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>Latest weather: Dry and seasonable, high of 82 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester man charged with killing 20-year-old woman (pictured) with a gunshot to her head
-Patriotic pops concert 7:30 tonight at Institute Park in Worcester
-Fourth of July boosts business at Worcester market
-Old Sturbridge Village begins busy Independence Day weekend
-July 3 concert starts off Grafton’s 4th of July festivities
-Rutland celebrates Fourth of July with Bike and Doll Carriage Parade, events on the common
-Beatles tribute band to perform in Shrewsbury on Sunday
-Oxford's Geoffrey Esper preparing for return to Nathan's hot dog eating contest (1:21)
-Worcester superintendent, deputy superintendent reflect on careers
-Worcester officials look to tame invasive plants stranglehold on city flora, fauna
-Neighborhood Watch Meetings in Worcester - July
-Vocero Hispano 07-01-2022
-The Faces of Worcester: Kendal Passos
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Sunday
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester native who spent most of her adult life as a community and political activist
-ICYMI: 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
-Staffing issues keep Indian Lake Beach closed to start season
-New Worcester Superintendent Dr. Rachel Monárrez shares welcome message and entry plan (3:07). Article
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>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury property owner to pay $120,000 over explosion of dynamite-filled shed
-Shrewsbury Police Department June by the numbers
-Lightning strike closes roads, effects traffic signal in Dudley
-Texas mortgage firm fined over $22,360 for Charlton oil spill
-Grafton food waste conversion facility fined for odor
-Family fun at Grafton Farmers Market
-The finalists for Grafton Dog Mayor after 66,562 votes
-Spencer officials reopen beach at Luther Hill Park
-Leicester police log June 23rd to June 29th
-Former State Senator indicted on multiple charges
>SPORTS: Cubs top Red Sox, Boston has dropped 4 of its last 5
-Here's where Pro Football Focus ranked Patriots roster against rest of NFL
-Bravehearts fall in 9th, 10-9. 'Hearts' next home game 1 p.m. July 9th
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Rochester, 10-0
-Pirates lose in Iowa, 35-26. Postgame recap (1:17)
>CARS: Bertera has the car for you (4:08)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>COLLEGES: WPI, UMass Lowell award seed grants to research teams
-Doctor begins her term as first woman chair of the Holy Cross Board of Trustees
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. hospital profits dropped significantly over last year
-Research director rejoins WBJ's market intelligence division
-Worcester Business Connect podcast No. 29 (20:16): Red Light Therapy4U
>NATIONAL: You may want to rethink your summer travel plans. Here's why
-Settled medical debt is now dropping off credit reports — Here’s how to check your record
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. man to plead guilty to pandemic relief fraud
>SHOPPING: 180 best Fourth of July sales: Dell, HelloFresh and more
>FOOD: Chick-fil-A is America's favorite restaurant for the 8th year in a row
>HOMES: "Quintessential" New England home for sale in Rutland
>HEALTH: U.S. buys 105 million COVID vaccine doses for fall campaign
-BU researchers diagnose CTE in MLS player for first time
>TV/STREAMING: What to watch this weekend: "Stranger Things 4: Volume 2," "The Terminal List" and more
>MOVIES: 10 must-see movies being released in July
>CELEBRITY: Cameron Diaz comes out of retirement for Netflix flick with Oscar winner
>ANIMALS: Service dog didn't know how to play until he met kitten (3:09)
>HISTORY: Once lost, Alexander Hamilton letter to get special July 4th display
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Community rallies after vandals destroy Little League concession stand
-Meanwhile, in Japan, camper awakes to knife-carrying killer crab at tent
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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:59). High of 57 today in Worcester
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+5:00: Haunted Speakeasy fills Hanover Theatre with jazz, zombies and Halloween spirit
+Noon: Prosecutors: Sterling teen who held PowerSchool ransom was "sophisticated" cybercriminal
+Noon: Recognizing high-achieving students: Vote now for Telegram & Gazette Student of the Week
+Noon: It's Round 2 for Worcester Magazine's Digital Battle of the Bands
-"An amazing feat of engineering": Visitors take in reservoir's beauty during Wachusett Dam Day in Clinton
-Alleged thief hits Otaku Sekai, Japanese Manga culture, movies and comics business on Park Ave.
