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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:36). High of 82 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester police describe how 13-hour standoff ended (2:01)
-Related: Worcester shooting suspect shot in shoulder, hit K9 Beebs before arrest, police say
-Earlier: Man in custody after 13-hour standoff with police in Worcester, 2 shot (2:42). Article
-Worcester’s Lake Quinsigamond among 70 beaches in Mass. unsafe due to bacteria
-Worcester dealing with lifeguard shortage as pool opens for summer
-Worcester recognizes first Quock Walker Day in Massachusetts
-Worcester brings mental health crisis treatment on the road
-Sturbridge Police seek help identifying man who bought ice cream cone with counterfeit bill (:24)
-Free summer meals for kids in Worcester: See 2023 locations
-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: New in the Woo -- Trackside Tavern
-Table Hoppin': New owner of Kokoriko's "off to a great start"
-ICYMI: Worcester police looking for missing 15-year-old
-Worcester recognized for contribution to "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever"
-Worcester man arrested for gun after crash, foot pursuit
-Ray Mariano: Raising School Committee pay a bad idea
-Laurel: Sounds of Brazil July 9 at Institute Park
-Powerball jackpot grows to $650 million, 10th largest in history
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Water shut off to part of Main Street on Sunday night
-Holden bandstand concert 6-8 Sunday
-NEW! Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the Ford F-150 (5:49)
-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): Grace Leslie takes a break at 94
-A $20 million repair to the Wachusett Dam is underway; Why is it $8 million over estimate?
-5 Central Mass. towns to receive state grant $ for broadband infrastructure
-NEW! Enter to win WooSox tickets, Dunkin cards and swag from North End Motor Sales
-Into to Pickleball clinic July 31st in Shrewsbury
-Free admission to Willard House & Clock Museum August 10th
-Clinton Middle School announces its honor roll
-Luther Burbank announces honor roll
-Millbury Sutton Chronicle goings on
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Six Things To Do: special walking tour, Rumours, Armenian music ...
-TODAY! Porch Concert Series at The Village 4:30-6:30 Sunday
-Radio Worcester (22:48): Modern Mechanics Guild Revitalization at Mechanics Hall
-Unity Radio's Stand Ups and Stand Outs with Serenity Jones (58:28)
-Worcester Walks: Seeing the city from a different angle on G.W.L.T. trails
-Vocero Hispano: 07-07-2023 al 07-13-2023
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1313 (24:32): Olivia Frances, Singer/Songwriter
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 12 (28:16): Marthas Vineyard
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who earned many medals as a medic in Afghanistan
>SPORTS: Red Sox beat Oakland, 10-3
-Bravehearts rally to beat Pittsfield, 10-8. Next home game: 4 p.m. Sunday
-Craft Beer, live music, free hot dog, and a chance to be seen on TV. Bravehearts' holding Craft Beer Night on Thursday
-WooSox beat Mets, 8-4
-Former Worcester Academy star Matt Shaw awaits possible 1st-round selection in baseball draft
-Megan Rapinoe says she’ll retire after the N.W.S.L. season and her fourth World Cup
-Red Bulls beat Revolution, 2-1
>CARS: NEW! See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
-NATIONAL: Stamp prices are going up starting Sunday
-3 teens accused of murder after egging incident goes haywire: police
-Tragic: Retirement home fire leaves 6 dead, injures more than 60
>NEW ENGLAND: Investigations underway after 3 people die in separate water-related incidents in N.H.
-19-year-old Vermont police officer killed in crash during chase
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross professor -- Can chatbots write inspirational and wise sermons?
>HOMES: These 5 Mass. homes are a beach getaway dream
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Inside the world's biggest cruise ship — coming in January
>BUSINESS: Leominster-based empHowered P.R. firm expands to Worcester
-World's richest have become $852 billion wealthier in 2023
>SHOPPING: 84,000 children's bicycles recalled due to handlebar detaching, causing injuries
>FOOD: Subway to give away free sandwiches July 11th to showcase new deli sliced meats
>HEALTH: Eating this food may be a reason why some people live to 100
-Mass. doctor on national alert about syphilis
>TV/STREAMING: The best TV of 2023… so far
>MOVIES: How to watch all the Indiana Jones movies in order
>CELEBRITY: Elton John says goodbye to over 50 years of touring with last show on his farewell tour
>ANIMALS: Tiny octopus gets so excited when diver friend comes to visit (2:57)
>HISTORY: The History of Elm Park -- Worcester's Central Park (5:25)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Teens who were in N.I.C.U. as infants attend prom together years later
-Meanwhile, in Louisville, video shows cops chasing escaped pet pig named Mr. BaconBits (1:02)
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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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