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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:39). Hot and muggy, high of 96 today in Worcester
-Worcester opens cooling centers with extreme heat expected
-How to prevent heatstroke and other heat-related emergencies
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Man admitted to Worcester shooting that left another man dead, police say
-Earlier: Worcester sees second homicide in 4 days, man arrested
+6:00: Worcester residents, politicians against proposed billboard near lake
+6:00: The Queen’s Cups bakery in Worcester is closing
+Noon: Cordella’s Coffee in Worcester: Brewing more than just coffee
+Noon: 100 FM The Pike (10:05): The Breakdown Lane
-Batista touts Worcester's economic growth, safety in latest self-evaluation
-E.V. growth outpaces chargers in Worcester
-Award-winning Worcester chocolate shop makes custom sweets (3:55)
-Etique Skin Spa owner's lifelong obsession becomes latest career venture and profession
-WATCH: Woman records dog’s run-in with a black bear in Rutland
-Discounted driver's ed expansion gets green light from Worcester schools
-A.A.A. predicts record travel for the Fourth of July holiday
-Worcester County Summer Bucket List: What activities do you do every summer?
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:33): Worcester protests spark City Council rift
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (49:49): Free speech, public impact and City Hall security changes
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 places to shop & eat (5:27)
-ICYMI: Duration of physical restraints at Worcester's state mental hospital raises concerns
-In the annual midyear survey, W.B.J. readers say outlook for 2025 economy has soured
-Eddie Mekka Way street name dedicated in honor of late Worcester TV star
-Worcester bakery celebrates Karen Read verdict with tasty treats
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's traffic delays and road closures
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-Wachusett Echo: Small clubs are taking a dive
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Man arrested for stealing $10 from farmstand cash jar while pretending to shop
-Fueled by the desire to establish a local eatery, Grafton Grill is now one of the town's prominent restaurants
-West Boylston's summer safety program underway
-Clinton School Committee plans for groundbreaking
-Millbury police introduce new officer
-Jim Crete "Lucky" to have "Eye" for bird houses
-George Farrington running Falmouth Road Race for Brain Injury Association
-Berlin auxiliary sent 2 to Girls State
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: At 61, a man found singing — now he's with the Boston Pops
-Single tickets on sale for Music Worcester's 2025-2026 Season
-Nick Adams starts as new executive director at Pakachoag Music School
>OPINION: Matt Bowman: Clark alumni are watching and we’re not interested in silence
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 467 (29:05): Charles Slatkin
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (2:17:49)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native who battled ovarian cancer for 6 years
>SPORTS: Patriots 53-man roster projection: How will crowded receiver room shake out?
-Red Sox lose to Giants, 9-5
-Coaches Maher, Stagani give Worcester Bravehearts players a chance to succeed
-Breavhearts to host Bark in the Park on Tuesday
-Bravehearts beat Westfield, 11-5. Next home page 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Get tickets here
-WooSox beat Buffalo, 12-10
-U.S. men's soccer team beats Haiti to secure top spot in Gold Cup group
>NATIONAL: Madman opens fire at Michigan church as video shows faithful running for their lives
-6 dead, 2 missing after boat capsizes on Lake Tahoe
>TRAGIC: Cops remove 88 children from a Bible study camp in human trafficking investigation: officials
>NEW ENGLAND: Kerry Kennedy allegedly getting $1 million+ to save family's legacy
-Pilot who died in Beverly plane crash was expecting first child with wife
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria Spring 2025 Dean’s List
-Parent perspectives: Hopes & advice for first-year WPI students (1:21)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Most dangerous beaches in the U.S.
>BUSINESS: Lowest-paying jobs in Worcester
-Investors brace for oil price spike, rush to safe havens after U.S. bombs Iran nuclear sites
>HOMES: Ugliest house in Mass.? 2 houses in running on HGTV's "Ugliest Houses"
>HEALTH: What is "tennis elbow" and how can it be treated? (1:12)
-Doctor offers revealing look at cannabis' impact on young brains (3:58)
>FOOD: Dr. Simone Wildes on food safety as summer heats up (3:23)
>TV/STREAMING: Alfred Hitchcock movies on Netflix
>MOVIES: Wes Anderson’s movies ranked from worst to best
>CELEBRITY: Actor Richard Dreyfuss returns to the Vineyard to celebrate 50 years of "Jaws"
>ANIMALS: Emaciated Great Dane gets rescued just in time (1:37)
>HISTORY: "Wicked" has long been a favorite piece of regional slang
-Meanwhile, in Kentucky, homeowners get surprise visitor when black bear crashes through ceiling onto stove
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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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