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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:23). High of 76 today in Worcester
-How much daylight will Massachusetts have on the longest day of 2024?
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing teen
-Table Talk Pies to be sold to national company
-Black bear removed from Worcester backyard
-Related: Video of bear darting up a tree in Worcester (:20)
-Crews inspect I-290 bridge after falling concrete
-Related: Aerial video from Channel 5 (:41)
-St. Vincent Hospital severely understaffed, nurses and union says
-Faces of Worcester: Tatiana Hamawi, M.D., Owner, Alpha-Omega Direct Primary Care
-Radio Worcester (16:31): Worcester Public Library sees summer surge, launches reading program
-18 school districts receive funding for early literacy and professional development
-"100 deadliest days" for teen drivers; fatal crash report
-Gerald Creamer Center graduation (58:24)
-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: Do you know this guy? Worcester police would like to speak with him
-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
-Man shot in the arm in Vernon Street area
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden resident Aisyah Rafa'ee ready to row for Singapore at Olympics
-See Why People Buy 30 Cars and Trucks at Lamoureux Ford (3:32)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Worcester County Wonders: Whitinsville's West End Creamery
-TODAY! Wachusett Fire Muster Saturday at Wachusett Regional
-TODAY! Police hosting Bike Rodeo at 10 a.m. at Paxton Center School
-Clinton voters affirm approval of middle school project
-Clinton receives $500,000 in E.P.A. funds to clean up site of former wire manufacturing plant
-Uxbridge barrels toward crucial Town Meeting vote on schools
-Radio Worcester (6:54): Fitchburg Public Market soft opens June with 7 diverse food stalls
-Benjamin Gibbons remains chair of Sutton School Committee
-Shrewsbury seeking nominations for the Access Award
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
-TODAY! Morning Son playing Redemption Rock Brewing patio 6 to 9 Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Taylor Swift's Eras Tour will end in December
-Five Things to Do: Jeffrey Foucault, Harley's Funhouse, Poets at Large and more ...
-Radio Worcester (10:01): Celebrate 90 years of Ralph’s Tavern with owner Scott Bove
-100FM The Pike (7:08): The Pike Breakdown Lane
-Latino history highlighted at Worcester Historical Museum
-Father's Day car show welcomes the diversity of Worcester's car culture
-Holdin' Back: The '60s is back with the great music of the 1960s outdoors this summer
-WCCA-TV's What It's Worth 460 (27:02): Wendy Matthews, Executive Director, JHC Hospice
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 35 (27:46): Courtney & Amelia Gilardi
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who taught in Worcester schools for over 40 years
>SPORTS: Dallas extends NBA Finals with historic Game 4 blowout
-Ex-Patriots coach Bill Belichick, 72, dating 24-year-old former cheerleader
-Worcester Bravehearts Los Bravos Night postponed to today. Tickets
-Radio Worcester (48:36): Bravehearts, WooSox team up for Play Ball Weekend
-WooSox lose to Buffalo, 8-3
-St. John's, Oakmont set to play in state title games at Polar Park
-210 Sports' Friday 4: Dumb conspiracy theories, good goaltending, Father’s Day and the U.S. Open, and absolutely nothing
-Central Mass. Mom's best stroller-friendly running trails in Central Mass.
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has a car, truck or SUV for everyone (:47)
>NATIONAL: Kate Middleton wears white for grand return at Trooping the Colour
-California exodus continues, southeastern states as primary destinations
-Tragic: 83-year-old man fatally mauled by dogs
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read trial (20:23): Weighing forensics expert's testimony on "Hos long to die in cold" search
-Mass. drivers warned of E-ZPass scam claiming they owe unpaid tolls
>COLLEGES: UMass Medical School receives $2.2 million for research into rare genetic disorder
-Assumption's all-alumni coaching staff key to men's hockey success
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): How to get the most out of your cancelled flight
>BUSINESS: Sen. Warren proposes prison time for corporate greed in health care
-Viewpoint: Getting state diversity certification is worth it for your business
>SHOPPING: Major retailers are tracking your shopping returns (2:40)
>HOMES: See inside what’s said to be oldest home for sale in U.S. (:52)
>HEALTH: New COVID variant KP.3 is on the rise: Here's what to know
-Lone star tick bites in the U.S.: How to protect yourself this summer
>FOOD: Sodas, juices and other drinks recalled by F.D.A. over harmful chemicals
>TV/STREAMING: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on demand — "I Saw The TV Glow" and more
>CELEBRITY: Pat Sajak spins up his post-"Wheel Of Fortune" retirement plans
>HISTORY: Building the Massachusetts Turnpike (42:29)
>ANIMALS: Woman races to find rescue dog's puppies (3:13)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 97-year-old woman earns high school diploma
-Meanwhile, in Plymouth, man bites chunk out of another man's ear during fight (:24)
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 70 today in Worcester
-Mass. could see warmer, wetter winter, National Weather Service says
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: How Worcester residents can sign up for 2027 health plans
+Noon: Gov. Healey sets 60% school breakfast goal; Worcester schools averaged 37.6%
+Noon: Early voting update: Nearly 10,000 ballots cast so far in Worcester
+Noon: Worcester man's Halloween display raises money for charity (2:57)
-Asbestos discovery closes Worcester Head Start facility
-Kelley Square and Mill Street were redesigned. Are they safer today?
