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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 (:26). High of 92 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Family of Trooper Enrique Delgado-García of Worcester still looking for answers nearly a year after his death
-"The glue that holds our community together": India Society of Worcester hosts 37th India Day at DCU Center
-2 Worcester restaurants make Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 (5:34)
-Long-awaited Seabra Foods brings culture and convenience
-Scoop’s Scoopz ice cream shop opens in Worcester
-Worcester County Wonders: Treasure Valley celebrates 100th summer of scouting
-Woo! Science: Unlock the mewing mystique of kitten season
-Week in review: local wins, big shifts, and community in focus
-Radio Worcester (31:30): Dr. Satya Mitra: From hardship to public service
-Radio Worcester's The Roundup (25:50): Voting power, city responsibility and a very big lizard
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:10): Trash trouble and campaign costs in Worcester
>DINING OUT: Gordon Ramsay’s impact on Mass. inn. Where is it now?
-ICYMI: Medical helicopter called after motorcycle crash on Route 2 in Orange
-Mother-daughter coffee roaster operates cafe out of old church in area (3:53)
-Clark braces for a harsh new reality as higher ed recession looms
-Q.C.C. program student reminds learners it's never too late
-Radio Worcester (24:29): New report highlights Worcester’s key role in commuter rail recovery
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): August Senior Center events
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Police investigating fatal motorcycle crash in Lancaster
-1 injured in wild crash in Blackstone (:23). Article
-Auburn raid nets 6 arrests, 2 guns in trafficking case
-Shrewsbury Police Department Community Appreciation Day September 20th
-Network - including Sterling business - join cancer fight
-Maker's Market makes most of beautiful day
-Nominations are open for Champions of the Blackstone Awards
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Local singer ready for life of music
-Nashoba Symphonic Band announces its 10th anniversary season
-WCCA-TV's Intern Interviews No. 88 (59:46): The Heartbeats
>OPINION: Marianne Lyons Delorey, Ph.D: When I am an old woman
-This Week in Worcester podcast (1:37:36)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to nurse who became the president of UMass Memorial's University Campus
>SPORTS: Patriots wideout Javon Baker open to new role amid roster pursuit
-Red Sox lose to Padres, 6-2
-Bravehearts fall in playoff opener, 8-4
-Locals Nolan (St. John's) and Blattner (Shrewsbury) set to anchor Holy Cross offensive line
-Holy Cross (2:01): Football season ticket video
-WooSox lose to Buffalo, 6-3
-Shrewsbury bows out on final day of American Legion Northeast Regional
>CARS: Kia recall audited by N.H.T.S.A., over 137,000 vehicles affected
>NATIONAL: Get the Facts: How big is the U.S. national debt?
-Couple loses more than $500,000 in gold coin scam
>TRAGIC: Missing child sold to meth dealer by mom, who had abused her with paddle and BB gun: report
>NEW ENGLAND: Mother charged with manslaughter after daughter is found dead (:36)
-Mass. named No. 1 school system in U.S. for third year in a row. Here's why
>COLLEGES: Explained by a WPI expert: G.P.S., cell phones & signal loss (:46)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): How to eat like a local in Italy
-The 10 friendliest U.S. cities
>BUSINESS: Fallon Health C.F.O. departs, V.P. promoted to interim role
-AOL to discontinue dial-up internet service: Here's when
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers, Sunday, August 10th
>HEALTH: Why is it so hard to find a primary care doctor? There are several reasons (2:19). Article
-New Alzheimer's study finds simple treatment could restore memory (1:59)
>FOOD: Hershey says it's hiking chocolate prices due to cocoa price
>TV/STREAMING: "Special Forces" Season 4 cast — Teresa and Gia Giudice, Jussie Smollett, Brittany Cartwright and more
>MOVIES: "Weapons" nabs $42 million box office opening, "Freakier Friday" also smiling
>CELEBRITY: Matthew McConaughey lost "Titanic" lead role for refusing this request
>ANIMALS: 42-pound cat goes on an amazing weight loss journey (4:21)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Do you know where this is?
>GOOD NEWS: Teen who helped co-workers on graduation night pursues dream (2:25)
-Meanwhile, why are scientists dressing pigs in clothes and burying them in Mexico?
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