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>Latest weather: Comfortable and dry, high of 77 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester anti-abortion clinics vandalized, clinic director calls vandals "domestic extremists" (1:31)
+6:00: Red Sox ace Chris Sale (above) to replace $1,100 TV destroyed in postgame meltdown at Polar Park
+6:00: Red Sox exec Chaim Bloom reacts to Sale meltdown: "That’s who he is"
-Earlier: Sale has dugout meltdown after walking 5; ace smashes wall, kicks TV. Video (:16)
+6:00: Help the Worcester Animal Rescue League at Stop & Shop
+6:00: 19-year-old Worcester man arrested on gun charges
+6:00: Industrial building proposed along Route 20 in Shrewsbury
+6:00: Former Worcester hockey pros who are now NHL free agents, 2022 edition
+6:00: James Caan, star of "Godfather," "Elf," and "Misery," dies at 82
+Noon: Worcester crisis pregnancy centers vandalized with spray paint, windows smashed
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - July 7th
+Noon: Five Things to Do: Scotty McCreery, Kitchen Dwellers, Tyler Henry and more ....
+Noon: The Library of Disposable Art: There is a market for second-hand bed sheets
+Noon: Brewers still barred from farmers markets — Push to change law continues
-A composting facility likely spread massive amounts of "forever chemicals" across a town in Central Mass.
-Many code violations preceded deadly blaze at Gage Street apartment building in Worcester
-Long-vacant building in Downtown Worcester transforms into 8 luxury apartments
-I-290 shooting in Worcester ends in 2 arrests, police say
-Worcester community leaders rally against gun violence
-Red Sox ace Chris Sale makes rehab start at Polar Park, says performance "not good" (1:17)
-"Contentious" battle over plans for rebuilt Brattle Stop store in Worcester inches closer to resolution
-See the July menus for local specialty doughnut shops
-Rosen's Roundtable No. 484 (27:57): 311/Indigenous Plaque
-Radio Worcester (17:23): Former Rep. Kate Campanale talks about her run for Lt. Governor
-City's Now | Next virtual visioning workshop 5-7 Thursday
-Proposed WRTA route changes subject of public meetings
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: "Epicenter 508", Vol. 2, No. 1 (58:43)
-Frank Sinatra, Tony DeSare's way July 14th at Mechanics Hall
-Listen Up: Cyrus Tha Great creates compelling soundscape with "41 King Street 2"
-First Person: Building a better bucket list
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester psychiatrist who spent her career helping city youth
-ICYMI: Family grieves after Worcester man shot to death in Randolph
-Police arrest employee in theft of more than $18,000 from local retailer
-10 great ways to get outdoors this summer in Worcester
-Reminder: Trash and recycling pickup in Worcester delayed a day because of holiday
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Off-duty Southbridge firefighter helps save person having heart attack
-Southbridge police issue warning for idiotic TikTok "Orbeez Challenge"
-WRTA may extend route to Shrewsbury’s Edgemere Crossing
-Fire in Dudley destroys 3-story home; firefighters summoned back to address
-Edward Kilik, 101, is first to receive Grafton’s new Boston Post Cane
-Video: Did you miss Grafton’s 4th of July parade? See it now!
-Gardner brush fire likely sparked by July Fourth fireworks (:25)
>SPORTS: Red Sox lose to Tampa Bay, 7-1
-Bravehearts fall in Pittsfield, 14-4. 'Hearts' next home game 1 p.m. July 9th
-Bravehearts' Bark in the Park next Wednesday
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Aerial video of July Fourth fireworks at Polar Park (1:26)
-Bruins announce full schedule for 2022-23 season
-Nelson Agholor's video of Mac Jones' deep ball will excite Patriots fans
>CARS: Bertera has the car for you (4:08)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>BUSINESS: Job openings slip, but employment landscape remains solid
-Planned Parenthood League of Mass. workers in Worcester vote to unionize
-These Mass. companies have lost the most value this year
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross welcomes incoming students
-Administration plans to make sweeping changes to "broken" student loan system
>FOOD: Grubhub, Amazon delight Prime members with free Grubhub+ for unlimited $0 food delivery
>HEALTH: Amid Cape Cod's busy tourist season, concern growing over spread of monkeypox
-Free COVID testing and vaccinations 10-3 Thursday in Downtown Worcester
>NATIONAL: Embattled UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson agrees to resign
-Some Uvalde massacre victims likely could have survived with earlier medical care, report concludes
-A tip from a "hero citizen" thwarted a second mass shooting planned for July 4th celebration, police say
-Tragic: Father killed himself in act of "love" after leaving son in hot car
>NEW ENGLAND: Dirt bike rider tries to grab cop's gun during arrest, police say
-3 men plead guilty to defrauding seniors out of more than $350,000 in "grandparent scam," officials say
>TV/STREAMING: "Stranger Things 4" crosses billion-hour viewing mark, Netflix says
>MOVIES: James Cameron calls out people “whining” about "Avatar 2" run time
>CELEBRITY: Hayden Panettiere reveals secret addiction to opioids and alcohol
-Carlos Santana is "doing well" after passing out from heat exhaustion on stage
>ANIMALS: Retriever falls in love with annoying little sister (3:16)
>HISTORY: Worcester 300 trivia contest, part 12: Clothes drying entrepreneur
>HOMES: 5 upcoming open houses in Worcester
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Lost diamond ring fished out of Charles River in Cambridge
-This food emoji puzzle stumped many -- can you solve it in 20 seconds?
