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>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:50). High of 83 today in Worcester
-Wildfire smoke should bypass Mass.; wet weather a risk for July 4 fireworks
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Meg's Journey (7:12): Holden resident and North High Assistant Principal Meg Milonopolous on her reaction to her cancer diagnosis (pictured)
-Related: Fundraiser for Meg and her family
+Noon: Man who murdered woman at Worcester restaurant gets life in prison. Article
+Noon: Weezer, Kate Willett, Micky Dolenz and more to rock your week
-TODAY! Worcester's Independence Day celebration at Cristoforo Colombo Park. Today's schedule
-Find July 4th fireworks around Worcester
-Downtown Worcester restaurant announces it's closing
-Former Worcester Superintendent Maureen Binienda signs contract to lead Easthampton schools, starts Saturday
-Shortage of lifeguards forces Worcester to adjust schedules; Indian Lake Beach closed again
-Westborough police say Worcester man threatened to kill ex-girlfriend
-Help Worcester police identify man wanted in downtown car break-in
-U2's 1983 Worcester Centrum show started "an unforgettable fire"
-Mechanics Hall set to hang first portraits of Black historic figures
-City Manager Eric Batista gets mostly positive reviews from City Council in first evaluation
-Worcester's homeless sweep moratorium pits City Council, Chamber
-Radio Worcester (16:56): Mayor Joe Petty talks homelessness & encampments, city manager evaluation and fireworks
-Worcester pizza shop sells $50,000 lottery prize
-TODAY! Win lottery swag at Worcester restaurant and bar
-Oxford's Geoffrey Esper looks to upset Joey Chestnut at July Fourth Nathan's hot dog contest
-Unsolved: Worcester -- "Bludgeoned to Death Behind a Gas Station". Video (14:48). Audio (16:00)
-ICYMI: 2 restaurateurs purchase their locations on Worcester’s restaurant row
-Section of Cambridge Street closes for 3 to 4 weeks
-Bill Shaner: Before Adam was dead, Adam was blight
-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 arrest woman with active warrant for numerous motor vehicle violations
-Watch as Brilla Coffee travels 2,000 miles from Nicaragua to your cup (2:52)
-Holden police warn residents to lock their car doors
-Lamoureux Ford wins national award for 26th consecutive year (1:03)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury police help with carjack arrest
-Why are opioid overdose deaths skyrocketing in Worcester County?
-Auburn hotel property sold for $7.6 million
-Pleasant View grows into Sterling Greenery Too
-Webster Water Ski Collective hosts annual adaptive ski program
-Leicester police station designated Internet Purchase Exchange Location
-12-year-old boys driving S.U.V. taken from Southbridge, police say
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday
-Jazzed Up gigs Friday and Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Listen Up: Cliff Goodwin and crew deliver exciting blast of blues
-Manny Jae Media InnerViews (34:04): Serenity Jones, Thick Chick Comedy
-Holdin' Back: The 60's won't be holding back the 60s music this summer
-Last Call: Worcester's Samir Tokatli on preserving Syrian heritage
-Writing Lines: Traveler's tales and more
-WCCA-TV's This is Worcester No. 170 (28:03): Aids Project Worcester, Part 2 of 2
-WCCA-TV's Close to Home No. 550 (28:17): Pieta Support Group, Part 2
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who transitioned from stockbroker to author and founded a publishing company
>SPORTS: Patriots strike new deal with wide receiver, according to reports
-Fan favorite, Stanley Cup champion returning to Bruins
-Red Sox lose to Marlins, 6-2
-Bravehearts Alumni Weekend set for July 28th to 30th
-Bravehearts beat Brockton, 8-2, in rain-shortened game. Next home game: Doubleheader at 4:30 p.m. Friday
-Yankees pitcher Domingo Germán throws perfect game
>CARS: The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan! (5:43)
-NATIONAL: Heat wave blamed for 13 deaths in Texas; 10 deaths caused by dangerous rip currents off Florida and Alabama
-At least 16 bodies pulled from Chicago waterways since 2022, promoting serial killer fears
-Photos show debris from implosion of Titanic-bound sub (:23)
-Tragic: Boy, 10, killed by stray bullets while watching TV in bed
>NEW ENGLAND: Alleged killer Christopher Ferguson blogged about struggling with bipolar disorder
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross and WPI to develop innovative dual degree programs
-UMass Medical School doctor wins award for excellence in biomedical research
>BUSINESS: Midyear survey reveals W.B.J. readers are increasingly pessimistic about 2023
-Central Mass. bankers are staying the course toward an uncertain future
>SHOPPING: Leicester curiosity shop delights in the whimsical, witchy, and retro
>HEALTH: Cancer drug shortage "is absolute lunacy," doctors say
-New depression type discovered — and medication can't treat it
>FOOD: Lab-grown meat is cleared for sale in the U.S.
