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In The News
>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: Last day of oppressive heat, high feels like 95 to 100 today in Worcester
-Cooling centers open today in Worcester; water available
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Mass. names Worcester 1 of 78 Housing Choice Communities
+6:00: Here's when Disney on Ice will skate into Worcester
+6:00: Bill Ballou on baseball
+Noon: Camels as pets? Meet Phil and RJ of Grafton
+Noon: Old Sturbridge Village to host Redcoats and Rebels for 250th anniversary
+Noon: Texas country band Flatland Cavalry heading to Indian Ranch in Webster
+Noon: Listen Up: Chill out for summer with Caylin Costello, D-Tension songs
+Noon: Last Call: Catherine Zebrowski, writer and musician
-13-year-old girl reported missing in Worcester
-U.S. News: UMass Memorial Medical Center is a top Mass. hospital, best in Worcester
-Can you help Worcester police ID these road-rage suspects?
-2 Shrewsbury men arrested in Boston prostitution sting
-Community rallies to help Leicester girl, hospitalized for year with cancer, celebrate birthday
-Algae treatment planned for Coes Reservoir, Indian Lake on Thursday
-Worcester school jobs saved as administration releases education funding
-Worcester elderly apartments sold for $17 million
-More body camera footage released of Eureka Street I.C.E. incident. Here's what it shows
-What's the best way to enjoy summer in Worcester County? Vote in round 3
-5 places to get out on the water in Central Mass. this summer
-Worcester African Festival returns for third year
-Interested in becoming a Worcester Police Officer? (:47)
-Radio Worcester (22:34): Commissioner Rob Antonelli on Worcester’s parks progress, priorities and planning
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:21): When immigration enforcement meets local politics
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Nan Xiang Express set to come to Shrewsbury
-ICYMI: Good Samaritan helps out driver in Worcester crash
-Downtown Worcester apartments at center of CitySquare redevelopment sold for $122 million
-2 Central Mass. women die in Old Orchard Beach, Maine camper explosion (2:15). Article
-"My baby!": Newly released body cam video shows new insight into Worcester I.C.E. arrest
-Worcester police arrest 3 juveniles after gun found in car
-Millbury police arrest 3 Worcester men in separate thefts
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Eagle Lake still closed for swimming
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
-This week's road closure and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): bankHometown consolidating Webster branches
-Clinton man accused of using pudding barcode taped around finger to steal $40 of groceries
-Item photos: Young "royals" get ready for Fancy Nancy Tea Party
-Drive-throughs targeted in West Boylston as new Dunkin's gets variance
-Lancaster administrator sets directions for now
-Shrewsbury High’s Chemistry Club brings science to elementary schools
-Spencer Selectmen talk evaluation, criteria for E.M.S. request for proposals
-Former Templeton administrator warns select board of 9C cuts, hiring woes, and out-of-class pay risks
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 8 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Worcester writers bring the drama in summer showcase
-Destiny's Child reunites onstage for first time in 7 years at Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" finale
-Hanover Theatre takes over full management of the J.M.A.C.
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (1:01:31): A Tribute to the Beatles by the Hip Swayers, Stomp N' Holler, Hit the Bus
>OPINION: Worcesteria: How low can it go? Dry spell dries up Elm Park's ponds
-Margaret Smith: For a Catholic fan, Ozzy's life and lyrics strike a holy note
-What's Up Worcester's Minute with Meagan (15:24): Jenny Gaul, Executive Director, Joy of Music Program (JOMP)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester native who ran a home daycare for over 20 years
>SPORTS: Christian Gonzalez injury to sideline Patriots cornerback for "a bit"
-How Kayshon Boutte has impressed so far at Patriots training camp
-Red Sox beat Twins, 8-5
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 3-2 . Next home game: 6:30 Wednesday. Buy tickets here
-Holy Cross Athletics (1:57): Get to know Coach Bryan Robbat
-WooSox beat IronPigs, 7-5
-King of the Court basketball tournament debuts at Worcester parks
>NATIONAL: 8.8-magnitude earthquake sends tsunami into coasts of Russia, Japan and Alaska
-Ghislaine Maxwell will plead the Fifth in House testimony — unless demands are met: defense lawyer
-ChatGPT passes the "I'm not a robot" test — a "terrifying" step toward developing a mind of its own
>TRAGIC: Toddler dies after "slipping" from dad’s arms on water slide
>NEW ENGLAND: Powerful moment for Mass. family who was forced to live in park (2:16). Article
-Intruder bathed, slept, ate & stole while Boston family was away on vacation (3:45)
>COLLEGES: Q.C.C. president pushes for faculty pay hikes
-WPI researcher tackles water treatment woes with battery tech
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Inside the "arms race" to win the new luxury cruise ship market
>BUSINESS: Highlights from A.A.R.P.'s 99 ways to save money (1:46)
-LPL Financial Research: Economy in uncharted waters
-Report: Small size of Mass. sports betting industry limiting opportunities for minorities, women and veterans
>SHOPPING: When do Spirit Halloween stores open this year? Here's our guess
>HEALTH: Police, doctors warn of e-bike dangers as use skyrockets in Mass.
-Researchers say some artificial sweeteners could impact brain (:53)
-COVID barely detectable in wastewater, but is it time to celebrate? (2:15). Article
>FOOD: Greek Chicken Salad Bowls
>TV/STREAMING: Robin Roberts reveals why she’s been absent from "GMA"
>MOVIES: 40 best needle drops in movies of all time
>CELEBRITY: Tom Cruise, Ana de Armas attend Oasis show — after band roasted actor
-Justin Baldoni breaks social media silence to celebrate milestone with wife amid Blake Lively legal battle
>ANIMALS: 14-year-old dog dumped at shelter gets a ton of new siblings (1:40)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Grafton Street, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Woman found alive 9 months after vanishing near Death Valley
-Meanwhile, in New Hampshire, polite black bear stuns homeowners after ringing doorbell before exploring hot tub
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