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>Latest weather: Bright and pleasant, high 75-80 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Nativity School of Worcester gets $100,000+ in donations since Worcester Bishop strips it of Catholic identity
+6:00: Don Landgren: After bishop's blow to Nativity School Pride and Black Lives Matters flags, what's next?
+6:00: I-290 Shrewsbury Street exit closing for utility work
+6:00: Worcester Fourth of July fireworks, events nearby
+6:00: Wheels are getting in motion for a "Major" documentary to be made in Worcester
+6:00: Worcester's Fitness in the Park a free way to stay active and healthy
+6:00: Juneteenth festival a celebration of freedom, Caribbean heritage
+6:00: Song to Get You Through the Week: Ashley Deyj presents smoldering "Still Shine"
+6:00: Bad Advice: Embrace mother-in-law's hovering
+6:00: Worcester area pets up for adoption: Dogs, cats & more
+Noon: Get a free cookie today at Insomnia Cookies in Worcester
+Noon: Worcester ranked among top 50 best-run cities in U.S.
+Noon: Check out the new koi pond supply store in Worcester
+Noon: Radio Worcester (15:53): ACM Eric Batista talks TIF policy & enforcement, Civilian Review Board, Denholm Building, ARPA
-Worcester residents plead guilty to conspiracy to deal fentanyl-containing pills disguised as oxycodone out of city market
-2 teens arrested in Worcester for firearms, ammunition
-Old Sturbridge Village commemorates Juneteenth with speakers, performances
-D.C. firm invests in historic Main St. apartment building, formerly the second worst building in Worcester
-Fully furnished, luxury salon suites in Worcester available to business owners
-Downtown Worcester storage facility sells for $5 million
-5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - June 21st
-Fewer medical centers in Central Mass. are competing directly anymore
-The Faces of Worcester: Carla Delacruz Davila
-Drone video from above City Hall in Worcester (1:38)
-ICYMI: Man who died after boat accident on Lake Quinsigamond remembered as "such a nice guy" (2:06)
-Earlier: 1 man dead, another injured after falling off boat in Lake Quinsigamond (2:06). Article
-Man found dead at Webster shopping plaza identified
-Caribbean American Heritage Festival celebrates culture and heritage
-Reminder: Worcester trash, recycling pick-up on normal schedule this week despite holiday
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Patriotic Pops Concert July 3rd at Worcester's Institute Park
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester woman who dropped out of school to work in a factory an support her family during World War II
>HOMES: 5 new Worcester houses on the market
-The 10 most affordable real estate sales in Worcester County for the week ending June 11th
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Grafton recognizes Juneteenth, embraces community
-Rutland marks 300th with firefighters muster and other events
-Grafton Moderator Anderson honored as "Commonwealth Heroine"
-Youth support families; Lemonade stand raises funds for Uvalde
-Spherion Staffing opens location in Auburn
-Sutton Historical Society to conduct returnable bottle and can drive
>SPORTS: Red Sox improve to 14-4 in June with win over Tigers
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts start the week on fire
-Next 'Hearts home game: 4 p.m. Sunday, YOU-Choose-the-Music & Kids Club Sunday
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox Rewind: Worcester falls back under .500 with 2-4 week
>SHOPPING: Stolen goods sold on Amazon, EBay and Facebook are causing havoc for major retailers
>COLLEGES: Students share success stories at Early College Worcester roundtable
-Clark institute to lead water research fueled by $2.4 million in grants
>CARS: Bertera has the car for you (4:08)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: Yellowstone Park aims for quick reopening after floods
-Tragic: Georgia woman drowns trying to save granddaughter, 13, who also drowned
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. man who died after treacherous hike in N.H. remembered as loving dad, husband
>HEALTH: COVID vaccinations available in Mass. for children as young as 6 months
-What are the COVID vaccine side effects in young kids? Experts seek to ease parents' concerns
-Radio Worcester (10:03): Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh on COVID, vaccinations and monkeypox
-Free testing and COVID vaccinations/boosters 10-3 Thursday in Downtown Worcester
>TV/STREAMING: The complete list of your favorite network shows returning in the fall
>MOVIES: "E.T." at 40: Top secrets of the Spielberg classic revealed
>CELEBRITY: Beyoncé surprises fans with new song, "Break My Soul"
>HISTORY: Aerial photo of Downtown Worcester in the early 1980s
>ANIMALS: Pet food sold at Target stores in New England recalled
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Woman whose dog died gets a sweet surprise when she tries to return unused pet food
-Meanwhile, in India, elephant tramples woman to death, then attacks her corpse at funeral
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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:37). High of 81 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-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
-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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