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 best museum cities
>HOMES: Bottom drops out of single-family housing market, but local real estate agents see things warming up
>TV/STREAMING: Dudley woman set to compete on "Tough as Nails"
>MOVIES: Rachel Brosnahan to play Lois Lane alongside David Corenswet's Clark Kent in "Superman: Legacy"
>CELEBRITY: Madonna rushed to hospital after being found unresponsive
>ANIMALS: Pet adoption in the Worcester area -- new pets added this week
>HISTORY: Former J.J. Newberry on Front Street in Worcester
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Woman inspires by graduating college after a devastating car crash
-Meanwhile, in Pakistan, watch as escaped bull runs into steakhouse
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:30). High of 83 today in Worcester
-Earth reaches hottest water temps
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Family says goodbye to Kurt Solomon: "I love you, brother"
+5:00: Police line Worcester streets for Kurt Solomon's funeral (:45)
+5:00: Give your input on uses for ex-R.M.V. site at 611 Main Street in Worcester
+5:00: State lit up 5 bridges, including Burns Bridge over Lake Quinsigamond, pink last night in honor of Dolly Parton (:25)
+5:00: Holy Cross football game day enhancements for 2026
+Noon: New graphic biography honors Major Taylor
+Noon: Last Call: Erin Cunningham, executive director, Katie Cunningham Wave of Hope Foundation
-Worcester police officer Kurt Solomon remembered at wake (1:30). Article
-Traffic advisory for Kurt's funeral Wednesday morning
-Earlier: Karen Solomon, wife wanted in connection with Worcester police officer's death, found dead (2:54). Article
-Popular restaurant in Greendale closes for maintenance, renovations
-Downtown Worcester building complex to add apartments
-David Clark Co. takes off for cross-city move to new headquarters
-Worcester sets September dates for mosquito control as summer pests linger
-Worcesteria: Time travelers' tales unfold in tour of Bancroft Tower
-Holy Cross professor: How do ice cubes cool a drink?
-Today! 15th Worcester District debate Wednesday: Mary Keefe vs. Ron Waddell
-Radio Worcester (23:42): City Manager discusses immigration policy, police oversight and public safety
-Mass. overdose deaths fall below 1,000 as Worcester ceremony honors lives lost
>DINING OUT: Popular Worcester eatery reopens
-ICYMI: Auburn joins wave of Mass. communities dropping Flock cameras
-Paxton man appears in court after fiery crash killed father, daughter (3:05)
-Historic Worcester "Octagon House" for sale
-Boston Bruins free Fan Fest coming to Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-September Among Friends senior newsletter
-Jazzed Up Duo Friday and Saturday at Val's
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 11-year-old bicyclist injured in crash with Northborough cruiser (:21). Article
-Tractor-trailer fire, diesel spill shut down 3 lanes on the Mass. Pike in Auburn
-6-car crash shuts down part of Mass. Pike in Grafton during evening commute
-3 arrested after road rage incident, AR-15-style pistol seized in Webster
-Florida woman arrested after traffic stop in Douglas uncovers heroin, loaded syringes
-Spencer/East Brookfield Superintendent Paul Haughey resigns effective Sunday
-Gardner submits first housing plan to state, showing city above 40B threshold
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Paul Giamatti to star in "Rhinoceros" in Cambridge (2:55)
-Radio Worcester (26:49): Crocodile River Music takes the stage at Worcester’s Out to Lunch
-Listen Up: Sunday Junkie eyes life's messiness on "Daisy St. Patience"
-Author Matt Landry to present Mount Wachusett's trails and history at Webster, Dudley libraries
-Today! Black August Commitment Through Crafts at The Village
>OPINION: Mark Henderson: "How do we know this?" What journalists know and what we can report
-WCCA-TV's What It's Worth No. 495 (27:47): Caitlyn Marsh
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to "Tasteless Jack"
>SPORTS: Christian Gonzalez admits frustration with Patriots contract talk
-Patriots 53-man roster projection before preseason finale vs. Browns
-Red Sox beat Marlins, 7-3
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, 8-5
-Photos: Legendary baseball coach Ron Silvestri retires after 899 games
-Worcester's Perez part of first sanctioned bare knuckle fight at Fenway Park
>NATIONAL: Card skimming scam is stealing food benefits nationwide
-Doctor accused of shooting 2 sisters in alleged interstate road rage attack
-Iran's rial currency plunges to record low as citizens try to cash out while U.S. pushes new sanctions
-Tragic: Mom and 2-year-old twin daughter killed by lightning strike in front of dad
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (17:57): Final rebuttal witnesses paint defendant as unreliable narrator
-Poor recordkeeping muddies target of MassHealth fraud probe
>COLLEGES: WPI awarded $2 million to expand medical robotics innovation and training
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Americans warned to avoid African beach and safari destination as terrorists target luxury retreats
>BUSINESS: How Ascend Elements, the Westborough E.V. battery startup, burned through $900 million and collapsed
-LPL Financial Research: Stock market tug of war: Earnings vs. rates
-Canada hits back with tariffs as trade war escalates (2:48)
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>SHOPPING: Early Labor Day deal: New Balance Men's 237 Sneakers are nearly 50% off
>HEALTH: Forget 8 hours — new research reveals how much sleep adults really need
>FOOD: Daily Dish: Easy fried rice
>TV/STREAMING: Where to stream Dolly Parton's best movies
>MOVIES: When Dudley Moore intoxicated audiences in "Arthur"
>CELEBRITY: Dolly Parton dies at 80
-Dolly died after a short bout with cancer, her team shares
-Dolly revealed which song she wanted played at her funeral before her death
>ANIMALS: Cat born with record-breaking 29 toes
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Burger King, 1160 Main St., Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Woman wins $1,727,474 lottery prize on her lunch break
-Meanwhile, in Ecuador, roller coaster launches woman into the air (2:06)
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