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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
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>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 (: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
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>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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