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>Latest weather: Hottest day of the long weekend, high of 88 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Man caught on camera breaking into BirchTree Bread (pictured). Video: Part 1 (:22), Part 2 (:28)
+6:00: Staffing issues keep Indian Lake Beach closed to start season
+6:00: Riders rescued from stuck Skyfari Sky Ride at Southwick Zoo (1:05)
+6:00: New movies on demand: "Mothering Sunday," "Hot Seat," "Doula" and more
+6:00: 20 best Fourth of July indoor and outdoor furniture sales
+Noon: Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans for the long weekend!
+Noon: Worcester police ask public for help in firearm investigation
+Noon: 2 youths arrested on moped with loaded gun in Worcester
+Noon: New Worcester Superintendent Dr. Rachel Monárrez shares welcome message and entry plan (3:07)
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - July 1st
+Noon: Oxford's Geoffrey Esper preparing for return to Nathan's hot dog eating contest (1:21)
+Noon: Family-run "Bah-Bah-Q" relocates to Spencer
+Noon: No injuries in 2-car wreck in Holden
+Noon: Artist Spotlight: Jennifer Davis Carey
+Noon: WARL Adoption Option: Meet Joker!
-Arrest made in connection with fatal shooting of teen in Worcester
-Thursday: Teen wounded in shooting has died, police say
-2 arrested on gun charges after short pursuit, crash
-Worcester welcomes back annual Independence Day celebration
-City's public pool, spray parks and 4 beaches open Friday
-New Irish pub coming to Water Street in Worcester
-Annie Jenkins closes the menu on 35 years behind the grill
-Japanese-style doughnut shop to open in Worcester next month
-Worcester clinic on group's list of "fake women’s health centers"
-Here are the worst times to drive on Fourth of July weekend in Mass.
-Channel 5's "Wake-Up Call" from Worcester Unites (:39)
-Bill Shaner: Ol' Ed for the win yet again
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: It will be a "Brighter Day" when Michael Franti comes to Indian Ranch
-First Person: What could go wrong in a four-hour boat tour?
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Greek immigrant who moved to Worcester and raised 5 daughters
-ICYMI: Worcester police received over 400 fireworks complaints in 2021
-Woman arrested at Shrewsbury Hooters following altercations with waitress, cop
-Former City Manager Augustus named among 10 who diminish free speech
-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): Feedback Earth hit with $9,520 penalty by MassDEP for odor issue
-2 ponds in Shrewsbury deemed unsafe because of high levels of E. Coli
-Shrewsbury selectmen sign agreement for 55+ project
-Wachusett special ed director needs to sign contract
-Rutland Fourth of July schedule
-Welcome, Eric Mathieu, Grafton’s first full-time fire chief!
-Leominster brush fire causes backups on Route 2 (:37)
-New Sterling town administrator working his way through to-do list
>SPORTS: Jim Montgomery expected to become Bruins next coach, reports say
-Bravehearts' bats come alive in 12-8 win. Next home game 6:30 Friday -- Design a Sign Night
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox win matinee, 8-6
-Current and former Worcester hockey pros who won championships or awards in 2021-22
-Pirates QB Taz Wilson named IFL Co-Offensive Player of the Week
-Speakers hope to "Inspire by Example" at basketball conference
>CARS: Bertera has the car for you (4:08)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>COLLEGES: Inaugural Loyal Lancers event draws close to 100 alumni, friends, faculty and staff
-QCC Summer Session 2 begins on July 11th
>BUSINESS: Viewpoint: Airport supports Worcester's growth
-Greatest Hits brings rock 'n' roll feel to Dudley store
-Slightly fewer Americans apply for jobless claims last week
>HOMES: U.S. housing market price correction to hit "coast to coast," economist warns
>SHOPPING: Amazon Prime Day devices deals
>FOOD: Taco Bell's newest food uses an oversized Cheez-It
>NATIONAL: Kentucky officer killed, several others shot responding to domestic incident at home
-Woman pushing a baby stroller shot dead in Manhattan’s Upper East Side, police say
>NEW ENGLAND: Plane crashes into Quinnipiac River; 2 people, dog rescued
-New Haven police release video of inmate getting neck broken in back of cop van
>HEALTH: Gene discovery may explain why more women get Alzheimer’s disease
>TV/STREAMING: New on Netflix in July (8:06)
>MOVIES: The movies coming to theaters in July
>CELEBRITY: Kelly Clarkson explains how divorce impacted releasing music
>ANIMALS: Puppies abandoned in a box get loving homes (3:10)
>HISTORY: Swedish M.E. Thomas St. Church in Worcester
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 10-year-old twins save dad from drowning using CPR they saw in movies
-Meanwhile, Florida man carjacks victim who wouldn't buy him chicken nuggets at Wendy's
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In The News
>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
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>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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