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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:36). High of 84 today in Worcester
-Worcester records first heat wave since 2022
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: TODAY! North High basketball ring and jacket ceremony at Union Station
+6:00: 210 Sports' Friday 4: The Say Hey Kid, rules lawyering, no Swifties here, and an unbelievable story
+Noon: Redemption Rock partners with Sam Adams on new beer
+Noon: Celtics fans board Worcester trains to get a look at champ-filled duck boats
+Noon: Fireworks, music lined up for Independence Day celebrations in Worcester
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand — "IF," "I Used To Be Funny," and more
+Noon: First Person: Suzanna Parpos and son find a true gem on the diamond
-Worcester police investigating after "small explosion" leads to fireworks discovery
-Worcester police identify suspect in shooting at W.R.T.A. bus hub
-Man arrested in Worcester to face rape charges in Ecuador
-Worcester police, state troopers and civilians honored at W.P.D. ceremony
-Worcester parent says kids endured racism before removal from school
-TODAY! Part of Grove Street in Worcester closed for event until 3
-Local seniors pen thank you cards for military personnel
-St. Spyridon Greek Festival returns to Worcester this weekend
-TODAY! Bike and Classic Car Night 7 to 10 at Vernon Hill American Legion Post
-Portion of Lake Quinsigamond closed due to e. Coli
-Oriol Health Care announces expansion of health services in Holden
-The Buzz with City Manager Batista (3:57): Recreation Worcester
-Radio Worcester's Radio Roundtable (46:24): Interim Chief Saucier ShotSpotter controversy and Mill St. vote
>DINING OUT: After multifamily proposal abandoned, former Canal District barbecue spot to become restaurant
-ICYMI: Worcester's Joyner Lucas reflects on fatherhood, shares inspiration behind upcoming Joynerfest (15:59). Article
-Bishop Emeritus Daniel Patrick Reilly, fourth bishop of Worcester, dies at 96
-Worcester man arrested for loaded gun in Webster Square
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusetts girls' golf crowned 2024 state champions
-See Why People Buy 30 Cars and Trucks at Lamoureux Ford (3:32)
-Central Mass. Mom's Around Town in Holden
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury pivots M.B.T.A. zoning plan, shifts proposal west on Route 20
-Spencer-East Brookfield community mourns the loss of beloved educator Lisa St. George
-Demolition of century-old dam begins in West Boylston
-Boylston goes for partnerships
-Strawberry Festival Sunday in Lancaster
-The Item's public safety logs
-Summer concerts start soon in Item towns
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Greek, Asian and Pink Flamingo festivals make a comeback
-TODAY! WICN's 5th annual Vinyl Sale noon to 6
-Brick By Brick festival lets graffiti and mural artists shine
-Screen Time: Kate Mulgrew, Bryce Dallas Howard and Rosario Dawson talk sci-fi roles in Boston
-WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable No. 539 (28:00): Rental registry and residential development projects
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 203 (26:53): Charlton City U.M.C.
-WCCA-TV's Human Touch No. 87 (28:21): Next Gen Youth Ministry
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who owned her own beauty parlor
>SPORTS: Celtics championship parade expected to draw 1 million fans (1:45)
-Cousy: Celtics' Banner 18 made an old man from "Woo-sta" very happy (21:48)
-Sunday T&G will honor NBA champion Celtics
-Bravehearts win fourth straight, 8-4. Next home game: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday
-Holy Cross Practice Report (:52): Kahlil Singleton
-WooSox lose to Columbus, 7-6
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has a car, truck or SUV for everyone (:47)
>NATIONAL: Police say 15 shot during Juneteenth celebration in Oakland
-U.S. woman contracts deadly flesh-eating infection plaguing Japan
-Tragic: Boy, 8, is shot in head while protecting his mom
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read trial (20:22) — Jury hears voicemails left for John O'Keefe
-Governor Healey signs law banning revenge porn
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria Spring Dean’s List
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The best non-ocean beaches in the U.S.
>BUSINESS: Community bank opens new branch on Grafton Street in Worcester
-LPL Research: Keep calm and clip bond coupons
-Workplaces are getting rid of bosses, but there are pros and cons
>SHOPPING: Best-selling Amazon finds of 2024
>HOMES: New Nantucket vacation rental is going for $100,000 per week
>HEALTH: Climate change has negative effects on heart health (:58)
-You can burn more calories while walking by making this simple change, experts say
>FOOD: Fresh tomato salsa
>TV/STREAMING: "Yellowstone" Season 5, Part 2 premiere date revealed
>MOVIES: Lily Tomlin reacts to Jennifer Aniston's "9 to 5" reimagining
>CELEBRITY: Legendary actor Donald Sutherland dies at 88
>HISTORY: The former Normal School in Worcester
>ANIMALS: Tiny puppy follows couple on vacation (4:13)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Jordan's Furniture donates bicycles to more than 1,000 kids (:36)
-Meanwhile, in New York, dispute erupts over deer living as pet with hunter
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In The News
>WEATHER: High of 71 today in Worcester (3:36)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+4:00: As Robert Stoddard slept, thieves made off with 9 valuable paintings, including recovered Avercamp
+4:00: Related: Stolen Dutch master painting back in Worcester after nearly 47 years — to be shown at Worcester Art Museum
+4:00: Man arrested after pursuit through Worcester Common
+4:00: WPI lays off 24 employees, citing rising costs and federal uncertainty
+4:00: Radio Worcester (9:25): At airport, 44 acre solar farm planned and American Eagle flights return
+4:00: Holy Cross baseball falls to North Carolina in NCAA regional tourney opener
+4:00: 210 Sports' Friday 4: Handshakes, USA Hockey, Touch the trophy, and Wienie racing
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: Table Hoppin': Bella Pizzeria brings Brazilian pizza to Worcester
+Noon: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand — "Fight or Flight," "The King of Kings" and more
-Counterfeit ticket scam leads to parents missing Worcester high school graduation
-Related: Worcester Technical High School graduation (1:23:13)
-Facing eviction, Worcester's Boston Market owner plans a rebranding instead
-Worcester police arrest suspect in connection with shooting near University Park
-D.O.J. retracts investigations of 8 police departments. What about Worcester?
