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>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:35). High of 92 today in Worcester
-June climate summary for Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester police continue to surround home (pictured) in standoff with man after 2 people shot (2:49)
-Earlier: Man barricaded in house in Worcester after shooting 2 family members, shooting at officers, police say
-Related: Worcester police press conference (4:45)
+6:00: Worcester neighborhood cleanups begin on Saturday
+6:00: Worcester recognized for contribution to "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever"
+Noon: Worcester man arrested for gun after crash, foot pursuit
+Noon: Table Hoppin': New owner of Kokoriko's "off to a great start"
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand: "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" and more
-Worcester police looking for missing 17-year-old
-Worcester beaches reopen after E. Coli warning lifted, Coes Pond Beach closed Friday
-State must change "unconstitutional" tax foreclosure laws that hurt Worcester woman, A.G. says
-Rabbits are everywhere in Worcester County. Why, and are there more of them this year?
-Worcester commuter rail begins adjusted schedule July 10th
-Drone video footage of Worcester July Fourth fireworks (1:01)
-Free summer meals for kids in Worcester: See 2023 locations
-Nahani Meuse: City of Worcester cooling centers needed now
-Bill Shaner: National spotlight, local dome of silence
-Meg's Journey, Part 3 (9:20): Meg Milonopolous shares words of advice for her 3 young children
-Earlier: Meg's Journey, Part 2 (6:11); Meg's Journey, Part 1 (7:12)
-Related: Fundraiser for Meg and her family
>DINING OUT: Pulse Magazine's Eat Beat for July
-Reminder: Worcester trash and recycling delayed a day starting on Tuesday
-ICYMI: Worcester's Table Talk Pies preparing for 100 years in business (3:22)
-Huge concrete walls added to busy Shrewsbury worksite. What's being built?
-Housing situation in Worcester headed toward crisis point, data shows
-Worcester launches community crisis response pilot
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Steve Charette parlays childhood interest into magical career
-Watch as Brilla Coffee travels 2,000 miles from Nicaragua to your cup (2:52)
-The Art of the Scandal: Thefts, Vandals and Forgeries at Gale Free Library July 13th (link fixed)
-Lamoureux Ford wins national award for 26th consecutive year (1:03)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Dudley library to shutter, deep cuts to town services if overrides fail
-Factory outlet-style cannabis dispensary opens in Millbury
-Traffic advisory in Rutland on Saturday
-NEW! Enter to win WooSox tickets, Dunkin cards and swag from North End Motor Sales
-Boylston Fire wins equipment grant
-Area seniors going on whale watch
-Rail Trail study assesses benefits of system
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Worcester Chamber Music opens its Summer Series on Saturday
-Six Things To Do: special walking tour, Rumours, Armenian music ...
-Betty Machete and the Jumping Fleas strum and sing into ukulele bliss
-Worcester youth produce free show at BrickBox Theatre
-WCCA-TV's Close to Home No. 552 (26:24): Visitation House, Part 2
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1310 (25:11): Family Resource Center
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to area World War II veteran who co-owned a business with his brothers for over 50 years
>SPORTS: Red Sox top Rangers, 10-6
-First-place Bravehearts sweep series with Vermont, 12-7. Next home game: 4 p.m. Sunday
-Bill Ballou's Baseball column
-WooSox fall to Mets, 6-1
-Shrewsbury athlete invited to New Balance Future Stars Series combine
>CARS: NEW! See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
-NATIONAL: New TikTok challenge to blame for 4 Alabama deaths
-This futuristic entertainment venue in Las Vegas is the world’s largest spherical structure
-Tragic: Florida boy, 6, fatally mauled by pet dog on Fourth of July
>NEW ENGLAND: Father charged with murder of boy who was badly burned, bruised
-July Fourth crowds on Dennis beach leave piles of trash behind (:34)
>COLLEGES: Clark student-created map helps surmount research obstacles
>HOMES: How much power could be generated by your rooftop and millions of others?
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 pilgrimages every traveler should take
>BUSINESS: Apple will permanently delete photos in July — how to keep yours safe
-What is Threads? All your questions about Meta's new Twitter rival, answered
>FOOD: Perdue recalls beef wiener products over misbranding
>HEALTH: Being overweight is linked to 18 types of cancer: new study
-Nearly half of the tap water in the U.S. is contaminated
>TV/STREAMING: The best Prime Day deals on Amazon Prime Video channels
>MOVIES: Only Tom Cruise can save Hollywood from a summer of box office bombs
>CELEBRITY: Britney Spears alleges she was struck by security guard protecting NBA rookie Victor Wembanyama
>ANIMALS: Cow helps out best friend when he proposes to girlfriend (3:07)
>HISTORY: Worcester in 1893
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Former Spectrum News 1 reporter rushes to cover "breaking" story, finds boyfriend proposing on 1 knee (:58)
-This famous optical illusion will test your relationship
-Meanwhile, in Florida, cows run loose on highway after trailer escape
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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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