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>Latest weather: Drier and warmer, high of 77 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: 2 teens arrested in Worcester for firearms, ammunition
+Noon: Worcester residents plead guilty to conspiracy to deal fentanyl-containing pills disguised as oxycodone out of city market
+Noon: Radio Worcester (10:03): Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh on COVID, vaccinations and monkeypox
+Noon: When is summer solstice 2022 — and what does it mean?
-Man who died after boat accident on Lake Quinsigamond remembered as "such a nice guy" (2:06)
-Earlier: 1 man dead, another injured after falling off boat in Lake Quinsigamond (2:06). Article
-Man found dead at Webster shopping plaza identified
-Caribbean American Heritage Festival celebrates culture and heritage
-All municipal offices closed Monday for Juneteenth
-Worcester trash, recycling pick-up on normal schedule this week despite holiday
-Veterans Inc. Stand Down event in Worcester assists those who served, their families
-The Pride I Carry With Me: Thu Nguyen, Worcester city councilor at-large
-Proceeding with caution on revising Worcester's charter
-ICYMI: First Look: Roundabouts planned for Worcester's May, Chandler streets
-Owner of beer garden in Worcester buys Vermont’s Long Trail Brewing
-This weekend's Brew Woo postponed again to April 2023
-2 Worcester residents admit to heroin, fentanyl trafficking conspiracy
-This is Worcester No. 143 (28:39): Executive Director of the Boys and Girls Club of Worcester
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Patriotic Pops Concert July 3rd at Worcester's Institute Park
-UMass Medical School partners with Studio Theatre Worcester for "Next To Normal"
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a longtime social worker who was very active in the community and became a pastor
>HOMES: 5 new Worcester houses on the market
-The 10 most affordable real estate sales in Worcester County for the week ending June 11th
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): NEADS opens new service dog breeding facility
-Work at Mass Pike's Route 22 exit in Millbury taking place
-Girl Scouts cross the bridge at Grafton Court of Awards
-Lundgren Honda co-owner purchases Auburn manufacturing building
-Sterling officials give go-ahead to investigate hiring police lieutenant
-Sterling Strummers celebrate 5 years
-Westborough industrial property sold to Greater Boston moving company for $1.5 million
-Leicester police logs June 9th to June 15th
>SPORTS: Red Sox hold off Cardinals, 6-4
-Bravehearts overtaken by Bees. Next 'Hearts home game: 4 p.m. Sunday, June 26, YOU-Choose-the-Music & Kids Club Sunday
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox snap losing streak, 5-4
-The Venue Guide's review of Polar Park (13:23)
-Revolution defeat Minnesota United, 2-1
>BUSINESS: Law firm Mirick O'Connell evolves with Worcester since 1916
-Should I fire a worker who lied about his COVID vax status?
>SHOPPING: Enter to win an LG 8,000 BTU smart window air conditioner from Sclamo's
>FOOD: Ketogenic diet may increase lifespan, new study claims
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria to host 3rd annual Battle of the Badges July 13th-15th
-UMass Medical School professor to lead New England diabetes initiative
>CARS: Bertera has the car for you (4:08)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: After thousands of canceled flights, feds may act against airlines on consumers’ behalf
-U.S. recession isn’t "inevitable," but inflation is "unacceptably high," Treasury Secretary Yellen says
>NEW ENGLAND: Domestic violence suspect killed by police during standoff in Manchester Rite Aid parking lot (:34)
>TV/STREAMING: "Game of Thrones" Jon Snow sequel series in development at HBO
>MOVIES: Pixar's "Lightyear" fizzles at the box office
>CELEBRITY: Tom Hanks yells at fans after they nearly knock over Rita Wilson
>HEALTH: Walgreens recalls pain-relieving product for lacking child-safe packaging
-Free testing and COVID vaccinations/boosters 11-4 Monday in Downtown Worcester
>ANIMALS: Beagle is all alone until a new friend shows up (3:11)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Teen dives into bay to rescue girl who drove car into water
-The science behind nightmares and most common scary dreams
-Meanwhile, in California, look as bear enters Airbnb through open window, trashes the place
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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:41). High of 95 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Court docs reveal disturbing new details behind viral video involving ex-Southbridge McDonald’s manager (2:21). Article
-Cost to fix Worcester police station put at $20 million over 3 years
-Tiny home village for homeless seniors breaks ground in Worcester
