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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 78 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-1 dead as wrong-way driver collides head-on with vehicle on Route 146 in Millbury (:44). Article
-What Worcester's doing to stop flooding in Green Island, other areas
-Worcester releases mobility action plan annual report
-Today! Juneteenth jubilee: 29th annual festival returns to Institute Park
-Honoring Juneteenth in Worcester
-Celebrations across Mass. mark Juneteenth (1:39)
-This weekend! Greek Festival marks 50 years of food, faith and tradition
-Today! Stone Cow Brewery hosting Mass. Cheese Festival
-Woman's family's mission to protect other women a decade after her murder (1:42). Article
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-Worcester Educational Development Foundation names new executive director
-Worcester LGBTQ+ leader honored at State House Pride Awards
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review: $1 billion budget, Greendale’s goodbye, Railers reveal, legacy businesses
>DINING OUT: Fathers's day plans? Check Dining Out
-ICYMI: Pregnant woman dies after crashing S.U.V. into Sturbridge hotel, shooting guest, D.A. says (3:45). Article
-Greendale's Pub owner raises a glass to the past before final closing
-Worcester License Commission fixes mistake with vote on later last call
-Nonprofit says supplies meant for trafficking survivors stolen in Worcester
-Worcester eyes future NCAA tournaments, but hotel rooms remain a hurdle
-Suicidal man subdued by TASER after charging officers with a knife
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford):-Zack Berman takes over Wachusett boys' basketball team
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-Tribute to beloved Holden funeral director
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Old Sturbridge Village commemorates Juneteenth
-State poised to approve battery storage plant despite town's objections
-Charlton condo residents seek answers on road maintenance responsibilities
-In Shrewsbury, North Quinsigamond Ave. project completed
-Jason Webster named principal of Spencer middle school
-Fitchburg woman arrested for spitting at, assaulting brother-in-law after he called her to take her sister to hospital
-Man arrested after police serving license to carry suspension find handgun with 17-round magazine in vehicle
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
-Jazzed Up Trio at 6 to 9 Sunday at Pinecroft Dairy
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Asian Festival, Tracy Lawrence, Out to Lunch and more
-Clark conductor, choir revive the memory and power of Frederick Douglass
-100 FM The Pike (8:54): Film maker James Keach on Greg Allman documentary "Music Of My Soul"
>OPINION: WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No 935 (29:26): Senior Fall Prevention
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:13): When should journalists move beyond reporting the facts?
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local corrections officer
>SPORTS: U.S. clinches spot in World Cup knockout round with dominant 2-0 win over Australia
-Sam Kennedy addresses Red Sox "brutal" trade deadline reality
-Red Sox beat Mariners, 6-2
-Today! Bravehearts to host Italian Heritage Night with Celtics' star Brian Scalabrine
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox fall to Lehigh Valley, 9-3
>NATIONAL: Iran declares the Strait of Hormuz closed again after U.S. lifts blockade
-Study finds Southern California faults at 1,000-year stress high
-Tragic: Teen tourist who was thrown to his death from Central Park horse carriage was desperately trying to save mom's life
>NEW ENGLAND: Man, 22, dies after being pulled from Mashpee pond
-Report: Nurse tumor cluster not caused by hospital (:40)
>COLLEGES: Clark joins Mass. Transfer Guarantee, expanding access to affordable education
-Administration says it's cutting student loan interest. Here's some context
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): How to prevent clogged ears on a flight
>BUSINESS: Westborough firm looks to expand access to new treatment for torn A.C.L.s
-With merger approved, C.E.O. outlines St. Mary’s Credit Union strategy
-Nostalgic '80s brand revives flip phone to beat tech addiction
>SHOPPING: Consumer Reports: How to pick the best air conditioner (2:01). Article
>HOMES: Ballot proposal would allow homes on smaller lots in Mass. (2:36)
>HEALTH: "Blind spot" leaving 10 million Americans undiagnosed with chronic disease
-Startling science: Taking an omega-3 supplement doesn't boost memory or cognition
>FOOD: Jersey Mike's crowned America's new favorite fast-food chain
>TV/STREAMING: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming: "Pressure," "Deep Water," and more
>CELEBRITY: "Elf" actor Faizon Love busted in Florida
-Lil Nas X reveals bipolar disorder diagnosis
>ANIMALS: Bear and cubs spotted "wrestling" in Los Angeles garden
>HISTORY: 50 years later, friends and family remember Mark Fidrych's magic season
>GOOD NEWS: Father, daughter pen book to inspire others to take life-saving action (3:20). Article
-Meanwhile, did Massachusetts legalize haggis? Governor clarifies "executive order" signed with Scotland fans
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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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