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In The News
>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 (1:05). High of 85 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Why was a road rage case against accused Shrewsbury shooter hidden from the public?
+5:00: Worcester accused of threatening future Pride events
+5:00: 100 FM The Pike (8:14): The Breakdown Lane
+Noon: With renovations and leadership changes, W.A.R.L. eyes facing the future
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: Table Hoppin': Ed Hyder's marketplace celebrates 50th anniversary
+Noon: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on streaming: "'The Naked Gun," "Nobody 2" and more
+Noon: First Person: Joe Fusco Jr. has funny friends. Henny Youngman approves
-Accused Shrewsbury killer's machete case was dismissed after evidence mix-up
-Related: Fiancée remembers man killed in Shrewsbury shooting (:55). Article
-Earlier: Murder formally added to charges against alleged gunman Snehal Srivastava (:23). Article
-Worcester P.D.: Victim of King Philip Road car crash was Sherrie Lee Blain
-Jury selection begins in Worcester rape case of child thrown from bridge
-Shoplifters’ "perfect" getaway ends in Wendy’s drive-thru bust, police say
-Police say Worcester man pulled drugs from sock during Main Street deal
-Pride Worcester board voices frustration over city ahead of fest
-Worcester gears up for weekend of pride, performance, community
-Festivals bring major road closures to Downtown Worcester
-Traffic advisory for Park Ave. at Salisbury Street this week
-Shrewsbury canine sets record in dock diving competition
-How Journalism Works series kicks off Saturday at Worcester Public Library
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:29): Festivals in Worcester, homelessness near Polar Park and preliminary election
>POLITICS: Policy proposals rare in Worcester city council campaigns
-The016.com announces political ad packages
-Worcester Radio Roundtable (1:14:01): Preliminary election
>DINING OUT: Worcester's icon George's Coney Island marks over a century of culinary tradition (:57)
-ICYMI: Firefighting gear sold as P.F.A.S.-free turns out not to be. What does it mean for Worcester?
-Youngest daughter of mother arrested by I.C.E. in Worcester found, police say
-Court: Austin Liquors in Worcester the scene of staged holdup; 2 plead guilty
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): September Senior Center events
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Boylston man barricades self, ends standoff peacefully
-Clinton Olde Home Days Friday and Saturday
-Sterling Fair runs Friday to Sunday
-Lancaster fire chief welcomed to town
-Spencer Reuse Committee hopes latest R.F.P. will attract developers for Cherry Street fire station
-Man with prior conviction stole $59 in goods from West Boylston Walmart
-Upton schools locked down after hunter mistaken for threat
-The Item's Neighbor to Neighbor column
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Maddie & Tae, Jazz Streams, Sterling Fair and more ...
-On the right track: Book traces Whalom Park's journey from street car destination
-Fall fairs & festivals in & around Central Mass.
>OPINION: Ariana Becker: A conversation with your friend on the internet
-Unity Radio's Cannabis 101 (50:13)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime Worcester librarian and actor in community theatre group Entr'actors
>SPORTS: Patriots rookie Will Campbell has impressed Dante Scarnecchia
-NFL Week 1 schedule, TV and announcers
-NFL RedZone will now have commercials
-Bill Belichick banned Patriots scouts from U.N.C. practice
-Caitlin Clark to miss the rest of the season
-Worcester's Rich Gedman honored for 20 years of service with Boston Red Sox
-Holy Cross football coach Dan Curran returns to alma mater for clash at New Hampshire
-WooSox lose to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, 6-2
-Central Mass. high school football season is ready to kick off
-Central Mass. high school football quarterbacks to watch
>NATIONAL: Survivors of Epstein sex abuse: We're compiling our own list (2:02)
-Sick new details emerge in Houston "ding-dong ditch" murder
>TRAGIC: Lisbon streetcar crash death toll rises to 17, 23 injured
>NEW ENGLAND: School buses failing inspections across Mass. (1:25). Article
-Mass. Attorney General joins coalition opposing conversion therapy
>COLLEGES: Assumption to host lecture on Catholic-Jewish friendship
-WPI Podcast, Episode 16 (35:01): Rest Matters | Stacy Shaw, Assistant Professor Social Science and Policy Studies
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 charming Mass. towns to visit this fall
>BUSINESS: Mass. employers want to see staff return to the office (1:34)
-LPL Financial Research: Calm before the storm: Can this rally continue in September
-How exit-ready are you? A framework for building value before you sell
>SHOPPING: Walmart and Target accused of removing price tags amid tariff-driven price hikes
>HOMES: Does your neighbor have to rake the leaves? Here’s what Mass. law says
>HEALTH: Sugar content soaring in popular kids' cereals: Study (1:44). Article
-Deadly "kissing bug" parasite is now in 30 U.S. states
>FOOD: Worst fast-food items in America revealed — and McDonald's staple scores lowest marks
>TV/STREAMING: Mayim Bialik says Disney canceled "Blossom" reboot
>MOVIES: Summer box office gets clobbered as overseas grosses fall
>CELEBRITY: Giorgio Armani dies at 91
-R&B legend Angie Stone died while escaping car wreck, family reveals in new lawsuit
>ANIMALS: Baby foxes meet, immediately become obsessed with each other (2:29)
>HISTORY: Hurricane Katrina 20 years later — striking photos highlight New Orleans' resilience
>GOOD NEWS: Good Samaritan climbs through sunroof to pull crying child from hot car in Hingham
-Meanwhile, "Zombie rabbits"? Expert explains what it really is (2:34)
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