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In The News
>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 (:45). High of 41 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester residents frustrated with snow cleanup: "Florida looks awful freakin’ good"
-Chaos erupts as Worcester officer becomes trapped in car (3:55)
-Worcester Police Department is down nearly 60 officers: "This is a real crisis"
-Worcester police union leader influenced offer in Haxhiaj case, assistant district attorney says
-UMass Memorial transfers transgender patients to new surgeons following abrupt cancellations
-Illegal dumping fines could jump to $1,000 in Worcester
-Worcester School Committee eyes C.R.P., data privacy
-Mass. accuses Barre public employee of double-dipping (3:20). Article
-Trash and recycling delayed by 2 days in Worcester
>DINING OUT: TODAY! Thrive Support and Advocacy fundraiser at 2 Chefs
-ICYMI: Complaint alleges Worcester pastor used investor money for lavish trips
-How many snow days has Worcester had this year? When will school end now?
-Worcester city councilors push for "city with no potholes" dream
-City councilors want police to speed up crackdown on traffic law violators
-Worcester councilor pushes for city investigation of Saint Vincent Hospital
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police introduce new officer
-Trash and recycling pickup will be delayed a day this week
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Jazzed Up Duo at Val’s Friday and Saturday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Man facing charges for allegedly kidnapping 13-year-old in Northborough
-A new development on Elizabeth Street in Shrewsbury?
-Heavy fire tears through home on Lakeshore Drive in Ashburnham
-2 vehicle rollovers in Grafton amid snowy conditions
-Charlton Select Board begins process to change town's health insurance after steep premium hikes
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-100 FM The Pike (13:34): Is it a Seger bar? Brian Daly on his viral mission to find out
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Sugar maples, Chris Fitz in concert, Midori and more ...
-100 FM The Pike (7:14): Worcester's Angelo Gray is making movies and singing his heart out
-Poet's Cauldron to welcome Ursula Rucker at BrickBox Theater
>OPINION: Owura Sarkodieh: In praise of embracing African identity
-Lindsey Ford: 5 practical tips to reset digital habits after winter break
-Holy Cross' Worcester Voices (31:12): Clark Professor Melinda Marchand about her Worcester experience
-What’s Up Worcester (21:43): Dominican Marketplace Committee interview | Jennie Guzman & Laura Martinez
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester girl who tragically passed away at 13
>SPORTS: A.J. Brown stirs Patriots buzz as trade rumors begin to swirl again
-Bruins beat Columbus, 4-2
-Holy Cross women's ice hockey hosts New Hampshire in Hockey East Quarterfinals
-Worcester Public Schools Athletic Hall Of Fame announces 2026 inductees
-The Olympic break sees many former Worcester pros at the top of their leagues
>NATIONAL: F.B.I. makes final sweep of Nancy Guthrie's house in sign investigation has hit a dead end
-Bikini-clad women pictured with Stephen Hawking in Epstein files were his carers, family claims
-Tragic: Grandfather kidnapped from his bed and murdered in case of mistaken identity, police say
>NEW ENGLAND: Woman, 2-year-old girl recovering after home explosion (1:29)
-Malden High School girls' basketball coach charged with raping student (1:38). Article
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 27 (33:26): A.I. at WPI, with Elke Rundensteiner and Yunus Telliel
-Clark student Skye Donaldson paints mural in Goddard Library to inspire
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): These 4 popular national parks announce plans for 2026 visitor reservations
-Norwegian Cruise Line slammed over dining dress code change: "Idiotic rule"
>BUSINESS: Twitter founder Jack Dorsey cuts 4,000 jobs from Block in A.I. pivot
-LPL Financial Research: LPL Research’s 2026 strategic asset allocation
-Paramount wins bidding war for Warner Brothers Discovery
>HOMES: Central Mass. home sales slow to start 2026
>HEALTH: "Boredom challenge" could have benefits for your brain (:18)
>FOOD: The pistachio bread recipe you "knead" to try (7:57)
>TV/STREAMING: Anderson Cooper leaving "60 Minutes" in latest CBS staff shakeup
>MOVIES: 25th anniversary trailer for "The Mummy" (:31)
>CELEBRITY: The real reason behind Cardi B and Stefon Diggs' split revealed
-Wu-Tang Clan founding member Oliver "Power" Grant dies at 52
>ANIMALS: Disabled lamb becomes her dad’s wedding ring bearer (1:54)
>HISTORY: Storm comparison: Blizzard of '78 vs. Blizzard of '26 (6:22)
>GOOD NEWS: Kidney donor braves blizzard for Boston transplant surgery (1:52)
-Meanwhile, in Florida, deer crashes into home through living room window
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