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>Latest weather: Partly cloudy, high in the low 70s today in Worcester
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+2:30: Avoid Kelley Square this afternoon because of construction delays
+2:30: Multiple vehicles catch fire at St. Vincent Hospital parking garage in Worcester
+2:30: Worcester County drought worsens, water use restrictions advised
+2:30: Rosen's Roundtable No. 482 (28:14): Speed Humps, Police in Schools
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - June 23rd
+Noon: Clark filmmaker devotes 12 years to film on brilliant Cuban jazz pianist Omar Sosa
+Noon: Less Than Jake, Bowling For Soup, Aquabats and Don't Panic set for Worcester
+Noon: Screen Time: "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" rewards longtime fans
-Suspicious fire at Davis Mega Maze in Sterling (1:48)
-Augustus blamed for confusion at City Hall over electrical bid at Doherty High project
-Worcester expects to have 20 lifeguards on staff this summer
-Worcester to explore harsher penalties for business tax break violations
-Deliberations begin in trial of Stephanie Fernandes, woman accused of murdering fiancé
-IT manager pleads guilty to embezzling from area nonprofit
-Spencer man airlifted in fatal Martha's Vineyard crash, police say
-Councilor Moe Bergman: WRTA needs to drive home its fare-free ride service
-Worcester backs another year of free WRTA bus service
-Worcester schools hiring bus drivers, offering $30 per hour
-City's Now | Next public visioning workshop Thursday at Worcester Senior Center
>SHOWTIME: "Hottest comic in America" coming to Worcester in December
-Blue Light Bandits return to Worcester
-Five Things to Do: Gordon Lightfoot, "A Swift River Anthology" and more
-Listen Up: Jim Perry keeps it dark with "Dystopia"
-"Running Up That Hill": A Playlist for the Great Limbo That is 2022
>HOMES: The top 10 most expensive homes sold in Worcester County from June 12th to 18th
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who worked "professionally and harmoniously" with his brother for 45 years
-Reminder: Worcester trash, recycling pick-up on normal schedule this week despite holiday
-ICYMI: New RMV Worcester location now expected to open this summer
-Wheels are getting in motion for a "Major" documentary to be made in Worcester
-Parents of murdered Assumption grad fight to keep wrongful death lawsuit alive
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>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Leominster group pursuing fourth casino region
-Molly Bish’s family still searching for justice 22 years later
-Extensive paving in West Boylston on Thursday
-Webster community pours one out for popular local "Can Man Joe"
-300 traps in Central Mass. look to catch Asian Longhorned Beetle
-Shrewsbury selectmen approve public comment policy
-Swenson appointed to Grafton CPC over longtime member Holberger
-Ring found at Boylston basketball court
-Nontoxic is the norm at Princeton resident's new nail salon
>SPORTS: Red Sox beat Tigers, 6-2
-Patriots' classic red jerseys, Pat Patriot helmet will return this season
-Bravehearts game postponed. 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 beat Charlotte, 4-0
-Saint John’s football finds new Thanksgiving foe in Malden Catholic
>CARS: Bertera has the car for you (4:08)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>BUSINESS: Worcester area unemployment rate rose to 3.5% in May
-Alumni of Worcester institutions merge marketing firms
-Worcester Business Connect podcast No. 28 (23:34): Money Confident
>SHOPPING: Shop the Discover Samsung Summer sale: Smart TVs, laptops, more
>FOOD: Kraft Macaroni and Cheese is changing its name
>COLLEGES: WPI PhD student wins Amazon Robotics Graduate Fellowship
-Worcester State announces new Executive Director for Latino Education Institute
>NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL: Slain Texas teacher's husband tried to rescue her, was "detained"
-School district police chief put on leave amid criticism of police response to Texas school shooting
-Tragic: Man whose children were killed by drunk driver commits suicide after Father's Day
>NEW ENGLAND: Watch as car carrier runs red light, hits car in Norwood (:22)
>HEALTH: Mass. doctor on study showing no health benefits from supplements
-Free testing and COVID vaccinations/boosters 10-3 Thursday in Downtown Worcester
>TV/STREAMING: New on Netflix in July
>CELEBRITY: Neil Diamond makes surprise appearance at Boston premiere of his musical
>HISTORY: Historical bird's-eye view of Downtown Worcester from North Main Street
>ANIMALS: Labrador and emotional support kitten share special bond at animal shelter
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Paralyzed hockey player vows to walk at graduation (2:40)
-Meanwhile, in British Columbia, internet, cell service outage blamed on beaver
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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
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>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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