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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 (:40). High of 38 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Thieves stole gutters from Worcester house while owner was home
+5:00: Death of Bob Weir sparks memories of Worcester's part in long, strange trip
+5:00: Planning winter entertainment in Worcester
+5:00: Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 14
+Noon: 270-unit project at abandoned Spag's factory met with skepticism
+Noon: Central Mass. pizzeria reopens with explanation for abruptly closing
-No answers as cost of probe into death of State Police recruit from Worcester nears $700,000 (3:07). Article
-New year, new look, new amenities for W.R.T.A.
-Local restaurant makes Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Restaurant Legends (5:32)
-Worcester City Council returns with social media scrutiny, transit fights
-Worcester, Fitchburg aim for uniform, safe sober houses
-Worcester County Wonders: First state-run asylum dates back to 1832
-Newly obtained court docs detail what happened inside Leominster home after man murdered wife, autopsy findings
-$80,000 Keno ticket sold in Millbury
-Police oversight questions persist after Research Bureau report
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (23:33): Tom Marino defends reporting amid defamation lawsuit
>DINING OUT: Popular bakery chain seeks license for second Worcester location
-ICYMI: National Grid installs new underground cable to fix monthslong outage issues in Worcester
-"A very bad year": Here's what the flu numbers look like in Worcester
-Turtleboy factor: Aidan Kearney's influence on Karen Read case
-Venezuelan native in Worcester lauds capture of Maduro
-Some Worcester rents are falling ... really
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Brew Biscuits in Holden making nutritious dog treats out of grains previously used in breweries (2:05)
-Lamoureux Ford welcomes Jeff Tripp from Sunnyside Motors (1:44)
-Fundraiser to help rebuild Ten West Market
-Ten West Market owner optimistic about return
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Hope Chapel in Sterling dedicates new sanctuary
-Clinton buildings coming together
-Clinton Select Board hears Bates family request to explore right-of-way access at town dump
-Indigenous culture celebration day coming to Grafton this summer
-Spanish-language congregation to move into historic church in West Boylston
-The Item's Neighbor to Neighbor column
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Full list of winners and nominees at Golden Globes
-Golden Globes snubs and surprises
-Inside the Golden Globes: Everything you didn't see on TV
-World-renowned violinist to rehearse with J.O.M.P. students
>OPINION: Molly McCullough: For Worcester's schools, kids come first
-Maggie Calvetti: Someday they'll be grown & here's who i hope they become
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (2:18:34)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who had Master’s degrees in Civil Engineering and Mathematics
>SPORTS: Patriots defense shines in 16-3 Wild Card win over Chargers
-Patriots will play Steelers-Texans winner in AFC Divisional Round
-Bruins beat Penguins, 1-0
-Celtics star Jaylen Brown rips refs after loss to Spurs in Boston
-Holy Cross student-athletes record 3.39 G.P.A. during Fall 2025 semester
-100 FM The Pike (18:00): MassLive's Matt Vautour gives 2026 sports predictions
-Railers fall to Florida, 5-3
>NATIONAL: Ex-husband arrested in heinous double murder of slain dentist, wife
-Protests in Iran near the 2-week mark as crackdown intensifies
-Tragic: Dad killed 5 of his children over a decade
>NEW ENGLAND: Deadly house fire in Burrillville, R.I.
-From Lindsay Clancy to Turtleboy: 5 Mass. criminal cases to watch in 2026
>COLLEGES: "We depend on fungi for absolutely everything"
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Disney quietly changes course on controversial meal plan changes
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
>SHOPPING: Samsung unveils "world's largest" TV of its kind at 130 inches
>HOMES: Laundry hacks you’ll wish you knew sooner
>HEALTH: Noom launches Proactive Health GLP-1 Program for long-term health
-Mass. mom fights for scalp cooling to be covered by insurance during chemo (2:06). Article
>FOOD: Your guide to a flavorful Dry January (4:34)
>TV/STREAMING: "The Simpsons" retires beloved character Duffman after 30 years
>MOVIES: 2026 new horror movie releases
>CELEBRITY: "High School Musical" star arrested on child pornography charges
-"Field of Dreams" and "West Wing" actor Timothy Busfield faces arrest warrant in child sex abuse case
>ANIMALS: Rescue dog does the cutest thing when she wants attention (2:00)
>HISTORY: Math, not myths: Inside the new search for Amelia Earhart
>GOOD NEWS: Lottery ticket rejected by another customer earns man $1 million
-Meanwhile, in Germany, watch 50 sheep escape shepherd, walk into grocery store
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