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>Latest weather: Clouds increasing this afternoon, high of 80 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Police arrest suspect in theft of more than $18,000 from local retailer
+6:00: Plan for empty Worcester block along Main Street approved
+6:00: Song to Get You Through the Week: Motel Black gets gloomy on "Morning Hum"
+Noon: Worcester man killed, another seriously injured in shooting near Randolph club
+Noon: Grafton Dog Mayor Sammy starts term by eating key to the town
+Noon: Worcester area pets up for adoption: Dogs, cats and more
-Second suspect arrested in fatal Worcester shooting of 17-year-old, police say
-City court officer seeking donations for backpack giveaway event
-Shrewsbury property owner to pay $120,000 over explosion of dynamite-filled shed
-Grafton celebrates Fourth of July with parade
-Over 100 people become U.S. citizens at Old Sturbridge Village
-Oxford's Geoffrey Esper eats 47.5 hot dogs, finishes second at Nathan's hot dog eating contest
-Grab a cheesecake-stuffed waffle cone at Taste Great Cakes in Worcester on Wednesdays
-5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - July 5th
-Habitat for Humanity presents veterans, families with playhouses in Worcester
-Roberto Diaz set to lead Worcester Interfaith as its executive director
-This Week's Roadwork in Worcester - Week of July 4th
-Worcester Public Schools fourth quarter honor roll
-MTBA reduced commuter rail fares in effect
-WCCA-TV's "Soapbox" (23:14): Julie Bowditch, Executive Director, CASA Project
-The Faces of Worcester: Maria Ravelli
-Rosalie Tirella: Fourth of July, Green Island style
-Reminder: Trash and recycling pickup in Worcester delayed a day because of holiday
>HOMES: 5 new homes for sale in Worcester
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
-ICYMI: 3 years after Amanda Dabrowski's murder at O'Connor's Restaurant in Worcester, family still waiting for justice
-Man charged with attempted human smuggling after meeting with undercover agent in Worcester
-Worcester coalition raising money for baby formula
-Worcester man charged with killing 20-year-old woman with a gunshot to her head
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>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): State mattress ban will end Shrewsbury disposal program
-Co-response mental health clinician joins Shrewsbury Police
-Gardner awarded $200,000 for bike trail
-Boston construction firm buys lot for contractor’s yard in Northborough
-Marijuana manufacturer buys facility in Templeton
>SPORTS: Red Sox win 8th straight Fourth of July game
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts stumble through 2-5 week
-Bravehearts drop Independence Day matinee, 4-2. 'Hearts' next home game 1 p.m. July 9th
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox Rewind: Worcester launches into first place with 5-1 week
-WooSox beat Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, 6-4
-Holy Cross mourns loss of football player Damion Baker, class of 2019
>CARS: Bertera has the car for you (4:08)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>BUSINESS: There's a massive pile-up of car, furniture exports bound for U.S.
-Central Mass. hospital profits dropped significantly over last year
>FOOD: Wegmans recalls certain onions over listeria contamination concerns
>HEALTH: COVID vaccines saved 20 million lives during their 1st year, scientists say
-No free COVID testing/vaccinations today. Next: 10-3 Thursday in Downtown Worcester
>NATIONAL: Shooting at Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois, leaves 6 dead and more than two dozen wounded
-2 police officers shot during July 4th fireworks show in Philadelphia
-Tragic: Bus falls into deep gorge in northern India, killing 16
>NEW ENGLAND: Video of Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular (20:25)
-USS Constitution marks Fourth of July with 21-gun salute (1:44)
-Boston hiker rescued after nasty fall on Mount Monadnock
>TV/STREAMING: Shark Week 2022 dates and how to watch
>MOVIES: Watch George Clooney and Julia Roberts' reunion for "Ticket to Paradise"
>CELEBRITY: Celebrate these couples who wed on the Fourth of July
>ANIMALS: Couple builds tiny house for stray cat who visits every day (:38)
>HISTORY: Former English High School in Worcester
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Paralympian, former Navy SEAL helps pediatric cancer patients
-Break the world record by spotting the snake in 15 seconds
-Meanwhile, in New Hampshire, distillery making whiskey with invasive crabs
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:05). High of 20 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Suspects in fatal shooting on Dorchester Street in Worcester caught in Fitchburg
-Worcester reports fewer shootings in 2024, despite jump in homicides
-What nurses say must improve at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester
-5 townhouse units planned for Austin Street in Worcester
-Why so many Mass. breweries are closing (and what you can do about it)
-Worcester Community Housing Resources taps established executive as new leader
-Holiday travel rush continues (2:08). Article
-Worcester forum explores M.C.A.S. results and educational equity
-Worcester wants input on where to put new trash/recycling bins
-Radio Worcester (24:05): Worcester Police Union leaders respond to D.O.J. report
-Earlier: Boston Globe: Federal lawsuits lay out D.O.J. allegations against Worcester police
-Radio Worcester (17:50): Mayor Petty addresses City Council meeting amid heated debate
-Radio Worcester (19:13): City Manager Batista addresses D.O.J. report, legal strategy
>FAITH: Holy Cross professor — At Hanukkah, a celebration of eternal light − from desert tabernacle to synagogues today
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Unique Eateries (5:13)
-ICYMI: Midday snow delivers string of crashes in Central Mass.
