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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:37). High of 90 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Suspect's getaway on W.R.T.A. bus ends in Worcester man's gun arrest: Auburn police (pictured)
+6:00: High school friends bring new coffee shop to Downtown Worcester
+6:00: Worcester housing project receives state tax credit award
+6:00: Worcester officers help rescue rain-battered red-tailed hawk
+6:00: Is this your dog?
+Noon: Auburn police searching for missing 63-year-old man
+Noon: 2 academicians saw firsthand how M.L.K.'s death changed academia
+Noon: First Person: Anchored to Worcester, Rachel Eisner still flies free
-Worcester police search restaurant, seize drugs, guns, cash
-Court records: Suspect in Big Y slaying had "prior hostility" with victim
-Court records: School employee busted for child sex trafficking in April
-Poet Hill Place apartments in Worcester leasing up
-Fans of fireworks still have options in Central Mass.
-Cool off this summer at these 10 splash pads in Central Massachusetts
-Renewed effort to overhaul Mass. Pike plazas the focus of Worcester meeting
-Worcester Public Schools Senior Spotlight (1:56): Erick Elena Villatoro, North High School
>FAITH: Worcester bishop to retire as required following 75th birthday
-Earlier: A conversation with Bishop McManus ahead of his 75th birthday
>DINING OUT: Table for Woo: Brickstone Kitchen
-Mediterranean and breakfast restaurant chains coming to new Worcester plaza
-ICYMI: Area boy died 5 years after brutal attack. His "forever family" may finally see justice
-Worcester brewery, restaurant damaged after fire won’t reopen
-Be Like Brit office in Worcester to close; Haiti orphanage continues
-Worcester developer plans 74 new apartments at former laundromat site
-Why this neighborhood in Worcester is among the hottest in Mass.
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett school budget sees small increase, 12 positions to be cut
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-Rumors swirl, but no solar farm has been approved in Holden
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Webster Select Board holds special meeting for Dockside
-Neighborhood concerns hit Charlton, Rawson Materials
-Shrewsbury police June stats at a glance
-Sturbridge Fire Department handled 445 emergency calls in May and June
-Southbridge Town Council delays clerk appointment over overlooked charter requirement
-Uxbridge community gathers for tribute night at Polar Park in honor of Officer Stephen LaPorta
-Police logs from West Boylston, Shrewsbury
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
-Jazzed Up Trio 7 to 9 Friday at the Uxlocale in Uxbridge
>SHOWTIME: Patterson Hood, Craig Finn set for Worcester concert
-Anything is possible with children's book "Nothing is Everything"
-Last Call: Aretha Kharashqah, owner, The Nefarious Strumpet
>OPINION: Aaron Langlois: When state speaks louder than local voices
-Shaun Connolly: Horrorscopes
-WCCA-TV's Streetlights No. 4 (29:18)
-Radio Worcester (28:07): Mayor Joe Petty on Haitian T.P.S., police protest settlement, Worcester airport and city growth
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (52:34): Worcester police lawsuit, Main South, police oversight, Worcester airport and America's 250th
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native who worked for the C.i.A. during the Cold War
>SPORTS: Where Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown relationship stood before shocking Celtics trade
-Tatum speaks out about Brown trade
-Red Sox beat White Sox, 5-0
-Hockey Night at the Bravehearts on Friday
-Bravehearts fall to Lowell, 9-1
-Holy Cross volleyball announces additions to 2026 roster
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox sweep doubleheader from Rochester, 5-4 and 10-2
>CARS: Ford recalls over 110,000 Mustang vehicles over potentially dangerous defects
>NATIONAL: Iran to close Strait of Hormuz as it vows mass retaliation against U.S.: report
-U.S. will give license for Patriot air defense systems for Ukraine
-Tragic: Heroic Navy vet dad killed running into blazing house to save son, 10 — not realizing boy was safe
>NEW ENGLAND: Tall ships competing in historic race on trip to Boston (4:21)
-Boston sues social media companies over effects on children (1:03)
-Graham Platner suspends Maine Senate bid
-2 D.P.W. workers charged in attack on homeless man in Holbrook (1:40). Article
>COLLEGES: WPI launches research collaborations with Tennessee State
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 5 most expensive states to visit in 2026
-Which U.S. state is "America's food poisoning capital"
>BUSINESS: Manufacturers ask state for more support
-Area bank to be rebranded as parent company goes public
>HOMES: Holden, Paxton, and Rutland home sales
>SHOPPING: Shampoo recalled nationwide after bacterial contamination detected
>HEALTH: Cyclosporiasis cases reported in state; stomach parasite can cause severe diarrhea
>FOOD: Invasive but "delicious" clams confirmed along Mass. coast (:55)
>TV/STREAMING: Full list of 2026 Emmy nominations
-Emmy nominations snubs and surprises
>MOVIES: HBO's Talking Pictures Podcast (1:04:37): Ron Howard
>CELEBRITY: Cardi B shows off her tiny waist in Paris and more star snaps
-Dolly Parton makes surprise career announcement after delivering "bad" health update
>ANIMALS: Tiny leg kicks changed everything for this paralyzed kitten (2:41)
>HISTORY: Shrewsbury nightclub owner was involved with The Mob
>GOOD NEWS: 22-year-old swim instructor saves woman from drowning at beach (1:33)
-Meanwhile, beavers solve flooding problem at London Underground station
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 88 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Beloved Worcester diner celebrating 90th anniversary with party on Tuesday
-Suspect's getaway on W.R.T.A. bus ends in Worcester man's gun arrest: Auburn police
-High school friends bring new coffee shop to Downtown Worcester
-Worcester farmers markets offer fresh produce through fall
-Judge vacates prison sentences for Worcester couple convicted of sex trafficking
-Worcester police: Man jumps from fourth-floor window
-Worcester man who faced mental health struggles set for murder trial
-Worcester housing project receives state tax credit award
-2 academicians saw firsthand how M.L.K.'s death changed academia
-WooServes brings teens out of the house and into the fields
-Cool off this summer at these 10 splash pads in Central Mass.
