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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:35). High of 85 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester police looking for missing 15-year-old
-Man in custody after 13-hour standoff with police in Worcester, 2 shot (2:42). Article
-Related: Worcester police press conference (4:02)
-Earlier: Worcester police continue to surround home in standoff with man after 2 people shot (2:49)
-TODAY! Worcester neighborhood cleanups begin on Saturday
-TODAY! The Village Marketplace noon to 5 Saturday
-Worcester recognized for contribution to "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever"
-Worcester man arrested for gun after crash, foot pursuit
-Bill Shaner: National spotlight, local dome of silence
-Ray Mariano: Raising School Committee pay a bad idea
-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
-Table Hoppin': New owner of Kokoriko's "off to a great start"
-Reminder: Worcester trash and recycling delayed a day starting on Tuesday
-ICYMI: Worcester police looking for missing 17-year-old
-Worcester beaches reopen after E. Coli warning lifted
-State must change "unconstitutional" tax foreclosure laws that hurt Worcester woman, A.G. says
-Worcester commuter rail begins adjusted schedule July 10th
-Drone video footage of Worcester July Fourth fireworks (1:01)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Holden bandstand concert 6-8 Sunday
-NEW! Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the Ford F-150 (5:49)
-Steve Charette parlays childhood interest into magical career
-Watch as Brilla Coffee travels 2,000 miles from Nicaragua to your cup (2:52)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): TODAY! Fireworks slated for Clinton July 8th
-Filming again brings cameras to Clinton
-E-bike rider dies in car crash in Gardner
-Beal Commons appeal seeks to add 8 potential plaintiffs
-NEW! Enter to win WooSox tickets, Dunkin cards and swag from North End Motor Sales
-Ramps from Mass Pike to Route 122 in Millbury to be closed 3 nights next week
-Sterling pizzeria is "dream come true"
-Grafton subcommittee to examine Tufts P.I.L.O.T. funds
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Worcester Chamber Music opens its Summer Series on Saturday
-Six Things To Do: special walking tour, Rumours, Armenian music ...
-Unity Radio's Stand Ups and Stand Outs with Serenity Jones (58:28)
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1310 (25:11): Family Resource Center
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1313 (24:32): Olivia Frances, Singer/Songwriter
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to nationally acclaimed organist, teacher and Minister of Music and Arts at the First Baptist Church in Worcester
>SPORTS: Red Sox beat Athletics, 7-3
-Lefty reliever Tyler Nielsen of Grafton getting it done out of the pen for the Worcester Bravehearts
-Bravehearts fall to Pittsfield, 8-7. Next home game: 4 p.m. Sunday
-WooSox beat Mets, 7-3
-North's Ty Tabales wins Courage Award at Central Mass. High School Sports Awards
-Pirates face Wranglers on Saturday
>CARS: NEW! See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
-NATIONAL: 2 newborns found dead at Chicago day care
-Half of U.S. bee population died out last year
-Tragic: Couple who had been together over 50 years dies in house fire
>NEW ENGLAND: Connecticut man, 20, drowns in rapids at Vermont park
-Mass. beauty workers, schools may be required to train to "see" domestic violence
>COLLEGES: New trustees share "clear commitment and passion for the Clark mission"
-Law firm's webinar will break down the Supreme Court’s block on race-based affirmative action in college admissions
>HOMES: Stink bugs are chewing through Mass. gardens -- What to do
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 8 easy hikes with incredible views in the U.S.
>BUSINESS: U.S. jobs report likely to show a solid gain, potentially complicating Fed’s drive to cool inflation
-Advertisers demand billions in refunds from YouTube over skippable ads
>SHOPPING: Liquidation sales begin at Christmas Tree Shops (2:10)
>FOOD: Super Mario characters adorn new Oreos, available for limited time
>HEALTH: Mass. doctor on "tripledemic" threat, fall vaccine push
-Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi has full F.D.A. approval
>TV/STREAMING: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on demand: "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" and more
>CELEBRITY: Tom Cruise plans to make "Mission: Impossible" movies until he’s 80 — like Harrison Ford with Indiana Jones
>ANIMALS: Annie, a 19-year-old foster dog, was supposed to live a month. She lived for another year
>HISTORY: Aurora Hotel in Worcester in the 1930s
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Woman, 90, retires from Dillard's job after 74 years — and no missed days
-Meanwhile, in Oklahoma, mysterious flying creature keeps pounding on family's back door
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:40). High of 38 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Thieves stole gutters from Worcester house while owner was home
+5:00: Death of Bob Weir sparks memories of Worcester's part in long, strange trip
+5:00: Planning winter entertainment in Worcester
+5:00: Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 14
+Noon: 270-unit project at abandoned Spag's factory met with skepticism
+Noon: Central Mass. pizzeria reopens with explanation for abruptly closing
-No answers as cost of probe into death of State Police recruit from Worcester nears $700,000 (3:07). Article
-New year, new look, new amenities for W.R.T.A.