-Emergency closes Worcester restaurant until Friday
-Railers owner buys Pulse Magazine, CM Pride Magazine
-Worcester State nursing program welcomes first group of Anna Maria nursing students
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Aislinn Doyle: Thursday's School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester organizations get $425,000 for affordable housing efforts
-Back-to-back national honors spotlight Worcester Public Library’s evolving role
-Radio Worcester (23:08): Worcester City Manager Eric Batista discusses city’s first-ever $1 billion budget
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant makes Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Small Plates (5:56)
-ICYMI: Worcester police honor fallen officers, former chief Gary Gemme
-Assumption graduates 304 students at DCU Center
-Anna Maria College closing comes as disappointment for Molly Bish's family (2:17). Article
-Area woman admits forging 84 checks worth over $110,000
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police holding second annual Cruiser Cup Golf Tournament June 12th
-Wachusett Echo: Internship and employment at the school bank
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Tree crash leaves Southbridge home uninhabitable
-Westborough police continues to investigate shots fired on Research Drive
-Man with spiked-bat, drugs arrested in Leominster after 911 report of impaired driver
-Seeing double: Shrewsbury High School graduating class boasts 17 sets of twins
-Dudley candidates' night to be held June 8th
-Webster Town Meeting approves budget, drone bylaw, Pine View Liquors petition
-Shrewsbury teachers no longer need COVID vaccine
-Blackstone Valley Regional named distinguished school
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Radio Worcester (19:15): Greater Worcester Opera brings “1776” to Central Mass.
-WCCA-TV's Chris's Corner No. 23 (28:52): Meatball, Part 1
>OPINION: Ann Artuso: Depression in motherhood
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: Why Puerto Rico still doesn’t receive S.N.A.P. benefits
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. No. 164 (29:35): The Museum of Worcester
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:08): Viral McDonald’s video, city budget hearings and public safety concerns
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former UMass Medical School professor and Physician of the Year
>SPORTS: Tom Brady takes dig at Bill Belichick during Georgetown commencement speech
-Jason Varitek's wife takes shot at Red Sox G.M. after coaching ouster
-Red Sox beat Royals, 3-1
-Bravehearts release 2026 season promotion schedule
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Holy Cross Varsity Club announces 2026 class in Athletic Hall of Fame
-Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 32
>CARS: Gas prices climbing— What frustrated drivers can expect next (4:12)
>NATIONAL: San Diego mosque shooting: 3 men killed, suspects found dead (1:37)
-American who was on doomed cruise reveals what it's like under 42-day hantavirus quarantine
-Tragic: Toddler crushed to death by antique dresser as she climbed it to reach a toy
>NEW ENGLAND: Pilot dies in small plane crash in Rhode Island (:52)
-Pipe bomb found in Mass. pond, police investigating (1:12)
-Video shows Good Samaritans rushing to pull 2 people from car following rollover on I-495
>COLLEGES: Worcester State Cheer scores at national championships
-Clark honors Worcester student, staff members for inclusion and equity work
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 top trending U.S. summer destinations
-The first thing you should do in a hotel room
>BUSINESS: Banks find ways to finance nonprofits, despite their lending and revenue challenges
-LPL Financial Research: Energy shock expected to hit prices harder than the economy
>HOMES: Homes are older than ever—but local permitting systems could slow down essential renovations
>HEALTH: Discussing ebola outbreak with infectious disease specialist (3:14)
-What no one tells you about egg freezing
>FOOD: Daily Dish: Oven-roasted turkey parmesan over spaghetti
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Jennifer Lopez movie on Netflix, "Office Romance" (2:42)
>MOVIES: Trailer for Steven Spielberg's new movie, "Disclosure Day" (2:38)
>CELEBRITY: Carrie Underwood rejected L.A. glamour to live on Tennessee farm
-William Daniels, 99, and wife Bonnie Bartlett, 96, detail "rules" of "open marriage"
>ANIMALS: Playful puppy from local shelter looking for active family (3:09)
>HISTORY: Inside the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum art heist
>GOOD NEWS: School principal retires, but returns as a handyman (2:34)
-Meanwhile, Pope Leo does "6-7" hand motion at the Vatican
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