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  In The News

  >WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:37). High of 81 today in Worcester

  >TOP OF THE NEWS

  +5:00: Mass Pike eastbound lanes closed in Charlton due to crash (:48)

  +5:00: Heartbreaking loss: Mom remembers son killed in scooter crash (2:28)

  +5:00: $1 million lottery ticket sold in Worcester

  +5:00: Worcester man offers $1,000 reward for missing pet tortoise
  
  

  +1:00: Worcester Independence event features fireworks, singer Alisan Porter

  +1:00: Pedestrian hit by car in Fitchburg (:20)

  +1:00: College grad and filmmaker Maximilian Kent to share Goddard's story

  +1:00: Serenity Jackson displays her rapping skills on "Everybody Mad"
  
  

  -Auburn man indicted in killing of 7-year-old years after child abuse conviction

  -Worcester police seize untraceable gun in Canal District

  -These Worcester kids get to see a World Cup game for free (2:06). Article

  -Worcester's Ghanaian population out in force on common for World Cup

  -Earlier: Immigrants from Ghana who now call Worcester home are galvanized by the World Cup

  -Worcester residents urge city to rescue injured swan

  -Part of 2018 Amy Schumer film was secretly shot at Worcester airport

  -A troubled reflecting pool? Worcester saw its own shortcomings

  -Today! Journalists to discuss business coverage in Worcester

  -Free swim lessons return as Worcester opens pools, beaches

  -Free summer eats return to Worcester for children and teens

  -WuXi Biologics targets 2028 completion for Worcester facility

  -Worcester council tackles Boylston Street safety concerns, duck crossings in super brief meeting

  -Rent control question won’t be on the ballot in Mass. due to religious exemption

  -Worcester Walks: Gorgeous grasslands await at Potter Hill Meadows

  -18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside

  -Worcester parents form coalition to reduce screen time in schools

  -Worcester Superintendent's end of the school year message (2:55)

  -Aislinn Doyle: W.P.S. in Brief agenda preview for Thursday School Committee meeting

  >DINING OUT: Why an upscale downtown Worcester restaurant is now open for Thursday lunches

  -ICYMI: Mother mourns Clam Box worker killed in electric scooter crash on Route 9

  -Earlier: Employee killed in crash outside Central Mass. restaurant

  -Parole denied for man convicted in 1983 killing of Trooper George Hanna in Auburn

  -Worcester prepares for Independence Day celebrations

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news
  
  

  >HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Senior Center closed Wednesday and Thursday

  -Truck Day for kids 10 to noon Thursday

  -Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)

  -Participate in Vision Zero Survey

  >THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Channel 5 Wake Up Call: Toy Town Elementary Drama Club (:34)

  -Leominster man arrested for exposing himself to woman while urinating in handicap parking space at Cumberland Farms

  -Updated details for Sturbridge's Semiquincentennial Celebration June 27th

  -2 vacancies on Shrewsbury Planning Board

  -Auburn Select Board delays town manager evaluation process

  -Community Profile: Southbridge Junior Hoopers
  
  

  >BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday

  -Jazzed Up (Duo) at Friday and Saturday at Val's in Holden

  >SHOWTIME: Worcester is Lit: Reading "Ulysses" with a shout-out to Dublin revelers

  -The Hidden Census traveling history exhibit comes to Worcester

  -Summer reading recommendations for moms

  -WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1382 (30:00): Olivia Rodrigo, The Ex-Bombers and more

  >OPINION: Nicole Bell-Peña and Jillian Kearns: Sports events hike risk of sexual exploitation

  -Manny Jae Media's 508 LIVE! (59:24): Special Guest Carter Valentine

  -Unity Radio's The SuSanity Life (55:37): Ginnie Bonnici, co-founder, Peaceful Creations Wellness Center

  >OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who worked at Holy Cross for 25 years
  
  

  >SPORTS: Robert Kraft wants Patriots to play game in Scotland after Tartan Army's World Cup takeover

  -Ranking the 25 most important Patriots for 2026: Nos. 20-16

  -Celtics select Houston freshman Chris Cenac Jr. with 27th pick

  -Red Sox beat Rockies, 5-2

  -Bravehearts split doubleheader, 1-6 and 10-4

  -Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales

  -Bill Ballou on Baseball

  -WooSox lose to Toledo, 4-1

  -5 years to play 5 seasons: N.C.A.A. panel approves new eligibility rules
  
  

  >NATIONAL: New Pentagon U.F.O. files show recurring glowing orbs (1:17)

  -Mom accused of starving to death her 20-month-old daughter on just 250 calories a day

  -Tragic: Boy, 3, drowns despite life vest -- because of 1 step missed

  >NEW ENGLAND: Eighth grader dies month after being found unresponsive in pond (:25)

  -Trooper charged with assault, wiretapping now part of gun probe (3:15)

  -Court clears way for ballot question that would eliminate political party primaries in Mass.

  >COLLEGES: WPI welcomes more than 5,000 during 3 consecutive weekends of robotics competitions
  
  

  >TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 things you’re doing to attract pickpockets

  -Use this hack to override your hotel’s thermostat

  >BUSINESS: Oracle axes 21,000 jobs in massive layoff, A.I. replaces workers

  -Do you trust A.I.? Almost every American says no and believes humans are more helpful: survey

  -LPL Financial Research: Kevin Warsh could shake up the Fed

  -Q&A with Munq: "My mom's resilience changed everything"

  >SHOPPING: Radio Worcester (10:31): Prime Day scams are back

  >HOMES: How long does it take to buy a house in Worcester in 2026?

  >HEALTH: Antidepressant recalled over suspected carcinogen

  >FOOD: MorningStar Farms recalls plant-based sausage products
  
  

  >TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix doc on Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova (1:53)

  >MOVIES: Madonna: Biopic with Julia Garner fell apart over budget

  >CELEBRITY: Amy Adams recalls helping bleeding man after neck stabbing

  -Bikini-clad Lindsey Vonn shows off her injured leg on yacht

  >ANIMALS: Tiny feral kitten rescued from highway helped family heal (2:10)

  >HISTORY: Plumley Village 1971 (47:09)

  >GOOD NEWS: Plumbers find ring dropped into toilet a decade earlier

  -Meanwhile, on Nantucket, wild video shows fisherman wrestling with great white shark on beach

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