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>WEATHER: Sunny and cooler, high of 69 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-"No Kings," say over 2,000 at Worcester Common in massive rally
-Turtleboy acquitted of restraining order violation tied to Karen Read court appearance
-Related: John DiPietro (3:13): Worcester area residents attend Karen Read trial and share thoughts
-Worcester police investigate motorcycle collision on St. Nicholas Ave.
-"I feel real good": Hundreds of people come together for the Prom For All Ages
-Parking changes, entry restrictions planned for Worcester City Hall
-City Councilor Etel Haxhiaj campaign reports surge in donations since her response to I.C.E. arrest
-13 baby boys in a row: Worcester I.C.U. nurses' surprising trend
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:31): Council protest, police union denial, donation to Guardian and Northbridge phone ban
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:11): Police union controversy, immigration protests, future of Saint-Gobain property
>FAITH: The spirituality of a summer vacation
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Popular Worcester taqueria to open second location in Shrewsbury
-ICYMI: Worcester police ask for help finding missing 13-year-old
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing woman
-Report: Feds say Worcester hospital is unsafe for some patients
-Park ribbon cutting turns into another contentious Worcester scene
-Mayor’s Walk highlights Millbury Street neighborhood concerns
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Why's it called that? Gale Free Library, a Holden teacher gets rich in Minnesota real estate
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Southbridge pet food pantry launches fund drive for expansion
-Shrewsbury Student Spotlight: Hadley Balian "brings positivity to everything she does"
-Shrewsbury police issues statement regarding department's role in immigration enforcement, I.C.E. activity
-New suspect IDed in Ayer woman’s 1980 killing after 2001 exoneration
-Man arrested after yelling, honking and accelerating toward officer at crash scene
-Dog groomer perseveres through COVID closure to start new business
-Man arrested at sister’s Leominster residence after trying to enter home
-Grafton student awarded with Hanover community scholarship
-West Boylston police log June 2nd to 8th
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Mystic Bowie's Talking Dreads, classic cars and more ....
-100 FM The Pike (14:35): Shaun Connolly
-Radio Worcester (14:32): Worcester-made short film “Solus” wins big at Top Shorts Festival, spotlighting city’s rising indie film scene
>OPINION: Ray Mariano: It's time for Worcester's report card
-Matt Bowman: Clark’s decision to dismantle the business school is a major mistake
-Laurel: One for the summer as Worcester school vacation warms up
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 466 (25:50): Brian Allen
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former president of Anna Maria College
>SPORTS: Grading the Patriots’ offseason moves at each position group
-Red Sox beat Yankees, 4-3
-Celtics want to avoid Jaylen Brown or Derrick White trade, but hearing offers
-Bravehearts to host Ice Cream Showdown during Sunday's game
-Bravehearts win ninth straight, 7-0. Brady Shea named Open Sky Community Services Player of the Game
-Next Bravehearts home game: 4 p.m. Sunday. Get tickets here
-Holy Cross Athletics (2:56): Baseball jersey retirement
-WooSox beat IronPigs, 5-3
-Millbury wins state Division 4 baseball championship
-Wachusett falls in state Division 1 softball title game
>NATIONAL: Celebrations, protests as parade marks Army's 250th anniversary
-2 Minnesota lawmakers shot in "politically motivated assassination," officials say (2:28). Article
>TRAGIC: Toddler dies after being left in 105-degree car by drunk father for 9 hours
>NEW ENGLAND: What to know about finding unclaimed money (1:47)
-Mass. Lottery winners want to take the big check, but not the photo (2:00)
>COLLEGES: WPI names Matthew Thaler vice president and General Counsel
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Why you can't drive between North and South America
>BUSINESS: How businesses can grow together through partnerships
-Financial Fitness (7:50): Why your wallet deserves a checkup too
>HEALTH: Eating berries can promote healthy aging, study says (:52)
-UMass Medical School professor: Binge drinking brake found in mouse brains, offering future path to treating alcohol abuse
>SHOPPING: Mark your calendar! This is when the sales tax holiday is
>FOOD: Seaside dining made right at home (4:41)
>TV/STREAMING: Here's when "Snow White" live-action remake will be on Disney+
>MOVIES: This Father’s Day, choose from 10 dad movies across 10 different Decades
>CELEBRITY: Marlee Matlin says Henry Winkler “saved” her after abusive relationship with William Hurt
>ANIMALS: "Aggressive" dog keeps following guy who rescued her around (1:49)
>HISTORY: Hotel Haven was a popular stopping place for travelers passing through Shrewsbury
>GOOD NEWS: Family found after Victorian photo album recovered from dumpster
-Meanwhile, in California, woman hangs by her hair for 25 minutes to break world record
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:30). High of 84 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Former Nelson Place principal lands new job leading Worcester school
-Earlier: Inside a chaotic, divisive year at a Worcester elementary school
-Contractor accused of slamming customers held on $25,000 bail
-Developer eyes 74-unit project near Theatre District in Worcester
-Worcester pastor's investors allege lies at contentious bankruptcy hearing
-Kitchen fire in area house prompts second alarm on the Fourth of July
-Oxford's Geoffrey Esper finishes sixth in Nathan's hot dog eating contest
-Cumberland Farms: A local favorite for coffee and snacks faces customer challenges
-Mass. State Police troopers object to combining cases connected with death of Worcester recruit
-As debate over a Worcester police oversight board continues, advocates lay out ideas
-Worcester organizations join statewide education lawsuit against Mass.