-How a group of friends turned a card game into a lifeline for local families
-Worcester Housing Authority to break ground on Lakeside Apartments redevelopment
-What is open and closed on Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day
-Honoring Indigenous People’s Day in Worcester
-Monday's Child: Emma, 15, is bright, artistic and resilient with a wonderful sense of humor
-Saint Paul 5K Knightmare Run & Walk raises funds for Kelly family
-Worcester Guardian partners with Boston University to add State House coverage
-What districts in Worcester County had the best M.C.A.S. scores?
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:43): Concerns over Worcester police drone expansion
>POLITICS: Worcester candidate profile: Jessica Pepple for city councilor at-large
-Meet the candidates: Maureen Binienda leans on experience and service
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:01): Drones, civil commitments and a controversial campaign mailer
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet: The Ground Round is back (4:50)
-ICYMI: Outside Nelson Place School in Worcester, parents rally against departure of assistant principal
-Worcester business dedicated to helping women moves to bigger space
-Community gathers for vigil for Shrewsbury father shot and killed (:45). Article
-Related: Fiancée of father who was shot and killed thanks community (4:31)
-Frank Kartheiser is comfortable with your discomfort
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-Holden gets grant to hire 2 firefighters
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Item photos: First class inducted into Clinton High Hall of Fame
-Leominster man arrested for urinating on church wall during food truck festival
-Why Webster police haven't given up on search for boy who disappeared 47 years ago
-Webster woman charged in crash that sent 3 juveniles to the hospital
-Charlton to vote on firearms in municipal buildings October 20th at special town meeting
-Meals That Matter's founder says the demand for warm, home-cooked meals is on the rise
-Paxton woman is a Commonwealth Heroine
-Matt Landry's love of hiking leads to Mount Wachusett guide
-Lancaster discusses well options and state support
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: West End Creamery Corn Maze in Whitinsville (1:14)
-100 FM The Pike (7:58): Jeff Keith of Tesla and Miljenko Matijevic of Steelheart talk about their new song
>OPINION: Robert A. Bilotta: Put CSX funds to work for District 2 residents
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (2:02:16)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to lifelong Worcester woman who cooked in a number of local kitchens
>SPORTS: Patriots beat Saints, survive questionable officiating (4:32)
-Patriots quarterback Drake Maye takes another step forward vs. Saints
-Maye entrenched in early NFL MVP conversation
-Sign up now! FREE Crusader Tip-Off Event October 29th
-Holy Cross senior guard Cam Nolan named William V. Campbell Trophy semifinalist
-Worcester Bravehearts 2026 Season Passes are now available
>NATIONAL: All 20 remaining living hostages released by Hamas
-4 people killed and 20 more injured in a shooting at a bar in South Carolina, sheriff says
-Tragic: Skydiving instructor falls to his death after getting separated from student in freak accident
>NEW ENGLAND: 1 person in custody after threatening Topsfield Fair (:24). Article
-Massachusetts among states struggling least with bullying
-Haverhill police chief retires amid union backlash following tragedies
>COLLEGES: Inside the economics of happiness
-The most expensive colleges in Massachusetts (9:43)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 clever packing tips for rainy destinations
-6 countries or islands you can walk across in under an hour
>BUSINESS: A.I. could wipe out 100 million U.S. jobs over the next decade: report
-Are you throwing away money on your cell phone protection plan? (2:38)
>SHOPPING: Up to $1,000 rebate on LG appliances at Sclamo's
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>HEALTH: A.I. being used to detect heart health problems
>FOOD: Retro Diet Coke Lime returns to store shelves. Here's what to know
>TV/STREAMING: A message from Dr. Jane Goodall on Netflix's "Famous Last Words" (1:27)
>MOVIES: Jared Leto's "Tron" hits the skids with $33.5 million box office opening
>CELEBRITY: Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau seen kissing on singer's yacht
-Diane Keaton lost weight, was very thin before her death
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Do you know where this is?
>ANIMALS: German Shepherd rescued from hoarding goes on first walk (2:14)
>GOOD NEWS: Boys applauded for helping friend after shark attack in Australia
-Meanwhile, in Florida, mom wins video game tournament while holding her 5-day-old baby
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