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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:29). High of 92 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Worcester police ask for help finding missing 9-year-old
+Noon: Site of deadly Worcester Gage Street fire sold to new owner
+Noon: Sarah Connell Sanders: Celebrate summer with art markets and free festivals
+Noon: Boylston brothers Daniel and Patrick Lazour are Off Broadway-bound
+Noon: Worcester Walks: A summer visit to Shrewsbury's Lake Street Park
+Noon: Last Call: Cheryl Rosen, photographer
-Worcester man arrested after leading police on 100 mph chase through 2 states in stolen car
-Crosswalk may not have saved Worcester teen killed crossing Belmont Street: Data
-State Police chased Worcester Afghan refugee with K9, helicopter over thefts
-Administrative cost increases at Worcester Public Schools: 0.61%
-Earlier: Worcester School Committee’s “Keep Failing” Caucus
-Worcester Out to Lunch Festival returns
-New in the Woo: Worcester Common Fitness is your ultimate wellness haven
-Public defenders demand reforms at Mass. State Police after ruling
-Related: Fitchburg judge says State Police broke law, gave testimony that was "not credible" under oath
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (54:30): Safer streets and cell phone ban in schools
>DINING OUT: Taco Spot earns top honors in latest telegram.com reader poll
-ICYMI: Worcester police ask for help finding missing 15-year-old girl
-Water main break leads to partial road collapse on Heard Street in Worcester (:41). Article
-Worcester police arrest teen wanted on assault to murder in June shooting
-Report: $1,661 for 2-bedroom rental in Worcester area
-Worcester hotel again ranked among Tripadvisor’s best worldwide
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Selectmen suggest pickleball solution
-See Why People Buy 30 Cars and Trucks at Lamoureux Ford (3:32)
-Restored cupola raised atop Holden barn
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): GoFundMe set up for Brookfield crash victims
-Brimfield Flea Market show tour (18:54)
-S.E.L.C.O.’s Open House brings the energy – in more ways than one
-Leominster man assaults store clerk then heads to bar, takes off shirt and starts beef with patrons
-Local retiree living out "dream job" as neighborhood ice cream man
-Car bursts into flames on Wanoosnoc Road in Fitchburg
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Gilbert the Party Pig brings fun to events around New England
-W.S.C. Stay Connected Musical Performance (58:20): Johnny Vincent
-100FM The Pike (7:24): Scars and Stripes 1776 on their work with veterans and upcoming events
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 37 (26:49): New Mexico tech safety
-Unity Radio (54:44): Standups and Standouts
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to dedicated nurse who served for over 30 years
>SPORTS: Red Sox beat Oakland, 12-9
-Bravehearts storm back but fall in home run derby. Next home game: 6:30 p.m. Friday. Postgame fireworks
-Bravehearts launch texting service
-Matt Judon, Patriots "not close" to agreeing on new contract
-Holy Cross announces leadership change in softball program
-WooSox lose to Rochester, 5-1
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has your next car, truck or SUV! (:42)
>NATIONAL: Delta plane narrowly avoids mid-air collision with jet (1:28)
-Same shark attacks 4 swimmers on Texas' South Padre Island
-Tragic: Groom fights for his life after being shot in the head on wedding night
>NEW ENGLAND: Dartmouth College student found dead in N.H. river
-125 to lose jobs with closure of Eastern Nazarene College
>COLLEGES: Clark geographer applies ecoacoustic research to assessment of the Amazon
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 28 most beautiful towns in America
>BUSINESS: Dispensary in Worcester sues California firm over $2 million ownership sale
-Radio Worcester (5:45): Alex Guardiola warns of summer utility imposter scams heating up
>HOMES: Nantucket beach home under threat from beach erosion
>SHOPPING: Shop Walmart Deal favorites — Save up to 70% on vacuums, TVs and more
>HEALTH: Mounjaro better than Ozempic in combating obesity: study
-Protecting yourself from West Nile virus, E.E.E. in mosquitos (2:38)
>FOOD: "Everyone’s favorite" McDonald’s sandwich is back — but not for long
>TV/STREAMING: Rashida Jones says NBC was always on the verge of canceling "Parks And Rec"
>MOVIES: How "Inside Out 2" broke Hollywood's box office curse
>CELEBRITY: Kevin Bacon recalls terrible experience of trying to be normal for a day
>HISTORY: Former Turner Club on Lake Quinsigamond
>ANIMALS: This injured dog wouldn't let anyone touch him until... (1:00)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 90-year-old man skydives in memory of his late wife
-Meanwhile, in Connecticut, manure truck crash covers homes, yards in liquid feces
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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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