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>Latest weather: Warmup begins, high in the low 80s today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Former WPI student gets 18 months probation for allegedly hiding camera inside woman’s dorm room
+6:00: Worcester Academy receives $20 million donation, among largest in school’s history
+6:00: Worcester Adult Day Care Center to pay $195,000 for alleged improper MassHealth billing
+6:00: Popular Worcester food truck begins offering bottled soda line
+6:00: Festival, Farmers' Market and movies return to Downtown Worcester this summer
+6:00: Shrewsbury swears in 3 new police officers
+6:00: Mathieu gets "pinned" as Grafton Fire Chief
+6:00: Millbury approves debt exclusion for new FQ headquarters building
+6:00: Predator R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in sex trafficking case
+Noon: Worcester Adult Day Care Center to pay $195,000 for alleged improper MassHealth billing
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - June 29th
+Noon: Central Mass. woman explains difficult experience of medically necessary abortion
+Noon: Sturbridge's Ken Davenport bringing new Neil Diamond show to Boston and Broadway
+Noon: Listen Up: Rick McCarthy takes listener on jazz journey with "What I See"
+Noon: "Zoom" crew to reunite at NorthEast Comic Con
+Noon: Bad Advice: Really, is the Earth as cool as everyone thinks it is?
+Noon: Why was the Mass. sky orange, yellow Monday?
-4 teens face charges for savagely attacking a Worcester musician
-Earlier: Thugs yell "get a haircut" before severely beating Worcester musician at South Station, Boston police say
-Officials investigating after string of break-ins in Worcester
-Earlier: Thieves smash glass, grab cash at Worcester bakery
-Restaurant/brew pub now open in former 3cross brewery in Worcester
-New bar in Worcester holds soft opening, will publicly open soon
-Judge rules family of slain Assumption grad can proceed with lawsuit
-Adult day care center under construction in Worcester at former spot of Shaker's, La Cucina restaurants
-Worcester Rep. David LeBoeuf enters plea agreement, loses license for 45 days in OUI case
-Educators in Worcester learn how to blockade classroom during active shooter scenario
-Coes Pond to be treated for algae Wednesday, public asked to stay out of water
-Worcester coalition raises $70,000 to help residents during shortage, but formula is still scarce
-Free e-bikes for Worcester residents: Deadline nears
-Radio Worcester (14:43): Acting City Manager Eric Batista on celebrating Independence Day, homelessness, good crime stats and more
-Worcesteria: Of stolen campaign signs and torn down Pride flags
-Janice Harvey: After SCOTUS abortion blow, love for Massachusetts stronger than ever
-The Faces of Worcester: Woodrow Adams Jr.
>HOMES: Worcester real estate roundup
>SHOWTIME: There's no holding back The Holdin' Back Band from the bandstands this summer
-Showcases at Electric Haze and the Raven put Worcester's hip-hop talent on display
-Miss Massachusetts pageant set for Worcester
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Trappist monk of St. Joseph’s Abbey in Spencer
-ICYMI: 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
-Rosen's Roundtable No. 483 (27:56): Chickens and Phonies
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Loved ones honor victims of rollover crash in Webster
-Earlier: 2 dead, 2 seriously injured in Route 395 crash
-Demolition of "old" Shaw School in Millbury scheduled to begin soon
-Reproductive Rights Vigil planned at Grafton Unitarian church
-Holden police arrest Worcester man for unarmed robbery of convenience store, shoplifting
-Motorist killed in Lancaster crash ID'd as Michelle Jones, 55
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 104-year-old Charlton WWII veteran gives special salute from great grandson
>SPORTS: Red Sox blow 9th-inning lead, lose second straight to Blue Jays
-Tickets for Holy Cross vs. Bucknell at Polar Park on sale to the public on July 12th
-Bravehearts split doubleheader vs. Nashua. Next 'Hearts home game: 6:30 Wednesday
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Taz Wilson makes history in Pirates win
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross alumnus petitions for college to rescind Justice Thomas' honorary degree
>CARS: Bertera has the car for you (4:08)
-Nissan recalls about 323,000 SUVs due to hoods that can open unexpectedly
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>BUSINESS: Worcester well positioned for next economic revolution
-Registration remains open for today's WBJ Business of Cannabis event
>SHOPPING: Shop the 20 best Fourth of July sales on Amazon
>FOOD: Worcester bakery to close for holiday July 2nd-July 12th
>NATIONAL: Ghislaine Maxwell sentenced to 20 years in sex trafficking case
-Subway restaurant worker killed after dispute over mayo, police say
-Tragic: 8-year-old Florida boy shoots dead baby, wounds tot: cops
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. couple, both in 80s, killed in Boston crash
-MassDOT advises travelers to plan ahead for holiday travel weekend
>HEALTH: in study co-authored by UMass Medical School researchers, making smoking cessation a game helps
-Worcester COVID dashboard shows a slight rise in new cases
-Free testing and COVID vaccinations/boosters 10-3 Thursday in Downtown Worcester
>TV/STREAMING: "Jeopardy" to choose permanent hosts “very, very soon”
