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>Latest weather: Overcast skies early, high in low 70s today in Worcester
-Worcester police investigate death on grounds of Worcester Art Museum
-Fitchburg mother gets life sentence for killing 6-year-old daughter
-Trial date set for man accused of killing Vanessa Marcotte
-Demolition of Table Talk Pies building in Kelley Square begins
-Worcester apartment building where 4 died in fire is demolished
-Accuser in alleged sexual abuse case against Billy Riley bows out of investigation
-See the June menus for local specialty doughnut shops
-Workers at Worcester Starbucks vote to unionize
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
-Artist Spotlight: Taylor Apostol
-Democratic Convention comes to Worcester this weekend
-Former Lt. Gov. Tim Murray joins fundraiser for opponent of Worcester Mayor Joe Petty
-Green Hill Park will be closed from 8 to 1 Saturday
-South High Community School graduation 2022 (1:32:53)
-Gerald Creamer Center graduation 2022 (30:22)
-Tribute to Doherty and Holy Cross grad who ran his own investment firm
>HISTORY: Siblings trace family line to Worcester's founding in 1722
-Reminder: Trash and recycling pickup in Worcester delayed a day because of holiday
-ICYMI: Worcester lounge receives 90-day suspension following third shooting in 2 years
-After 2 years off, Worcester's Independence Day fireworks return June 30
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury High School celebrates graduation
-Sutton High School's Class of 2022 graduation
-Gallery: Is your kid a recent Grafton High 2022 grad? You’ll probably find them here
-Cause of fire that destroyed a well known mansion in Northbridge remains undetermined
-Former Shaw's Supermarket in Webster sold for $3.4 million
-Kid's Equipment Day 9-1 Saturday in Shrewsbury
-Shrewsbury opens community fridge near Senior Center
-Singer Ayla Brown joins Pakachoag Music School in songwriting workshop for kids
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): How an area dad is hoping to combat bullying (1:45)
>SPORTS: Warriors' clueless comments prove they don't get what Celtics are about
-Here's your chance to win tickets to see Celtics in Finals
-Bravehearts edge Norwich as Wachter shines. Next home game: 6:30 p.m. Saturday -- Art with the 'Hearts
-Former St. John's star Matt Livingston has given Bravehearts a boost
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Mets, 13-1
-Pirates face Duke City for first time on Saturday
-Pirates Game 11 Practice Report (1:48)
>BUSINESS: U.S. economy added 390,000 jobs in May despite inflation, recession fears
-Here’s where the jobs are — in 1 chart
-HTR to present asset preservation workshop on June 7th
>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)
>NEW ENGLAND: Here's how to know if you'll be receiving $500 from the state
-Multiple donut shops in Mass., N.H., robbed on National Donut Day, suspect evades capture
>TV/STREAMING: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on VOD
>CELEBRITY: Harry and Meghan make first public appearance at Queen's Platinum Jubilee
>HEALTH: Who needs a second COVID booster shot?
-Free vaccinations/boosters 11-5 Saturday at Worcester Public Library
>FOOD: Local delis feeling the cold cut of U.S. inflation
>HOMES: 10 most affordable home sales in Worcester County from the week ending May 28th
>ANIMALS: WARL Adoption Option: Meet Zach
-Meanwhile, in North Carolina, 8-year-old boy drives off in mom's SUV with 1-year-old sibling in the backseat
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:12). High of 37 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Driver hospitalized after car crashes into Dollar Tree store in Worcester (:20). Article
-Worcester apartment project on Shrewsbury Street faces parking concerns
-A year after scathing report on use of force, sex acts, Worcester police have new policies
-Worcester Public Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh retires
-TODAY! Guns to Gardens gun buyback
-Related: Radio Worcester (12:45): Dr. Michael Hirsch on Worcester’s “Guns to Gardens” program
-TODAY! The final Village Marketplace of 2025
-Worcester police officers honored at City Hall promotion ceremony
-Proposed development would bring 270 units, supermarket and a half-dozen other businesses to abandoned Shrewsbury factory site
-Dark Downeast Podcast (35:45): The murder of John E. Volungis Jr.
