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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 (: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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