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>Latest weather: Pop-up thunderstorms expected, high of 87 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Suspicious death outside Webster Big Lots store (1:28)
+6:00: Leicester man sentenced to federal prison for fraud schemes
+6:00: Man charged in death of 5-year-old Candice Asare-Yeboah has history of motor vehicle violations
+6:00: Worcester man arrested for drug and gun charges
+6:00: 5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
+6:00: Worcesteria: Joyner Lucas garners trends after Celtics loss at NBA Finals
+6:00: Rutland celebrates 300th birthday Saturday
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester- June 17th
+Noon: Worcester book drive hits 1 million milestone after 17 years
+Noon: TGIF! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand: "The Northman," "Firestarter," "Fatherhood" and more
+Noon: Artist Spotlight: Pamela Chiasson
+Noon: Check out this $1.3 million cabin on pond in Sutton
+Noon: UMass Medical School appoints 3 to endowed chair positions
+Noon: FDA authorizes first COVID shots for infants, preschoolers
-Man charged in death of 5-year-old told police he was reaching into his pocket for $20 at time of crash (:48). Article
-Woman accused of murder tells police Andrew Wagner was choking her, put a gun to her head before fatal stabbing
-Missing Worcester woman who wandered out of hospital found safe
-Here are 20 spots to get free public WiFi in Worcester right now
-Worcester residents push for ordinance to allow raising chickens within the city
-Elder Services of Worcester is bringing awareness to elder abuse
-Mill St. apartments sell for $5.8 million
-Shaw's reusable bag fundraiser for Worcester Community Action Council
-Beacon Hill Chat No. 345 (28:05): Gary Vecchio
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Patriotic Pops Concert July 3rd at Worcester's Institute Park
-Five Things to Do: The Mavericks, "After Yang" and more ....
-Renovated planetarium at Worcester EcoTarium brings the stars down to Earth
-Charlton's Liam Coleman nets top award at New England Songwriting Competition, plans fall tour
-First Person: The Red Chariot — A Tribute to My Father
-Juneteenth: A Descendant's Perspective
-Rosalie Tirella: Bishop McManus and the Nativity School, Worcester County’s hot housing market, and more
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to couple married 72 years who died a week apart
-ICYMI: Child eludes kidnapping attempt in Boylston, police say
-Bishop McManus: Nativity School prohibited from calling itself a Catholic school
-Related: Nativity School to appeal bishop's decision
-Worcester housing market surges, leaving one man with nowhere to go (4:38)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Moose involved in serious car crash in Oakham
-Sunset Beach and Dean Park Pond in Shrewsbury closed
-Shrewsbury installs new wayfinding signs
-Communities push forward amid lifeguard shortages
-Millbury offers more information on special election for new fire HQ
-School needs may be a factor in Sutton's 5-year budget forecast
-Wachusett students win Chamber scholarships
-Tractor-trailer involved in crash on Route 2
>SPORTS: Warriors end Celtics' title hopes with Game 6 win
-Red Sox drop matinee to Oakland, 4-3
-Bravehearts win third straight, 10-2. Next Bravehearts home game: 6:30 Friday, Scout Night Sleepover & Postgame Fireworks
-Bravehearts holding Scout Night: Pregame clinic, parade and ballpark sleepover after postgame fireworks for $25
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox fall to Toledo, 10-4
-Foxborough to host World Cup games in 2026
>BUSINESS: Women's Leadership Conference returns to downtown Worcester
-Cosmetics giant Revlon files for bankruptcy
>COLLEGES: Assumption's $35 million fundraising effort exceeds goal by $15.6 million
-Holy Cross buys historic WPI house for $800,000 to use as new president’s residence
>CARS: Bertera has the car for you (4:08)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: Radio Worcester (11:39): Congressman Jim McGovern on January 6th hearings, interest rates and gas prices
-Tragic: North Carolina father and 5-year-old son killed in golf cart crash by suspected drunk driver
>NEW ENGLAND: Amtrak to begin Burlington runs on July 29th
>TV/STREAMING: The complete list of your favorite network shows returning in the fall
>MOVIES: Ana de Armas shares first look as Marilyn Monroe in "Blonde"
>CELEBRITY: Justin Bieber postpones Boston concert because of facial paralysis
-Beyonce teases details on new album, set to be released next month
>HEALTH: How many times can you get reinfected with COVID?
-Free COVID vaccinations/boosters 9-1 Friday at Veterans Inc. and 1:30-3:30 at Worcester Islamic Center
>SHOPPING: Amazon Prime Day preview
>FOOD: Nation's largest grocery store chain says shoppers are buying less and switching to store brands
>HOMES: 5 new homes for sale in Worcester
>ANIMALS: Kitten caught on cam sneaking into sister's crib to snuggle (3:08)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Dolly Parton donates $1 million to fund pediatric infectious disease research
-Meanwhile, in Cambridge, 2 TikTok star chefs make world's largest chicken nugget
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In The News
>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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