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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today:

In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:33). High of 53 in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: 32-year-old man indicted in 2021 murder at Hotel Vernon (pictured)
+6:00: 3 children, 3 adults killed at Christian school in Nashville
+6:00: Worcester Hockey Alumni highlights, NHL week 24
+Noon: Worcester police thwart daytime break-in, bust armed suspect
+Noon: For more than 40 years, The Mountain Barn restaurant in Princeton was a beloved dining destination
-Worcester celebrates North High School boys basketball state champions (:36)
-Related: Article and gallery (34 photos)
-4 major construction projects are reshaping Worcester’s Canal District
-Worcester school Superintendent Rachel Monárrez 9 months in: "There’s just not enough space"
-WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable No. 499 (28:11): Homework
-Division of Youth Opportunities opens survey on bicycling in Worcester
-Radio Worcester (12:10): Worcester City Manager Eric Batista on the new Worcester Police Crisis Response Program
-Unsolved: Worcester -- "Did Sue Paye Run Away?". Video (14:51). Audio (16:37)
-Channel 5 Wake Up Call from Shrewsbury Middle School Unified Basketball Team (:51)
-Here’s the 3 most common last names in Massachusetts, according to Ancestry.com
>HISTORY: Historical & architectural tour of Worcester City Hall (11:49)
-ICYMI: Worcester 20-year-olds open Infused Café in Canal District
-Green Hill Golf Course reopens for the season
-Police investigation underway following late night shooting in Worcester that left victim wounded
-W.P.D. seeks suspect in attempted robbery on Vernon Street
-Polar brings back its Jalapeño Citrus Margarita Seltzer in limited production
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: The Library of Disposable Art: Gum Gardens
-Selections from what customers at That's Entertainment are reading
-Lorie C. Martiska, Open Sky Community Services: Is it possible to end homelessness in Worcester?
-Amie Shei, The Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts: Keep W.R.T.A. buses fare-free
-Bill Shaner: Why's it so hard to do cool things in this city?
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: I'm Latina but I'm Not Spicy
-A Word from Echo (24:04): James Lambert III, Anthony Barbosa and Steph Corio
-WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No. 898 (29:30): Author Joanna MacGugan
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to a Worcester hair stylist appreciated for her artistic talents, friendship and warmth
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Holden police wants to I.D. man who stole from firewood money box
-Holden charity helping animals impacted by war in Ukraine (2:09)
-A wide selection of pre-owned cars and trucks at Lamoureux Ford (2:52)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): West Boylston submits form for new school grant
-Shrewsbury Complete Streets Project public outreach meeting Monday evening
-Clinton considers A.R.P.A. fund uses
-Papers available for Clinton’s June 12th election
-Boylston to conduct test of CODERED system on Wednesday
-Wachusett area publlc safety logs
>SPORTS: Bruins top Hurricanes, 4-3
-Celtics beat Spurs, 137-93
-Pirates open season with 55-41 win
-Revolution beats D.C. United, 2-1
>CARS: NEW! Bertera. Huge Selection. Great Prices. (3:29)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: First Citizens Bank to acquire Silicon Valley Bank
-6 children die in Tennessee highway crash
-Tragic: 3-year-old girl can no longer smile after dog bite
>NEW ENGLAND: 2 people, dog killed in house fire on Cape Cod
-Scammers are targeting teens by asking them to send nude photos online, then blackmailing them
>BUSINESS: Baby Boomers support a 4-day work week more than Gen Z: survey
-Banks aren’t out of the woods yet and neither is the economy. Here’s why
>FOOD: Recall issued for beef product due to possible E. Coli contamination
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria AMCAST (26:40): Communication with Professor Travis Maruska
-Worcester State's The Beat (25:28): Filmmaker and Assistant Professor of Communication Brittany Severance
>HEALTH: Drug that spurs weight loss without dieting in the works
-Steps have dropped since COVID and the trend is worrisome, study says
>HOMES: 5 new properties for sale in Worcester
>TV/STREAMING: "Arrested Development" is staying on Netflix after all
>MOVIES: "John Wick: Chapter 4" comes out blazing with $73.5 million
>CELEBRITY: The Weeknd is officially the most popular artist in the world
>ANIMALS: This baby and cockatoo are B.F.F. goals (:54)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Heart attack survivor reunites with good Samaritans who saved his life
-Meanwhile, in Maine, sasquatch? the cowardly lion? Pictures of robbery suspect have residents perplexed
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Classifieds
-Servers wanted at Worcester restaurant
-Head host and hosts at Downtown Worcester restaurant
-Multiple positions for Wonder Bar's Polar Park location
-Multiple positions at Worcester restaurant
-Grounds crew for Worcester Bravehearts
-Multiple positions, Law Department, City of Worcester
-Director of Planning and Community Development, Town of Holden
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 81 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing teen girl
-UMass Memorial increases planned Community Healthlink layoffs to 231
-Worcester’s Washington Square to be site for demolition, new apartments
-Mass. House approves carveout allowing for Worcester Red Sox players to not be subject to state wage laws
-Former UMass Medical School student and cancer survivor in seventh Pan-Mass Challenge (2:53)
-UMass Memorial Health opens convenient new family medicine facility at White City
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Radio Worcester (26:14): State Sen. Robyn Kennedy on budget, child welfare reform, housing costs, I.C.E.