-Worcester Human Rights Commission to review police policies, homeless encampment proposal
-Where is Aaron Pennington? Fugitive search enters third year (2:22)
-Max German of Shrewsbury a finalist in "Voice of Logan" contest
-Westborough police chief on leave following an incident in Shrewsbury (:20). Article
-Parents recall Uxbridge Officer LaPorta as community honors him
-Earlier: D.A.: Investigation into death of Uxbridge officer results in no charges
-Worcester County Wonders: The Phantom of the Palladium
-In historic company: Women of Worcester's past, present honored in new mural
-College closures derail students’ plans, leaving some unsure when they’ll return
>DINING OUT: Avvio Ristorante wins early buzz with home-made pasta and tasty pizzas
-Large audience, low price: Give your restaurant's social media a boost on The 016
-Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (5:02)
-ICYMI: Anna Maria weighs giving interested buyers more time after auction cancellation
-Worcester Homeowner Summit set for November 7th at DCU Center
-Worcester police, D.E.A. find fentanyl in Clover Street raid
-Worcester police seize 38 guns, ghost gun frames
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN: This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Wachusett Teacher Spotlight: Brian Lux
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Community Advocate Hometown Helper: Bernice Gero, animal advocate
-Warrant issued for man who broke into ex-girlfriend’s home in Barre while she was asleep
-Coolidge Elementary School's hidden staircase evokes Shrewsbury memories from decades past
-Meadows Montessori excited to open in Westborough
-New warehouse plans before Westborough Planning Board
-New Northborough fire chief says he has felt "truly welcomed" by town officials, community
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Gateway Players in Southbridge to hold auditions for "The Lifespan of a Fact"
-Dudley's first poetry slam brings community to the Fun Zone Playground wooded stage
-100 FM The Pike (20:41): Ken Casey from Dropkick Murphys on music as a force for change
>OPINION: Tommy Dorfman: Ticket prices are out of control. Gov. Healey’s bill will make them worse
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 510 (28:21): City clerks & state election
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown reacts to W.P.D. internal investigation in Toomey case (24:59)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native who was a lauded poet
>SPORTS: NESN and NESN+ to broadcast select Holy Cross contests
-Railers lose to Maine, 3-1
-Radio Worcester (15:13): Worcester Railers celebrate 1,000 wins for city hockey
>NATIONAL: Christa Pike's executioners given ominous warning before botched lethal injection: court docs
-Devastated mom recalls horror of toddler being pronounced dead, before he's discovered alive in morgue
-Tragic: Nurse dies after shrimp allergy during honeymoon
>NEW ENGLAND: Sandra Birchmore's therapist back on the stand Monday (:59)
-Woman charged with manslaughter in 4-year-old daughter's fentanyl death (:22)
-Over 130 residents evacuated from Lexington nursing home (2:25)
>POLITICS: What does the Governor's Council do? Worcester candidates weigh in
-What is Mass. ballot Question 7? (8:52)
-Full debate on Mass. ballot Question 7 (29:03)
>COLLEGES: Clark campus conversation, McGovern visit examine America’s past and present
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Airbnb making changes to guest cleaning requirements (1:39)
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-U.S credit card debt is on the rise. Here's how to keep yourself out of credit card debt
-Small businesses need to leverage home field advantage with S.E.O.
>SHOPPING: How inflation is hitting all parts of Halloween celebration (1:59)
>HOMES: The surprising places to never charge your phone, safety experts say
>HEALTH: "Circadian" depression may be the reason why you can't sleep
-How walking regularly can protect your brain for years to come (6:18)
>FOOD: Ina Garten reveals unique ingredient she uses in eggs
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for "Lupin: Part 4" on Netflix (2:30)
>MOVIES: The craziest horror villains compilation (42:09)
>CELEBRITY: "Office Space" star Richard Riehle dies at 78
-Kurt Cobain's death investigation takes new turn over cop's shocking claim casting doubt on suicide
>ANIMALS: Hound gets caught breaking all her friends out of daycare (1:54)
>HISTORY: The Old Yarmouth Inn on the Cape is still going strong after 330 years
>GOOD NEWS: Veteran sees brother face-to-face for first time in 40 years
-Meanwhile, in England, escaped emu wins wrestling match in middle of road
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