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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 (: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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