>MOVIES: Disney drops "Hocus Pocus 2" trailer showcasing locations in New England
>CELEBRITY: Woody Allen tells Alec Baldwin he's done directing: "The thrill is gone"
>ANIMALS: Worcester area pets up for adoption: Dogs, cats and more
>HISTORY: Former Odd Fellows' Building in Worcester
-Meanwhile, Amazon Alexa will be able to mimic deceased loved ones' voices
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:38). High of 90 today in Worcester
-Worcester climate summary for May
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Clark University to lay off up to 30% of faculty, significantly restructure degree tracks amid financial strain
-Worcester, Cosenza reach settlement on $8 million jury award in evidence manipulation case
-Suspect in April 2024 Worcester killing, on the run for more than a year, held without bail
-3 men arrested in connection with University Park shooting in Worcester
-Worcester street renamed for boy who died in "One Chip Challenge" (2:04). Article
-Related: Video of ceremony (21:07)
-National burger chain opening first New England location in Worcester
-Central Mass. man now facing manslaughter charge in connection with brother’s shooting death
-Out to Lunch and Movies on the Common set for summer fun downtown
-Hidden waterfall flows back to life at Cascades Park in Worcester thanks to heavy spring rainfall (1:49)
-Grafton Job Corps searching for shelter for 30 homeless students
-Gerald Creamer Center Graduation (1:01:52)
-Aislinn Doyle: June 5th School Committee Meetings agenda preview
-This dog was found on Willard Ave. in Worcester
-DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): The last 24-hour diner: A Worcester staple stands alone
-ICYMI: UMass Memorial, 1,000 workers have a week to avoid strike
-Grand jury hearing evidence in death of Worcester state police trainee
-Worcester eatery seized by state because of unpaid taxes
-Worcester activist critical of city manager faces 1-year city hall ban
-Worcester father of 4-month-old deported after I.C.E. "violated his rights," attorney says
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Part of Doyle Road to be closed Wednesday
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): West Boylston override OK'd; Raj, Ashwell win for Select Board
-Governor Healey visits new Amazon fulfillment center in Charlton
-Pending Select Board vote, Shrewsbury trash bags may cost more this July
-Westborough-based hydropower firm to update its century-old facilities
-Webster man sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking
-Playground improvements are part of Grafton's long-term plan
-Blackstone Valley Tech competitors earn 46 SkillsUSA Medals
-City to Saddle Farm Trot 5K is June 21st
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Screen Time: Short film "Solus" wins big at Top Shorts Film Festival
-Sarah Connell Sanders: 3 days of "momfluencing" at Boston Calling
>OPINION: Jennifer Julien Gaskin: The art of making people uncomfortable
-Peter B-G Weller: Proposed state ed bill borders on digital surveillance
-Unity Radio's The Susanity Life (56:35): Bonnie Hope Dellerose, Renew Body Sequence
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a lifetime member of Hadassah who was married for 76 years
>SPORTS: Stefon Diggs "got the message" from Mike Vrabel after boat incident
-Red Sox lose to Angels, 4-3
-Bravehearts fall to Nashua, 4-3. Next home game: 6:30 Friday. Get tickets here
-Holy Cross announces "WooCru" as official student section name
-How Baylor Scheierman can earn larger Celtics role in second season
-Sox prospect Roman Anthony responds to backlash over Worcester laundry cart video
-WooSox beat Rochester, 6-5
-Mara leads Saint Paul back to Division 1 quarterfinals
>NATIONAL: Ukraine strikes Crimean Bridge with underwater explosives
>TRAGIC: 3 young sisters killed while visiting homeless dad, hunt is on for father
>NEW ENGLAND: Father found dead, search ongoing for missing daughter in Maine (:49). Article
-Milford student detained by I.C.E. awaiting upcoming court hearing in "terrible conditions" (3:43)
-Lawyer says Milford student in I.C.E. custody is here legally (:50). Article
-Karen Read trial (25:46): No mistrial over dog D.N.A., officer says evidence changed
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross grad Jango Janigian wants to take you on an adventure
-Decline of international students at Mass. universities having negative impact, expert says
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 tips every cruiser should follow
>BUSINESS: GBH layoffs to impact 45 employees
-LPL Financial Research: Tariffs and market volatility likely to stick
-101: Staying strong through workforce reductions
>HOMES: Heat pump demand is reaching new heights as customers seek government incentives before they disappear
>SHOPPING: Temu's daily U.S. users cut in half following end of tariff loophole
>HEALTH: How to beat the heat for better sleep
-How yoga can help improve your mental wellbeing (3:41)
>FOOD: Popeyes launches surprise new menu item to compete with McDonald’s
>TV/STREAMING: "The Four Seasons" renewed for Season 2 at Netflix
>MOVIES: 10 hot movies to see this summer
>CELEBRITY: Emmy winner Valerie Mahaffey dies at 71
>ANIMALS: Tiniest puppy grows up to be HUGE (2:44)
>GOOD NEWS: 120-mile kayak trip benefits athletes with disabilities
-Meanwhile, in Florida, loose kangaroo caught on video hopping down road
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