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>Latest weather: Warming up, high of 79 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Worcester police arrest Natick man on gun charges
+5:00: Rally planned in Worcester after Roe falls
+5:00: Worcesteria: A love letter to Annie's Clark Brunch
+1:00: Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making your weekend plans
+1:00: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - June 24th
+1:00: Worcester's Independence Day fireworks Less than a week away
+1:00: There's no holding back The Holdin' Back Band from the bandstands this summer
+1:00: Artist Spotlight: Esther Clark
+1:00: First Person: "War on Drugs" causes more harm than good
+1:00: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
+1:00: New movies on demand: "Crimes Of The Future," "After Yang," and more
+1:00: Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade; states can ban abortion
+1:00: Gov. Baker signs executive order to protect access to reproductive health care in Mass.
-The Worcester Art Museum heist, 50 years later (19:33)
-Multiple vehicles catch fire at St. Vincent Hospital parking garage in Worcester
-Jury finds Stephanie Fernandes guilty of voluntary manslaughter in stabbing death of fiancé
-Worcester man sentenced to over 7 years in prison on multiple charges stemming from cocaine trafficking operation
-Worcester man arrested after making threats with machete
-Worcester police arrest 2 for wielding knives in fight
-Man sentenced to 3 years supervised release for carrying Molotov cocktails in Worcester following George Floyd protests
-Rosen's Roundtable No. 482 (28:14): Speed Humps, Police in Schools
-Worcester County drought worsens, water use restrictions advised
>SHOWTIME: Clark filmmaker devotes 12 years to film on brilliant Cuban jazz pianist Omar Sosa
-Less Than Jake, Bowling For Soup, Aquabats and Don't Panic set for Worcester
-Screen Time: "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" rewards longtime fans
>HOMES: 5 new open houses in Worcester
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime local liquor store owner
-Reminder: Worcester trash, recycling pick-up on normal schedule this week despite holiday
-ICYMI: Augustus blamed for confusion at City Hall over electrical bid at Doherty High project
-Worcester to explore harsher penalties for business tax break violations
-Councilor Moe Bergman: WRTA needs to drive home its fare-free ride service
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Sunset Beach, Dean Park Pond in Shrewsbury reopen
-Sutton gets ready to celebrate Independence Day this Sunday
-Holden sets special election for Board of Selectmen
-Historic Records Building shines again in Paxton
-Grafton Select Board: Words and acts of bigotry are "destructive of community"
>SPORTS: Zolak: Mac Jones reminding some Patriots of Tom Brady with strong spring
-Bergeron expected to re-sign with Bruins on 1-year deal
-'Sader Stories (25:17): Title IX 50 Year Anniversary Reflection with Mary (Fitzgerald) Riley '83
-Bravehearts lose to Norwich. 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, 4-3
-T&G honors Central Mass. high school athletes
>CARS: Bertera has the car for you (4:08)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>BUSINESS: FDA bans Juul e-cigarettes as U.S. pursues broader crackdown on nicotine products
-Worcester Business Connect podcast No. 28 (23:34): Money Confident
>SHOPPING: Shop the HP 4th of July Sneak Peek Sale for up to 50% off
>FOOD: What is bread bag "bowtie" color code?
>COLLEGES: Science and music collide in WPI prof's "Black Hole Symphony" at the Museum of Science
>NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL: Senate OKs landmark gun violence bill, House passage is next
-Hearing: Trump told Justice Dept. to call election "corrupt"
-Tragic: 5-year-old boy dies of heatstroke in Texas after mother leaves him in car
>NEW ENGLAND: Gov. Baker says Supreme Court ruling has "no immediate effect on the Commonwealth’s gun laws"
>HEALTH: Researchers in Boston unravel gene responsible for Alzheimer's
-COVID vaccine saved 20 million lives in first year: report
-Free COVID vaccinations/boosters 9-noon Friday at Worcester Senior Center
>TV/STREAMING: From Jeff Bridges to "Game of Thrones" spinoff, the hot summer shows
>MOVIES: A third "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" movie has started filming in Greece
>CELEBRITY: Sandra Bullock on taking a break from acting: "I’m so burnt out"
>HISTORY: Historical view of Main Street looking South
>ANIMALS: Shelter cat just wants to be cuddled (1:00)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): A good Samaritan offers a police officer a ride during a foot chase
-Meanwhile, in Wisconsin, bear breaks into vacation home while family sleeps
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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 60 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Police investigating after man shot near Fitchburg State
+6:00: Tri-axle dump truck rollover shuts down road in Sutton
+6:00: Worcester unveils major redesign for busy College Street
+6:00: 168 students, staff honored at Worcester schools Special Education Celebration Of Success
+6:00: Worcester Public Schools Superintendent Message (1:42): Start of the fourth quarter
+6:00: Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:54): 5 big issues Worcester is talking about right now
+Noon: Mass. Pike traffic after semi crash on I-495 in Westborough
+Noon: State Police lieutenant back in court on perjury charge in Worcester recruit’s death
+Noon: Ex-Worcester food bank C.E.O. McMurray to receive social justice award
+Noon: "Handmaid's Tale" author Margaret Atwood to speak at Holy Cross
+Noon: A new arts epicenter: Creative Hub Worcester set to open at long last
+Noon: Last Call: Samantha Bucci, poet and poetry slam organizer
+Noon: First Person: For Joe Fusco Jr., remembering Mom brings laughs, stings
-Q.C.C. police officer has certification suspended after domestic violence charges filed
-Curtis Sliwa visits Worcester, and can't resist "glazing" local diner
-Think Derek Herman loves Worcester? He has the tattoos to prove it
-Could the old Dive Bar spot be pouring drinks again?
