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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:33). High of 83 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+1:00: JetBlue flight to Worcester flight deplaned after going off runway in Orlando, officials say
+1:00: Table Hoppin': Market on Brussels offers local food and pleasant vibes
+1:00: South African group Ladysmith Black Mambazo coming to Mechanics Hall
+1:00: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
+1:00: Liz Goodfellow: Worcester Speaks No. 11: Dani Killay
+1:00: Shaun Connolly: July Horrorscopes
-Man accused of throwing lit explosives out a window released without bail (:53). Article
-Earlier: Man busted after throwing "dynamite" out window in Worcester
-Bill creates potential dilemma for UMass Memorial Health leader
-Can Oxford's Geoffrey Esper win Nathan's hot dog contest, despite Joey Chestnut's return?
-Related: 100 FM The Pike (10:58): Nick Wehry, competitive eating champion
-Former sneaker entrepreneur opens Worcester ice cream shop
-Tax relief to landlords offering affordable housing proposed in Worcester
-City of Worcester launches new platform for public meetings
-July Fourth: What's open, what's closed
-"No Kings 2.0" protest planned for July Fourth in Worcester. What to know about protests, boycotts
-July Fourth is when most pets go missing, Missing Dogs Mass. says. Here's how to protect your pet
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (27:49): Breaking down W.P.D. scrutiny and city manager review
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:43): City Manager review, council dynamics and the influence of local blogs
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Who's open today? Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands
-ICYMI: Worcester celebrates early Fourth with fireworks show on Wednesday
-Worcester County "professional tenants" indicted on more than 50 criminal charges (3:07). Article
-Worcester man arrested for alleged crack distribution near Kingsbury and Shepard streets
-"True warrior": 3-year-old girl from Paxton beats cancer. Now her parents need a lifeline
-Related: Worcester police donate to family in need (1:59)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police welcome new officer
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-This week's traffic delays and road closures
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): In Rutland, July Fourth starts with the young
-Grafton Fourth of July Parade to march out of North Street Elementary parking lot
-No swimming at Sunset Beach in Shrewsbury
-12 displaced by attic fire in Fitchburg
-Sutton's Providence Road paving project began Monday
-Parks Passport Challenge stops at reservoir in Clinton
-Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on
-West Boylston trash contract signing with Republic delayed
-Era ends with Jayne's retirement
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Movies on the Common, Little River Band and more ...
-Things to do in July in Central Mass. (& FREE printable)
-Conductor Keith Lockhart marks 30 years with the Boston Pops (1:59)
-Schedule change for Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular (1:33). Article
-Public art project aims to keep trash out of city's catch basins
>OPINION: Carly Bridgeman: My personal experience giving birth at Heywood Hospital
-Dark Downeast podcast (32:40): The disappearance of Brittany Tee
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former reporter and editor for the T&G
>SPORTS: Al Horford leaving Celtics for Warriors in free agency is looking more likely
-Celebrate with Bravehearts $4 for the 4th, $4 tickets to doubleheader starting at 4
-Bravehearts postponed. Next home game 4 p.m. today. Buy tickets here
-Bravehearts to host 3 weeks of baseball camp starting Monday
-Holy Cross adds Shane Ebanks to men’s soccer coaching staff
-WooSox lose to Syracuse, 7-4
>CARS: Car sales plummet following pre-tariffs panic buying
>NATIONAL: House passes $4.5 trillion tax breaks and Medicaid cuts bill
-Kohberger plea deal splits slain University of Idaho victims' families
>TRAGIC: 29-year-old man fatally struck by lightning while on his honeymoon
>NEW ENGLAND: Father accused of indecently assaulting teen at trampoline park
-Andover cop shot by fellow officer after fiancé said he feared she would kill their baby son
>COLLEGES: Fitchburg State, M.W.C.C. & Clinton High ink early college deal
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Logan Airport in Boston raises Uber, Lyft fees and parking rates
>BUSINESS: Red flags in commercial leases
-LPL Financial Research: Strategic time horizon supports allocation to non-U.S. equities
-UPS offering voluntary buyouts to drivers — a move slammed by Teamsters
>SHOPPING: Here's how to take advantage of Fourth of July sales (1:59)
>HOMES: Mass. budget bill ends forcing renters to pay broker fees
>HEALTH: Scientists eye easy way to rid the body of forever chemicals
-Already common cancer and its deadliness will significantly increase
>FOOD: Grill marks are meaningless: Here's what matters when cooking out
>TV/STREAMING: Netflix Fourth of July — Movies and shows to watch for star-spangled streaming
>MOVIES: Brad Pitt says he and Tom Cruise backed out of "Ford v Ferrari" after cruise found out he wouldn’t be “driving much”
>CELEBRITY: Michael Madsen, "Reservoir Dogs" star, dies at 67
