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>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:44). High of 83 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Former Worcester Superintendent Maureen Binienda (pictured) signs contract to lead Easthampton schools, starts Saturday
+6:00: Wildfire smoke should bypass Mass.; wet weather a risk for July 4 fireworks
+6:00: U2's 1983 Worcester Centrum show started "an unforgettable fire"
+6:00: Mechanics Hall set to hang first portraits of Black historic figures
+6:00: City Manager Eric Batista gets mostly positive reviews from council in first evaluation
+Noon: Westborough police say Worcester man threatened to kill ex-girlfriend
+Noon: Worcester pizza shop sells $50,000 lottery prize
+Noon: TODAY! Worcester restaurant Grand Opening 4-6 p.m.
+Noon: Listen Up: Cliff Goodwin and crew deliver exciting blast of blues
+Noon: Holdin' Back: The 60's won't be holding back the 60s music this summer
+Noon: Last Call: Worcester's Samir Tokatli on preserving Syrian heritage
+Noon: Writing Lines: Traveler's tales and more
+Noon: Jazzed Up gigs Friday and Saturday
-12-year-old boys driving S.U.V. taken from Southbridge, police say
-Worcester man to serve 6 to 7 years in shooting that brought S.W.A.T. response
-2 restaurateurs purchase their locations on Worcester’s restaurant row
-Section of Cambridge Street closes for 3 to 4 weeks
-City councilor blasts Chamber of Commerce letter on encampment sweeps
-Bill Shaner: Before Adam was dead, Adam was blight
-Earlier: 34-year-old man found dead in Worcester park
-Worcester Walks: Blackstone Gateway Park, a hidden gem off off Route 146
-Woman sues Worcester "pregnancy center" after her ectopic pregnancy ruptured
-A.G. Healey's office urged Worcester to shun crisis pregnancy center law
-New W.R.T.A. leader: 3 finalists in running for top Worcester transit job
-Record-breaking travel anticipated for July Fourth weekend, A.A.A. says
-Oxford's Geoffrey Esper looks to upset Joey Chestnut at July Fourth Nathan's hot dog contest
-Find July 4th fireworks around Worcester
-Unsolved: Worcester -- "Bludgeoned to Death Behind a Gas Station". Video (14:48). Audio (16:00)
>FOOD: Trombetta's vs. Froze Zone in final round of Best Central Mass. Ice Cream Stand contest
-ICYMI: Just 5 years old, a $12 million visitor center in Worcester is closed, its future unclear
-Market moves toward reopening in Worcester
-Worcester couple out for a walk finds man in their car, suspect arrested after fight
-5 Johns busted in sting at Worcester hotels: W.P.D.
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Holden police warn residents to lock their car doors
-Watch as Brilla Coffee travels 2,000 miles from Nicaragua to your cup (2:52)
-From Wachusett Echo: Increased application numbers skew acceptance rates
-Lamoureux Ford wins national award for 26th consecutive year (1:03)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Celebrations planned for new Hare Krishna temple in Shrewsbury
-33-year-old West Boylston man pleads guilty to drugs, fraud
-Leominster man arrested near St. Anna School following allegations that man yelled at children during recess
-Bramanville Tribune: Big plans
-Community Harvest Project receives Myra Kraft Community M.V.P. Award
-Sutton Historical Society annual bottle and can drive July 8th to 16th
-Clinton High announces its fourth-quarter honor roll
-The Item's Neighbor to Neighbor column
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Worcester poet Richard Fox reads his poem "Revival"
-Workshop 13's "Show Your Pride" exhibit highlights work of L.G.B.T. artists
-100 FM The Pike (14:54): Dan Zanes talks to Mike Hsu about The Del Fuegos reunion show
-Aislynn Doyle: WPS in Brief for June -- Final FY24 Budget
-Janice Harvey: Customer care and calamity
-WCCA-TV's Talk of Main Street No. 12 (28:35): Former Mayor Konnie Lukes, attorney Stephen Gordon and the016.com founder Mark Henderson
-WCCA-TV's This is Worcester No. 170 (28:03): Aids Project Worcester, Part 2 of 2
>OBITUARIES: Worcester man writes touching tribute to his wife of 70 years
>SPORTS: Former Patriots quarterback Ryan Mallett dies in an apparent drowning
-Red Sox routed by Marlins, 10-1
-Bravehearts Alumni Weekend set for July 28th to 30th
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 3-1. Next home game: Doubleheader at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts 5-2 week keeps them in 2nd place in the standings
-Bill Ballou's Baseball column
-Holy Cross names Drew Michals names assistant men's hockey coach
>CARS: The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan! (5:43)
-NATIONAL: Epstein suicide blamed on jail guard negligence and misconduct
-Tragic: Woman dies after stepping on pile of fire ants at her home, family says
>NEW ENGLAND: Missing Maine woman found dead, boyfriend charged with murder
-Man charged in connection with Newton murders held without bail after arraignment
>COLLEGES: TODAY! Q.C.C. to showcase educational opportunities for new arrivals
-Worcester State celebrates growing Loyal Lancers donor society
-Education consortium names Holy Cross president as next chair
>BUSINESS: The Central Mass. economy remains resilient: Viewpoint
-F.T.C. sues Amazon over Prime sign-up and cancellation process
>SHOPPING: When is Amazon Prime Day (and what to expect)?
>HEALTH: 18.2 percent of Mass. adults have been diagnosed with depression: C.D.C.
