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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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>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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