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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:43). High of 87 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester home invasion victims clobbered with kitchen pan, 4 busted
+6:00: DoHo Cafe doughnut bar expands Doughnut Homies to Worcester’s Midtown Mall
+6:00: Bud Light offers $15 beer rebates for Fourth of July weekend amid boycott, declining sales
+Noon: TGIF! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand: "Knights of the Zodiac," and more
+Noon: UPDATED: 20-year-old found injured after back-to-back shots ring out overnight in Worcester
+Noon: Fireworks over Worcester -- City holds Independence Day celebration
+Noon: Thaer Abdallah's paintings tell a story both personal and universal
-Meg's Journey (7:12): Holden resident and North High Assistant Principal Meg Milonopolous on her reaction to her cancer diagnosis
-Related: Fundraiser for Meg and her family
-Wexford House, Worcester landmark, to come back to life
-Manny Jae Media (38:51): What's going on at Nuestra? Hear from Natalie Rodriguez
-Earlier: Nuestra announces it's closing
-Jersey Mike’s Subs expected to open in Worcester this summer
-Man who murdered woman at Worcester restaurant gets life in prison. Article
-Lifeguard shortage threatens summer fun in Worcester (2:39)
-Worcester City Council urges reopening of Community Healthlink programs
-Radio Worcester (17:57): C.M.H.A. report reveals struggle to find affordable housing in Worcester
-Mass. Housing Partnership names Worcester a housing hero
-A post-pandemic LGBTQ+ "renaissance" in Worcester, driven by young people
-Worcester Regional Retirement Board C.E.O. Michael Sacco forced to resign
-TODAY! Worcester NAACP will lead reading of Frederick Douglass July 4th address
-Find July 4th fireworks around Worcester
-July 4 holiday travel forecast: When will traffic be worst? (1:21)
-ICYMI: 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
-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): State police investigate death at Sterling Police Department (:20). Article
-Rutland man charged with defrauding addiction treatment nonprofit
-Imminent budget cuts to leave Dudley with 2 firefighters per shift
-Shrewsbury’s seniors honored by School Committee
-West Boylston police log June 19th to 25th
-Q&A: The vintage farmhouse vibe in Webster
-Bay Path principal retires after 51 years in school's community
-Oxford's Geoffrey Esper looks to upset Joey Chestnut at July Fourth Nathan's hot dog contest
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
-Jazzed Up gigs Friday and Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Weezer, Kate Willett, Micky Dolenz and more to rock your week
-Worcester Walks: Fowler Brook Trail, a "gorges" overlook
-First Person: To fight climate change, an urban forest must take root
-Sounds of summer: Traveler's tales and more
-Shaun Connolly: Bad Advice
-WCCA-TV's Close to Home No. 550 (28:17): Pieta Support Group, Part 2
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 387 (28:18): Mass Academy Math & Science
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who owned a beauty salon on Park Ave. for years
>SPORTS: 4 under-the-radar breakout candidates for the Patriots in 2023
-Bravehearts erupt for 14 runs in 5th to beat Westfield. Next home game: 6:30 p.m. Friday
-Bravehearts Alumni Weekend set for July 28th to 30th
-WooSox sweep Buffalo in doubleheader
-Area athletes honored at Central Mass. High School Sports Awards
>CARS: The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan! (5:43)
-NATIONAL: Local college leaders discuss Supreme Court affirmative action ruling
-Deputy acquitted of all charges for failing to act during deadly Parkland school shooting
-Tragic: 5 teens killed when car crashes, submerges into Florida pond
>NEW ENGLAND: Proposed bottle redemption law changes would up deposit to $0.10
>COLLEGES: 2 Anna Maria graduates return as adjunct professors
-Worcester State gallery seeks artist entries for juried Pride exhibit this fall
>SHOPPING: Overstock.com to relaunch Bed Bath & Beyond website
>BUSINESS: Local bank C.E.O. announces retirement
-W.B.J. editorial -- We’re not out of the woods yet
-M.B.I. launches $6 million capital campaign for new Pilot Biomanufacturing Center
>HEALTH: Diet Coke sweetener Aspartame is "possible carcinogen": leaked report
-First A.I.-generated drug enters human clinical trials, targeting chronic lung disease patients
>FOOD: Oranges could be in short supply this summer after weather damages Florida's crops
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The best European rivers to cruise
>HOMES: 10 most expensive and least expensive homes sold in Worcester County, June 18th to 24th
>TV/STREAMING: "The Bachelorette" contestants -- Meet the men vying for Charity Lawson's heart
>MOVIES: Michael Douglas, son filming movie in Western Mass: Reports
>CELEBRITY: Toby Keith shares update on stomach cancer battle
>ANIMALS: Dog hiding under an old bed had a surprise (:58)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Trapped kitten rescued after 4 days underneath house