-Meanwhile, "drunk" wedding guest nearly sets venue on fire, keeps dancing
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>WEATHER: Last day of oppressive heat, high feels like 95 to 100 today in Worcester
-Cooling centers open today in Worcester; water available
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Mass. names Worcester 1 of 78 Housing Choice Communities
+6:00: Here's when Disney on Ice will skate into Worcester
+6:00: Bill Ballou on baseball
+Noon: Camels as pets? Meet Phil and RJ of Grafton
+Noon: Old Sturbridge Village to host Redcoats and Rebels for 250th anniversary
+Noon: Texas country band Flatland Cavalry heading to Indian Ranch in Webster
+Noon: Listen Up: Chill out for summer with Caylin Costello, D-Tension songs
+Noon: Last Call: Catherine Zebrowski, writer and musician
-13-year-old girl reported missing in Worcester
-U.S. News: UMass Memorial Medical Center is a top Mass. hospital, best in Worcester
-Can you help Worcester police ID these road-rage suspects?
-2 Shrewsbury men arrested in Boston prostitution sting
-Community rallies to help Leicester girl, hospitalized for year with cancer, celebrate birthday
-Algae treatment planned for Coes Reservoir, Indian Lake on Thursday
-Worcester school jobs saved as administration releases education funding
-Worcester elderly apartments sold for $17 million
-More body camera footage released of Eureka Street I.C.E. incident. Here's what it shows
-What's the best way to enjoy summer in Worcester County? Vote in round 3
-5 places to get out on the water in Central Mass. this summer
-Worcester African Festival returns for third year
-Interested in becoming a Worcester Police Officer? (:47)
-Radio Worcester (22:34): Commissioner Rob Antonelli on Worcester’s parks progress, priorities and planning
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:21): When immigration enforcement meets local politics
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Nan Xiang Express set to come to Shrewsbury
-ICYMI: Good Samaritan helps out driver in Worcester crash
-Downtown Worcester apartments at center of CitySquare redevelopment sold for $122 million
-2 Central Mass. women die in Old Orchard Beach, Maine camper explosion (2:15). Article
-"My baby!": Newly released body cam video shows new insight into Worcester I.C.E. arrest
-Worcester police arrest 3 juveniles after gun found in car
-Millbury police arrest 3 Worcester men in separate thefts
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Eagle Lake still closed for swimming
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
-This week's road closure and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): bankHometown consolidating Webster branches
-Clinton man accused of using pudding barcode taped around finger to steal $40 of groceries
-Item photos: Young "royals" get ready for Fancy Nancy Tea Party
-Drive-throughs targeted in West Boylston as new Dunkin's gets variance
-Lancaster administrator sets directions for now
-Shrewsbury High’s Chemistry Club brings science to elementary schools
-Spencer Selectmen talk evaluation, criteria for E.M.S. request for proposals
-Former Templeton administrator warns select board of 9C cuts, hiring woes, and out-of-class pay risks
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 8 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Worcester writers bring the drama in summer showcase
-Destiny's Child reunites onstage for first time in 7 years at Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" finale
-Hanover Theatre takes over full management of the J.M.A.C.
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (1:01:31): A Tribute to the Beatles by the Hip Swayers, Stomp N' Holler, Hit the Bus
>OPINION: Worcesteria: How low can it go? Dry spell dries up Elm Park's ponds
-Margaret Smith: For a Catholic fan, Ozzy's life and lyrics strike a holy note
-What's Up Worcester's Minute with Meagan (15:24): Jenny Gaul, Executive Director, Joy of Music Program (JOMP)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester native who ran a home daycare for over 20 years
>SPORTS: Christian Gonzalez injury to sideline Patriots cornerback for "a bit"
-How Kayshon Boutte has impressed so far at Patriots training camp
-Red Sox beat Twins, 8-5
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 3-2 . Next home game: 6:30 Wednesday. Buy tickets here
-Holy Cross Athletics (1:57): Get to know Coach Bryan Robbat
-WooSox beat IronPigs, 7-5
-King of the Court basketball tournament debuts at Worcester parks
>NATIONAL: 8.8-magnitude earthquake sends tsunami into coasts of Russia, Japan and Alaska
-Ghislaine Maxwell will plead the Fifth in House testimony — unless demands are met: defense lawyer
-ChatGPT passes the "I'm not a robot" test — a "terrifying" step toward developing a mind of its own
>TRAGIC: Toddler dies after "slipping" from dad’s arms on water slide
>NEW ENGLAND: Powerful moment for Mass. family who was forced to live in park (2:16). Article
-Intruder bathed, slept, ate & stole while Boston family was away on vacation (3:45)
>COLLEGES: Q.C.C. president pushes for faculty pay hikes
-WPI researcher tackles water treatment woes with battery tech
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Inside the "arms race" to win the new luxury cruise ship market
>BUSINESS: Highlights from A.A.R.P.'s 99 ways to save money (1:46)
-LPL Financial Research: Economy in uncharted waters
-Report: Small size of Mass. sports betting industry limiting opportunities for minorities, women and veterans
>SHOPPING: When do Spirit Halloween stores open this year? Here's our guess
>HEALTH: Police, doctors warn of e-bike dangers as use skyrockets in Mass.
-Researchers say some artificial sweeteners could impact brain (:53)
-COVID barely detectable in wastewater, but is it time to celebrate? (2:15). Article
>FOOD: Greek Chicken Salad Bowls
>TV/STREAMING: Robin Roberts reveals why she’s been absent from "GMA"
>MOVIES: 40 best needle drops in movies of all time
>CELEBRITY: Tom Cruise, Ana de Armas attend Oasis show — after band roasted actor
-Justin Baldoni breaks social media silence to celebrate milestone with wife amid Blake Lively legal battle
>ANIMALS: 14-year-old dog dumped at shelter gets a ton of new siblings (1:40)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Grafton Street, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Woman found alive 9 months after vanishing near Death Valley
-Meanwhile, in New Hampshire, polite black bear stuns homeowners after ringing doorbell before exploring hot tub
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