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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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-Full-time police officer, town of West Boylston
-Kitchen talent at popular Worcester restaurant
-Maintenance Mechanic at Imperial Distributors
-Multiple positions at Worcester restaurant
-Donor relations (Major Gifts Officer) at prominent Worcester nonprofit
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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:08). High of 68 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: American Airlines restarts Philadelphia service to Worcester, replacing N.Y.C. nonstop
+5:00: Massport announces location of huge new solar field near Worcester Airport
+5:00: New Hampshire woman killed in crash on I-84 in Sturbridge
-Earlier: Serious crash on I-84 in Sturbridge brings Friday morning traffic to a halt
+5:00: The “210 Awards” for the Worcester Railers 2024-2025 season, part 1
+5:00: John Keough: 3 things I think about Tuesday night
+Noon: Investigation underway after fire destroys home in Millbury
+Noon: Worcester colleges slam ballot question that would sap their endowments
+Noon: It's Good Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: New movies on demand — "Captain America: Brave New World" and more
+Noon: Bad Religion, Pennywise set to headline Punk in the Park at Palladium
+Noon: Beyond Beer: Defunct Honey Bee Orchards new home for Ragged Hill Cider
+Noon: Keep the Faith: Considering the effects of Easter beyond Holy Week
-Worcester Public Schools Superintendent Rachel Monárrez to leave in June
-UMass Medical School lays off and furloughs 200 employees
-Earlier: Cuts will have irretrievable effects as UMass Medical School stands to lose $80 million, Gov. Healey says
-$100,000 lottery winner sold in Worcester
-Paul Revere lantern replica coming to Worcester City Hall
-State throws out License Commission's penalties against Worcester cigar bar
-Worcester reports 9 hate crimes in 2024, mostly nonviolent
-Mass. graduation requirements listening session in Worcester
-Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mass. will stop covering popular drugs for weight loss
>FAITH: Christians in Worcester practice their faith amid cultural, political divisions
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): 2 locals make Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Sushi restaurants (5:36)
-ICYMI: Federal cuts are about to cripple Central Mass. food pantries
-Where Worcester ranks among U.S. cities where a family making $100,000 can "still be broke"
-Pickleball push sparks discussion over Worcester court upgrades
-How Armenian-American Heritage Month was proclaimed
-Worcester getting a second Chick-fil-A
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: “Disconnect to Reconnect”
-NEW: Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-Holden slated to get fiber internet
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Leominster woman arrested for stealing $38 in merchandise from Hannaford
-2 arrested after traffic stop leads to fentanyl trafficking bust in Shrewsbury
-TODAY! Shrewsbury Recreation Department Eggstravaganza
-David Prouty center court logo to be embedded in lobby floor
-Snow changes plans for Richards Library Book Sale
-Clinton election paper deadline is Friday
-Blackstone River tributaries in Sutton and Millbury graded
-Become a Salt Sleuth and clean up near the reservoir
-Bolton board will be a duo at least 'til fall
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Art at the Harold Stevens Gallery. hip-hop and more ...
-Call for vendors for 2025 Wednesdays on Water
>OPINION: Tracey Faraday: Finding the perfect balance in friendship & motherhood
-Unity Radio's Black in Business (52:47): Nataki Romeo, Cafe Romeo
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to career firefighter in Worcester
>SPORTS: Celtics enter playoffs embracing adversity, tougher path to repeating as NBA champs
-Bravehearts rolls out new menu for corporate outings
-Bravehearts introduce 2025 coaching staff
-Holy Cross football 2025 season ticket memberships on sale now
-WooSox throw combined no-hitter over 7 innings in doubleheader sweep
>CARS: Honda denies reported plan to shift production from Canada, Mexico to U.S.
>NATIONAL: 2 dead, 6 hospitalized after Florida State shooting; suspect in custody
-At least 4 tourists reported dead following devastating cable car crash in Italy
>TRAGIC: "Hero" deacon shot dead protecting others at church Easter egg hunt
>NEW ENGLAND: Militia memorializes 250th anniversary of Battle of Lexington (3:35)
-Assailant storms Mass. courthouse in gas mask, tactical gear and pepper sprays, assaults several victims: video
>COLLEGES: The WPI Podcast, Episode 6 (38:32): Global Projects Program at 50
-Holy Cross Policy and Politics Seminar hosts Minnesota Governor Tim Walz
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 9 of the most densely populated cities on Earth
>BUSINESS: M.B.I. welcomes 7 biotech startups to incubator facility in Worcester
-LPL Financial Research: Decent chance stock market bottom is in but far from certain
-What to know about paying down credit cards with personal loan (1:55)
>HOMES: Central Mass. home sales drop slightly, as price climb in Worcester County continues
>SHOPPING: Shein, Temu price hike — What shoppers need to know amid tariffs
>HEALTH: Dr. Mallika Marshall answers questions about measles outbreak (2:21)
-Heated workouts and hot yoga are all the rage. But are they actually good for you?
>FOOD: McDonald's Gold Card — What it is and how to get one
>TV/STREAMING: How to watch "Law and Order: Organized Crime" Season 5 on Peacock
>MOVIES: Who could be next James Bond amid Amazon shakeups: experts
>CELEBRITY: "Sopranos" star Lorraine Bracco is looking for love
>ANIMALS: Yes, your cat is ignoring you on purpose (1:48)
>HISTORY: 6 jobs from the 1950s that barely exist today
>GOOD NEWS: High school senior accepted to 7 Ivy League colleges: "I'm still processing it"
-Meanwhile, in Missouri, 309 people don banana hats to break world record at museum
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