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>Latest weather: Seasonable, high of 67 today in Worcester
+4:00: Worcester police investigate death on grounds of Worcester Art Museum
+4:00: Demolition of Table Talk Pies building (above) in Kelley Square begins
+4:00: Accuser in alleged sexual abuse case against Billy Riley bows out of investigation
+4:00: Fitchburg mother gets life sentence for killing 6-year-old daughter
+4:00: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
+4:00: New movies on VOD
+4:00: See the June menus for local specialty doughnut shops
+1:00: TGIF! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+1:00: Dunkin’ giving away free donuts for National Donut Day
+1:00: Multiple donut shops in Mass., N.H., robbed on National Donut Day, suspect evades capture
+1:00: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - June 3rd
+1:00: Democratic Convention comes to Worcester this weekend
+1:00: How an area dad is hoping to combat bullying (1:45)
+1:00: Artist Spotlight: Taylor Apostol
+1:00: Pirates face Duke City for first time on Saturday
+1:00: WARL Adoption Option: Meet Zach
-After 2 years off, Worcester's Independence Day fireworks return June 30
-Worcester lounge receives 90-day suspension following third shooting in 2 years
-Moms wear orange in Worcester on Gun Violence Awareness Day
-Local delis feeling the cold cut of U.S. inflation
-Worcester police to honor 15 officers at annual memorial
-UMass Memorial among hospitals whose ERs are surging
-Creamer Center graduation at Hanover Theatre in Worcester
-South High in Worcester awards diplomas at DCU Center
-Worcester's graduation ceremonies return to DCU Center after one season at Polar Park
-ICYMI: Worcester actress Alicia Witt reveals cancer treatments after tragic death of her parents in city
-Worcester police officer who admitted to snorting cocaine back on job, signs 10-year last-chance agreement
-Worcester's newest restaurant opens
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
-Five Things to Do: Little Texas, Noah Preminger, Blippi and more ...
-The Faces of Worcester: Caitlin McCarthy
-Wynton Marsalis, Rhiannon Giddens, Tony DeSare to play Music Worcester summer series
-The Library of Disposable Art: Ugly Ties
-Worcester Arts Council to offer $200,000 in grants for creative projects to aid pandemic recovery
-After final hearing, Worcester police drone heads to City Council
-City announces first public event for Worcester Now | Next citywide plan
-Tribute to Worcester man who ran 11 Boston Marathons, the first at age 58 and the last at 82
>HISTORY: Siblings trace family line to Worcester's founding in 1722
-Reminder: Trash and recycling pickup in Worcester delayed a day because of holiday
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury town leaders weigh feedback from community survey
-Hail to the top dog: Waffles wins race for mayor of Sutton
-Woodworker turns pine tree into memorials to Myles Brastow
>SPORTS: Celtics have huge fourth quarter, beat Warriors in Game 1 of NBA Finals
-Here's your chance to win tickets to see Celtics in Finals
-Local guys love playing for the Worcester Bravehearts
-Bravehearts fall to Norwich, 7-6. Next home game: 6:30 p.m. Saturday -- Art with the 'Hearts
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>BUSINESS: Jobless claims fall to 200,000, number of Americans receiving benefits lowest since 1969
-Saint Vincent to invest $11 million in new technology and hospital improvements
-HTR to present asset preservation workshop on June 7
-America's last Howard Johnson's restaurant has closed
>COLLEGES: UMass Graduate School of Nursing to hold inaugural Nursing White Coat Ceremony
-QCC offers free summer program for students interested in enrolling who want to get a jump on preparing for college classes
>CARS: Great Values of Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles at Bertera Nissan (3:44)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: Tulsa suspect targeted surgeon he blamed for pain, police say
-Tragic: 2 high school seniors killed in crash after graduation rehearsal
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. agrees to settlement for thousands who were wrongfully convicted of drug charges
-Man accused of stabbing wife to death in North Adams
>TV/STREAMING: New on Amazon Prime Video in June
>MOVIES: 7 must-see movies being released in June
>CELEBRITY: Jada Pinkett Smith urges Will and Chris Rock to "reconcile" post-slap
>HEALTH: WPI dean, others join Congressman McGovern for panel on youth mental health at UMass
-Free vaccinations/boosters 9-noon Friday at Worcester Senior Center
>FOOD: 3 easy grilling mistakes to avoid this summer
>HOMES: Home prices rose by more than 20% year-over-year in March
>ANIMALS: Multiple bear sightings reported across Worcester County in last week
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Band surprises man playing their song in Boston
-Meanwhile, in Dedham, couple attacked by wild turkey in front of their home
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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 81 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: M.O.A.D. to host African Festival in Worcester August 1st (6:28)
+6:00: Latest "Walking Dead" premieres this weekend, with strong touch of Worcester
+6:00: Worcesteria: A tale of 2 murals at site of the former Dive Bar
+6:00: Bill Ballou on baseball
+Noon: Bus drivers want out of Worcester teachers union. Here's why
+Noon: Worcester human rights commissioner quits over police review decision
+Noon: Crazy stats from Red Sox’ miraculous 20-game turnaround
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing teen girl
-UMass Memorial increases planned Community Healthlink layoffs to 231
-Worcester’s Washington Square to be site for demolition, new apartments
-Mass. House approves carveout allowing for Worcester Red Sox players to not be subject to state wage laws
-Former UMass Medical School student and cancer survivor in seventh Pan-Mass Challenge (2:53)
-UMass Memorial Health opens convenient new family medicine facility at White City
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Radio Worcester (26:14): State Sen. Robyn Kennedy on budget, child welfare reform, housing costs, I.C.E.
