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Wednesday, June 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Worcester. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of June.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Worcester high school held its graduation ceremony with photos and full grad lists available for local review — the event marked a milestone as students completed their studies. Telegram & Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City Council Vice-Chairman Khrystian E. King paid $390 to the state to fix late campaign finance filings after an audit from June 2023 to March 2025 found untimely deposit reports and excess contributions — he said the payment clears up the issue. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ At the Worcester City Council meeting on June 10th, which started late after the Finance Committee completed its budget work, about 60 anti-ICE protestors wearing masks interrupted the public comment section by chanting against ICE. Police responded calmly and directed staff and council members out of the room while one individual was taken into custody for a mental health issue—enough councilors left to break the quorum and end the session early. This Week In Worcester
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The study—led by Dr. Gilles E. Martin of UMass Chan—found that fewer than 500 neurons help stop binge drinking. Researchers used fiber photometry and optogenetics to pinpoint these cells which may lead to new ways to treat alcohol dependence. UMass Chan Medical School
- ➤ Westborough neighbors gathered on June 7 at Prototype Training on East Main Street to learn about blood, bone marrow and living kidney donation at an event organized by Sean Moore and Kelley Petralia to support Moore, who has a serious kidney disease and faces dialysis soon. Local groups shared facts and personal stories, urging residents to help by choosing living donation — a process that can lead to better results than posthumous transplants. Telegram & Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former St. John's star Ian Seymour of Westborough made his MLB debut for the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park on Monday night—he earned his first win in extra innings, striking out two while throwing 16 of 28 pitches for strikes. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ Nate Eaton powered the Worcester Red Sox with a two-run home run in the third inning in Tuesday’s game, helping the team win 9-1 over the Iron Pigs and notch their eighth consecutive win. The team will face Lehigh Valley tomorrow at (6:45 p.m.) in the second game of their six-game series. MassLive
- ➤ On Monday, June 9, local heavy metal band The Midnight Riders—featuring Jonathan Godbout of Sterling and Evan Lavallee of Lancaster—performed before competing on American Ninja Warrior, where Lavallee completed the course in 0:54.12 and Godbout finished in 1:50.83 to advance to the season 17 semifinals. 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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