-When will the Denholm building be torn down? Developer agrees to timeline
-Inside the state's biggest office-to-residential conversion in Worcester (2:30)
-Worcester City Manager proposes $1.4 million tax break for housing project by Polar Park
-See compensation for all 8,363 City of Worcester employees
-Rift with Pope Leo "really unprecedented," says Holy Cross religious studies professor (2:42). Article
-Related: Worcester bishop issues statement
-How Audra Doody of Safe Exit Initiative is helping to change our world
-Worcester County Wonders: Setting the Revolution record straight
-Aislinn Doyle: April 16th School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester Public Schools to hold April 15th community forum on school boundary and quadrant alignment project
>DINING OUT: The Broadway Restaurant
-ICYMI: Vigil held for 10-year-old killed by car in Webster (2:19). Article
-Related: Driver in fatal Webster crash was arrested week before for drug possession, police say (1:49)
-Before reporting to prison for hacking, former Assumption student from Sterling thanks F.B.I. for arresting him (3:25). Article
-No one in truck that was found in Leicester pond, police say (:20). Article
-"They’re lucky to be alive": 3 people hospitalized after tree crushes pickup truck in Princeton
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Project Adventure – not just a physical workout
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Train hits vehicle at Clinton railroad crossing (:23)
-Overdose leads to 21-day suspension for Webster Boosters Club
-Barre firefighters respond to residential fire on Oak Street
-Another Oxford leader heads to Canton as Gifford named deputy chief
-Southbridge council denies Open Meeting Law claims, refers complaints to counsel
-Man charged after breaking into ex-girlfriend’s Leominster apartment through window
-Construction alert from the Millbury D.P.W.
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Usher and Chris Brown announce tour, including August stop at Gillette Stadium
-Des Rocs to play Worcester in lead up to new album release
-Listen Up: Worcester musician Sam Femino eyes social media in new song
-Remembering "Voice of Clannad" Moya Brennan
-Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announces 2026 inductees
>OPINION: Michael Garand: Why banking local means investing in Worcester's future
-What's Up Worcester's Minute with Meagan (13:17): Heather Cassani, owner, Wattson Home Solutions
-Unity Radio Unity in the Community (57:47): Michael Goldstein, owner, Empire Loan
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who taught in the Worcester Public Schools for more than 35 years
>SPORTS: NFL reporter Dianna Russini resigns from The Athletic after photos with Mike Vrabel
-Related: Read Russini's full resignation letter
-No tailgating at Gillette Stadium during World Cup
-Celtics superlatives and awards: Most improved, biggest surprise and more
-Bruins beat Devils, 4-0
-Red Sox lose to Twins, 6-0
-Bravehearts announce Fireworks Friday dates
-Holy Cross names Scott Black assistant men’s soccer coach
-Coach Jon Ladino announces 2030 Holy Cross softball signing class
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Nashville, 9-4
-33 Worcester runners set for Boston Marathon
>CARS: Ford C.E.O. Jim Farley warns Chinese car sales in U.S. would be "devastating"
>NATIONAL: Frightening new Yellowstone study sparks eruption fears
-Doctor accused of fatally removing organ from patient arrested for botched operation
-Tragic: Couple abused their 6 children, kept boy in dog kennel: officials
>NEW ENGLAND: Elderly homeowner trapped with "tenant from hell" (1:09)
-FedEx driver struck, killed by alleged drunken driver in Vermont, police say
>COLLEGES: Worcester State Professor Andrew Burkhardt connects Goddard’s legacy to modern discoveries
-Holy Cross President Rougeau on Commencement, leadership updates, the job market and more
-A.I. salon at Assumption brings students, faculty, staff and industry voices together for a dynamic conversation
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Why Antarctica is unlike any other travel destination
-8 states where the weather forecast is always wrong
>BUSINESS: New Disney C.E.O. announces 1,000 job cuts via email
-LPL Financial Research: The economy takes multiple shocks in stride
-What to expect from an I.R.S. business audit
-Lack of motivation, rejection stalls job searches for millions of unemployed Americans: survey
>HEALTH: Deaths from a silent disease have quadrupled among young U.S. women, study shows
-Man undergoes experimental treatment to prevent A.L.S. (2:59)
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (44:48): Somatic movement, with Emily Konstan
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>SHOPPING: Get a refund on this recalled Sam’s Club Christmas decoration
>FOOD: How good are the Polar Seltzer Summer flavors? (2:13)
>TV/STREAMING: Meryl Streep to star in "The Corrections" limited series adaptation
>MOVIES: Trailer for "Insidious: Out of the Further" (2:34)
>CELEBRITY: Alec Baldwin talks "Rust" prosecution health toll, retiring on podcast
-"Lost" star Matthew Fox reveals why he walked away from Hollywood at height of his stardom
>ANIMALS: Mama dog dumped at shelter walks herself into a better life (2:04)
>HISTORY: Abandoned "ghost towns" are scattered across Massachusetts
>GOOD NEWS: Mass. "sewer singer" gains TikTok fame for underground opera performances (2:31)
-Meanwhile, in Canada, video shows confused beaver wandering into store, getting stuck behind automatic doors
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