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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today:
In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:28). High of 64 in Worcester
-Worcester shatters all-time record high temperature by 11 degrees on Friday
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Former Millbury firefighter pleads not guilty to rape of a child
-Priest in Worcester Diocese charged with 3 counts of indecent assault
-Berlin house explosion kills woman, heroic neighbors rescue her daughter (2:59)
-4 from Worcester and 1 from Northbridge arrested in massive drug bust
-Man pleads guilty to attempted human smuggling in Worcester
-Bubble tea store opens in Downtown Worcester
-Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (5:13)
-25-acre fire near Wachusett Reservoir sends large plumes into sky
-Large brush fire burning in Northborough: Photos
-Brush fire halts commuter rail service on Worcester line
-Free rabies vaccinations in Worcester on Saturday
-John DiPietro (9:05): Holden Fire Department is ready for the future
-Unsolved: Worcester -- “Body Dumped Behind Factory Building in Worcester”. Video (14:32). Audio (15:49)
>FOOD: What’s the best Polar Seltzer 2023 summer flavor?
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Six Things To Do: Jurassic World, Carolyn Wonderland, John Hancock ...
-Tribute Concert for Rev. Richard F. Jones who "brought live music" to Mechanics Hall
-Worcester Cultural Coalition announces $85,000 in grants
-Ray Mariano: Why would anyone want to become a teacher in Worcester
-Radio Worcester (15:47): Worcester Mayor Joe Petty and District 1 City Councilor Sean Rose explain their inclusionary zoning vote
-FlyORH (Bill Randell): Lost JetBlue to J.F.K.
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to accomplished local teacher and professor named among Who’s Who of American Women
-ICYMI: Worcester shooting in strip club parking lot, a year after fatal shooting on patio
-This Worcester restaurant has to close after a judge ruled against it
-11 Worcester restaurants offering outdoor seating right now
-Worcester picks top 2 proposals for Denholm redevelopment
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Wachusett students' “sticker shock” continues as inflation skyrockets
-Deadline Saturday to license dogs without $25 late fee
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Developer reduces the number of Beal Commons units in Shrewsbury
-Leicester police pin 3 new officers
-Sheriff Lew Evangelidis gets Face2Face with Fitchburg High School students
-Multi-family investor snatches up 10 Webster properties for $3.5 million
-Second phase of 216-apartment Sterling complex begins construction
-Local man tells of Triple Crown hiking adventures at packed Princeton Library event
-Hopkinton architect to design 40,000 square foot Northbridge biopharma facility
>SPORTS: Here's the schedule for Celtics, Bruins first-round playoff series
-Boston creating fan zone for Bruins, Celtics home playoff games
-Red Sox beat Angels, 5-3
-Holy Cross spring football game at 3 p.m. Saturday
-Patriots unveil 3 team Hall of Fame finalists for 2023 class
-Bravehearts welcome former Algonquin pitcher to coaching staff
-Win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox drop sixth straight game
-Pirates face Frisco in Saturday showdown
>CARS: The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan! (5:43)
>NATIONAL: Indonesia's largest island hit by 7.0 magnitude earthquake
-Tragic: Mom allegedly strangled son, 11, so he wouldn't grow up with financial struggles
>NEW ENGLAND: Suspect accused of killing man, eating his food and taking nap before leaving body in residence
>HOMES: Support pollinators: Don't mow your lawn!
>COLLEGES: Clark Political Science Professor speaks to The Hill about the documents leak
-Academic Symposium highlights Anna Maria students’ accomplishments
>BUSINESS: Marijuana dispensaries opening in Grafton, Southbridge
-About 100,000 nurses left the workforce due to pandemic-related burnout and stress, survey finds
>SHOPPING: Amazon will charge customers a fee for some returns
>HEALTH: Free blood pressure and glucose screenings at Worcester barbershop on Saturday
-UMass Medical School prof: Eating disorders among teens have more than doubled during pandemic – here’s what to watch for
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The coolest hotels in South America
>TV/STREAMING: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on demand: "A Good Person," "Emily," and more
>CELEBRITY: Kelly Ripa shares emotional goodbye on Ryan Seacrest’s last day hosting "Live"
>HISTORY: "New million dollar Union Station at night"
>ANIMALS: Dog shakes with excitement when she hears her BFF's name (3:12)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Facebook group reunites father and daughter after more than 2 decades
-Meanwhile, in Texas, wildlife officials trying to identify "mystery animal" caught on camera
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In The News
>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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