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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:38). High of 68 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Updated: 14-year-old girl killed by commuter train in Worcester (1:00). Article (pictured)
+Noon: Worcester courthouse evacuated after man in custody vandalizes fire sprinkler
+Noon: This Shrewsbury resident is Miss Massachusetts’ Teen 2025
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra's 74th summer at Institute Park
+Noon: Hollow heifers sport sweaters, photos and band labels at Old Sturbridge Village (1:48)
+Noon: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing 16-year-old girl
-Chaotic I.C.E. arrest launches start of new Worcester police communication plan
-Program paying for free swim lessons for children with autism (2:00). Article
-Earlier: 8-year-old dies after being pulled from Clinton pond (:30). Article
-Worcester beaches open Friday for summer swim season
-Disappearance of Molly Bish, 25 years later (3:54). Article
-Proposed cuts to S.N.A.P. benefits have Worcester County Food Bank on high alert
-Clinton woman reached 80 mph while Door Dashing through residential streets during police chase
-Y.W.C.A. seeks nominations for 2025 Erskine Awards
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief for June
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:56): City manager under fire, Human Rights hearing with Chief Saucier and media access dispute
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Waitress slams diners over viral "eat and return" scam
ICYMI: Worcester brewery sold
-New owners weighing plans for Shrewsbury Street restaurant's future
-City Council gives Batista positive reviews; communication seen as area for improvement
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Juniors deprived of impactful privilege
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-This week's traffic delays and road closures
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Special delivery by Paxton Fire Department
-Shrewsbury Police Department welcomes new officer, promotes 2 others
-Community bank to open Shrewsbury branch, first following name change
-Spencer selectmen agree to join regional emergency communication center
-Smokestack Roasters sets up shop in Princeton
-Boylston's H intersection open, closed, open ... now closed again
-Early budget work considered in Rutland
-Clinton town administrator search process criticized
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Drag brunches, Local CountryFest & Empty Bottle Ramblers
-Museum of Worcester opens the way in "Poem Next Door" exhibit
-Clark grad film director having fundraiser for new experimental movie
-Adam Sandler comedy tour dates and locations in New England
>OPINION: Autumn Hotaling: 5 lessons I learned from signing my kids up for sports
-Burncoat High School's Class President Yariel Lopez (:52)
-WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No. 930 (29:28): Worcester Senior Center 25th anniversary
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to 19-year-old who was studying to become a pediatric nurse
>SPORTS: Celtics trade No. 32 pick to Magic, acquire 4 second-rounders
-Red Sox pitcher likely out for the season after off-field "accident"
-Bravehearts beat Westfield, 9-8
-Bravehearts Italian Heritage Night 4 p.m. Sunday. Buy tickets here
-'Sader Stories (58:18): Holy Cross Athletics End of Year Recap
-WooSox lose to RailRiders, 4-2
>CARS: GM recalls 62,000 vehicles over faulty brake part that could cause fire
>NATIONAL: 5 killed after S.U.V. collides with South Shore Line train
-Senate parliamentarian scraps Medicaid reforms in "big beautiful bill"
>TRAGIC: Toddler dies after father leaves him in hot car while he drank for hours at lounge
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. schools timeout new regulations
-Karen Read fallout: New juror reaction, lawyers' spat, "TikTok trials" (21:22)
>COLLEGES: Nichols announces President’s and Dean's Lists
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Judi Dench’s guide to London
>BUSINESS: Greater Worcester unemployment rate jumped in May
-LPL Financial Research: China’s equity market diverges — A-shares vs. H-shares
-Bill would require public construction projects worth $1 million+ to include apprentices
>HOMES: Home sales sluggish in May as high mortgage rates sideline buyers
>HEALTH: You probably don't need added-protein foods, nutritionists say
-Heart attack deaths drop as 3 other deadly conditions rise
-How common are temperature-induced seizures in children? (1:30)
>FOOD: Chick-fil-A's stronghold on customer satisfaction outshines other restaurants
>TV/STREAMING: Meet Boston's own "Love Island" bombshell (2:11)
>MOVIES: Most people can’t stand seeing this type of violence on the big screen — with 51% turning away: survey
>CELEBRITY: Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom split, end 6-year engagement: report
-Jason Kelce strips down to tiny speedo for charity
>ANIMALS: Opinionated husky lets his parents know his likes and dislikes (1:56)
>HISTORY: Exploring the ruins of Rutland Prison Camp
>GOOD NEWS: Woman uses horoscope numbers to win $50,000 lottery prize
-Meanwhile, in Ashby, white pigeon walks into fire dept., setting off a hunt for its owner
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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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