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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:35). High of 84 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-13-year-old girl killed in Worcester pedestrian crash remembered as bright light, source of joy
-Former boyfriend of convicted murderer Julia Enright seeking to toss perjury evidence
-Plan to convert former Fallon HQ into 198 apartments receives $2.5 million from state
-Worcester Union Station new center platform is in operation (3:27)
-Geoffrey Esper of Oxford finishes second in Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest
-Summer's here, and that means a return of vintage and other cool cars
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: The Fourth of July — A celebration of independence and a reflection on slavery
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (54:30): Safer streets and cell phone ban in schools
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant closes for renovations
-ICYMi: Missing Worcester real estate agent has been located, family and police say
-Earlier: Worcester real estate agent still missing
-Turtleboy says parents' house in Worcester targeted by detractors
-Lundgren axes plans for 7-story apartment building on Shrewsbury Street in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Area Chamber awards scholarships
-See Why People Buy 30 Cars and Trucks at Lamoureux Ford (3:32)
-13 Holden locals to participate in Pan-Mass Challenge
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Teens accused of Blackstone break-ins
-4 teens arrested following nighttime break-in at Chuck E. Cheese in Leominster
-Residents say owner of Auburn mobile home parks has made life a "living nightmare"
-Millbury faces M.B.T.A. Communities Act deadline
-Sutton Darling Lane development public hearing a year old
-Rutland Fire Department recognizes retiring firefighter Chuck Laliberte
-Auburn Police Department holding school supply drive through August 9th
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-Femme Bar sees success as it builds tight-knit community
>SHOWTIME: Seven Things to do — Summer concerts, a view to art, and more
-Letters of Holden author's parents a heartfelt insight to World War II
-New Asa Waters Mansion executive director shares easy summer recipes for home cooks.
-Shaun Connolly: Horrorscopes
-Carly Bridgeman: My “geriatric” pregnancy experience
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1345 (22:01): Friendly House and Green Island Neighborhood Center
-Manny Jae Media (43:36): Victoria Mariano, Downtown Worcester Business Improvement District
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native who started his own excavation business at 52
>SPORTS: "Just a surreal moment": Worcester native gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik savors securing berth on U.S. Olympic team
-Red Sox beat Marlins, 6-5
-Bravehearts fall to Brockton. Next home game 6:30 p.m. Tuesday
-Rays trade starter Aaron Civale, a former Worcester Braveheart, to Brewers
-WooSox lose to Mets, 9-1
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has your next car, truck or SUV! (:42)
-Ford, Volkswagen, Toyota, Porsche among 1 million recalled
>NATIONAL: Suspect with gun in Yellowstone National Park dies after shootout with rangers
-Britain’s Labour Party has won enough seats to have a majority in the U.K. Parliament
-Tragic: Prom king drowns during summer swim weeks after graduating
>NEW ENGLAND: Boston celebrates Fourth with annual Pops Fireworks Spectacular
-Body pulled from water in Newport
>COLLEGES: Nichols announces President’s and Dean’s lists for spring
-Department head Craig Shue talks about teaching computer science at WPI (2:00)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Which airlines have the most legroom in 2024
>BUSINESS: Lundgren owner snatches up 2 former Berkshire branches for $5.2 million
-LPL Research: Double-digit earnings growth on tap
-Manny Jae Media (1:24:16): Building Black Wealth and Equity Conference
>HOMES: $25 million "Premiere" Mass. estate hits the market - See inside
>SHOPPING: Shop Best Buy’s Fourth of July sale for deals on laptops, TVs, more
>HEALTH: New recommendations for vaccines this fall (2:38)
>FOOD: F.D.A. will no longer allow this potentially harmful additive found in some sodas
>TV/STREAMING: 11 best new shows on Netflix
>MOVIES: "Spaceballs" sequel in the works from Josh Gad, Mel Brooks
>CELEBRITY: "Beverly Hills Cop" star Judge Reinhold sees revived career after an "executive murder plot"
>HISTORY: Flyer for “Grand Public Pyrotechnic Demonstration” on July 4th, 1884
>ANIMALS: This injured dog wouldn't let anyone touch him until.... (4:14)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Stories about acts of kindness from Steve Hartman (55:29)
-Meanwhile, on Coney Island, Nathan’s lemonade-chugging contestant projectile vomits all over stage
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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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