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>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 57 in Worcester
-Spring climate summary for Worcester; May climate summary for Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Spencer church completely destroyed by fire (2:43)
-Community on edge after violence breaks out in Worcester
-1 plaintiff speaks about lawsuit accusing W.P.D. of excessive force during protest (2:10)
-Shooting victim found by police on Worcester Technical High School property
-Fitchburg man arraigned in 2021 slaying in Worcester; witnesses reveal details to police
-Elvis has left the building. Worcester police K9 retires after 6 years
-TODAY! Massport Holds "Wings for Autism" at Worcester Airport on Saturday
-Albanian Festival a bastion of food and culture
-Radio Worcester (14:39): Worcester Mayor Joe Petty talks about the proposed family homeless shelter at Zion Lutheran Church
-Radio Worcester (13:29): City Manager says it is to early to tell if Worcester will be hurt by A.R.P.A. funds clawback
-ICYMI: Downtown Worcester restaurant may not open due to fight over ventilation
-Worcester man killed in I-95 crash in Connecticut
-Jennifer Algarin of Worcester pleads guilty in stabbing death of Jason Swedberg
-Lawsuit claims 44 civil violations by Worcester police in 2020 protest arrests
-Reminder: Trash pickup delayed a day this week in Worcester because of holiday
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Lamoureux Ford wins national award for 26th consecutive year (1:03)
-Holden to conduct extra speed patrols in June, July
-Wachusett Echo: New technology boasts new ways to cheat
-More than just great coffee at Brilla (:36)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Prosecutors reveal graphic details in death of 82-year-old Westborough mother (1:30)
-"Shrewsbury is a very special place:" S.H.S. celebrates graduation
-Leicester police help turtle find shell-ter
-Weekend work to be done on Route 146 bridge over railroad
-TODAY! 2nd annual Paxton Garden Club Plant Sale on Saturday
-Quin the First Responder Therapy Dog visits Rutland police
-Rutland police named Patriotic Employer
-For Repoles of Clinton, it is all in the family
-Cooperative Education Program at Valley Tech holds 3rd annual Career Signing Day
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
-Drag telethon at Worcester Beer Garden targets anti-LGBTQ legislation
-Worcesteria: Pride vs. prejudice, and the age-old art of drag
>SHOWTIME: International music superstar Karol G adds Gillette Stadium concert to tour
-Music Worcester announces 165th season with 20 genre-spanning concerts
-100 FM The Pike "Breakdown Lane" for June 2nd (5:18)
-WCCA-TV's What It's Worth No. 445 (27:49): Musician Ray Pandiscio
-WCCA-TV's Human Touch No. 68 (28:23): Democracy and Destabilization
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who worked at AdCare Hospital for 37 years
>SPORTS: Tom Brady looking forward to Foxboro return: "A great gesture"
-Bravehearts scores 4 in bottom of ninth to win at home. Next home game 4 p.m. Sunday, June 11th
-Louisville beats WooSox, 9-4
-Holy Cross football community remembers former All-American, assistant coach Bill McGovern
-Win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-TONIGHT! Pirates put perfect home record on line vs. Frisco at DCU Center
-Pirates reach 50 wins in franchise history
-Radio Worcester (21:04): Bay State Brawlers Roller Derby at the Wallace Civic Center in Fitchburg on Saturday
>CARS: The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan! (5:43)
-Tragic: At least 230 people dead after train derailment in India
>NEW ENGLAND: Son of former Red Sox George Scott kills son, 8, before taking own life
-Body found in burning vehicle outside Mass. dry cleaners
>BUSINESS: Amazon in talks to offer mobile services to Prime members
-The U.S. economy added 339,000 jobs last month, soaring past expectations — again
>FOOD: Costco shoppers are buying more of this in another sign of possible recession
>HEALTH: With H.P.V. vaccine, some studies say one and done might be better
>COLLEGES: Clark Biology Professor David Hibbett answers mushroom questions from Twitter (18:37)
-Dr. Swedis scholarship honors Anna Maria professor’s retirement after 20 years
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The secrets of famous tourist sites
>HOMES: Check out these homes for sale in Worcester
>TV/STREAMING: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on demand: "Hypnotic," "Book Club: The Next Chapter," and more
>CELEBRITY: Author, activist and Clark University grad Padma Lakshmi leaves "Top Chef" after 19 seasons
>ANIMALS: Adoption Option -- Playful Moe the dog seeks loving, permanent home
>HISTORY: The old Union Station in Worcester
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): High school students find $5,000 during roadside pickup, return it to owner
-Meanwhile, in Atlanta, C.D.C. hosts COVID superspreader event — 181 test positive
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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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