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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:29). High of 74 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester-area rents rising, putting homes out of reach: Report
+6:00: School Committee member Sue Mailman wants to change the pay rate for School Committee members
+6:00: Worcester Public Library branches switch hours for summer
+6:00: Historical Museum recognized for women's suffrage centennial
+Noon: City Council opposes public funding for Gage St. property
-Earlier: Owner of Worcester apartment building where 4 died seeks public funds for rebuild
+Noon: Worcester’s got skin in Allston Pike rebuild, say business leaders
+Noon: DCU Center in process of replacing all seats
+Noon: Writing Lines: Lifting voices at Worcester literary events
+Noon: Listen Up: Death Over Simplicity brings emotional depth to new tracks
+Noon: Jazzed Up Duo at Val's this Saturday
-Carlos Asencio guilty of first degree murder in stabbing at O'Connor's Restaurant (1:13). Article
-Related: Jury announces the verdict (1:21)
-Related: "Some justice" — Amanda Dabrowski’s family reacts to guilty verdict
-I-190 lane closures in Worcester all week during construction
-Worcester ranked 37th best run city in the U.S.
-Worcester schools celebrate the last day of classes
-Worcester superintendent says progress has been made after first year on the job
-$1,625 for fair market 2-bedroom rental in Worcester area: Report
-Mass. needs more housing. How much should be affordable vs. high-end?
-T&G's parent company suing Google for deceptive business practices
-That's Entertainment takes over space of old neighbor Jelly's Discs
-Unsolved: Worcester - "Body Found in a Back of a Work Van". Video (14:42). Audio (15:42)
-ICYMI: 25-year-old Princeton man killed in crash with tractor trailer on I-290 in Lancaster
-Phantom Gourmet visits area restaurant (5:15)
-More than half of Worcester’s fiscal ‘23 overtime spending projected to go to police
-New contract spells out raises for Worcester teachers. See how much paychecks will increase
-Radio Worcester (20:15): Worcester Fourth of July celebration and fireworks schedule
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Reduce stress at Lavender Farm Fest in Holden
-Watch as Brilla Coffee travels 2,000 miles from Nicaragua to your cup (2:52)
-Holden Grange honors veterans
-Lamoureux Ford wins national award for 26th consecutive year (1:03)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Officers taunted during Southbridge brawl, state police called in to help
-Saint John’s grad heads to West Point
-Grafton movie in the park June 22nd
-Dan, the “Singing Trooper”, performs at Asa Waters Mansion
-413 Cheese & Eatery in Sturbridge "dedicated to providing the finest quality cheeses"
-Millbury Sutton Chronicle goings on
-Tahanto students tout Hillside
-The Item's graduation coverage
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: In "the dirt," comedy roots: Thick Chick Comedy at Worcester venue
-Chamber of Commerce: Polar Park's success is plain to see
-Radio Worcester (37:46): Radio Roundtable discusses downtown revitalization
-Manny Jae Media (50:27): InnerViews -- Cannabis of Worcester
-WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No. 902 (28:31): Worcester City Council candidate Maydee Morales
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who spent many years working at Italian Kitchen
>SPORTS: Red Sox beat Twins, 10-4
-WooBall Weekly: Late week stumble knocks Bravehearts down to second place
-Bravehearts beat Nashua in home run derby. Next home game: 6:30 p.m. Thursday
-WooSox outlast Lehigh Valley, 7-5
-Win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Spring nominees announced for Central Mass. High School Sports Awards
>CARS: The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan! (5:43)
-Popular Hyundai Ioniq 5 S.U.V.s are shutting off out of nowhere on drivers
-NATIONAL: Underwater noises heard in frantic search for submersible missing with 5 aboard near Titanic
-Radio Worcester (10:07): Congressman Jim McGovern talks former president's federal indictment, Ukraine and more
-Tragic: Pregnant mom, unborn child, shot and killed by 2-year-old son
>NEW ENGLAND: Couple fatally shot in Maine as their children, ages 7 and 11, watched
-Harmony Montgomery's father beat girl to death, moved her body several times, affidavit states
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria professor uses screenplay skills to write a fantasy novel
>BUSINESS: Unemployment steady in Worcester, drops in Leominster
>HEALTH: "Ozempic burp" latest "horrible" side effect of weight loss drug
-2 cancer drug trials put on hold after patients died, companies say
>FOOD: 42,000 pounds of Johnsonville sausages recalled over possible contamination
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Where to avoid the crowds in the U.S. this summer
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, June 11th to 17th
>TV/STREAMING: What is Acorn TV? British streaming service prices and programs
>MOVIES: Trailer for the award-winning "20 Days in Mariupol" (:56)
>CELEBRITY: What are the top 15 famous actors from Massachusetts?
>ANIMALS: 48-year-old elephant finally roams free (:54)
>HISTORY: Lovers' Lane at University Park
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Bartender performs C.P.R. on unresponsive customer, credited for saving his life
-Meanwhile, in Georgia, state reminds digital driver's license users to wear clothes for photos
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In The News
>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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