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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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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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