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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Back to temps in the 90s
+5:15: Chilling details emerge about beating and stabbing of Worcester lifeguard during arraignment of suspects
+5:15: Police increase patrols after lifeguard stabbed at Worcester pond
+5:15: Bell Pond Beach and Crompton Park Pool closings extended
+5:15: Storm warnings into tomorrow, Elsa expected on Friday
+5:15: St. Vincent makes another offer as nurses take strike to Texas
+5:15: Janice Harvey: Chilling on the Fourth of July
+Noon: Police cruiser hit, officer dragged during pursuit in Worcester, sources say (1:49)
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - July 6
+Noon: Auburn police recover 6 stolen dirt bikes
+Noon: Holden police warn of fraud based on possible mail "fishing" at outside mailbox
+Noon: Rosen's Roundtable #445 (28:16): Student Dress Codes
-Worcester restaurant begins countdown to Shrewsbury Street move
-Fiery crash in Shrewsbury results in arrests on DUI, weapons charges (:27)
-State police K9 credited with tracking down suspect after crash in Auburn
-Teen lifeguard stabbed at Bell Pond in Worcester, 4 arrested (1:48)
-ICYMI: Fairway Beef, Worcester's oldest meat market, closed its doors for good
-Bill Shaner: C'est la beef
-Worcester native scales buildings and climbs poles to repair flags
-Nurses and member of Congress shift focus to St. Vincent Hospital owners
-Reminder: No delay to the collection of trash & recycling in the City of Worcester
-This Week’s Roadwork in Worcester – Week of July 5
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music & Live Streaming List for Tuesday
-Wachusett Wine & Spirits Whiskey Wednesday (21:37): Bottled in Bond
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Grafton residents, take out the trash
-Grafton Summer Concert Series moves to Nelson Park
-Declaration of Independence is read in Auburn
-Oxford's Geoffrey Esper eats 50 hot dogs in annual contest
-Road Race is an Independence Day tradition in Southbridge
-Bravehearts next home game is a doubleheader at 5 p.m. Wednesday. Buy tickets
-NESN to broadcast Bravehearts game on July 10th
-New contest! Enter to win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales. Winner drawn July 9th
-Cars: Great Savings right now at Bertera Nissan in Auburn (4:12)
-RV rentals and sales, including at Fuller RV in Boylston, are shaking up the travel industry
-National: At least 150 people killed in more than 400 shootings over Fourth of July weekend
-Tragic: Autopsy shows NHL goalie died of chest trauma due to fireworks mortar blast
-At the office: The next big steps to take after quitting your job
-Animals: Bear enters Colorado home through open window, eats cat food
-History: Soldier's Monument, Worcester Common
-Homes: Video tour of New England farmhouse for sale in Westborough (5:20)
-Movies: See Amazon's "The tomorrow war," courtesy of the WooSox. Here's how
-Celebrity: Richard Donner, "The Goonies" and "Lethal Weapon" director, dead at 91
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Paralyzed veteran in Louisiana walks to raise American flag at Independence Day event
-Meanwhile, in North Carolina, man steals reporter's car but crashes it into police cruiser
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-Rates of new cases are almost 3 times higher in states with low vaccination rates, new data shows
-These areas in the U.S. have officials concerned as cases increase
-ICYMI: Mercantile Center expected to close testing site in Worcester soon
-Register for giveaway open now. Register at vaxmillionsgiveaway.com
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:28). High of 82 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Train derails in Downtown Worcester, caught on video
-Former Assumption V.P.'s lawsuit claims president fueled party culture
-Coming soon to Worcester: Asian night market with street food, shopping
-UMass Medical School professors: Teens are turning to A.I. chatbots for emotional support – here’s how to keep kids safe
-How a Central Mass. woman beat the odds to have a baby at 44
-Batista pushes back on criticism over city's portrayal of D.O.J. police investigation closure
-Earlier: Newly obtained letter sheds light on decision to close investigation into Worcester Police
-Worcester yard waste drop-off site at 300 Chandler St. closed Saturday
-Over 1,000 backpacks for local kids after Worcester fundraiser
-Worcester schools overhaul: Boundary changes, new start times and transportation plan head to public
-When a college closes, do students still owe it money?
