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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:29). High of 86 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Troy Siebels to step down as president, CEO of Hanover Theatre (pictured)
+6:00: Celtics legend Bob Cousy is eager to see that 18th championship banner go up
+6:00: Do you know this guy? Worcester police would like to speak with him
+6:00: Worcester rental registry: Council committee approves changes
+Noon: Charles Luster provides mentoring for youth and Black men in Worcester
+Noon: Family mourns Connor Kelly, Marine from Webster who died in California motorcycle crash
+Noon: Five Things to Do: Jeffrey Foucault, Harley's Funhouse, Poets at Large and more ...
+Noon: Comedian Brad Mastrangelo to perform at Samuel Slater’s Restaurant
+Noon: FAN EXPO Boston returns with stars including Marisa Tomei, Charlie Cox
+Noon: Morning Son playing Redemption Rock Brewing patio 6 to 9 Saturday
+Noon: Last Call: Brian Butler looks back on career in environment, conservation and saving turtles
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing 15-year-old girl
-Man injured in daylight shooting in Downtown Worcester (1:09). Article
-Police investigating reported stabbing on West Street in Worcester
-55-plus "active adult" community on former Higgins Estate taking shape
-Famed Kelly's Roast Beef preparing to open Worcester location
-Owner of Worcester nursing home to pay $4 million over neglect
-2 new Worcester healthcare buildings totaling $475 million aim to improve quality of and access to health care
-Commercial shot in Worcester to celebrate both NBA Finals outcomes
-With "Jaws" out, Central Mass. man looks to win Nathan's Fourth of July hot dog contest
-Opioid overdose deaths down in Worcester, statewide in 2023
-I-190 lanes closing in Worcester as rail bridge work continues
-Community supported agriculture
-Claremont Academy graduation (1:16:46)
-Worcester launches survey seeking feedback on future government plans
-Radio Worcester (13:48): Khailah N-R Griffin on Miss Massachusetts, pageant myths & homelessness
-Radio Worcester (47:16): Radio Roundtable on day shelter, Worcester schools administration and department heads salaries
>DINING OUT: 2 Worcester eateries make Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Takeout Spots (5:29)
-ICYMI: 10 years later: A look back at President Barack Obama's speech at Worcester Technical High School graduation
-Cafe Neo makes new home on Harding Street after eviction from Millbury St. site
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett girls' flag football scores in debut
-See Why People Buy 30 Cars and Trucks at Lamoureux Ford (3:32)
-Holden Woman's Club awards scholarships
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Over 100 pounds of marijuana, 185 plants seized in Douglas
-"Bravest young man": Oxford Police mourn loss of honorary police officer, young AJ Congdon
-Item photos: Daughter's Dance brings smiles to Central Park
-Papers available for Berlin-Boylston School Committee
-Radio Worcester (12:17): Nipmuc Regional launches internship program for juniors
-The Item's Neighbor to Neighbor column
-Learn-to-fish clinic in Bolton July 18th
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
-Worcester pub celebrating 15th anniversary
>SHOWTIME: Hot Dog Safari, Beyond Wrestling, Glitter Boys set for Ralph's
-Love Crumbs set to perform at Electric Haze
-2 local artists chosen for creative residencies at Holy Cross
-Man caver, sports nut, fix-it fellow: Father's Day gifts for every dad
-Father's Day: Dads and gift ideas
-Giselle Rivera Flores: A brief overview of the Nuyorican Movement
-WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No. 915 (28:51): Steve Quist
-Manny Jae Media (1:11:17): Worcester A.D.U. Workshop with moderator Brian Carmody
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who worked as a psychiatric nurse and took pride in it
>SPORTS: Celtics a win away from title after wild Game 3
-Electric crowd at Celtics watch party celebrates Game 3 win
-Jerry West, NBA and Lakers legend, dies at 86
-Tom Brady inducted into Patriots Hall of Fame, No. 12 retired (2:47)
-Red Sox beat Phillies, 8-6
-Current and former Worcester hockey pros that won championships or awards in 2023-24
-Bravehearts Latin Heritage Night 6 p.m. Friday. Tickets
-Holy Cross Practice Report (1:34): Kat Fogarty
-WooSox lose in Buffalo, 5-2
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has a car, truck or SUV for everyone (:47)
-Chrysler recalls certain 2022 Dodge Durango, Ram vehicles
>NATIONAL: Teen paralyzed after girl's dad shoots him over "Senior Assassin" trend in Walmart parking lot
-Tragic: 6-year-old girl killed in freak accident while on vacation
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read trial (20:11) — Emotions run high as Proctor returns to stand
-Hackers bilk $446,000 from Mass. town's high school project (I:00)
>COLLEGES: Clark is rebranding its School of Management
-WPI alumni survey confirms value of project-based learning (9:04)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 9 new reasons to visit Chicago this summer
>BUSINESS: 15 purchases you should eliminate once you retire
-Seasonal gigs can bring extra cash, career changes — and job offers
>SHOPPING: TJ Maxx store workers now wearing body cameras to thwart shoplifters
>HEALTH: U.S. doctors probing if COVID is to blame for "unusual" spike in cancer after pandemic
-Manny Jae Media (48:03): Mental health awareness with Dr. Sherri Ann Mclean
>FOOD: Eating healthy on a budget
>TV/STREAMING: "9-1-1: Lone Star" may end after Season 5
>MOVIES: $100 million box office openers vanish this year
>CELEBRITY: Jennifer Aniston, 55, jokes she's "turning 30" as she says "Friends" felt "like yesterday"
