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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 (:45). High of 41 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester residents frustrated with snow cleanup: "Florida looks awful freakin’ good"
-Chaos erupts as Worcester officer becomes trapped in car (3:55)
-Worcester Police Department is down nearly 60 officers: "This is a real crisis"
-Worcester police union leader influenced offer in Haxhiaj case, assistant district attorney says
-UMass Memorial transfers transgender patients to new surgeons following abrupt cancellations
-Illegal dumping fines could jump to $1,000 in Worcester
-Worcester School Committee eyes C.R.P., data privacy
-Mass. accuses Barre public employee of double-dipping (3:20). Article
-Trash and recycling delayed by 2 days in Worcester
>DINING OUT: TODAY! Thrive Support and Advocacy fundraiser at 2 Chefs
-ICYMI: Complaint alleges Worcester pastor used investor money for lavish trips
-How many snow days has Worcester had this year? When will school end now?
-Worcester city councilors push for "city with no potholes" dream
-City councilors want police to speed up crackdown on traffic law violators
-Worcester councilor pushes for city investigation of Saint Vincent Hospital
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police introduce new officer
-Trash and recycling pickup will be delayed a day this week
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Jazzed Up Duo at Val’s Friday and Saturday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Man facing charges for allegedly kidnapping 13-year-old in Northborough
-A new development on Elizabeth Street in Shrewsbury?
-Heavy fire tears through home on Lakeshore Drive in Ashburnham
-2 vehicle rollovers in Grafton amid snowy conditions
-Charlton Select Board begins process to change town's health insurance after steep premium hikes
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-100 FM The Pike (13:34): Is it a Seger bar? Brian Daly on his viral mission to find out
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Sugar maples, Chris Fitz in concert, Midori and more ...
-100 FM The Pike (7:14): Worcester's Angelo Gray is making movies and singing his heart out
-Poet's Cauldron to welcome Ursula Rucker at BrickBox Theater
>OPINION: Owura Sarkodieh: In praise of embracing African identity
-Lindsey Ford: 5 practical tips to reset digital habits after winter break
-Holy Cross' Worcester Voices (31:12): Clark Professor Melinda Marchand about her Worcester experience
-What’s Up Worcester (21:43): Dominican Marketplace Committee interview | Jennie Guzman & Laura Martinez
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester girl who tragically passed away at 13
>SPORTS: A.J. Brown stirs Patriots buzz as trade rumors begin to swirl again
-Bruins beat Columbus, 4-2
-Holy Cross women's ice hockey hosts New Hampshire in Hockey East Quarterfinals
-Worcester Public Schools Athletic Hall Of Fame announces 2026 inductees
-The Olympic break sees many former Worcester pros at the top of their leagues
>NATIONAL: F.B.I. makes final sweep of Nancy Guthrie's house in sign investigation has hit a dead end
-Bikini-clad women pictured with Stephen Hawking in Epstein files were his carers, family claims
-Tragic: Grandfather kidnapped from his bed and murdered in case of mistaken identity, police say
>NEW ENGLAND: Woman, 2-year-old girl recovering after home explosion (1:29)
-Malden High School girls' basketball coach charged with raping student (1:38). Article
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 27 (33:26): A.I. at WPI, with Elke Rundensteiner and Yunus Telliel
-Clark student Skye Donaldson paints mural in Goddard Library to inspire
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): These 4 popular national parks announce plans for 2026 visitor reservations
-Norwegian Cruise Line slammed over dining dress code change: "Idiotic rule"
>BUSINESS: Twitter founder Jack Dorsey cuts 4,000 jobs from Block in A.I. pivot
-LPL Financial Research: LPL Research’s 2026 strategic asset allocation
-Paramount wins bidding war for Warner Brothers Discovery
>HOMES: Central Mass. home sales slow to start 2026
>HEALTH: "Boredom challenge" could have benefits for your brain (:18)
>FOOD: The pistachio bread recipe you "knead" to try (7:57)
>TV/STREAMING: Anderson Cooper leaving "60 Minutes" in latest CBS staff shakeup
>MOVIES: 25th anniversary trailer for "The Mummy" (:31)
>CELEBRITY: The real reason behind Cardi B and Stefon Diggs' split revealed
-Wu-Tang Clan founding member Oliver "Power" Grant dies at 52
>ANIMALS: Disabled lamb becomes her dad’s wedding ring bearer (1:54)
>HISTORY: Storm comparison: Blizzard of '78 vs. Blizzard of '26 (6:22)
>GOOD NEWS: Kidney donor braves blizzard for Boston transplant surgery (1:52)
-Meanwhile, in Florida, deer crashes into home through living room window
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