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>Latest weather: A delightful summer day, high of 79 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: 4 teens face charges for attacking a Worcester musician (pictured) at South Station
-Earlier: Thugs yell "get a haircut" before severely beating Worcester musician at South Station, Boston police say
+6:00: Officials investigating after string of break-ins in Worcester
-Earlier: Thieves smash glass, grab cash at Worcester bakery
+6:00: Worcester COVID dashboard shows a slight rise in new cases
+6:00: Free e-bikes for Worcester residents: Deadline nears
+6:00: Judge rules family of slain Assumption grad can proceed with lawsuit
+6:00: Radio Worcester (14:43): Acting City Manager Eric Batista on celebrating Independence Day, homelessness, good crime stats and more
+6:00: Worcesteria: Of stolen campaign signs and torn down Pride flags
+6:00: Holden police arrest Worcester man for unarmed robbery of convenience store, shoplifting
+6:00: Worcester area pets up for adoption: Dogs, cats and more
+6:00: Worcester real estate roundup
+Noon: Worcester Rep. David LeBoeuf enters plea agreement, loses license for 45 days in OUI case
+Noon: Restaurant, brew pub now open in former 3cross brewery in Worcester
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - June 28th
+Noon: Tickets for Holy Cross vs. Bucknell at Polar Park on sale to the public on July 12th
+Noon: There's no holding back The Holdin' Back Band from the bandstands this summer
+Noon: Showcases at Electric Haze and the Raven put Worcester's hip-hop talent on display
+Noon: Miss Massachusetts pageant set for Worcester
+Noon: Janice Harvey: After SCOTUS abortion blow, love for Massachusetts stronger than ever
-Worcester police ask for help finding 15-year-old girl missing since Friday
-Threatening ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend leads to arrest of Worcester man in Iowa
-19-year-old Worcester man arrested on gun charges
-2 dead, 2 seriously injured in Route 395 crash
-Officials ID 3 teens killed in Brimfield crash (1:26)
-NFL player from Spencer hosting fundraiser in his hometown (1:31). Article
-Lifeguard shortage in Worcester could mean limited swim time at city beaches, pools this summer
-Adaptive water skiing means fun for all on Lake Quinsigamond
-Rosen's Roundtable No. 483 (27:56): Chickens and Phonies
-Mike Benedetti: City Council preview for June 27, bonus meeting with a tiny agenda
-Is inclusionary zoning what Worcester needs to solve the housing shortage
-Monday's child: Playful Gavin enjoys making others laugh
>HOMES: 5 new houses for sale in Worcester
>SHOWTIME: Kevin James set for 2 nights of standup in Worcester
-It's a first! Black Music Festival celebrates community through music, food and unity
-Song to Get You Through the Week: The Nervous Eaters deliver catchy "Wild eyes"
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox (20:38): Nikki Erskine, Director, stART on the Street
-Don Landgren: A toast to the retiring owners of O'Connor's
-ICYMI: O’Connor’s Restaurant to be sold as long-time owners to retire
-WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No. 885 (27:24): Author Andrew Noone
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>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Sutton celebrates the 4th of July
-Auburn Fire Rescue welcomes 2 new members
-8 more pups are sitting up and begging to be Grafton’s dog mayor
-Bruins trade Boston Garden for the Grafton Library in July
-Truck Day returns to Holden on Wednesday
-Rutland man arrested in Holden for outstanding warrant
-Bob Temple honored for 50 years with Legion Post 189
-How a small typo ruined a Westborough couple's credit
>SPORTS: Toronto snaps Red Sox winning streak at 7
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts stumble on road trip but end week on an up note
-Alex Dion becomes the winningest manager in Bravehearts history. Next 'Hearts home game: 6:30 Wednesday
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox Rewind: WooSox back over the .500 mark with 5-1 week vs Charlotte
>COLLEGES: UMass Medical School postdoc receives 2 fellowship awards to support brain research
-Professor: What would it mean to codify Roe into law – and is there any chance of that happening?
>CARS: Bertera has the car for you (4:08)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>BUSINESS: WBJ's Movers & Shakers for June 27th
-Area bank president to step down next year
-3 hard goodbyes at The Queen's Cups
>SHOPPING: Save with the 21 best 4th of July appliance sales
>FOOD: Panera soup sold at grocery stores recalled due to undeclared allergen
>NATIONAL: 46 dead, 16 hospitalized after trailer of migrants found in Texas
-Multiple people killed when Amtrak train carrying nearly 250 people derails after hitting dump truck
>NEW ENGLAND: Man hospitalized after being hit by propeller at airport
-Mass. woman admits to sexually exploiting infant while under her care
>HEALTH: How long should you quarantine or isolate for COVID? Here's the latest guidance
-Radio Worcester (8:20): Dr. Michael Hirsh talks COVID, vaccinations for young children, and more
-Free testing and COVID vaccinations/boosters 10-3 Thursday in Downtown Worcester
>TV/STREAMING: PBS joins cooking competition shows with "The Great American Recipe"
>MOVIES: "Top Gun: Maverick" becomes the first $1 billion Tom Cruise film
>CELEBRITY: "ER" actor Mary Mara drowns in New York river
>ANIMALS: Stray dog helps kids safely cross the street (3:22)
>HISTORY: Worcester's Plymouth Theatre, currently the Palladium, in the 1970s
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Couple in their 90s ties the knot, proving you're never too old for love
-Meanwhile, in California, watch dive-bombing crows target park visitors
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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:52). High of 46 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+1:00: City Council votes to study replacement of aging police headquarters
+1:00: All in fun for comedian Marlon Wayans in Worcester
+1:00: Actress and singer Lindsay Mendez set for Broadway in Worcester
+1:00: Last Call: Kalan Lewis, mentorship program director at Q.C.C.