-Worcester Guardian week in review: Legacy businesses, tax rate debate, winter prep
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (49:36): Worcester snowstorm response, police oversight & affordability
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (27:03): Tax rates, infrastructure challenges and a major coaching milestone
>DINING OUT: Table Hoppin': Bonchon, from owners of Gong cha, sees crowds, lines
-ICYMI: Couple arrested after 5-hour standoff in Worcester (1:37). Article
-Related: Worcester officers treated for hypothermia after standoff
-Water restored as crews continue work on Shore Drive in Worcester
-Winter homeless shelter to open at former Quality Inn near Lincoln Plaza
-Worcester woman wins Lucky for Life, takes lump sum of $390,000
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Phone-free school by 2026? The newest phone policy controversy
-Merry Christmas from Lamoureux Ford! (:47)
-Chief Tim Sherblom sworn in as head of Central Mass. Chiefs of Police Association
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Pedestrian struck and killed on Providence Road in Northbridge
-Police determine threat at Sterling school not legitimate
-West Boylston town administrator, hired after flag controversy, headed to Rutland
-TODAY! Santa visits Paxton Fire Department
-Apple store opens in Millbury
-Disabled veteran tax exemption available in Shrewsbury
-Kindled Planning hopes to "spark" more for customers
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Assabet Valley Mastersingers, High Command and more ...
-"Sister's Christmas Catechism" coming to Worcester
-"Night Lights" named best holiday garden display in nation
-Anxious Taylor Swift was scared to continue Eras Tour after Vienna terror threat
>OPINION: Tom Marino: Extremist views of Worcester’s self-proclaimed moderates
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1399 (24:41): John Stanford, Executive Director, Incubate
-Unity Radio's The Susanity Life (59:28)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Professor Emerita at UMass Medical School
>SPORTS: What’s impressed Josh McDaniels the most about Drake Maye this season
-Jayson Tatum looks spry in latest workout videos amid injury recovery
-Holy Cross baseball, men's lacrosse announce schedules
-A banner day: St. Paul honors championship history of former high schools
>CARS: List of the most stolen cars in 2025 revealed
>NATIONAL: Terrifying gas explosion caught on doorbell cam (:49). Article
-The 10 richest states in America
-Tragic: 8 high school athletes injured during training run after car veers onto sidewalk in suspected D.U.I. crash
>NEW ENGLAND: Brian Walshe trial recap (21:57): After closing statements, the jury deliberates
-Driver shaken after alleged road rage shooting on I-495 (1:47)
>COLLEGES: WPI professor named Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors
-Assumption named peacebuilder and conflict-resolution expert Alice Nderitu Civic Friendship Fellow
-Late-night breakfast at Clark, in photos
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Where to go in Charlevoix, a French-Canadian snow globe
>BUSINESS: Lawmakers mull action on "dynamic" A.I.-powered pricing in wake of "shocking" Instacart report
-Open AI, Microsoft face lawsuit over ChatGPT’s alleged role in Conn. murder-suicide
-Radio Worcester (7:03): Holiday spending budgeting and scam-proofing advice
-Former Worcester City Councilor candidate founds organization to address systemic oppressions
>HOMES: Foreclosures are soaring in the U.S.: study
>SHOPPING: Shoppers say ’tis the season for inflation, poll finds
>HEALTH: Tips to protect your sleep during the holidays (4:56)
-Under 7 hours of sleep shortens your life — 5 tricks to snooze faster
>TV/STREAMING: How to stream Taylor Swift docuseries, "The End of an Era," on Disney+
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming: "Die My Love," "Christy," and more
>CELEBRITY: Jason Bateman makes eyebrow-raising remark about sister Justine
-Judi Dench believes Harvey Weinstein has "done his time" for sexual assault, says she forgives him
>ANIMALS: Bear cub runs across frozen Hubbardston pond (:37)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: 187 Washington St., Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Steve Hartman’s 10 most memorable stories over the years (29:41)
-Meanwhile, escaped horse visits New York's J.F.K. Airport
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