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>Latest weather: Becoming less humid, high of 84 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Long-vacant building in Downtown Worcester (above) transforms into 8 luxury apartments
+6:00: Worcester community leaders rally against gun violence
+6:00: Southbridge police issue warning for idiotic TikTok "Orbeez Challenge"
+6:00: Nelson Agholor's video of Mac Jones' deep ball will excite Patriots fans
+6:00: Bravehearts blinded by the Suns
+6:00: Listen Up: Cyrus Tha Great creates compelling soundscape with "41 King Street 2"
+6:00: "Epicenter 508", Vol. 2, No. 1 (58:43)
+6:00: First Person: Building a better bucket list
+Noon: I-290 shooting in Worcester ends in 2 arrests, police say
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - July 6th
+Noon: Frank Sinatra, Tony DeSare's way July 14th at Mechanics Hall
+Noon: See the July menus for local specialty doughnut shops
-Worcester man killed, another seriously injured in shooting near Randolph club
-Related: Family grieves after Worcester man shot to death in Randolph
-Police arrest employee in theft of more than $18,000 from local retailer
-"Stop the Violence" rally in Worcester hopes to address recent spike in violent incidents
-Worcester celebrates Venezuelan Independence Day with flag-raising ceremony downtown
-7 Worcester County organizations receive summer job funding from Attorney General's office
-Plan for empty Worcester block along Main Street approved
-Grab a cheesecake-stuffed waffle cone at Taste Great Cakes in Worcester on Wednesdays
-10 great ways to get outdoors this summer in Worcester
-Here’s when farmers markets, festivals and free movie screenings are coming to Worcester Common
-WRTA hosting 3 public meetings on proposed route changes
-WCCA-TV's "Soapbox" (23:14): Julie Bowditch, Executive Director, CASA Project
-The Faces of Worcester: Maria Ravelli
-Bad Advice: Look to the stars for guidance and excuses
-Don Landgren: Clarence Thomas' honorary Holy Cross degree under fire
-Reminder: Trash and recycling pickup in Worcester delayed a day because of holiday
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: ChamberFest begins Saturday
-Song to Get You Through the Week: Motel Black gets gloomy on "Morning Hum"
-Holden woman wins Worcester County Poetry Association's Frank O'Hara Prize
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime Worcester restaurant owner
-ICYMI: Second suspect arrested in fatal Worcester shooting of 17-year-old, police say
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Southborough family survives July 4th shooting in Chicago suburb (1:54)
-Shrewsbury property owner to pay $120,000 over explosion of dynamite-filled shed
-Grafton Dog Mayor Sammy starts term by eating key to the town
-Civic Days Block Party returns, drawing thousands to downtown Fitchburg
-Over 100 people become U.S. citizens at Old Sturbridge Village
>SPORTS: Red Sox lose to Tampa Bay, 8-4
-Bravehearts' next home game 1 p.m. July 9th
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Red Sox ace Chris Sale to pitch in Worcester tonight
>CARS: Bertera has the car for you (4:08)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. businesses now pessimistic about economic outlook
-Bakery owner embraces the small in small business
-Mass. home marijuana delivery operators trying to get word out
>COLLEGES: Aspiring doctors expand horizons with Summer Enrichment Program at UMass Medical School
>FOOD: 5 little-known facts about hot dogs
>HEALTH: New drugs effective at killing leukemia cells, early study finds
-COVID reinfections may increase the likelihood of new health problems
-Free COVID vaccinations 11-7 Wednesday at Worcester Public Library
>NATIONAL: Suspect charged in Illinois parade mass shooting that killed 7
-Tragic: Parents of 2-year-old boy found alone at Illinois parade shooting among those killed
>NEW ENGLAND: 13-year-old found with loaded gun while driving car, Boston police say
-Will lieutenant governor hopefuls follow Karyn Polito's lead on local relations?
>TV/STREAMING: Here are the hot July TV shows to watch
>MOVIES: Tom Hanks says he doesn’t understand why Disney “didn’t let” Tim Allen voice Buzz in "Lightyear"
>CELEBRITY: "Potential improper jury service" could throw out verdict for Depp, Heard’s lawyer claims
>ANIMALS: Worcester area pets up for adoption: Dogs, cats and more
>HISTORY: Former Classical High School in Worcester, 1905
>HOMES: Nantucket compound listed for eye-popping price of $56 million
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Janitor leaves inspiring messages in artwork for elementary students
-Meanwhile, in San Francisco, anchovies are reportedly raining from the sky across the city
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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:40). High of 38 today in Worcester
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+5:00: Thieves stole gutters from Worcester house while owner was home
+5:00: Death of Bob Weir sparks memories of Worcester's part in long, strange trip
+5:00: Planning winter entertainment in Worcester
+5:00: Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 14
+Noon: 270-unit project at abandoned Spag's factory met with skepticism
+Noon: Central Mass. pizzeria reopens with explanation for abruptly closing
-No answers as cost of probe into death of State Police recruit from Worcester nears $700,000 (3:07). Article
-New year, new look, new amenities for W.R.T.A.
