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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 (:36). High of 59 today in Worcester
-Warm weather headed to Worcester
-Drought conditions improve in Worcester County
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester professor says Artemis II is "one of the biggest missions we have accomplished" (2:48)
-Related: Artemis II crew returns to Earth after historic moon mission (3:40)
-Worcester 17-year-old sells electronics with gun inside, gets arrested
-State Police lieutenant faces a perjury charge in the Enrique Delgado-Garcia case. Here’s why
-Worcester man stabbed to death identified
-For E.V. owners, more places to plug in planned in Worcester
-Altea's, Cocktail Garden among New England's best brunches
-Local Girl Scouts learn financial literacy, 1 cookie at a time
-Worcester-area fire departments receive safety grants
-Officers trade badges for books at local preschool
-TODAY! Community Pregnancy Pop-Up 11 to 2 at YWCA
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review: Schools, health care and spring momentum
>DINING OUT: Gourmet burger spot coming to Worcester
-ICYMI: Longtime Worcester nonprofit leader passes away
-Man indicted in fake trucking scheme that stole frozen snow crabs from Worcester warehouse
-The Worcester cafe with a bookstore, with a second mini-cafe inside
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Hydrant flushing Monday in Jefferson
-Jazzed Up Trio at Val's on Saturday
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
-State Sen. Durant, Rep. Ferguson to hold office hours Tuesday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Former Oxford town manager's lawsuit faces free speech defense
-TODAY! Mass. climate chief to speak at Gardner summit
-New parking garage on Route 9? It will be a Hyundai dealership
-Webster’s Zoning Board of Appeals approves Pavilion Avenue special permit
-Man charged with unarmed robbery after grabbing $180 from register at Quabbin Harvest
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Blues at FrontRoom, "Rocket Man" and more ...
-Tickets on sale for Bert Kreischer at Hanover Theatre
-Spending a day in the life of Old Sturbridge Village interpreters
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1371 (30:00): Ron Brunk, Shab, The Fake Whales and more
>OPINION: Jennifer Julien Gaskin: When did money become more important than humanity?
-What's Up Worcester's Crossroad Conversations (48:00): Audra Doody, Safe Exit Initiative
-Unity Radio's Future Focus (59:12): City Manager Eric Batista and Mayor Joe Petty
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (49:34): Who runs Worcester?
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Doherty High student who passed away tragically at age 15
>SPORTS: Dianna Russini sidelined by N.Y. Times after internal investigation into bombshell Mike Vrabel photos
-Best edge defender fits for Patriots in NFL Draft
-Celtics beat New Orleans, 144-118 (2:01). Article
-Celtics’ potential first-round matchup gets more clarity
-Red Sox lose to Cardinals, 3-2
-Former Braveheart Ben Rice finally living up to best-in-baseball metrics for Yankees
-Futures League announces Bravehearts schedule
-Holy Cross Spring Practice Report (2:20): Westin Elliott
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Columbus, 8-5
-Railers beat Greensboro, 5-4
>CARS: Tesla secretly working on new, smaller, cheaper electric S.U.V.: report
>NATIONAL: 6 U.S. cities and states that offer the best benefits for seniors
-Chris Hansen warns Roblox dangers far worse for kids than past online chatrooms
-Tragic: Dad with cancer dies after insurance said treatment "not medically necessary"
>NEW ENGLAND: Why communities across Mass. may vote to raise property taxes (2:13)
-Diana DiZoglio asks "Where the hell is my audit?" (2:24)
-Cape Air plane window blows open mid-flight bound for Boston
>COLLEGES: The Princeton Review names Clark a top school for game design in 2026
-Holy Cross students and professors say: “Justice for Contingents”
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 of the most charming U.S. desert towns to visit
-Renovated Framingham castle reopens as 3 hotels
>BUSINESS: Inflation soars to hottest levels in 2 years
-6 college startups win $14,000 at WooTank pitch competition
-Most Americans are using A.I. — but people are sick and tired of hearing about it: survey
>HEALTH: Health officials now monitoring tick-borne alpha-gal syndrome (2:08). Article
>SHOPPING: How to buy Taylor Swift designer Kindred Lubeck jewelry collection
>FOOD: Burger King is testing mix and match king size sliders boxes
>TV/STREAMING: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
-CBS reveals replacement for "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert"
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming: "The Bride!", "Psycho Killer" and more
>CELEBRITY: All the clues Cardi B and Stefon Diggs may be back together
-Michael J. Fox insists he's alive and "doing great" after CNN blunder led to shock death rumors
>ANIMALS: Dog unlocks shelter door and runs back to his old home (2:09)
>HISTORY: 100 years ago, Worcester spelling bee champ vied in national match
>GOOD NEWS: Mass. man survived devastating heart condition, now he saves lives (2:20)
-Meanwhile, Arkansas woman runs half marathon while wearing 55 T-shirts
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