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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:31). High of 85 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester police looking for missing 49-year-old woman
-North Grafton boy gets treehouse as local Make-A-Wish chapter celebrates 10,000th wish (1:52)
-5 Johns busted in sting at Worcester hotels: W.P.D.
-Worcester man indicted on gun, drug charges
-Aviation blogger writes about "The Worcester Experience"
-North High assistant principal with stage 4 cancer throws out first pitch at WooSox game
-Worcester teen still struggles to find a home; likely leaving city
-Special Faces, Worcester shoelace business, sees special needs workers as valuable employees
-Vocero Hispano: 06-23-2023 al 06-30-2023
>FAITH: "Suffering is something that can be fixed"
-ICYMI: Family generations among Worcester firefighters at graduation ceremony
-Veterans Inc. holds 18th annual "Stand Down" in Worcester
-Chamber of Commerce comes out against moratorium on homeless encampment sweeps
-Millbury distillery trying to grow craft spirits in state
-W.P.D. asks for help IDing woman wanted in bank larceny
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Student mental health -- Panorama and School Counseling
-Watch as Brilla Coffee travels 2,000 miles from Nicaragua to your cup (2:52)
-Holden Woman’s Club awards scholarships
-Lamoureux Ford wins national award for 26th consecutive year (1:03)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Sutton fireworks postponed
-Photos: Crews demolish old Shrewsbury police station
-North Brookfield Pride not dampened by rain, protestors
-Millbury Historical Society open June 29th
-New role as director of rural affairs means new challenges for Sen. Anne Gobi of Spencer
-Clinton Keystone building project reviewed
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Sunday
-Ray Mariano: Transgender children need support, not hate
-WCCA-TV's Close to Home No. 549 (27:29): Pieta Support Group, Part 1
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 171 (28:32): Charles Luster, 2Gether We Eat
-Worcester Public Schools Spoken Word Project (23:24)
-Unity Radio (58:48): Unity in the Community June 22nd
-Laurel: Lights fantastic at the Independence Day celebration June 29th in Worcester
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who was a medical records clerk before retiring due to illness
>SPORTS: White Sox beat Red Sox, 5-4
-Bravehearts Alumni Weekend set for July 28th to 30th
-Bravehearts rained out. Next home game: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday
-WooSox beat Lehigh Valley, 8-7
-Pirates finish regular season undefeated at home, clinch playoff berth
-U.S. men, Jamaica draw, 1-1, in Gold Cup
-Central Mass. running calendar
>CARS: The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan! (5:43)
-NATIONAL: Wagner Group’s leader will move to Belarus after his rebellious march challenged Putin
-Train derailment on Montana bridge sends multiple rail cars into the Yellowstone River
-Tragic: Neglected child loses 5 fingers in dog attack, police say
>NEW ENGLAND: Gov. Healey releases 5-year $14 billion spending plan
-3 teens stabbed in Mass. town; suspect in custody, police say
>COLLEGES: Worcester State golfers raise $131,000 for student scholarships
-Clark grad wants to remove barriers to mental health care
>BUSINESS: Workers are historically stressed out and disengaged: Gallup
-How small cannabis businesses are surviving the plunging marijuana prices
>SHOPPING: 7.5 million "Baby Shark" bath toys recalled over "impalement" risk
>HEALTH: Diabetes cases to double to 1.3 billion adults by 2050: experts
-First gene therapy for deadly form of muscular dystrophy gets approval for young kids
>FOOD: Tostitos avocado salsa recalled for incorrect label
>HOMES: Travel back in time with these 3 historic Mass. homes
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): This is the No. 1 international summer travel destination on Airbnb
>TV/STREAMING: New, Black and on Netflix summer preview (1:10)
>MOVIES: "No Hard Feelings" flirts its way to top of the box office
>CELEBRITY: Frederic Forrest, "Apocalypse Now" star, dies at 86
>ANIMALS: Orcas disrupt boat race near Spain in latest display of dangerous, puzzling behavior
>HISTORY: Worcestory Lesson -- Green Book, Hotel Worcester welcomed blacks visiting city in the ’40s
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Woman gets high school diploma more than 60 years later thanks to her son
-Meanwhile, in Indiana, man robs woman at gunpoint, then asks her on a date
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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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