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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:41). High of 85 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Black bear removed from Worcester backyard (pictured)
+6:00: Related: Video of bear darting up a tree in Worcester (:20)
+6:00: 100FM The Pike (7:08): The Pike Breakdown Lane
+6:00: 210 Sports' Friday 4: Dumb conspiracy theories, good goaltending, Father’s Day and the U.S. Open, and absolutely nothing
+Noon: Crews inspect I-290 bridge after falling concrete
+Noon: Related: Aerial video from Channel 5 (:41)
+Noon: Worcester Bravehearts Los Bravos Night has been postponed because of severe incoming weather
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand — "I Saw The TV Glow" and more
+Noon: Father's Day car show welcomes the diversity of Worcester's car culture
+Noon: Holdin' Back: The '60s is back with the great music of the 1960s outdoors this summer
-Troy Siebels to step down as president, CEO of Hanover Theatre
-Celtics legend Bob Cousy is eager to see that 18th championship banner go up
-Third beer garden coming to Downtown Worcester
-Do you know this guy? Worcester police would like to speak with him
-Man shot in the arm in Vernon Street area
-Worcester rental registry: Council committee approves changes
-Charles Luster provides mentoring for youth and Black men in Worcester
-Disc golf at Cookson Park in Worcester ruled out as neighbors object
-Mass. launches pregnancy centers education campaign
-Radio Worcester (47:16): Radio Roundtable on day shelter, Worcester schools administration and department heads salaries
>DINING OUT: 2 Worcester eateries make Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Takeout Spots (5:29)
-ICYMI: Worcester police ask for help finding missing 15-year-old girl
-Man injured in daylight shooting in Downtown Worcester (1:09). Article
-Police investigating reported stabbing on West Street in Worcester
-55-plus "active adult" community on former Higgins Estate taking shape
-Famed Kelly's Roast Beef preparing to open Worcester location
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett girls' flag football scores in debut
-See Why People Buy 30 Cars and Trucks at Lamoureux Ford (3:32)
-Holden Woman's Club awards scholarships
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Fire hits Rutland House of Pizza building
-Family mourns Connor Kelly, Marine from Webster who died in California motorcycle crash
-Ayer police arrest man who crashed into pole while drunk with 2 unopened 10 packs of gin in car
-Man with past Gardner drug ring ties arrested in Ashburnham for suspended license & warrant
-Shrewsbury Select Board update (:35)
-New Braintree farmer achieves dream of locally sourced foods
-Blackstone Heritage Corridor mounts $1.3 million campaign
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-Worcester pub celebrating 15th anniversary
-Morning Son playing Redemption Rock Brewing patio 6 to 9 Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Five Things to Do: Jeffrey Foucault, Harley's Funhouse, Poets at Large and more ...
-100FM The Pike (9:43): Guys from Heavy Metal Parking Lot talk hot dogs, wrestling and glitter
-Comedian Brad Mastrangelo to perform at Samuel Slater’s Restaurant
-FAN EXPO Boston returns with stars including Marisa Tomei, Charlie Cox
-Last Call: Brian Butler looks back on career in environment, conservation and saving turtles
-Manny Jae Media (1:11:17): Worcester A.D.U. Workshop with moderator Brian Carmody
-WCCA-TV's What It's Worth 460 (27:02): Wendy Matthews, Executive Director, JHC Hospice
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former admissions officer for Worcester State
>SPORTS: This is the closest Al Horford has been to an title, with Celtics on verge of their 18th
-Jayson Tatum pokes fun at Celtics’ critics ahead of Game 4
-Kristaps Porzingis' status for Game 4 unclear
-Bravehearts beat Nashua, 5-1
-Bravehearts Latin Heritage Night 6 p.m. Friday. Tickets
-How Drake Maye flashed high-end potential at minicamp
-Tom Brady reveals hardest part of $375 million Fox Sports transition
-Red Sox move up Friday’s start time for Celtics game
-Holy Cross 'Sader Stories (27:19): Father's Day special featuring Peter and Matt DeBoer
-Holy Cross Practice Report (1:44): Luke Osberg
-WooSox beat Buffalo, 14-1
-Florida a game away from Stanley Cup
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has a car, truck or SUV for everyone (:47)
>NATIONAL: Sandy Hook school shooting survivors graduate from high school
-Drowning rates in the U.S. rise after decades of decline
-Tragic: World Cup skier, girlfriend dead in Italy 2,300-foot fall
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read trial (20:08) — Testimony focuses on D.N.A. evidence
-A 34-year-old man dies while swimming in a river with his young daughter
>COLLEGES: Nichols receives $2 million estate gift from Dunbar Armored founder
-For some at Holy Cross, all roads lead to Rome
-WPI research team receives E.P.A. grant to take on harmful algae blooms in Worcester lakes
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 destinations you didn't know existed
>BUSINESS: 10 Things I know about ... Pregnancy in the workplace
>SHOPPING: Mass. set to hold another sales tax holiday this summer
>HOMES: See inside what’s said to be oldest home for sale in U.S. (:52)
>HEALTH: This sleep stage is crucial in preventing Alzheimer's: study
-Local doctor urges "weekend warriors" to beware of nagging injuries
>FOOD: Why you should never, ever order this drink at McDonald’s
>TV/STREAMING: Netflix tests redesign of TV app in move to keep subscribers
>MOVIES: Trailer for new "Garfield" movie (2:37)
>CELEBRITY: Never-before-seen footage of John Lennon and Yoko Ono released
>HISTORY: Washburn & Moen, 100 Grove Street, 1875
>ANIMALS: This puppy tries SO hard to win over a senior cat (:56)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 100-year-old Isabelle Chang of Shrewsbury says reading is the secret to a happy life
-Meanwhile, in Ohio, camels escape enclosure at amusement park causing patrons to run for their lives
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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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