-Worcester household hazardous waste day set for July 18th
-Worcester officers help rescue rain-battered red-tailed hawk
>DINING OUT: Table for Woo: Brickstone Kitchen
-ICYMI: Worcester police search restaurant, seize drugs, guns, cash
-Court records: Suspect in Big Y slaying had "prior hostility" with victim
-Court records: School employee busted for child sex trafficking in April
-Poet Hill Place apartments in Worcester leasing up
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden introduces new treasurer/collector, Tom Merolli
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-Wachusett school budget sees small increase, 12 positions to be cut
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Auburn police searching for missing 63-year-old man
-Photos: Funeral procession for State Trooper Jacob Mick
-Shrewsbury’s Shannon Wall selected as Commonwealth Heroine
-Proposed 130-foot cell tower sparking debate in Northborough
-Dave Adams names Southbridge Town Council committee assignments
-Sturbridge Select Board notebook: Parade praise, Polar Park promotion, committee appointments
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-Jazzed Up Trio 7 to 9 Friday at the Uxlocale in Uxbridge
>SHOWTIME: Today! WICN Emerging Artist Series presents Annabel Dinallo
>OPINION: First Person: Anchored to Worcester, Rachel Eisner still flies free
-Emily M. Herzberg: New tech now closes in faster on cancer
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1419 (20:11): Alicia Kabir, Director, Partnerships & Engagement, Cradles to Crayons
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (52:34): Worcester police lawsuit, Main South, police oversight, Worcester airport and America's 250th
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester mother of 3 who passed away at 48
>SPORTS: The 5 stages of the Jaylen Brown trade, and what’s next for Celtics
-Red Sox beat White Sox, 2-1
-Hockey Night at the Bravehearts on Friday
-Bravehearts swept by Norwich, 8-3 and 7-4
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Rochester, 8-7
>CARS: New car payments reach an all-time high as affordability challenges persist in U.S.
>NATIONAL: Flooding in China kills 39 people
-Man left custody documents after murdering ex-wife, her new husband
-Tragic: Boy, 13, struck by lightning in his bedroom while playing video games
>NEW ENGLAND: Nearly 4,000 Brigham nurses remain locked out through Monday (2:04)
-After devastating diagnosis, insurance company wouldn’t cover child’s wheelchair (3:50). Article
-Budget closes sex crime loopholes exposed by Channel 5 (1:11). Article
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 40 (31:17): A parent playbook for college
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The best times to book a hotel room
-How to pack for a trip with just a personal item
>BUSINESS: Worcester financial adviser acquires Vermont firm
-Cash App settlement includes $45 million for 46 states
-Gummy manufacturer moving to Milford from Southbridge, adding 120 jobs
>HOMES: Holden, Paxton, and Rutland home sales
>SHOPPING: New Balance's $80 running shoes are $56
>HEALTH: Fewer and fewer people are receiving a tetanus vaccination, and that's a concern (3:12)
>FOOD: The top 6 priciest fast food meals — and whether fans say they're worth it
>TV/STREAMING: The best Jennifer Garner movies and TV shows to watch after "The Five Star Weekend"
>MOVIES: 11 best new movies on Netflix
>CELEBRITY: Lauren Bennett’s dad details weeks leading up to singer’s death at 36
-Noah Wyle reveals missed roles because he couldn’t get out of "ER" filming
>ANIMALS: Stray cat refused to trust anyone for a year (2:09)
>HISTORY: Historic estate sheds light on past enslaved workers in Mass. (2:54)
>GOOD NEWS: "Bored" woman's $700 lottery prize leads to $100,000 win
-Meanwhile, in Italy, tourist's dream takes a nightmare turn as she’s kidnapped twice in a day
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