>ANIMALS: Angry ball of fur gets rescued and a major haircut (3:39)
>HISTORY: Boston-produced TV shows were pioneers in the broadcast world of the '70s and '80s
>GOOD NEWS: Christmas tree farm owners find ring lost 15 years earlier
-Meanwhile, in New York, news anchor completes broadcast while in labor
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:22). High of 77 today in Worcester
+Noon: See Yankee Magazine forecast for fall foliage in Mass. this year
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Solar panel fire on Lunenburg school roof disrupts first day back (:16)
+5:00: Worcester County Wonders: Bound by fashion in the City of Corsets
+5:00: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce get engaged
+Noon: Listen Up: Joyner Lucas revisits neurodivergence stigma on "ADHD 2"
+Noon: Worcester Chamber Music Society presents 20th anniversary concert on September 27th
+Noon: Selections from what customers at That's Entertainment are reading
-Auburn crash victim dies after car overturns in water
-Worcester schools roll out red carpet as kids return (2:11)
-Worcester police: Shootings, homicides down from last year, stabbings slightly up
-Baba Sushi owner’s proposed 5-story Shrewsbury St. apartment complex seeks Z.B.A. approval
-Worcester adds $1.25 million to Affordable Housing Trust Fund
-Worcester Business Journal names the 40 Under Forty
-Worcester election preliminary: In-person early voting underway at Worcester Public Library
-Korean War veteran honored with square dedication in Worcester
-Monday's Child: Taiwan, 14, is strong and independent with a natural athletic ability
-Radio Worcester's The Roundup (25:49): Sewer fee ruling, Ukraine connection and City Council marathon
>DINING OUT: Why people still make pilgrimages to this local no-frills 1947 hot dog stand
-ICYMI: From City Hall to Institute Park, city made way for Worcester Caribbean American Carnival
-F.C.C. hits pirate radio station in Worcester with $25,000 fine
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief for August
-How Journalism Works series kicks off at Worcester Public Library
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden summer sports success lauded
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-This Week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Millbury firefighter sentenced to 8 to 10 years for child rape
-New 48-unit development proposed for vacant Shrewsbury Route 9 parcel
-Sturbridge’s Soup to Nuts cafe closes after over 40 years in business
-Lancaster reports elevated lead levels in water
-Rutland police break up underage drinking at Cool Sandy Beach
-Clinton Town Administrator Michael Ward not going anywhere ... for now
-Grafton girls’ soccer looks forward to Year 1 in the Mid-Wach
-Residents clash with Leominster Planning Board over Orchard Hill hearing delay
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Museum of Worcester holds benefit for "Whirlwind" film
-Worcesteria: Discovering festivals, skating and new favorite beers
-Spotify will raise prices as music giant introduces new features, eyes 1 billion users: report
>OPINION: W.B.J. editorial: Cooperation is key to ballpark district's success
-Maggie Calvetti: Prepare for next summer now
-Tracey Faraday: My journey to combo feeding my second child
-WCCA-TV's This is Worcester No. 215 (27:47): Maria Montano, community activist
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who loved golf and had 6 holes-in-one
>SPORTS: Why Mike Vrabel called out Patriots "rats" as theories emerge
-Legendary sportswriters Peter Gammons, Dan Shaughnessy share stories at Polar Park
-Red Sox beat Orioles, 4-3
-Holy Cross Athletics' MSJC, Episode 3 (3:27)
-Holy Cross men's and women's rowing announce schedule
>CARS: Mitsubishi and Mercedes-Benz among over 175,000 vehicles recalled
>NATIONAL: Virginia Giuffre's memoir, "Nobody's Girl," to be released
-Armed drones designed to neutralize school shooters are being tested
>TRAGIC: Man killed after falling 80 feet from wind turbine in Oklahoma
>NEW ENGLAND: Should Mass. students start school later? New law proposed
-Mass. looking to reunite unclaimed Purple Hearts with families (3:05)
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross’ (Unexpected) Hottest Course
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 must-see natural wonders in the Midwest
>BUSINESS: Q&A: Local bank executive focused on building client-focused relationships
-LPL Financial Research: Grand ideas at the Grand Tetons
-New rules for how much you can deduct in charitable contributions
>SHOPPING: Here's how to do back-to-school shopping on a budget (2:25)
>HEALTH: Rising health insurance costs in 2026
-Should pregnant women receive a COVID shot? (2:49)
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers, August 24th
>FOOD: Savor summer flavors while they last (4:36)
>TV/STREAMING: "The Waterfront" star Holt McCallany on Season 2 rumors
>MOVIES: Here's how to stream "Mission: Impossible 8" at home now
>CELEBRITY: Inside Justin Baldoni’s $30,000-a-month "smear job" against Blake Lively
>ANIMALS: Puppy rescued from hoarding case experiences so many firsts (1:51)
>HISTORY: Saturday Night Live’s "The Boston Teens" are now old enough for senior discounts
>GOOD NEWS: Veteran inspired by country song to give away classic Corvette
-Meanwhile, in the U.K., wild video shows hot air balloon landing on residential street (:58)
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