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In The News
+4:30: Uncounted Grafton election ballots go to court, independent investigation called
+4:30: Radio Worcester Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Joe Petty (24:43): Budget, police, education and more
+4:30: Worcester man sentenced to prison for tax evasion
+4:30: Worcester's panhandlers tell their own stories
+11:30: Shrewsbury farmers market canceled today because of expected bad weather
+11:00: Arrest made in fatal stabbing on Cutler Street
+9:00: 5 things you need to know today in Worcester - July 1
-Worcester Police investigate fatal stabbing on Cutler Street
-4 more outdoor dining permits issued in Worcester
-Worcester woman says tree in front of her home saved her life
-Mom, daughter subject to racist attack that Worcester Police have not investigated, attorney says
-Independent Bowditch report to Clark University about the arrests of June 1 published
-Two arrested at June 1 protest in Worcester allege police improperly seized phones
-Radio Worcester (6:06): City Councilor Sean Rose talks police body cameras
-City Councilors heap praise on Worcester city manager
-ICYMI: Worcester among top 50 best-run cities in America
-ICYMI: What do city employees in Worcester make?
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 202 uncounted Grafton Town Election ballots discovered
-Cars: Bertera Nissan simplifies sales and service
-Sports (brought to you by Worcester Bravehearts): WooSox, Gatemen both get the ‘W’ in logo dispute
-Homes (brought to you by Ross Mortgage): U.S. pending home sales see record-breaking rebound in May
-Shopping: Best 4th of July sales on furniture, TVs, mattresses and more
-Hollywood icon Carl Reiner dies at 98
-Tragic and senseless: 4-year-old boy fatally shot as he slept in Kansas City apartment
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Maryland man who rushed into fiery home trying to save neighbor returns home after nine-month hospital stay
-Meanwhile, in Idaho, man takes 92 wet sponge hits to the face for Guinness record
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+4:30: UPDATE: North Brookfield selectmen postpone Fourth of July parade after claiming Board of Health used ‘political operatives’ to sabotage event
+4:30: Fourth of July could create ‘the perfect storm’ for spreading coronavirus, infectious disease doctor warns
+11:00: American Academy Of Pediatrics says kids need to be back in school this fall (:27)
+11:00: Central Mass. unemployment hits 14.7% for May
-Oxford gym that defied guidelines allowed to partially reopen
-Clive McFarlane: Adverse consequences of economic inequality are on plain display amid pandemic
-WCCA-TV's 'Daily Breaking' (25:51): Christina Andrianopoulos, Chairman Marketing & PR, Grecian Festival
-North Brookfield calls off July 4 celebration
-No additional COVID-19 deaths reported in Mass., 114 new cases
-Nationwide mask mandate could prevent more lockdowns, avoid $1 trillion economic loss, Goldman Sachs says
-Dr. Fauci says U.S. could see 100,000 new cases a day
-Radio Worcester (11:34): Dr. Michael Hirsh gives a COVID Update
-Is it safe to adjust your mask? (2:32)
-Commute and Travel (brought to you by Fuller RV Rental and Sales): Demand for RVs high as millions of Americans taking summer trips despite pandemic
-New strain of flu found in China has potential to become pandemic, scientists warn
-Help To Retire offering remote consultations to those nearing retirement (1:00)
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:56). High of 35 today in Worcester
-Worcester D.P.W.: Getting cars off the streets key to snow removal
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Leominster woman, 37, killed in 2-car crash on Route 9 in Southborough (1:26). Article
+Noon: After review, council to vote on tax deal for owner of former Shack's building
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: Refugee Orchestra Project ready for major concert in Mechanics Hall
+Noon: "The Choir of Man" on tap in Worcester
+Noon: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on streaming: "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple," "No Other Choice," and more
+Noon: Kids cheer free at Holy Cross
-4 State Police officers charged in Enrique Delgado-Garcia's death suspended with pay
-Former City Manager Ed Augustus is leaving state government. Here's what his next job will be
-Former Councilor Haxhiaj readies appeal of assault and battery conviction
