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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 75 today in Worcester
+Noon: Worcester's June climate summary
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Mistrial declared after jury deadlocked in Karen Read case (2:35)
+6:00: Food trucks: Floats in Central Mass. by former Chicago firefighter
+6:00: WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts 3-2 week keeps pace with FCBL leaders
+6:00: WooSox Rewind: Worcester begins second half with 3-2 week against RailRiders
+6:00: Former Worcester hockey pros who are now NHL free agents, 2024 edition
+Noon: Worcester-area rent prices out of reach more than ever: Report
+Noon: Crompton Park pool closed Monday, expected to open Tuesday
+Noon: From Bangkok to Barre, Joseph Goldstein's remarkable spiritual journey
+Noon: Worcesteria: Queer AF fashion show is "With the Banned" this year
-Crews battle fire overnight at Oxford transfer station (:17). Article
-Clinton man charged with human trafficking of a child
-New Worcester platform for commuter rail opening on Monday
-Radio Worcester (12:58): Miranda Hotham on tackling Worcester’s litter problem
-Radio Worcester (31:38): Celebrating Sherman Whitman's more than 50 years in broadcasting
-El Buen Samaritano All Summer Food Program 9 to 2 Monday through Friday
-Record-breaking Fourth of July travel expected
-New $50 million fund seeks to address housing crisis and lack of diversity
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief for June
-Radio Worcester's Radio Roundtable (47:37): Worcester schools budget & Mill St. decisions
>DINING OUT: Search for Best Taco Spot in Central Mass. enters final round
-ICYMI: Photos from Worcester's Independence Day celebration
-Gymnast from Worcester earns spots on Olympic team (1:51). Article
-Worcester Joyner Lucas first Hip Hop artist in state to receive their own day in Boston (1:00)
-As anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment rises, local bar owners see their businesses as places of comfort and acceptance
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): McGrail bounces back from injury for successful senior season at Wachusett
-See Why People Buy 30 Cars and Trucks at Lamoureux Ford (3:32)
-Holden Days welcomes participants
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Seth Colby to become the next Shrewsbury fire chief
-Westborough optics company awarded Army contract
-Sterling voters ratify school budget
-Sterling Eagle Scout project benefits recreation
-Houghton students learn fire safety
-Clinton fireworks are July 13th
-Grafton receives S.A.F.E. grant awards
-One school year ends, plans for another begin
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Justin Timberlake jokes about arrest during tour stop in Boston
-100FM The Pike (10:00): John Lodge (Moody Blues) on the inspiration and recording of "Days Of Future Past"
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: Being homeless isn’t a criminal act
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: The significance of Claudia Sheinbaum being Mexico’s first female president
-Shaun Connolly: Fourth of July Jitters
-WCCA-TV's What It's Worth No. 461 (27:52): Ann Higgins
-WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No. 916 (29:08): Worcester Anti-Foreclosure Team
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former Eucharistic minister and C.C.D. educator of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church
>SPORTS: Celtics’ top nine in place after team brings back Sam Hauser, Luke Kornet
-Red Sox beat Padres, 4-1
-Bravehearts slam Brockton, 13-3. Next home game: 4:30 p.m. Wednesday
-WooSox beat Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, 15-5
-Radio Worcester (15:33): Nick Tuzzolino named G.M. and associate head coach of Railers
-Photos: Hometeam Athletes of the Year take center stage
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has your next car, truck or SUV! (:42)
>NATIONAL: Wife poisoned husband's soda after he was "not appreciative" of birthday party: cops
-Tragic: Mom charged with murder of toddler daughters
>NEW ENGLAND: Here are new Mass. laws that go into effect today (:45). Article
-Cape woman charged with murder after stabbing victim located in Hyannis crash
>COLLEGES: Chief Jack Parow honored for years of service to Anna Maria
-Unity Radio (57:43): Q.C.C. State Of Mind
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 natural wonders you can only see in the summer
>BUSINESS: W.B.J. wins second place at international business journalism competition
-Radio Worcester (10:17): Beware of Trademark scam targeting businesses
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, June 23rd to 29th
>SHOPPING: Walgreens will close a "significant" number of its 8,600 U.S. locations
>HEALTH: The most popular plastic surgery procedures in America
-Many older adults are still taking daily aspirin, even though some shouldn't be, experts say
>FOOD: Dunkin' summer menu
>TV/STREAMING: NBC to use A.I.-generated version of Al Michaels' voice during Summer Olympics
>MOVIES: "Inside Out 2" beats "Quiet Place" prequel as "Horizon" bombs
>CELEBRITY: Michael J. Fox surprises fans, joins Coldplay on guitar at Glastonbury
>HISTORY: 1911, New Union Station and former Union Depot tower
