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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: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:12). High of 74 today in Worcester
-Summer climate summary for Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Man accused of double murder in Worcester denied bail (2:51)
-Related: Worcester mother, daughter buried hours before their accused killer faces judge (1:30)
-Related: Family of 2 Worcester murder victims crowd into court for suspect’s arraignment
-Watch: Worcester health board suspends license after smoke shop sells items from hidden room
-"Why would I quit?": Local woman celebrates 50 years as waitress at Shrewsbury IHOP
-What to expect at the Pride Worcester Festival this weekend
-Related: Downtown detours to be in place for Pride Worcester Festival on Saturday
-Related: Pride arrives!
-TODAY! Basketball game to honor Worcester teen who died after "One Chip Challenge"
-New England Ghana Festival (NEGFest) Saturday and Sunday in Worcester
-77-year-old runner takes on Worcester in 50-state 5K challenge
-Worcester woman among 2 charged in major drug seizure
-2 mosquito samples test positive for West Nile Virus in Worcester
-2 years removed from financial crisis, Family Health Center of Worcester reports another budget surplus
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:16): Worcester City Council meeting frequency and WooSox fan milestone
>DINING OUT: Pulse Magazine's Eat Beat for September
-ICYMI: Fourth pizza delivery driver robbed at gunpoint in Worcester, police say
-Man charged in killings of mother, daughter in Worcester to face a judge on Friday
-Related: Wake for Worcester murder victims
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Disenchantment leads to Holden litter effort
-Linda From Leicester Loves Lamoureux Ford (2:16)
-September events at the Senior Center
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Survival story of E.E.E. more than 60 years since mosquito bite
-Who is running the police department in Leominster? Mayor, city officials won't say
-Work around Old Stone Church will limit access
-A tour of Shrewsbury's D.P.W. garages at 207-211 South Street (14:46)
-Feedback Earth odors increase complaints in Grafton
-Lancaster cemeteries added to National Register
-New staff for watershed association
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Five Things to Do: Triskaidekaphobia, black cats, and Broadway stars
-Radio Worcester (10:18): Broadway star Megan Hilty coming to Worcester for one-night show
-Fitchburg State gallery will showcase Keith Morris Washington’s paintings of historic lynching sites this fall
-Final Porch Concert Series concert of the season on Sunday
-100FM The Pike (4:13): The Breakdown Lane
-Tom Marino: Worcester deputy police chiefs claim entitlement to be chief
-First Person: A child leaves home, a house gets cleaner, emptier
-Unity Radio (1:00:22): Unity In The Community
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 40 (28:01): Irish Computer Society, continued
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former T&G reporter and public relations rep
>SPORTS: Are Patriots the worst team in the NFL?
-Worcester's Irvin Gonzalez Jr. returns to friendly Foxwoods for Saturday night bout
-Holy Cross announces full men's basketball and women's basketball schedules
-Red Sox beat White Sox, 3-1
-WooSox lose to Rochester, 3-2
-These 13 local football stars are set to shine for region's college teams
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has the car for you (:43)
>NATIONAL: Newlywed couple allegedly murders groomsman
-Tragic: Brockton boy, 9, dies after suffering asthma attack, family says
>NEW ENGLAND: Maine man dies in crash with state police cruiser
-New E.V. program fee added to many Mass. electric bills (1:58)
>COLLEGES: The future of Clark athletics is expanding
-Worcester State to induct athletes in Hall of Fame during Homecoming Weekend
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 stunning U.S. natural wonders that belong on your bucket list
>BUSINESS: U.S. jobs report for August weaker than expected
-Small towns as business incubators, parts 2&3
-Opposition to tipped worker pay increase rolls out ad campaign
>SHOPPING: Target Halloween — 1,300 new decorations, costumes, food added
>HEALTH: Viral baking soda hack for weight loss — Is it safe?
-Can a weekend snooze have heart benefits? What new research says
>FOOD: Walmart food aisle sees "slight inflation" despite rollbacks
>TV/STREAMING: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on demand — "The Good Half," "Coup!" and more
>CELEBRITY: Leah Remini and husband call it quits after 21 years of marriage
>HISTORY: Oread Institute at Castle Park in Worcester, 1906
>ANIMALS: This dog was so skinny he couldn't even stand up but now... (3:14)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Family's beloved cat returns home after 2,000-mile adventure
-Meanwhile, in Texas, invasive piranha relative with "human teeth" surfaces
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