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>Latest weather: Severe thunderstorms possible, high in the mid 80s today in Worcester
-June climate summary for Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester man indicted for murder in death of 20-year-old woman
+6:00: Neighborhood Watch Meetings in Worcester - July
+6:00: Vocero Hispano 07-01-2022
+6:00: Lightning strike closes roads, effects traffic signal in Dudley
+6:00: Former State Senator indicted on multiple charges
+6:00: What to watch this weekend: "Stranger Things 4: Volume 2," "The Terminal List" and more
+6:00: 10 must-see movies being released in July
-Man caught on camera in another Worcester bakery break-in. Video: Part 1 (:22), Part 2 (:28)
-Worcester business owner charged with scheme to evade more than $49,000 in insurance premiums
-Worcester police ask public for help in firearm investigation
-2 youths arrested on moped with loaded gun in Worcester
-Staffing issues keep Indian Lake Beach closed to start season
-Oxford's Geoffrey Esper preparing for return to Nathan's hot dog eating contest (1:21)
-New Worcester Superintendent Dr. Rachel Monárrez shares welcome message and entry plan (3:07). Article
-Worcesteria: Worcester wants to know how you feel about trees
-The Faces of Worcester: Kendal Passos
-Worcester to spray for mosquitoes on July 6th, 12th, 19th and 26th
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Artist Spotlight: Jennifer Davis Carey
-EcoTarium welcomes Golden Eagle and seeks a name
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a woman who spent more than 20 years as a special education teacher
-ICYMI: Arrest made in connection with fatal shooting of teen in Worcester
-2 arrested on gun charges after short pursuit, crash
-New Irish pub coming to Water Street in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Family-run "Bah-Bah-Q" relocates to Spencer
-Holden police introduce Tahoe, new K-9
-No injuries in 2-car wreck in Holden
-Shrewsbury selectmen discuss phase two of ARPA funds
-3 Shrewsbury Fire recruits graduate from Mass. Fire Academy
-New Auburn firefighter/paramedic works his first shift
-South Grafton teen awarded Teamsters Local 25 scholarship
>SPORTS: Cubs beat Red Sox, 6-5
-Celtics trade for Malcolm Brogdan, sign Danilo Gallinari
-Bravehearts' next home game 1 p.m. July 9th
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Rochester, 5-4
-Pirates face Iowa in division finale Saturday. Practice report (1:29)
>CARS: Bertera has the car for you (4:08)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>COLLEGES: 5 new leaders join WPI Board of Trustees
-Free medical administrative assistant course July 11th-August 30th at QCC in Southbridge
>BUSINESS: Local brewery names new CEO
-Worcester Business Connect podcast No. 29 (20:16): Red Light Therapy4U
>SHOPPING: 20 best Fourth of July indoor and outdoor furniture sales
>HOMES: 4 latest open houses in Worcester
>NATIONAL: Second Yellowstone visitor gored by bison this week
-Record-breaking wildfires in Alaska are being fueled by a hot and dry start to summer
-Tragic: Infants left in hot cars killed days apart in Georgia, North Carolina
>NEW ENGLAND: Bay Staters flock to New Hampshire stores for fireworks ahead of Fourth of July
-Riders rescued from stuck Skyfari Sky Ride at Southwick Zoo (1:05)
>HEALTH: 8 new monkeypox cases confirmed in Mass.
>TV/STREAMING: "Stranger Things" fans crashed Netflix after Season 4, Volume 2 release
>MOVIES: New movies on demand: "Mothering Sunday," "Hot Seat," "Doula" and more
>CELEBRITY: Rocker Bret Michaels gives health update after hospitalization
>ANIMALS: WARL Adoption Option: Meet Joker!
>HISTORY: Library at Clark University
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Missing 8-year-old boy found alive after more than a week in sewers
-This illusion can only be solved by the top 0.1%
-Meanwhile, in London, brawl breaks out at Eagles concert during iconic song "Take It Easy"
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>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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