-Renters find relief at Worcester legal clinic to clear their eviction records
-Providence & Worcester train derails in Rhode Island neighborhood
-W.R.T.A. adds new accessible vans to paratransit fleet
-Bullet found in parking lot of Auburn Middle School; school had been dismissed
-Traditional food and music on tap at Middle Eastern Festival
-100 FM The Pike (9:38): Middle Eastern Festival
-Mass. Attorney General issues guidance on rights during I.C.E. enforcement
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:00): Banned from City Hall — The boundaries of protest
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:22): Fallout from the State of the City protest
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Red Lobster menu changes — Under $20, hush puppies, Happy Hour deals
-ICYMI: Police investigating death of college student in Worcester
-Work begins on $120 million downtown Worcester housing development
-Vandal leaves offensive messages on sign outside Worcester middle school
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): June Among Friends senior newsletter
-Jazzed Up Duo 5:30 to 8:30 Saturday at Val's
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-May & June Senior Center events
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Joann Fabrics officially closes in Shrewsbury
-Join the inaugural Shrewsbury Pride 5K Run/Walk
-Struggling Quabbin Reservoir towns make public appeal for more state funding
-James Ettamarna, Christine Watkins will join Sutton Select Board
-West Boylston ballot features races, override
-New senior center director introduced in West Boylston
-Clinton Select Board restricts recycling center to residents only amid surge of use by outsiders
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: James Oliver Band, M'bolo, Jay Sully and more ...
-Shakira, Jason Aldean, Brooks & Dunn concerts at Fenway Park canceled after sources say staging fell apart (3:44). Article
-"American Idol" winner David Cook to headline annual Pet Rock Fest
-Summer@Music Worcester returns with 3 different concerts
-Worcester students eye "Origin" as part of ArtsWorcester Future Arts Workers
-WCCA-TV's Mayor's Forum No. 53 (28:26): Dr. Tasia Cerezo, Meryl's Safe Haven
-Unity Radio's Cannabis 101 (31:48)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who expanded his family's trucking business
>SPORTS: TODAY! What to know before Bravehearts Home Opener
-Bravehearts Opening Night giveaway. Next home game: 6:30 Today. Get tickets here
-Bravehearts fall to Starfires, 10-6
-Vrabel's vibes, Drake Maye's relationship with Josh McDaniels (6:47)
-Jordon Hudson's raunchy sexual innuendo from viral Bill Belichick getaway revealed
-Holy Cross baseball to face No. 1 North Carolina in Chapel Hill Regional
-Related: Crusaders celebrate resilient journey to NCAA Tournament
-WooSox beat RailRiders, 3-2
>CARS: Ford recalls more than 1 million vehicles due to rearview camera issue
>NATIONAL: Blatten, Switzerland buried following glacier collapse (2:13). Photos
-4-year-old Mexican girl faces deportation amid medical crisis
>TRAGIC: Teen dies from playing social media "tackle game"
>NEW ENGLAND: Major traffic trouble on the Mass. Pike begins today (2:07). Article
-Around 40 people arrested during I.C.E. operations on Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard
-Karen Read trial (21:07): The prosecution rested its case — our experts grade it
>COLLEGES: Celebrate the Holy Cross Class of 2025
-WPI graduate commencement (:27)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): What American tourists should know about "terrorism" threat in Italy
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. nonprofits snag portion of $6.7 million for small business training
-LPL Financial Research: Can earnings catch up to this stock market rally?
-Most employees would invite family or a friend on a work trip
>SHOPPING: Shoppers are exploiting retail return policies
>HEALTH: Mental health organizations in Mass. struggle with federal funding cuts (:57)
-Doctor on Hepatitis A after exposure warning issued at Mass. eatery (3:10)
>FOOD: Coke or Pepsi? Best-selling sodas in America in 2024 revealed
>TV/STREAMING: Worcester plays strong supporting role in episode of "The Walking Dead"
>MOVIES: Trailer for new Pete Davidson horror movie, "The Home" (1:58)
>CELEBRITY: Sarah Silverman reveals A-lister who saved her after "SNL" firing
>ANIMALS: Lonely puppy who wasn't moving slowly comes back to life (1:44)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Burke Square, Main and Ripley streets, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Woman's gas stop turns into 6-figure lottery win
-Meanwhile, in Utah, 7-year-old boy drove his little sister to get McDonald's
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