-Woman struck by a car in crosswalk in Worcester
-At court hearing, 2 different pictures of fatal Worcester shooting
-Worcester D.P.W. chief Robert L. Moylan Jr. to end interim stint
-Worcester's Union Station listed among 6 of the Most Beautiful Amtrak Stations in America
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo — Fantastic freshmen on varsity sports teams
-Christmas Greetings from Everyone At Lamoureux Ford (:49)
-Mountview Middle School honor roll
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Southbridge day care worker admits to abusing child (2:01)
-Barre ambulance and Verizon utility truck collide on Route 62
-Botched drug deal at Leominster group home ends with arrest of 2 women
-Rutland police to hold car seat check-up on Monday
-Auburn wants feedback on possible regionalization of 911 services
-Shrewsbury Select Board updates (:35)
-Grafton Middle School teachers honored for "Promising Practices"
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Candlelight tours, wrestling and holiday choral music
-Spotify's Top 10 most-streamed holiday tracks of all time revealed
-At Holy Cross, "Sojourners" captures the immigrant experience in 1970s America
>OPINION: Tom Marino: 9 years of Public Safety Committee ignoring police discipline
-Laura McCarthy-Ha: Simplifying gift-giving in a big family
-Laurelle Farrell: Lessons in a hair style…bangs
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 211 (28:23): Sports, Sports, Sports!
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to an "accomplished and admired singer/ songwriter/ musician" born in Worcester
>SPORTS: Patriots fans will love Josh Allen’s take on Drake Maye’s future
-Van Pelt doubles down on not calling Maye runs after criticism
-NFL Week 16 schedule, TV and announcers
-Celtics beat Bulls, 123-98
-Bruins beat Sabres, 3-1
-Rickey Henderson, Baseball Hall of Famer and league's all-time stolen bases leader, dies at 65
-Railers beat Maine, 5-1
>NATIONAL: 2 Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in apparent "friendly fire" incident
-Grandparent caregiving declines amid pandemic changes
-Tragic: Grandmother, 80, dies after getting trapped in Sleep Number bed for 2 days: lawsuit
>NEW ENGLAND: State police say Friday's storm caused 200 crashes across state (:22)
-Hypothermic hiker rescued by helicopter in White Mountains (:27)
>COLLEGES: Assumption Professor Cinzia Pica named Visiting Scholar at Harvard
-Anna Maria AMCAST (50:10): Holiday Movies 2.0
-Clark professor gives lecture on what it means to be a feminist in wartime
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Waldorf-Astoria insists hotel will reopen in spring
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Financial planning for parents’ assisted living
>HOMES: Tips for moving
>SHOPPING: Cozy gifts your mom will love this holiday season (4:04)
-Holiday gift ideas from unique local businesses across Mass. (4:58)
>HEALTH: Expert explains possible risks, benefits of raw milk (2:49)
-Dr. Todd Ellerin on vaccines and their impact on children (3:40)
>FOOD: Taco Bell unveils new menu item
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix doc, "Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action" (2:21)
>MOVIES: "Barbie 2" in early stages with Greta Gerwig returning to write
>CELEBRITY: James Kennedy arrested for domestic violence weeks after getting fired from "Vanderpump Rules"
>HISTORY: City Hospital, circa 1907
>ANIMALS: Dog becomes mama to a litter of tiny rescue kittens (1:42)
>GOOD NEWS: Man with a rare tumor was told he had months to live. Now, he's cancer-free
-Meanwhile, Mariah Carey fans get into a wild fight at Christmas concert: "On the naughty list"
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