>ANIMALS: Dog begs mom to take her kitesurfing (3:36)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Man wins $6 million from lottery ticket, just the second he bought this year
-Meanwhile, in Denmark, officials mocked for recalling ramen noodles for being too spicy
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:30). High of 82 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Expensive weapon detection system leased by UMass Medical School rarely used (3:18). Article
-Worcester woman, firm admit to $1.6 million MassHealth fraud
-"Caretaker" stole from local elderly victim, squatted, police say
-Dominican man sold rifles, guns in Walmart parking lot in Worcester, feds say
-Worcester Housing Authority gives old movie theater new life
-Today! Mural honoring slain mother and daughter to be unveiled at Worcester school
-Worcester schools approve grant for new machines at Worcester Tech, with a caveat
-Worcester schools release bus routes early. Video (1:56)
-End of summer celebration Saturday at The Village
-Central Mass. tomato farmers bounce back from wet, cold start in spring
-Is Goose a he or a she? Now we know, as celebrity lizard settles into new home
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:27): Meeting law violation, preliminary election, does any of it matter
>DINING OUT: 100 FM The Pike (9:54): James and Gabriella from Worcester’s legendary Boulevard Diner
-ICYMI: Family of missing Worcester man seeking public’s help with finding him
-Worcester police mourn tragic loss of animal control officer at age 41
-Report on St. Vincent Hospital validates nurses' concerns
-Turtleboy alleges malfeasance by prosecutors in witness intimidation trial
-Radio Worcester (12:44): Worcester Business Journal's Eric Casey discusses stunning bankruptcy
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Planned power outage August 26th
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 2 sought in attempted carjacking of Uber driver, passenger in Lancaster (1:34). Article
-Inside the futuristic traffic technology Shrewsbury is using to prevent accidents
-Man’s car towed for revoked registration after passing field sobriety test in Rutland
-Leominster City Council votes to raise school committee stipend to $4,000
-Police seize unsecured guns, family seeks involuntary commitment for man struggling with addiction
-Bill causes concern for towns housing fairs
-Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-New Gallup poll shows what Americans are thinking about alcohol
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Lee Brice, Tyler Hubbard and Hot Dog Safari
-Stephen Martin's "Thumper" evokes growing up in Worcester in the 1950s
>OPINION: Tim Murray: State government belongs in office, not in spare room
-Asha Holmes: 5 after-school routine ideas for a calm home
-Unity Radio's Susanity Life (53:53)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who owned multiple restaurants with her husband
>SPORTS: Patriots’ Mike Vrabel demanding more leadership from Drake Maye
-Red Sox getting some schedule relief after daunting stretch
-Roman Anthony putting himself on short lists with Hall of Famers
-Celtics schedule with dates, opponents for every game
-Holy Cross women's soccer drops season opener to Fairfield
-Holy Cross women's soccer 2025 season preview
-Holy Cross football media day
-WooSox beat Iowa, 13-10
>CARS: Here's what to check to avoid buying a water-damaged car
>NATIONAL: 6 dead in Michigan after truck crashes into van carrying members of Amish group
-Idaho killer called his mom on way home from slaying and again on his way to visit crime scene: report
>TRAGIC: Parents and child killed when tree falls on their car
>NEW ENGLAND: Landscaping worker killed after contacting live power line in N.H. (2:27). Article
-Woman injured in shooting at Mass. pond, police believe incident was intentional
>COLLEGES: Plant puncture tools: Holy Cross summer research (1:25)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 of the most remote places in the U.S.
>BUSINESS: Inc. magazine names 17 Central Mass. companies among annual list of fastest-growing businesses
-LPL Financial Research: Stocks sailing smoothly through policy crosscurrents so far
-State equity fund boosts cannabis small businesses with $27 million amid uphill battle with larger firms
>SHOPPING: The North Face has an Amazon storefront
>HOMES: Real estate mogul Anthony Lamacchia discusses current state of Mass. home prices
>HEALTH: Putting our stress on D.N.D. with modern mindfulness (4:36)
-Local doctor urges young people to get screened for colon cancer after son’s passing (6:18)
>FOOD: Healthy or harmful: Taking a look at plant-based meats
>TV/STREAMING: Kelly Clarkson's talk show future confirmed following ex-husband death
>MOVIES: First look at new Jordan Peele movie, "Him" (1:42)
>CELEBRITY: Leonardo DiCaprio, 50, insists he's "emotionally" 32 amid backlash over dating younger women
>ANIMALS: Someone adorable was abandoned in this doghouse (2:46)
>HISTORY: "Dirty Water" is more than a game-winning song
>GOOD NEWS: Boy's heartwarming moment with prize-winning goat at animal show goes viral
-Meanwhile, Scarlett Johansson, Adam Driver's "Marriage Story" used to scare wolves
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