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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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-Maintenance Mechanic at Imperial Distributors
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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:37). High of 52 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Worcester public health director Tamara Lundi departs after a year on job
+5:00: Hot, dog! George's Coney Island regular has been coming for 70 years
+5:00: A look at the Worcester Railers 2026-2027 schedule
+Noon: Worcester has picked its next medical director; she starts Monday
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: A resurgent Worcester restaurant blew me away with a rare pasta dish
+Noon: 100 FM The Pike (12:04): Market on Exchange starts a new season in a new spot
-Prominent Canal District developer plans housing, restaurant following $2.9 million purchase
-Worcester firefighter hit by car remembered as "hero at home"
-Millbury police arrest man in "flim flam" scam
-Fresh plans proposed for abandoned Grafton restaurant
-At WPI, a degree 5 decades in the making
-The end of an era for Pecorino Cheese Shop, set to close July 31st
-Worcester's climate plan makes progress but faces hurdles
-Foundation gives $350,000 to Worcester Boys & Girls Club
-T&G This Week: The return of the sack, and our future in Worcester
-Radio Worcester (10:27): A familiar face returns to the DCU Center
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
>DINING OUT: Standard Italian in the Fenway (5:08)
-ICYMI: Worcester pastor accused of fraud shuns testimony in bankruptcy case
-Worcester fox attack leads to rabies treatment, public health questions
-Holden man recalls time in quarantine unit now used for hantavirus
-READ: Worcester-area complaints to F.C.C. about Super Bowl halftime show
-Popular true crime podcast examines 2017 Worcester murder
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Newly elected officials sworn in
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-Town warns that door‑to‑door solar sales aren't affiliated with Light Department
-$35 million sewer settlement will not offset $5.5 million override, officials say
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Man arrested for O.U.I. after allegedly striking Wendy’s sign in Clinton
-Southbridge political divisions surface during Monday council meeting
-At Oakmont High, students focus on journalism, future of news
-Oakham man among 4 arrested at Vermont I.C.E. protest
-Webster man sentenced for meth distribution
-Charlton prepares for annual town meeting on May 18th
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Christine Ohlman, Speak Easy Story Night and more
-Victor D. Infante (7:29): Your weekly WoMag rundown
-Highlights and history mark Denholm Building exhibit
-Music Worcester announces 2026-2027 season across Worcester venues
-Poetry Town: "Empty Chairs" by Ronald C. McGilvray
>OPINION: First Person: Joe Fusco Jr. brings jokes to Mass as saints listen in
-Shaun Connolly: It's time to bring back hitchhiking
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 340 (29:24): Talking sports with Ron's Grandson, Part 2
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:08): Viral McDonald’s video, city budget hearings and public safety concerns
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:12): Worcester’s future, from Union Station to housing
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester area priest and professor
>SPORTS: Patriots release schedule, big matchups on slate, including Super Bowl rematch
-Red Sox lose to Phillies, 3-1
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Buffalo, 4-3
-Worcester native helped build sports museum into New England institution
>NATIONAL: Carnival Cruise passenger dies after leaping overboard in Caribbean
-U.S. ranked No. 33 in health in new global rankings — who beat us and why
-Tragic: College senior dies while kayaking days before graduation
>NEW ENGLAND: New ramp opens connecting Mass. Pike to I-495
-Woman killed, 3 hurt when boat slams into pier near Logan Airport runway
-G.O.P.-endorsed lieutenant governor candidate didn't collect enough signatures for the ballot
>COLLEGES: Clark alum brings sustainable practices to beauty and skincare industries
-Steps forward for Anna Maria College students
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): What happened to these airline perks?
>BUSINESS: Local credit union C.E.O. to depart after less than a year
-LPL Financial Research: A new Fed regime: Warsh, policy direction and treasury market consequences
-Credit card debt went down by $25 billion in early 2026
>HOMES: Low-maintenance garden ideas for busy homeowners
>SHOPPING: Consumer Reports price tracker reveals shopping secrets (2:02)
>HEALTH: What to know about IV therapy (2:57)
-Small study hints that revving up immune cells might help fight H.I.V.
>FOOD: Dish on a Dime (3:28): Shakshuka
>TV/STREAMING: The biggest revelations from Martin Short's Netflix documentary
>MOVIES: "CoComelon" animated movie unveils first look image, voice cast
>CELEBRITY: Jodie Foster, 63, seen walking with cane during rare outing
-Cardi B and Stefon Diggs have explosive argument outside coffee shop 3 days after Mother's Day reconciliation
>ANIMALS: Dog fights off bear to protect family: "Our little savior"
>HISTORY: Princeton fighter plane has had a long journey over the decades
>GOOD NEWS: Zoltar fortune telling machine predicts winning Powerball numbers
-Meanwhile, in France, "drunk" deer runs in circles after eating fermented fruit
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