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>Latest weather: A spectacular day, high of 78 in Worcester
+5:30: Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy (below) rated this Worcester pizza 7.7 out of 10

+5:30: You can now fly from Worcester to Vancouver on JetBlue: Find out how
+5:30: See inside this $2 million mid-century home in Worcester (top)
+5:30: Turning tragedy into triumph: Manny Tubes donated to police stations (1:59). Article
+5:30: Search warrant leads to gun, drug charges in Worcester
+5:30: New movies on VOD: "Everything Everywhere All At Once", "Downton Abbey: A New Era" and more
+5:30: U.S. inflation hit a 40-year high last month of 8.6%
+Noon: Outgoing Worcester Superintendent Binienda considering run for mayor in 2023
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - June 10th
+Noon: Face of Worcester: Jonelle Garofoli
+Noon: WARL Adoption Option: Meet Corrie
>WORCESTER TERCENTENNIAL
*Worcester 300th anniversary: Fireworks, Canal District stroll top full list of events coming this weekend
*Traffic and parking advisory for Worcester Tercentennial
*The Worcester 300 List: Best things to see, drink, eat, watch and hear
*Esther Howland, mother of the American Valentine
*Marshall "Major" Taylor, the "Worcester Whirlwind"
*The home of Dr. Robert Goddard, the father of rocketry
*A look at downtown Worcester's past, present and future
>TOP OF THE NEWS: Worcester welcomes back alumni for Homecoming
-Worcester manufacturer moving HQ to Webster
-Worcester music teacher in running for Grammy award
-Accused murderer Stephanie Fernandes given $44k engagement ring while already engaged to her alleged victim
-Worcester man arrested after holding people at gunpoint
-North High graduation in Worcester. Video (1:19:34)
-For retiring North High assistant principal Teresa O'Neill, time is the best teacher
-Worcester wants public’s help in street safety survey
-Rosalie Tirella: Why should the WPD get drones if Worcester cops act like this?
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Artist Spotlight: Aaron Brodeur
-Five Things to Do: The Outlaws, "The Band's Visit" and more ...
-It's hard out here: Worcester artists speak up on troubles women face in hip-hop
-The Faces of Worcester: Julie Bowditch
>HISTORY: Mike Benedetti: The Worcester Klan Meeting & Riot of 1924
-WoMag Flashback: The Slave Catcher's Riot — How a slave trader came to Worcester, and got chased back to Boston
-June 9 anniversary of Worcester tornado of 1953
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who was an avid sports fan whose infectious smile would light up a room
-ICYMI: Worcester diner named Best in Massachusetts by Food & Wine
-Polar Park apartment development's tax break at risk over hiring practices
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Princeton police arrest pair with sawed off shotgun, ski masks
-Rally against gun violence set for Saturday at Grafton High School
-Sunflower Shanty at Houlden Farm in Grafton may shutter after ABCC ruling
-Paxton celebrates June as Moore Month in honor of Major Willard Moore
-Shrewsbury physical therapy office celebrates first anniversary
-Brimfield Auction Acres preparing to host third annual Pioneer Valley wine festival
-Real estate firm acquires 2 Leominster industrial buildings for $14.7 million
>SPORTS: Angels beat Red Sox to end 14-game losing streak
-The International golf course to host controversial Saudi-backed tour event
-Former Bruins head coach Bruce Cassidy reacts to firing, time with team
-'Sader Stories (41:37): Bob Cousy's love of Worcester
-Bravehearts lose to Vermont, 6-4. Next game 6:30 Friday. Buy tickets
-Bravehearts, Holy Cross bringing state baseball semifinals, finals to Fitton Field
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Buffalo, 6-0
>BUSINESS: Inflation divide: The wealthy splurge, the poorest pull back
-229,000 file jobless claims, up from previous week
-Viewpoint: Worcester well positioned for next economic revolution
>HOMES: Look through 5 new Worcester houses on the market
>CARS: Bertera has the car for you (4:08)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: Uvalde top cop knew kids were alive in classroom
-Key takeaways from the January 6th House panel's first hearing
-Officials find Baby Holly, missing child of Florida couple killed in the 1980s
>TV/STREAMING: See the first teaser for new "A League of Their Own" series
>MOVIES: Tom Hanks on controversial "Elvis" biopic: "What have I done?"
>CELEBRITY: Britney Spears marries Sam Asghari after 5 years together
>HEALTH: Teens are facing a sleep deprivation epidemic. Here’s why
-Free vaccinations/boosters 10-2 Friday at El Buen Samaritano Food Program
>FOOD: Cheerios cereal making people sick, reports claim
>SHOPPING/DEALS: Rising prices have shoppers visiting dollar stores
>ANIMALS: Brave police dog meets his new baby sister (3:11)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Woman tracks down biological father after more than 30 years
-Meanwhile, in Oklahoma, cowboys chase runaway cow down busy highway
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-Regional Public Health Nurse, Worcester DPH
-Sales Administrator at Absolute Group
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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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