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (4:59)
-Worcester bistro closed until August 3rd
-Worcester bakery closed until August 5th
-ICYMI: Worcester city manager nixes Research Bureau bid for police civilian review board
-Another pedestrian crash in Worcester renews push for safety improvements
-Massport announces record year for Worcester Regional Airport
-City backs 4 affordable housing developments
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Senior Center closed through the end of July
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Victor Catacchio has been making cars look like new for 43 years
-Leominster man arrested after police find him passed out behind the wheel with fentanyl
-Crews install modular bridge spanning French River between Dudley and Webster
-Road closure today and tomorrow in Shrewsbury
-Spencer Summer Concert Series returns to Powder Mill Park
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: EcoTarium honors U.N. environmental leader with its highest conservation award
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1385 (30:00): Gina Alice, Captains of Entropy and more
>OPINION: Tom Marino: When Worcester chose the bailout over the Constitution
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. 168 (29:48): Ed Gardella, Part 2
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (37:57): I.C.E. shooting in Maine, claims on election integrity
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester business owner who passed away at 44
>SPORTS: Drake Maye-A.J. Brown connection among storylines to watch as training camp opens (11:25)
-Red Sox beat Rays, 6-5, for 14th straight win
-'Sader Stories (2:20): Kaitlyn Flanagan, Crusader of the Year
-7 Bravehearts heading to Futures League All-Star Game (1:29)
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts enter All-Star break in the thick of playoff chase
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>CARS: Best used cars for teen drivers, according to Consumer Reports
>NATIONAL: 3 more U.S. servicemembers killed in war in Iran (2:03)
-Disney World guest, 54, died on iconic ride after suffering heart emergency
-Tragic: 5 die after people jump into river trying to save someone in the water
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (1:27): Jury selection resumes after 5 seated
-Pamela Smart seeks new trial for 1990 murder of husband (3:22)
-Teacher and coach charged with O.U.I. and child endangerment
>COLLEGES: Clark's century-old Economic Geography sees jump in citation rankings
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 5 most expensive states to visit in 2026
-This Conn. amusement park was named most affordable in the U.S. (1:01)
>BUSINESS: Shrewsbury commercial landscaper acquired by New Jersey firm
-LPL Financial Research: China holds keys to post-war oil prices
-Shocking amount of Gen Z employees pretend to be productive at work: survey
>SHOPPING: Dollar Tree installs price scanners for surprising reason
>HOMES: Consumer Reports: Guest WiFi network can boost privacy, speed
>HEALTH: Humanoid robots complete historic surgery
-How many cups of coffee are safe to drink per day? (1:53)
>FOOD: Cyclospora outbreak: Taylor Farms test update, food safety (7:52)
-Mass. lettuce farm says its crop safe amid cyclospora fears (1:49). Article
>TV/STREAMING: Shocked Geena Davis addresses Netflix canceling "The Boroughs"
>MOVIES: "The Odyssey" reviews roundup: What critics are saying
>CELEBRITY: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s pals reveal new wedding details
-Brenda Fricker, "My Left Foot" Oscar-winning actress, dies at 81
>ANIMALS: Stray orange cat chooses his family and fits right in (1:44)
>HISTORY: These discoveries reshaped what historians knew about America's Founding Fathers
>GOOD NEWS: Cape Cod farm offers 20 years of opportunity for adults with disabilities (1:33). Article
-Meanwhile, in Idaho, man balances 195 rolls of toilet paper on his head for 30 seconds
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