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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:43). High of 78 in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Teen tased, 3 face charges after fight at Worcester baseball game
+6:00: Worcester announces $2 million in A.R.P.A. funds for food insecurity
+6:00: Worcester contractor fined $115,000 for asbestos violations
+6:00: Don't Miss Events: Queer AF, Movies on the Common and Asian Festival
+6:00: Radio Worcester: Timeless allure of AM radio talk shows: A window into engaging conversations
+6:00: Latest pets up for adoption in the Worcester area
+1:00: Former Worcester Superintendent Maureen Binienda (pictured) to lead Easthampton schools
+1:00: Nurse stabbed at Heywood Hospital in Gardner
+1:00: Mosquito spraying in Worcester begins
+1:00: Troy Gonyea brings the blues to starlite as Troy Mercy
+1:00: The Poet's Cauldron brewing up an exciting artistic mix
-Developer plans to redevelop historic Worcester office building in to apartments and commercial space
-Related: Slater Building in 1909 and its predecessor, the Butman Block
-Murder at O'Connor's: Amanda Dabrowski was alert and talking after being stabbed 58 times
-Related: "Excuse me, you’ve been stabbed"; Bystanders recall trying to help Amanda Dabrowski
-Related: Former Lt. Gov. Tim Murray testifies in murder trial (5:45)
-JetBlue ends J.F.K. flight from Worcester, starts Orlando this week
-Y.W.C.A. opens nominations for Erskine Award
-Worcester to pay $33.8 million in overtime wages in fiscal year 2023
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester Council agenda preview -- Coes zoning, unawarded A.R.P.A. money
-10 local students awarded scholarships
-NEW! Unsolved: Worcester - "Hit-and-run or homicide? Travis Monroe - Oct. 1, 2006". Video (22:18). Audio (23:36)
>HOMES: What size apartment $1,500 a month gets you in Worcester, Boston and Springfield
>FOOD: Down to the final 8 of Best Ice Cream Stand in Central Mass. contest
-ICYMI: House, 4 cars hit by gunfire in Worcester neighborhood, 2 arrested. Video (:30)
-"The need is great": Jeremiah's Inn hosts 29th annual summer food drive
-Hot Dog eating contest in city benefits Worcester County Food Bank
-Worcester valedictorians share their diverse stories of success
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Behind the scenes of maintaining a large school building
-Wachusett Technology department gets an upgrade
-Lamoureux Ford wins national award for 26th consecutive year (1:03)
-More than just great coffee at Brilla (:36)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Peacock on the lam in Charlton; police searching for its owner
-State police names Clinton pastor at Chaplain Corps
-Kerrigan, Kobus retain their seats in Clinton
-West Boylston police log June 5th to 11th
-Millbury High School graduation
-Nashoba building project heads to state board
-Wachusett area public safety logs
-N.E.A.D.S. puppy raising program offers a selfless and rewarding way to give back
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Enter to win 2 tickets to Christopher Cross, Justin Hayward June 18th show at Hanover Theatre
-Justine Covault's final album a compelling capstone of a life in music
-History, memory: Worcester Black Heritage-Juneteenth event set
-Joe Fusco Jr. reads his work at the Greendale Y.M.C.A. in Worcester
-Byzantine chant at St. George Orthodox Cathedral in Worcester
-Worcesteria: A new community fridge at St. Matthew's
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: The forgotten part of my TEDx talk
-WCCA-TV's Talk of Main Street No. 11 (29:40): Former Mayor Konnie Lukes, Justice Mel Greenberg (ret.), 016 founder Mark Henderson
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 9 (28:07): EMF Medical Conference
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who was a business leader, professor at WPI for 35 years and mother of 10
>SPORTS: Rockies beat Red Sox, 4-3
-Nuggets take home first NBA title in rugged 94-89 win over Heat
-First-place Bravehearts improve to 12-4 with win in Nashua. Next home game 6:30 Thursday
-Win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Here's where and when the Central Mass. teams will play in the state semifinals
-Shea sharp on mound, as Saint John's takes advantage of miscues to upset Westford Academy
-Worcester field hockey fall camp opens registration
>CARS: The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan! (5:43)
-NATIONAL: The Great Grift -- How billions in COVID relief aid was stolen or wasted
-U.S. military says helicopter accident leaves 22 American troops injured
-Tragic: A father drowned at the Jersey Shore while attempting to save his daughter, police say
>NEW ENGLAND: Man collided with a parked police cruiser, charged with D.U.I.
-3-year-old Maine boy badly burned in vehicle fire
>BUSINESS: W.B.J. editorial -- Housing push needs local cooperation
-A massive UPS strike could devastate the economy. It could be just 8 weeks away
>HEALTH: Obesity changes the brain, with "no sign of reversibility," expert says
-WCCA-TV's Health Matters No. 232 (28:06): Updates with COVID
>SHOPPING: Amazon Prime Day 2023 -- What we know, expert predictions and early deals
>COLLEGES: UMass Medical School, Moderna partner to provide microscopes to Worcester middle schools
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The best cruise ports in the Caribbean
>TV/STREAMING: Pat Sajak announces "Wheel of Fortune" retirement, says upcoming season will be his last as host
>MOVIES: Everyone agrees these movies and shows put you in a good mood
>CELEBRITY: Treat Williams, "Everwood" and "Deep Rising" star, dies in motorcycle crash at 71
>ANIMALS: Horse walks into her dad's house for pets (3:01)
>HISTORY: Worcester Airport, 1955
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Doctor arranges big surprise for patient who had Patriots jersey cut off during medical emergency
-Meanwhile, in Ecuador, "dead" woman wakes in coffin at her own funeral
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:43). High of 70 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+7:00: Artemis II spacesuits made in Worcester can protect astronauts even in "worst case" scenario (1:01). Article
+7:00: Channel 25 Zip Trip coming to Rutland in July (2:23)
+7:00: Worcesteria: Flag-raising at City Hall marks Trans Day of Visibility
+Noon: Hudson man accused of killing grandmother with skateboard
+Noon: 10 Worcester properties near WPI listed for $9.9 million
+Noon: Worcester residents defy city chicken ban as backyard flocks grow
+Noon: When does the Jewish holiday of Passover start, end?
