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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 (1:27). High of 48 today in Worcester
-How much total snow is Massachusetts forecast to get this winter? (6:11). Article
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Man dies from injuries suffered in Worcester shooting that also claimed life of woman
-Earlier: Neighbors shocked after woman killed in Worcester shooting; man also injured (1:46). Article
-Earlier: Woman dead, man injured in Worcester shooting (:59). Article
+6:00: Northbridge animal control officer mistakes dog for coyote, shoots and kills it (1:56). Article
+6:00: 100FM The Pike (6:28): The Pike Breakdown Lane
+6:00: Radio Worcester (8:15): Former Worcester City Councilor Sean Rose announces at-large bid
+Noon: Sarah Connell Sanders: "Compassionate care" is front and center at UMass' Maternity Center
+Noon: Stolen stained-glass window returned to Worcester Art Museum
+Noon: Magic of "The Nutcracker" ballet is returning to Worcester
+Noon: Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making weekend plans
+Noon: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
-John Piccolo, popular Worcester restaurant owner, charged in City Hall attack
-Earlier: Activist sprayed with paint outside City Council meeting; suspect is Worcester restaurateur (2:10). Article
-Tensions boil over as Worcester board grills developer over Polar Park project delays
-Earlier: Worcester councilors frustrated by stalled plans for development around Polar Park
-To meet housing crisis, report finds Gateway Cities need twice as much construction
-Former District 1 City Councilor Sean Rose announces at-large run
-18 months after surprise inspection, Community Healthlink not back to normal operations
-76 become new citizens at naturalization ceremony in Worcester
-Losses mourned, lives celebrated at emotional Transgender Day of Remembrance ceremony
-Mass. says some police officers have been bypassing required training (3:06). Article
-Earlier: Worcester probing 27 officers state says fast-forwarded mandatory online training
-Worcester County Wonders: Shrewsbury woman rescues raptors one feather at a time
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:35): Breaking down the Polar Park deficit
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:19): Polar Park, tax rolls and deportation debate
>DINING OUT: Brazillian Burguer to open at former Shrewsbury Street donut shop
-ICYMI: Worcester-area Stop & Shop inventory limited after cyberattack
-David Crowley, part of family that runs Wachusett Mountain, dies at 69
-Man in late 60s, 2 cats killed in early morning condo fire in Leominster
-Charles Luster, co-founder of Uncommonwealth Group, running for Worcester City Council
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden tax rate drops, bills rise
-Long-term employees make it fun to own a car or truck from Lamoureux Ford (3:50)
-Wachusett Echo Teacher Profile: Chelsea Blasco
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury seeks plow drivers for winter season
-Grafton tax rate down, values up for fiscal 2025
-Board approves single tax rate for all types of property for Sutton
-The Item's calendar of events
-Clinton E.L.P.A.C. hosts holiday family potluck
-2 Berlin firefighters graduate from academy
-Nashoba Class of 2004 to hold 20-year reunion on November 29th
-Organization gets federal grant for new grocery store in Winchendon
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Five Things to Do: African Talent, "Songs of the Season," and more
-Fractal Tribe art collective set to bring light to holiday festival
-Hunting phantoms, talking puppets bring humor to stage Friday and Saturday
-Jim & Val bring Second Saturdays to Apple Tree Arts
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1354 (28:06): Mark Henderson, Founder, The 016
-39th annual meeting of the Worcester Regional Research Bureau (54:58)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who was a longtime kindergarten teacher
>SPORTS: Boston Celtics visit the White House (12:33)
-Patriots owner Robert Kraft snubbed again in Hall of Fame bid (2:22). Article
-Bruins beat Utah, 1-0
-2004 Boston Red Sox ring and World Series trophy owned by Larry Lucchino featured in upcoming auction
-Joe Nugent steps up for Crusaders men's basketball team
-Holy Cross women’s basketball announces 3 signings
-Check out the schedule for upcoming road races in Central Mass.
>NATIONAL: Are future Social Security benefits in peril?
-Up to 20 human skulls found in New Mexico home
-Tragic: Missing boy with autism found dead
>NEW ENGLAND: Worker injured during "supermove" in medically induced coma with third-degree burns
>COLLEGES: Assumption names new chief financial officer
-Worcester State Magazine’s special 150th anniversary issue hits the stands, goes live online
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 of the most beautiful places to visit in the Pacific Northwest
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. unemployment rates remain higher than 2023
-LPL Financial Research: Trade, tariffs and inflation
-Unity Radio's L.A.B.O. News (57:40)
>HOMES: What $350,000 can buy you in Worcester County, November 10th to 16th
>SHOPPING: Amazon Haul — What to know about Amazon's new discount store
>HEALTH: Health officials track increases in whooping cough, pneumonia (2:31)
-A few hours of activity a week can lower your risk of A-fib (:58)
>FOOD: How to stay safe during foodborne illness outbreaks (2:16)
>TV/STREAMING: "Jeopardy" contestant’s heart-wrenching interview leaves Ken Jennings speechless
>MOVIES: Matthew McConaughey reveals why he turned down $15 million role
>CELEBRITY: Jussie Smollett’s conviction in 2019 attack on himself is overturned
>HISTORY: Founded in Boston, Staples ushered in era of office supply superstores
>ANIMALS: Cyclist finds puppy in the middle of nowhere (2:08)
>GOOD NEWS: Man discovers owner of his favorite bakery is his birth mother
-Meanwhile, in Miami, woman delivers baby at airport in American Airlines ticketing area
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