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Tuesday, June 10th, 2025
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Good morning, Worcester. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 10th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Formerly homeless barber Princepe 'Prince' Virtuez gave free haircuts and handed out clothes to the homeless near City Hall on June 9 as a birthday gift—he used his difficult past to inspire hope and support in the community. Telegram & Gazette
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Burger chain Checkers will open its first New England restaurant at 99 Gold Star Blvd in Worcester after Honey Dew Donuts closed in March—local owners Mouhamad Saleem and Kelly Moughal, who run Checkers locations in New York and other fast-food brands in Worcester, will manage the new restaurant with the opening date yet to be announced. MassLive
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A road rage incident on I-190 south in West Boylston at about 8:15 a.m. led to the arrest of 45-year-old Marcus Trujillo from Fitchburg when troopers traced a Ford F250 from Sunrise Avenue in Grafton — the matter remains under investigation by the district attorney. Telegram & Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Northbridge High School banned cell phones in September to boost academic focus and mental health—staff reported that freshman failure rates dropped from 251 to 90 and bullying decreased. Some students still miss using their phones as learning tools, but most now adjust better in class. Telegram & Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Roman Anthony was promoted to the major leagues by the Boston Red Sox on Monday after a strong run with Triple-A Worcester and a powerful home run that led to his call-up. He now joins a crowded roster and could soon debut at Fenway Park—his rise comes as injuries to key players spurred the team to add fresh talent. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ Tommy Cassell compiled top lacrosse playoff performances from local coaches for the Hometeam Central Mass Boys' and Girls' Lacrosse Player of the Week, and Algonquin's Declan Mulkerin led with 4,300 votes (79.2 percent) ahead of Nick Sacovitch and Ryan Sweeney. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ Emma Sullivan, a former Shepherd Hill track star and senior at Kennesaw State, will run in the NCAA 800-meter semifinals at Hayward Field on June 12th after recovering from a torn Achilles tendon that kept her off the track during most of her junior season. She qualified on May 31 with a personal-best time of 2:01.71 that ranks third in her program history and thanked her former coaches for their support — a milestone marking a new chapter in her career. Telegram & Gazette
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Worcester Women's Leadership Conference 2025
8 AM – 4 PM — DCU Center — Registration required — The largest women’s leadership conference in Central Massachusetts, showcasing innovative female leaders.
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Cole Swindell Concert
1-5 p.m. — Indian Ranch — Limited on-site parking available — Experience the country music sounds of Cole Swindell featuring hits from his upcoming album.
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Speed Dating for Singles Aged 50-65
6-8 p.m. — Courthouse Brew Co — Ticket includes one drink — Meet new people in a relaxed environment and strengthen local connections.
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Bandana Marbling Experience
4-6 p.m. — Greater Good Imperial Brewing Company — Ticket prices vary — Float paint on water and create your own wearable art while enjoying a variety of beers.
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WLL&S Annual Night at the WooSox
6:45-9:30 p.m. — Polar Park — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a thrilling WooSox game followed by vibrant fireworks powered by Unibank.
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Corey McLane Acoustic Performance
6-10 p.m. — Quarter Keg Pub — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of acoustic rock covers spanning classic to grunge genres.
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Lets Sing Taylor - A Live Band Experience
1-2:30 p.m. — Indian Ranch — General Admission — Experience the ultimate tribute to Taylor Swift's music with a lively live band performance.
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VentureMeets Business Networking Night
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Courthouse Brew Co — Free entry — Connect with local entrepreneurs and explore new ideas in a relaxed brewery setting.
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Worcester County Amateur Championship
36-hole tournament — Jun 28-29 — Wachusett Country Club — Registration required — Compete in a thrilling amateur golf showcase in the heart of Worcester County.
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