+Noon: Splendid Torch to perform for Club 321 at Mechanics Hall
+Noon: Last Call: Anne O'Connor, historian and author
+Noon: Dunkin' giving away 1,000,001 free coffees today (:28)
-Woman shot on Millbury Street in Worcester, suspect in custody (2:10). Article
-Worcester man killed in Boston hit-and-run
-Police investigate deadly crash in Charlton (2:16). Article
-Car burned to crisp: Millbury High senior had good excuse for tardiness
-Worcester’s "A Better Life" housing program helps break generational poverty by promoting self-sufficiency
-139-unit Worcester housing project faces setback as developer requests extension
-After 10 years and $16 million raised, Creative Hub Worcester center to open in April
-Worcester councilor seeks 911 info as city faces major mental health lawsuit
-Radio Worcester (25:27): Why Sen. Robyn Kennedy says the legislature audit may face a constitutional challenge
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant closed today for private event
-ICYMI: Tractor-trailer fire on I-290 in Worcester snarls Tuesday morning commute (:35). Article
-Worcester man gets 30 years in prison for sexually exploiting 3 young girls
-Police warn of rash of "smash & grabs" at trail parking lots
-Walmart warehouse, in former Sam's Club off Route 146, closing
-Street sweeping begins in Worcester on April 6th
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Fundraiser to support staff of 122 Diner
-Message from 122 Diner after last week's crash
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Body cam video captures dramatic chase through Webster neighborhood (:46). Article
-Oxford town manager who recently resigned is suing town
-First Student, Teamsters avert looming school bus strike
-Spencer selectmen authorize Proposition 2½ override questions be placed on ballot
-Police searching for driver who allegedly caused serious 4-car crash in Clinton
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Hanover Theatre announces 7-show 2026-27 Broadway Series
-Listen Up: Good Sleepy at home base with new album
-Rush debuts new drummer at Canada’s JUNO Awards
-50 years of Steve Miller Band’s "Fly Like An Eagle" celebrated with limited-edition picture disc
>OPINION: Sarah Connell Sanders: Retired teacher Velah Mary Hazard turns 100, saw history unfold
-Tom Marino: Worcester councilor seeks 911 mental health response info
-Janice Harvey: No Kings rally at Institute Park puts age in perspective
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:13): Does Worcester’s Human Rights Commission have any real power?
-Unity Radio's Future Focus (58:58): District 2 City Councilor Robert Bilotta, District A School Committee member Molly McCullough
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who delayed her retirement into her 70s
>SPORTS: Patriots set for HBO’s "Hard Knocks" next year
-Mike Vrabel shares notable Patriots updates at NFL League Meeting
-Celtics’ best and worst first-round matchups
-Bruins beat Dallas, 6-3
-Red Sox lose to Houston, 9-2
-Bravehearts' June 3rd Baseball in Education game is sold out
-Holy Cross football 2026 season tickets on sale now
-Railers, Islanders partnership may be nearing end
-UConn wins would mean furniture jackpot at Jordan's (2:10)
-U.S. men's soccer team loses to Portugal, 2-0
>NATIONAL: Excitement builds for Artemis II mission around the moon (2:23)
-Nancy Guthrie's Arizona home left eerily untouched and in "immaculate" condition after abduction: report
-Tragic: Student killed himself after shooting teacher at top high school
>NEW ENGLAND: Housekeeper assaulted, tied up in "horrendous" home invasion (1:05)
-M.B.T.A. announces free Fridays, half‑price commuter rail passes for summer (1:06)
>COLLEGES: 4 finalists in running to take over as chancellor at UMass Medical School
-Anna Maria AMCAT Recap – Winter Edition
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 10 worst U.S. cities for seasonal allergies
-Best Amazon travel deals: Luggage, pillows, adapters, portable tech
>BUSINESS: You could be getting a bigger-than-normal refund. Here’s why (2:37)
-LPL Financial Research: Earnings likely to grow double digits again; will markets care?
-Worcester hospice care provider names new C.E.O.
>HEALTH: Diabetes warning signs and risks in women
-Hims customized weight loss plans, GLP-1 plans and meal replacements
>HOMES: Mass. home sales down more than 10% to start 2026
>FOOD: The scientific reason soda tastes better in a can
>TV/STREAMING: Yellowstone's Mo Brings Plenty floored Monica got killed off on "Marshals"
-Rip, Beth's "Yellowstone" spinoff "Dutton Ranch" gets first trailer — and a premiere date
>MOVIES: "The Housemaid" sequel with Sydney Sweeney, Kirsten Dunst gets release
>CELEBRITY: Tiger Woods breaks silence after D.U.I. arrest following car crash
-Sydney Sweeney wears sheer lingerie to the theater in sizzling Syrn video
>ANIMALS: Confused Husky puppy learns how to be a dog (3:21)
>HISTORY: Lincoln Square in Worcester, circa 1926
>GOOD NEWS: Newlywed fan wins $20,000 after hitting half-court shot
-Meanwhile, in Michigan, woman makes daring escape from cops by slipping through police car window
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