-Meanwhile, in Las Vegas, airport traveler wins $1.3 million jackpot on slot machine
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:07). High of 23 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester Public Schools will have 2-hour delay on Wednesday, January 22nd
-Worcester Public Schools will deny immigration agents access without criminal warrants signed by a federal judge
-Worcester residents battle leaky pipes and cold temps; warming centers open (1:47). Article
-Related: City of Worcester opens warming centers Wednesday
-Worcester man charged with murder in death of former employee (:25). Article
-"Do better or step aside": Supporters rally for nonbinary Worcester city councilor
-Firm managing 2,700+ Central Mass. apartments facing second federal lawsuit over rents
-5 Worcester men arrested for fentanyl trafficking
-2 men in stolen car arrested on drug charges in Worcester
-Worcester County High School Club offers bowling to local high schoolers
-Trash & recycling pickup delayed by a day in Worcester
-Aislinn Doyle: A road map for improving literacy in Worcester. Part 2 of Worcester’s Literacy "Crisis"
-Related: Worcester's Literacy "Crisis" (Part 1)
-Radio Worcester (14:30): City Manager Eric Batista addresses allegations of transphobia
-Radio Worcester (16:49): District 3 City Councilor George Russell announces retirement, addresses council controversy
>DINING OUT: Worcester Restaurant Week will be back from February 24th through March 9th
-ICYMI: Worcester digs out from snow before cold sets in (2:10)
-Report, video show how Assumption "To Catch a Predator" case escalated
-King's teaching a reminder of conflict, unity at Worcester breakfast
-Worcester food hub fast-tracked to Union Station via fed, state funds
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden the town, like the Harvard chapel, takes name from London banker
-Longtime customer salutes Lamoureux Ford (3:53)
-Holden Fire Department C.P.R. training February 2nd
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Sutton swears in new police chief
-Hundreds pay respects to Auburn man killed in Vermont car crash
-Ernest Sawyer, owner of Northborough candlepin center for 70+ years, dies at 96
-Uxbridge School Committee names interim super after O.U.I. arrest (2:09)
-Woman with suspended license fails to stop for police, is released, then rearrested 2 days later
-Shrewsbury police and fire departments team up for Child Safety Day February 1st
-Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Recap of Central Mass. Mom's Sip & Shop and Candle Making Workshop at Flock & Flourish
>SHOWTIME: Listen Up: OK Go, Carlos Odria and Between the Waves offer new music
-Central Mass. Jewish Film Fest is back with 3 "outstanding" movies
-WCCA-TV wins award for production of Mechanics Hall concert
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (57:16): Jose Vargas Zapata
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to area man who passed away on his 57th birthday
>SPORTS: Josh McDaniels expected to be named Patriots offensive coordinator
-Ichiro leads 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame class
-Crusaders record 3.40 G.P.A. during Fall semester
-Holy Cross' Abby Hornung named to Women’s Goalie of the Year Award Watch List
-Holy Cross men's basketball and women's basketball to face Army
>NATIONAL: Radio Worcester (16:39): Rich Rubino discusses unprecedented inaugural speech
-Historic snow amounts are falling in Florida, Louisiana and Texas as a once-in-a-generation storm hits
-Tragic: Fire chief shot, killed after helping drivers who hit deer
>NEW ENGLAND: Border Patrol agent killed at Vermont-Canada border mourned
-Footprints in snow help police solve vandalism spree during storm
>COLLEGES: Nichols student Pablo Arnau Beltran makes shoes that are good for the soul
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 fascinating abandoned airports around the world
>BUSINESS: 10 Things I know about ... Estate planning
-LPL Financial Research: Q4 earnings preview — Mix of solid growth and policy uncertainty
-Cash App ordered to pay $175 million for weak security, feds say
>SHOPPING: Revolve sale — Save on Norma Kamali, Veja sneakers, Marc Jacobs
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, January 12th to 18th
>HEALTH: Ways to fight recent spike in viral infections (2:40). Article
-Fiber could help protect you against infections: Research (1:05)
>FOOD: New-style ham and cheese
>TV/STREAMING: Survey reveals best TV shows and movies of 2024
>MOVIES: Trailer for new John Malkovich, Ayo Edebiri horror movie, "Opus"
>CELEBRITY: "Wicked" star Cynthia Erivo named Harvard's Hasty Pudding Woman of Year
-Award-winning actress Dame Joan Plowright, wife of Laurence Olivier, dies at 95
>HISTORY: Worcester's Isaiah Thomas — legendary patriot, printer, collector
>ANIMALS: Guy who rescued duckling from pool still gets visits (1:44)
>GOOD NEWS: Wellesley man grateful to first responders who saved self, dog from icy lake
-Meanwhile, Florida's 7-foot-9 center meets Shaq in epic video
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