-Woman in her 60s dies after Southbridge house fire (:19). Article
-Earlier: Southbridge fire leaves woman in critical condition (1:43). Article
-Armed & dangerous suspect wanted in Worcester bar shooting
-Amid shortage, Worcester permitted nearly 400 fewer housing units last year
-How a Worcester opt-out provision for developers is leading to more affordable housing
-Worcester manager to ask council for tax break for incoming homeless center
-How to be among the first to try new restaurant at former Flying Rhino spot on Shrewsbury Street
-From factories to families: Worcester State students unveil new vision for Worcester’s history
>DINING OUT: Vote now for the best fish and chips in Central Mass.
-ICYMI: Victim of fatal crash in Shrewsbury was member of U.S. Army, friends say
-Saint Vincent parent company wins lawsuit over poor hospital safety grades
-The Worcester farmers market is returning, and moving to a familiar location
-Worcester County Wonders: Worcester's oldest theater plans a rebirth
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): March Senior Center events
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Perrone’s Barber Shop may be demolished to make way for new bank
-Man's rescue from under S.U.V. in Webster parking lot caught on bodycam (1:02)
-Grafton police clarify relationship with I.C.E., federal authorities in letter to community
-Cultural Night at Glenwood Elementary March 24th
-Finn Park celebrates 100 years
-Hopedale accepting nominations for volunteerism award
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up at The Uxlocale, 7 to 9 Friday
>SHOWTIME: Jamie Wax to have a staged reading of his new play in Worcester
-Phish returns to the top 10 on multiple Billboard charts with "New Year’s Eve 1993 / Live At Worcester Centrum"
-TODAY! Brown Bag Concert Series returns to Mechanics Hall
>OPINION: Dani Killay: Worcester Speaks No. 14 — Jess Curtin & Travis Duda
-Alex Corrales: Rising to challenges for Worcester's public housing
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:22): Holden defies M.B.T.A. law, Worcester crime stats debate
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who lost everything in Worcester tornado of 1953
>SPORTS: What Romeo Doubs brings to Patriots as No. 2 receiver for Drake Maye
-Celtics lose to San Antonio, 125-116 (1:57). Article
-Bruins beat Los Angeles, 2-1
-U.S. suffers embarrassing World Baseball Classic loss to Italy in massive upset
-Holy Cross women’s basketball cruises to victory over Colgate in Patriot League quarterfinal
-Holy Cross mourns the loss of Mark Gallagher
-Millbury's magical run comes to an end in the Division 4 state semifinals
>NATIONAL: 6 dead in Switzerland bus fire, police suspect arson
-U.S.-Iran tensions escalate over oil shipments in Strait of Hormuz
-Tragic: Mother mauled to death by 3 dogs while protecting son
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass., 25 other states continue fight against Ticketmaster
-New England residents wake up to frightening door-kicking prank made popular by viral challenge (1:47)
-Cohasset man charged after shooting family dog in head from window, police say
>COLLEGES: Charlie Baker to deliver Holy Cross commencement
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 places known for unique weather patterns
-Southwest allegedly testing plan to clean less between flights
>BUSINESS: Ayer manufacturer finishes $55 million expansion, builds world’s largest tofu production line
-LPL Financial Research: Markets tested as Iran conflict continues
-Lawmakers still flooded with complaints about administration of unemployment benefits
>HOMES: The most popular houseplants for any skill level
>HEALTH: Fewer U.S. women dying during childbirth, C.D.C. report says
>FOOD: Creamy Tuscan garlic shrimp
>TV/STREAMING: Teaser for new HBO series "Lanterns" (2:21)
>MOVIES: Best Picture showdown between "One Battle After Another" and "Sinners" brings some legitimate heat to Oscars
>CELEBRITY: The Harvey Weinstein prison interview from Rikers: Hollywood Reporter exclusive
-Quentin Tarantino reacts to Rosanna Arquette for "Pulp Fiction" N-word slam
>ANIMALS: Cuddly baby squirrels visit their rescuer every day (3:18)
>HISTORY: Downtown Worcester during demolition for Worcester Galleria
>GOOD NEWS: Dad, 99, helps son, 80, finally crack free oysters promotion at restaurant
-Meanwhile, in the U.K., Finnish couple takes first in the annual wife carrying race
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