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (4:59)
-Worcester bistro closed until August 3rd
-Worcester bakery closed until August 5th
-ICYMI: Worcester city manager nixes Research Bureau bid for police civilian review board
-Another pedestrian crash in Worcester renews push for safety improvements
-Massport announces record year for Worcester Regional Airport
-City backs 4 affordable housing developments
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Senior Center closed through the end of July
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Victor Catacchio has been making cars look like new for 43 years
-Leominster man arrested after police find him passed out behind the wheel with fentanyl
-Crews install modular bridge spanning French River between Dudley and Webster
-Road closure today and tomorrow in Shrewsbury
-Spencer Summer Concert Series returns to Powder Mill Park
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: EcoTarium honors U.N. environmental leader with its highest conservation award
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1385 (30:00): Gina Alice, Captains of Entropy and more
>OPINION: Tom Marino: When Worcester chose the bailout over the Constitution
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. 168 (29:48): Ed Gardella, Part 2
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (37:57): I.C.E. shooting in Maine, claims on election integrity
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester business owner who passed away at 44
>SPORTS: Drake Maye-A.J. Brown connection among storylines to watch as training camp opens (11:25)
-Red Sox beat Rays, 6-5, for 14th straight win
-'Sader Stories (2:20): Kaitlyn Flanagan, Crusader of the Year
-7 Bravehearts heading to Futures League All-Star Game (1:29)
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts enter All-Star break in the thick of playoff chase
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>CARS: Best used cars for teen drivers, according to Consumer Reports
>NATIONAL: 3 more U.S. servicemembers killed in war in Iran (2:03)
-Disney World guest, 54, died on iconic ride after suffering heart emergency
-Tragic: 5 die after people jump into river trying to save someone in the water
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (1:27): Jury selection resumes after 5 seated
-Pamela Smart seeks new trial for 1990 murder of husband (3:22)
-Teacher and coach charged with O.U.I. and child endangerment
>COLLEGES: Clark's century-old Economic Geography sees jump in citation rankings
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 5 most expensive states to visit in 2026
-This Conn. amusement park was named most affordable in the U.S. (1:01)
>BUSINESS: Shrewsbury commercial landscaper acquired by New Jersey firm
-LPL Financial Research: China holds keys to post-war oil prices
-Shocking amount of Gen Z employees pretend to be productive at work: survey
>SHOPPING: Dollar Tree installs price scanners for surprising reason
>HOMES: Consumer Reports: Guest WiFi network can boost privacy, speed
>HEALTH: Humanoid robots complete historic surgery
-How many cups of coffee are safe to drink per day? (1:53)
>FOOD: Cyclospora outbreak: Taylor Farms test update, food safety (7:52)
-Mass. lettuce farm says its crop safe amid cyclospora fears (1:49). Article
>TV/STREAMING: Shocked Geena Davis addresses Netflix canceling "The Boroughs"
>MOVIES: "The Odyssey" reviews roundup: What critics are saying
>CELEBRITY: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s pals reveal new wedding details
-Brenda Fricker, "My Left Foot" Oscar-winning actress, dies at 81
>ANIMALS: Stray orange cat chooses his family and fits right in (1:44)
>HISTORY: These discoveries reshaped what historians knew about America's Founding Fathers
>GOOD NEWS: Cape Cod farm offers 20 years of opportunity for adults with disabilities (1:33). Article
-Meanwhile, in Idaho, man balances 195 rolls of toilet paper on his head for 30 seconds
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