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  >WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:31). High of 82 today in Worcester

  -Worcester's June climate summary
  
  

  >TOP OF THE NEWS
  

  +5:00: Worcester residents warned of explosive devices after 3 found in coolers (:51). Article

  +5:00: Competitive eater Geoff Esper of Oxford talks strategy and training for Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest (4:39)

  +5:00: Worcester County sees heavy traffic around Charlton Plaza during Fourth of July weekend

  +5:00: Femme Bar sees success as it builds tight-knit community
  
  

  +Noon: New market to open on Grove Street in Worcester

  +Noon: Worcester office-to-apartment project gets big state funding award

  +Noon: Listen Up: T.J. Reynolds puts A.I. to test on rap beef inspired "AU LP"

  +Noon: Janice Harvey: Norman Rockwell Museum exhibit a comfort in a world gone "Mad"
  
  

  -Worcester police ask for help finding missing 60-year-old woman (pictured)

  -Worcester-area rent prices out of reach more than ever: Report

  -Food trucks: Floats in Central Mass. by former Chicago firefighter

  -Crompton Park pool closed Monday, expected to open Tuesday

  -Emphasizing water safety in the summer

  -UMass Medical School leaders constitute nearly half of top 20 highest-paid state employees

  -Development firm led by Harlan Crow buys site of proposed 220-apartment Worcester complex for $4.5 million

  -Former finance director sues Berlin Boylston Regional School District

  -Driver in Webster falls asleep and falls out of his vehicle while police try to administer a breathalyzer

  -Worcester man pleads guilty to federal drug charges

  -Worcester police arrest 48-year-old man on drug charges

  -Homelessness in Worcester County increases for third straight year

  -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: 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 (31:38): Celebrating Sherman Whitman's more than 50 years in broadcasting

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news
  
  

  >HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Road closures and traffic delays this week

  -See Why People Buy 30 Cars and Trucks at Lamoureux Ford (3:32)

  -Corner Shop scholarship winners

  >THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): TODAY! Grafton Lions Club Concert at 7

  -Shrewsbury’s Melanie Petrucci named Commonwealth Heroine

  -Gardner receives $1.2 million to enhance downtown accessibility and mobility

  -Principal Tony Cipro, Assistant Principal Trish O'Donnell close chapters at Houghton

  -Sherwood Middle School students elect the ribosome "president of the cell"

  -Plans to eradicate Asian Longhorned Beetle announced

  -Paxton C.O.A. Art Gallery Best in Show

  -Bolton trash bag benefits clarified
  
  

  >BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday

  -Jazzed Up Trio at 961 in Union Station 6 to 9 Wednesday

  >SHOWTIME: From Bangkok to Barre, Joseph Goldstein's remarkable spiritual journey

  -Worcesteria: Queer AF fashion show is "With the Banned" this year

  -100FM The Pike (11:29): WWE's Carmelo Hayes on growing up in Framingham, using rage to wrestle

  -Katie Millett: Understanding and supporting your child’s speech delay

  -WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No. 916 (29:08): Worcester Anti-Foreclosure Team

  -Manny Jae Media (27:38): Worcester Chief of Police Paul Saucier

  >OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime Worcester surgeon
  
  

  >SPORTS: Celtics sign Jayson Tatum to a 5-year, $315 million supermax extension

  -Celtics, Derrick White agree to 4-year, $125.9 million extension

  -Boston Celtics for sale: Worcester-born majority owner plans to sell

  -Bruins announce 8 roster transactions on busy Day 1 of free agency

  -U.S. men's soccer team eliminated from Copa America with loss to Uruguay

  -Bravehearts' next home game: 4:30 p.m. Wednesday

  -WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts 3-2 week keeps pace with FCBL leaders

  -Shrewsbury's Ben Griffith aims to return stronger after Tommy John surgery

  -WooSox beat Mets, 5-3

  -WooSox Rewind: Worcester begins second half with 3-2 week against RailRiders

  -Former Worcester hockey pros who are now NHL free agents, 2024 edition
  
  

  >CARS: Bertera Nissan has your next car, truck or SUV! (:42)

  -American cars take top spots in J.D. Power quality study

  >NATIONAL: Hurricane Beryl becomes earliest Category 5 storm on record

  -Tragic: Amish girl dies after being dragged by horse

  >NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read trial (20:21): Hung jury ends case as prosecutors vow to retry it

  -Related: State Trooper Michael Proctor "relieved of duty"

  -Related: Retired judge discusses next steps (2:47)

  >COLLEGES: Scenes of summer at WPI (:29)

  -Assumption SOPHIA Program celebrates 10 years, takes Capstone Rome trip
  
  

  >TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): This is officially the cheapest destination in the world in 2024

  >BUSINESS: W.B.J. editorial: Maintain a pragmatic approach to Chinese companies

  -LPL Research: Double-digit earnings growth on tap

  -Why 9-to-5 businesses do not meet Americans’ local necessities

  >HOMES: Why rental prices on the Cape are dropping - and how to get the best deal (1:39)

  >SHOPPING: Shop Amazon's Fourth of July sales for up to 50% off

  >HEALTH: Many "healthy" adults may have undiagnosed heart valve disease: study

  -Study: Stroke risk increased in older people due to loneliness (:55)

  >FOOD: Switching to plant-based meat is healthier than regular meat (1:20)
  
  

  >TV/STREAMING: Michael Easton bids farewell to "General Hospital"

  >MOVIES: Trailer for new Mark Wahlberg, Halle Berry Netflix movie, "The Union" (2:54)

  >CELEBRITY: "Multiple people" may be charged in connection to Matthew Perry’s death: report

  >HISTORY: The fascinating history of New England’s stone walls

  >ANIMALS: This senior rescue cat is obsessed with shower time (3:01)

  >GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Man named oldest truck driver at 90 by Guinness World Records

  -Meanwhile, in Ohio, residents resort to leaf blowers, snowplows to clear mayflies

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