-Local restaurant makes Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Restaurant Legends (5:32)
-Worcester City Council returns with social media scrutiny, transit fights
-Worcester, Fitchburg aim for uniform, safe sober houses
-Worcester County Wonders: First state-run asylum dates back to 1832
-Newly obtained court docs detail what happened inside Leominster home after man murdered wife, autopsy findings
-$80,000 Keno ticket sold in Millbury
-Police oversight questions persist after Research Bureau report
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (23:33): Tom Marino defends reporting amid defamation lawsuit
>DINING OUT: Popular bakery chain seeks license for second Worcester location
-ICYMI: National Grid installs new underground cable to fix monthslong outage issues in Worcester
-"A very bad year": Here's what the flu numbers look like in Worcester
-Turtleboy factor: Aidan Kearney's influence on Karen Read case
-Venezuelan native in Worcester lauds capture of Maduro
-Some Worcester rents are falling ... really
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Brew Biscuits in Holden making nutritious dog treats out of grains previously used in breweries (2:05)
-Lamoureux Ford welcomes Jeff Tripp from Sunnyside Motors (1:44)
-Fundraiser to help rebuild Ten West Market
-Ten West Market owner optimistic about return
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Hope Chapel in Sterling dedicates new sanctuary
-Clinton buildings coming together
-Clinton Select Board hears Bates family request to explore right-of-way access at town dump
-Indigenous culture celebration day coming to Grafton this summer
-Spanish-language congregation to move into historic church in West Boylston
-The Item's Neighbor to Neighbor column
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Full list of winners and nominees at Golden Globes
-Golden Globes snubs and surprises
-Inside the Golden Globes: Everything you didn't see on TV
-World-renowned violinist to rehearse with J.O.M.P. students
>OPINION: Molly McCullough: For Worcester's schools, kids come first
-Maggie Calvetti: Someday they'll be grown & here's who i hope they become
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (2:18:34)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who had Master’s degrees in Civil Engineering and Mathematics
>SPORTS: Patriots defense shines in 16-3 Wild Card win over Chargers
-Patriots will play Steelers-Texans winner in AFC Divisional Round
-Bruins beat Penguins, 1-0
-Celtics star Jaylen Brown rips refs after loss to Spurs in Boston
-Holy Cross student-athletes record 3.39 G.P.A. during Fall 2025 semester
-100 FM The Pike (18:00): MassLive's Matt Vautour gives 2026 sports predictions
-Railers fall to Florida, 5-3
>NATIONAL: Ex-husband arrested in heinous double murder of slain dentist, wife
-Protests in Iran near the 2-week mark as crackdown intensifies
-Tragic: Dad killed 5 of his children over a decade
>NEW ENGLAND: Deadly house fire in Burrillville, R.I.
-From Lindsay Clancy to Turtleboy: 5 Mass. criminal cases to watch in 2026
>COLLEGES: "We depend on fungi for absolutely everything"
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Disney quietly changes course on controversial meal plan changes
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
>SHOPPING: Samsung unveils "world's largest" TV of its kind at 130 inches
>HOMES: Laundry hacks you’ll wish you knew sooner
>HEALTH: Noom launches Proactive Health GLP-1 Program for long-term health
-Mass. mom fights for scalp cooling to be covered by insurance during chemo (2:06). Article
>FOOD: Your guide to a flavorful Dry January (4:34)
>TV/STREAMING: "The Simpsons" retires beloved character Duffman after 30 years
>MOVIES: 2026 new horror movie releases
>CELEBRITY: "High School Musical" star arrested on child pornography charges
-"Field of Dreams" and "West Wing" actor Timothy Busfield faces arrest warrant in child sex abuse case
>ANIMALS: Rescue dog does the cutest thing when she wants attention (2:00)
>HISTORY: Math, not myths: Inside the new search for Amelia Earhart
>GOOD NEWS: Lottery ticket rejected by another customer earns man $1 million
-Meanwhile, in Germany, watch 50 sheep escape shepherd, walk into grocery store
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