>HISTORY: June 12, 1880 - a perfect day in Worcester
>ANIMALS: Mama dog was protecting her newborn puppies on side of road (:52)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): WWII vet, 100, marries 96-year-old sweetheart near D-Day beaches
-Meanwhile, in California, bear sneaks into home and grabs Oreos
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:58). High of 45 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester police ask for help finding missing woman
+6:00: Worcester E.M.S. union warms of UMass Medical staffing levels
+6:00: Q&A with the MacArthur genius from Clark University
+6:00: Worcester holds info sessions on joining city boards, commissions on Wednesday
+6:00: Different setting, atmosphere at Trans Day of Remembrance
+6:00: Big Nate Allstar is the winner of WoMag's Digital Battle of the Bands
+6:00: Digital Battle of the Bands runners up Evil Felipe relish community support for musicians
+6:00: Worcester hockey alumni highlights, NHL Week 6
-CBS Mornings to film at Worcester’s Boulevard Diner today
-Exchange Building transforms to "Hell": 'Walking Dead' returns to familiar streets (and alleys) of downtown Worcester
-Woman indicted for manslaughter, O.U.I. in crash that killed mother of 6
-3 loaded guns found in raid; Worcester man charged
-Area police department defends arrest of teen caught on video after he accuses them of excessive force. Video (2:40)
-62 animals, including horses, cats, dogs and goats removed from area home
-Man seriously injured after car crashes into U-Haul in Sturbridge Friday night
-This Week in Worcester exclusive: Administration has plan to raid churches over holidays
-Missing teen daughter of Worcester mother arrested by I.C.E. has been found, police say
-Related: Judge to provide update on charges against Worcester leaders in I.C.E. arrest case
-Related: New York Times: A councilwoman intervened during an I.C.E. arrest. Then she faced the voters
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Recount of councilor-at-large vote will begin this week
-Worcester Election Commission reviews recount petitions Tuesday
-Aislinn Doyle: November 20th School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester police find dog with broken leg
-Dog found on Ward Street in Worcester
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:01): Worcester recount, I.C.E. arrest sparks debate
-ICYMI: Garage in Nortborough partially collapses after fire rips through (:16). Article
-Family of Higgins Armory founder has reunion to see new Arms and Armor Galleries
-Related: Arms and Armor Galleries set to open at Worcester Art Museum. Take a look inside
-Local star Angelo Gray, 12, shines in Hollywood debut at Millbury theater
-Related: What's Up Worcester interview with Angelo Gray (3:54)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden voters to face override decision
-Unique Happy Thanksgiving wishes from Lamoureux Ford (:29)
-Blue and Gold Star Memorial Fundraiser under way
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Yuletide Market & Light the Common returns to Shrewsbury Center
-Webster police arrest wanted man who jumped from bathroom window
-Athol man arrested on child sexual exploitation charges indicted by federal grand jury
-Wachusett Food Pantry faces increased need
-Grafton firefighter graduates from State Fire Academy
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Styx's Dennis DeYoung slams "shameful" Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: Where we go one, Wegovy
-Unity Radio's Q.C.C. State of Mind (57:41): Director of Veteran Affairs Matthew Casaubon
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who worked at Grants
>SPORTS: Patriots will face Bengals without Ja’Marr Chase, multiple stars
-Patriots’ standing in AFC East, potential playoff matchups and more
-Bruins lose to Hurricanes, 3-1
-New England Sports Summit returns February 13th
>NATIONAL: F.E.M.A. chief steps down as administration prepared to oust him
-Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers steps down from public commitments after Epstein emails
-Tragic: New Jersey man is first known death from meat allergy triggered by tick bites
>NEW ENGLAND: 1 dead following a house fire in Maine, officials say
-Ex-officer charged with killing Sandra Birchmore's unborn child (:34)
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 21 (29:44): Thinking with A.I. | Erin Solovey
-Worcester State awarded $1.3 million federal grant to launch student support services program
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 vacations that are more expensive than travelers realize
>BUSINESS: Worcester Business Journal's Movers & Shakers
-LPL Financial Research: Early keys to 2026
-Radio Worcester honored with Community Impact Award by Better Business Bureau
>SHOPPING: GameStop unveils Trade Anything Day. When is it and what is it?
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>HEALTH: Doctor's perspective on making GLP-1s more affordable (2:00)
>FOOD: Listeria recall: Ready-to-eat pastas linked to 6 deaths
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for Season 5 of "Stranger Things" (2:55)
>MOVIES: "Moana" live-action trailer stars Dwayne Johnson, Catherine Laga'aia
>CELEBRITY: GQ Men of the Year red carpet: Sydney Sweeney, Hailey Bieber and more
-L.A. County Sheriff investigating new sexual battery claim against Sean "Diddy" Combs
>ANIMALS: Dog follows woman on a hike and ends up being her soul dog (2:14)
>GOOD NEWS: At 100, WWII veteran still inspires gratitude in his community
-Meanwhile, filmmaker declares existence of U.F.O.s "no longer a question" — as doc probes 80 years of secrets
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