-Worcester student-athletes shine at Adidas Outdoor Track & Field Nationals
>FAITH: Bishop McManus promulgates updated national health care directives in
Worcester diocese
>DINING OUT: Pulse Magazine's (spilling) The Tea
-ICYMI: Worcester entrepreneur turns vinegar into a craft product (2:32)
-Worcester among the places west of Boston that might have a better claim as the birthplace of the Revolution
-As Worcester faces police shortages, city looks to older recruits
-83 local teens trade summer vacation for community service through WooServes
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden Bandstand Concert Series 6 to 8 Sunday
-NEW! Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-Senior Center to close July 6th through 10th
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Upgrade planned for Grafton intersection where Trooper Mick died in crash
-Oxford man arrested, gun seized for sexually assaulting 14-year-old boy he paid to help with chores
-Serious car vs. motorcycle crash closes Mendon Street in Uxbridge
-Athol man arrested for revoked license, meth possession told police they would "create a monster"
-Auburn police to deploy 6 automatic license plate readers
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Hatebreed, Antiquarian Socity, "Zootopia 2" and more
-Pulse Magazine's Weekend Guide (:20)
-Pulse Magazine's Out + About for July: Still celebrating
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1416 (24:20): Henry Quinlan, author and speaker
>OPINION: Julie Bowditch: Tales of the City
-Laurel: When the Turtle Boy statue was swiped in 1970
-WCCA-TV's Close To Home No. 605 (29:01)
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:35): City Council takes more critical approach in city manager review
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:11): City manager review, election reform and a changing political landscape
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to career welder
>SPORTS: Celtics roster reset: Depth chart, contracts and more after Jaylen Brown trade
-Bruins legend Patrice Bergeron reflects on Hall of Fame career (4:58)
-Willson Contreras suspended 7 games for bench-clearing altercation against Nationals
-Red Sox beat Angels, 8-1
-Celia Kulis of Holy Cross to compete for U.S. in FISU America Games
-Bravehearts fall to Vermont, 11-6 and 5-4
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Syracuse, 6-5
>NATIONAL: Fireworks, heat, hot dogs: America celebrates its 250th birthday
-Youngest woman to row from California to Hawaii completes record-breaking journey
-Tragic: Mom of 5 killed by stray bullet while buying slushies with her kids
>NEW ENGLAND: Revolutionary War flag with 13 stars displayed in Massachusetts
-Hampton Beach shooting death under investigation
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 38 (37:06): Preparing for College | Paul Reilly – Academic Advising
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Enjoy the perks of statehood in these 13 O.G. colonies
-These old-school U.S. inns are filled with American mythology
>BUSINESS: Consigli's people: Continuing a 121-year legacy at Central Mass.' largest employee-owned company
-What can you do if you're facing medical debt? (2:11)
>HOMES: Simple ways to elevate any guest room (3:14)
>SHOPPING: Consumer Reports offers picks for playing music this summer
>HEALTH: Doctor explains latest research on Alpha-gal syndrome (3:30). Article
>FOOD: Kayem Foods marks its busy season (2:03)
>TV/STREAMING: Best Fourth of July movies on Netflix to stream this holiday weekend
>MOVIES: "Independence Day" at 30: How it became the ultimate summer blockbuster
-"Independence Day" cast: Then and now
>CELEBRITY: Star snaps of the week
-Kate Middleton, Prince William secretly met with Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce before wedding
>ANIMALS: Smart stray dog kept following the family she chose (3:42)
>HISTORY: 50 years later: Remembering the bicentennial in Boston (2:33)
>GOOD NEWS: Pilot spends 6 hours spelling out birthday message for America's 250th (:23)
-Meanwhile, in Los Angeles, soccer team's Fourth of July celebration erupts into chaos as pyrotechnics blast into crowd
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