-Local restaurant makes Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Restaurant Legends (5:32)
-Worcester City Council returns with social media scrutiny, transit fights
-Worcester, Fitchburg aim for uniform, safe sober houses
-Worcester County Wonders: First state-run asylum dates back to 1832
-Newly obtained court docs detail what happened inside Leominster home after man murdered wife, autopsy findings
-$80,000 Keno ticket sold in Millbury
-Police oversight questions persist after Research Bureau report
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (23:33): Tom Marino defends reporting amid defamation lawsuit
>DINING OUT: Popular bakery chain seeks license for second Worcester location
-ICYMI: National Grid installs new underground cable to fix monthslong outage issues in Worcester
-"A very bad year": Here's what the flu numbers look like in Worcester
-Turtleboy factor: Aidan Kearney's influence on Karen Read case
-Venezuelan native in Worcester lauds capture of Maduro
-Some Worcester rents are falling ... really
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Brew Biscuits in Holden making nutritious dog treats out of grains previously used in breweries (2:05)
-Lamoureux Ford welcomes Jeff Tripp from Sunnyside Motors (1:44)
-Fundraiser to help rebuild Ten West Market
-Ten West Market owner optimistic about return
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Hope Chapel in Sterling dedicates new sanctuary
-Clinton buildings coming together
-Clinton Select Board hears Bates family request to explore right-of-way access at town dump
-Indigenous culture celebration day coming to Grafton this summer
-Spanish-language congregation to move into historic church in West Boylston
-The Item's Neighbor to Neighbor column
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Full list of winners and nominees at Golden Globes
-Golden Globes snubs and surprises
-Inside the Golden Globes: Everything you didn't see on TV
-World-renowned violinist to rehearse with J.O.M.P. students
>OPINION: Molly McCullough: For Worcester's schools, kids come first
-Maggie Calvetti: Someday they'll be grown & here's who i hope they become
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (2:18:34)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who had Master’s degrees in Civil Engineering and Mathematics
>SPORTS: Patriots defense shines in 16-3 Wild Card win over Chargers
-Patriots will play Steelers-Texans winner in AFC Divisional Round
-Bruins beat Penguins, 1-0
-Celtics star Jaylen Brown rips refs after loss to Spurs in Boston
-Holy Cross student-athletes record 3.39 G.P.A. during Fall 2025 semester
-100 FM The Pike (18:00): MassLive's Matt Vautour gives 2026 sports predictions
-Railers fall to Florida, 5-3
>NATIONAL: Ex-husband arrested in heinous double murder of slain dentist, wife
-Protests in Iran near the 2-week mark as crackdown intensifies
-Tragic: Dad killed 5 of his children over a decade
>NEW ENGLAND: Deadly house fire in Burrillville, R.I.
-From Lindsay Clancy to Turtleboy: 5 Mass. criminal cases to watch in 2026
>COLLEGES: "We depend on fungi for absolutely everything"
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Disney quietly changes course on controversial meal plan changes
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
>SHOPPING: Samsung unveils "world's largest" TV of its kind at 130 inches
>HOMES: Laundry hacks you’ll wish you knew sooner
>HEALTH: Noom launches Proactive Health GLP-1 Program for long-term health
-Mass. mom fights for scalp cooling to be covered by insurance during chemo (2:06). Article
>FOOD: Your guide to a flavorful Dry January (4:34)
>TV/STREAMING: "The Simpsons" retires beloved character Duffman after 30 years
>MOVIES: 2026 new horror movie releases
>CELEBRITY: "High School Musical" star arrested on child pornography charges
-"Field of Dreams" and "West Wing" actor Timothy Busfield faces arrest warrant in child sex abuse case
>ANIMALS: Rescue dog does the cutest thing when she wants attention (2:00)
>HISTORY: Math, not myths: Inside the new search for Amelia Earhart
>GOOD NEWS: Lottery ticket rejected by another customer earns man $1 million
-Meanwhile, in Germany, watch 50 sheep escape shepherd, walk into grocery store
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