-C.D.C. issues warning about the first locally acquired cases of malaria in the U.S. in 20 years
>FOOD: This "violent" banana-peeling hack "feels illegal to know"
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Most walkable cities in the U.S. for car-free trips
>HOMES: Check out these homes for sale in Worcester
>TV/STREAMING: Ryan Seacrest to replace Pat Sajak as host of "Wheel of Fortune"
>MOVIES: "Star Wars" -- 20 memorable quotes from the iconic films
>CELEBRITY: Julian Sands dead: Actor, 65, disappeared on January hike
>ANIMALS: Mama dog wouldn’t let anyone near her babies until… (2:56)
>HISTORY: A century ago in Shrewsbury, outdoor pursuits were less placid
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Boy who walked 6 miles to graduation gets college scholarship (2:36)
-Meanwhile, in Texas, watch as herd of escaped goats grazes through neighborhood
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:05). High of 20 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Suspects in fatal shooting on Dorchester Street in Worcester caught in Fitchburg
-Worcester reports fewer shootings in 2024, despite jump in homicides
-What nurses say must improve at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester
-5 townhouse units planned for Austin Street in Worcester
-Why so many Mass. breweries are closing (and what you can do about it)
-Worcester Community Housing Resources taps established executive as new leader
-Holiday travel rush continues (2:08). Article
-Worcester forum explores M.C.A.S. results and educational equity
-Worcester wants input on where to put new trash/recycling bins
-Radio Worcester (24:05): Worcester Police Union leaders respond to D.O.J. report
-Earlier: Boston Globe: Federal lawsuits lay out D.O.J. allegations against Worcester police
-Radio Worcester (17:50): Mayor Petty addresses City Council meeting amid heated debate
-Radio Worcester (19:13): City Manager Batista addresses D.O.J. report, legal strategy
>FAITH: Holy Cross professor — At Hanukkah, a celebration of eternal light − from desert tabernacle to synagogues today
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Unique Eateries (5:13)
-ICYMI: Midday snow delivers string of crashes in Central Mass.
-Woman struck by a car in crosswalk in Worcester
-At court hearing, 2 different pictures of fatal Worcester shooting
-Worcester D.P.W. chief Robert L. Moylan Jr. to end interim stint
-Worcester's Union Station listed among 6 of the Most Beautiful Amtrak Stations in America
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo — Fantastic freshmen on varsity sports teams
-Christmas Greetings from Everyone At Lamoureux Ford (:49)
-Mountview Middle School honor roll
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Southbridge day care worker admits to abusing child (2:01)
-Barre ambulance and Verizon utility truck collide on Route 62
-Botched drug deal at Leominster group home ends with arrest of 2 women
-Rutland police to hold car seat check-up on Monday
-Auburn wants feedback on possible regionalization of 911 services
-Shrewsbury Select Board updates (:35)
-Grafton Middle School teachers honored for "Promising Practices"
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Candlelight tours, wrestling and holiday choral music
-Spotify's Top 10 most-streamed holiday tracks of all time revealed
-At Holy Cross, "Sojourners" captures the immigrant experience in 1970s America
>OPINION: Tom Marino: 9 years of Public Safety Committee ignoring police discipline
-Laura McCarthy-Ha: Simplifying gift-giving in a big family
-Laurelle Farrell: Lessons in a hair style…bangs
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 211 (28:23): Sports, Sports, Sports!
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to an "accomplished and admired singer/ songwriter/ musician" born in Worcester
>SPORTS: Patriots fans will love Josh Allen’s take on Drake Maye’s future
-Van Pelt doubles down on not calling Maye runs after criticism
-NFL Week 16 schedule, TV and announcers
-Celtics beat Bulls, 123-98
-Bruins beat Sabres, 3-1
-Rickey Henderson, Baseball Hall of Famer and league's all-time stolen bases leader, dies at 65
-Railers beat Maine, 5-1
>NATIONAL: 2 Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in apparent "friendly fire" incident
-Grandparent caregiving declines amid pandemic changes
-Tragic: Grandmother, 80, dies after getting trapped in Sleep Number bed for 2 days: lawsuit
>NEW ENGLAND: State police say Friday's storm caused 200 crashes across state (:22)
-Hypothermic hiker rescued by helicopter in White Mountains (:27)
>COLLEGES: Assumption Professor Cinzia Pica named Visiting Scholar at Harvard
-Anna Maria AMCAST (50:10): Holiday Movies 2.0
-Clark professor gives lecture on what it means to be a feminist in wartime
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Waldorf-Astoria insists hotel will reopen in spring
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Financial planning for parents’ assisted living
>HOMES: Tips for moving
>SHOPPING: Cozy gifts your mom will love this holiday season (4:04)
-Holiday gift ideas from unique local businesses across Mass. (4:58)
>HEALTH: Expert explains possible risks, benefits of raw milk (2:49)
-Dr. Todd Ellerin on vaccines and their impact on children (3:40)
>FOOD: Taco Bell unveils new menu item
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix doc, "Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action" (2:21)
>MOVIES: "Barbie 2" in early stages with Greta Gerwig returning to write
>CELEBRITY: James Kennedy arrested for domestic violence weeks after getting fired from "Vanderpump Rules"
>HISTORY: City Hospital, circa 1907
>ANIMALS: Dog becomes mama to a litter of tiny rescue kittens (1:42)
>GOOD NEWS: Man with a rare tumor was told he had months to live. Now, he's cancer-free
-Meanwhile, Mariah Carey fans get into a wild fight at Christmas concert: "On the naughty list"
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