-Holy Cross freshman Naemi Herzig wins Olympic Bronze Medal
-Voice your ideas for future use of hall inside Union Station
-Conversion of former Fallon headquarters to housing receives $3.6 million tax credit
-Worcester School Committee weighs A.I. concerns
-Worcester senator wants review of state School Building Authority. Here's why
-Dunkin’ iced coffee gloves being given out Friday
-The Blackstone Canal connected Worcester to the Atlantic Ocean
>DINING OUT: How Worcester’s "I Love Frankie’s" pizza earned its cult following
-ICYMI: Worcester police ask for help finding missing 60-year-old
-Assumption connection to Rhode Island hockey shooting tragedy
-Watch: Bodycam footage shows moments before Boylston man shot by officer
-Worcester man sentenced to 3 years for illegal reentry after deportation
-Gov. Healey on Holden/Worcester court decision
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police welcome 2 new officers
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Nominations open for Holden Women's Club Person of the Year
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Arson suspected in series of Fitchburg fires (2:15)
-Propane tanker crashes in Grafton; off-loading planned
-Shrewsbury middle schooler strives to be Olympic luger (2:36). Article
-Grafton schools focus on bus safety after driver's kidnapping arrest
-Westborough Wastewater Treatment Plant needs $10.5 million repair
-Spencer selectmen look at shortfalls, possible Town Meeting warrant articles
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Aaron Diehl Trio, "The Ring," Antiquarian Society panel ...
-Black American Women Songwriters Concert Saturday at YWCA of Central Mass.
-Village, Kingdom Voice & Music events explore Black history in song
-Dead of Winter film festival to be postponed
-Phish to play Fenway Park. Dates, ticket info
>OPINION: Sen. Jake Oliveira and Rep. Meghan Kilcoyne: Biomarker tests right Rx for state's patients
-Unity Radio's The Susanity Life (57:56)
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:07): Etel Haxhiaj verdict and $35 million Worcester–Holden sewer ruling
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who spent over 40 years fixing and driving trucks and doing projects in his Caterpillar backhoe
>SPORTS: Best free agent wide receiver fits for Patriots
-Celtics beat Warriors, 121-110
-U.S. women's hockey wins Olympic gold medal over Canada in overtime
-Alysa Liu wins gold in Olympic women’s free skating
-'Sader Stories Podcast (28:40): Field hockey coach Kim Cosenza
-Holy Cross women's hockey team set to take on Vermont
-Holy Cross softball season preview
-Railers beat Rapid City, 3-2
>NATIONAL: 12 million under warnings as massive wildfires rage across Plains
-New photos released following former Prince Andrew's arrest (2:07)
-Nancy Guthrie reward more than doubles to $202,000 on 19th day of search
-Tragic: Infant son allegedly killed by mom who filled his bottle with alcohol
>NEW ENGLAND: Car crashes into front doors of Mass. rest area lobby (:19)
-Looking for a new blue Mass. license plate? Now there's a lottery for it
>COLLEGES: Clarkies chronicle history of Worcester N.A.A.C.P. branch
-At Anna Maria, new M.B.A. concentrations in A.I., business analytics and cybersecurity
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 9 of the most beautiful places to visit in Australia
-What happens if you forget to declare something at customs?
>BUSINESS: Company asks veteran employee to train 25-year-old it promoted over her — and she refuses
-LPL Financial Research: From bubble fears to disruption risk: The new A.I. market narrative
-Gallo wine closes Napa winery and cuts jobs
>HOMES: Why assigning kids chores is important (2:54)
>SHOPPING: 8 massive Mass. thrift stores that’ll make your bargain-hunting dreams come true
>HEALTH: Doctor on effective self-care methods to help alleviate stress (2:13)
>TV/STREAMING: Kelly Ripa celebrates 25 years at "Live"
>MOVIES: Trailer for new Jason Segel movie, "Over Your Dead Body" (2:27)
>CELEBRITY: Eric Dane dead at 53 after A.L.S. battle
>ANIMALS: Completely crusted cat makes the most incredible transformation (1:57)
>HISTORY: How the siege of Boston helped George Washington become the face of the American Revolution
>GOOD NEWS: Lil help please? Officer frees squirrel stuck in dumpster (:23)
-Meanwhile, in Italy, Snoop Dogg’s credit card declined at Olympics dinner — so he repays restaurant in a special way
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