, suspects found dead (1:37)
-American who was on doomed cruise reveals what it's like under 42-day hantavirus quarantine
-Tragic: Toddler crushed to death by antique dresser as she climbed it to reach a toy
>NEW ENGLAND: Pilot dies in small plane crash in Rhode Island (:52)
-Pipe bomb found in Mass. pond, police investigating (1:12)
-Video shows Good Samaritans rushing to pull 2 people from car following rollover on I-495
>COLLEGES: Worcester State Cheer scores at national championships
-Clark honors Worcester student, staff members for inclusion and equity work
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 top trending U.S. summer destinations
-The first thing you should do in a hotel room
>BUSINESS: Banks find ways to finance nonprofits, despite their lending and revenue challenges
-LPL Financial Research: Energy shock expected to hit prices harder than the economy
>HOMES: Homes are older than ever—but local permitting systems could slow down essential renovations
>HEALTH: Discussing ebola outbreak with infectious disease specialist (3:14)
-What no one tells you about egg freezing
>FOOD: Daily Dish: Oven-roasted turkey parmesan over spaghetti
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Jennifer Lopez movie on Netflix, "Office Romance" (2:42)
>MOVIES: Trailer for Steven Spielberg's new movie, "Disclosure Day" (2:38)
>CELEBRITY: Carrie Underwood rejected L.A. glamour to live on Tennessee farm
-William Daniels, 99, and wife Bonnie Bartlett, 96, detail "rules" of "open marriage"
>ANIMALS: Playful puppy from local shelter looking for active family (3:09)
>HISTORY: Inside the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum art heist
>GOOD NEWS: School principal retires, but returns as a handyman (2:34)
-Meanwhile, Pope Leo does "6-7" hand motion at the Vatican
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