-2 men worked for over 20 years to create Shrewsbury’s favorite garden
-Community leaders take the plunge to support Worcester County youth nonprofits
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review
>DINING OUT: Boston’s Union Oyster House celebrates 200 years (3:10)
-Local diner with legendary bacon portions prides itself as the "Birthplace of Cholesterol"
-ICYMI: Fox bites woman, 6-year-old girl in Worcester, officials say (2:07). Article
-Worcester breaks ground on GreenTech Park infrastructure project
-Worcester swim school to reopen with new pool
-In contested House primary, most of Worcester council backs challenger over incumbent
-Worcester woman wins $1 million, plans to get her master’s degree
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden Bandstand Concert Series 6 to 8 Sunday
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-Composting 8 to 2:30 Saturday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Southbridge rehires veteran firefighter, receives update on new station
-Public safety day and health fair Tuesday in Leicester
-Driver faces manslaughter charges in 2024 crash that killed 2 in Royalston
-Holland's Zucchini Festival returns Sunday with cook-off, family activities
-Spencer Police Chief Michael Befford to retire September 12th
-After E.P.A. grant cuts, this Fitchburg school still has no outdoor space
-A Central Mass. church closed last year. Now it's for sale
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
-Jazzed Up Duo at the VUE 6 to 9 Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: The Russo Brothers, Harley's Funhouse, Pride pageant ...
-Pulse Magazine's Weekend Guide (:20)
-Matt York to bring Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan stories to Webster Library
-Rodney Justo still finds joy in reliving the soundtrack of a generation with Atlanta Rhythm Section
>OPINION: Tom Marino: Word games vs. reality as police reform dies in Worcester
-Julie Bowditch: Tails of the City – The privilege of pet ownership
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:21): Mass. Housing scandal, roundabouts, who should police the police?
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who volunteered with Tris Speaker Little League for over 50 years
>SPORTS: Mike Vrabel downplays Christian Gonzalez’s absence
-Analyzing Tommy DeVito’s performance in Patriots preseason opener
-"PFT Live" host Michael Holley faints mid-show in concerning scene
-Red Sox C.E.O. makes bold statement about John Henry's ownership future
-Red Sox lose to the Pirates, 8-4
-Bravehearts thank fans for 2026 season
-Oxford native enters final season with Holy Cross
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox fall to Buffalo, 6-2
>NATIONAL: D.C.'s World War II Memorial vandalized
-Hugh Hefner tipped F.B.I. about Epstein after Playmate trafficked
-N.J. mom died trying to save daughter in Colombia earthquake
-Tragic: Hero dad sacrificed himself to save teen sons from Martha's Vineyard riptide
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (17:53): Analyzing the case so far and judge's instructions to jurors
-Lawrence mayor charged with fraud and money laundering (2:35). Article
-Search for man continues after fatal stabbing at South Station (1:44)
>COLLEGES: Nearly 100 Girls Inc. participants get a hands-on taste of S.T.E.M.—and college life—at Clark
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 countries where you shouldn’t make small talk
-What hotel staff notice about you when cleaning the room
>BUSINESS: Retail sales unexpectedly drop for first time in 9 months
-Why Gen Z is turning to TikTok to land their next job
-Walmart faces calls for boycott after beloved greeter of 21 years fired after for hugging customers
>HOMES: Mortgage rates tick down after encouraging inflation news
>HEALTH: Why pediatricians may ask parents to leave the room during exams (3:52). Article
-Long-term care insurance premium hikes impact policyholders
>FOOD: M&M's, Skittles, Starbust get stripped of artificial coloring
-Daily Dish: Quick beef and broccoli
>TV/STREAMING: Wheel of Fortune searching for contestants at event in R.I. (1:01)
-New shows & movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming: "Minions & Monsters," "The Invite," and more
>CELEBRITY: Danny DeVito gives update on relationship with ex-Rhea Perlman
-"Highlander" star Christopher Lambert, 69, collapses at Pittsburgh Comic-Con
>ANIMALS: Watch 2 loose goats visit transit station, board bus
>HISTORY: Spilling the Tea with John Hancock - Video 3 (:39)
>GOOD NEWS: Grandma, 71, leaps into river to save drowning man
-Meanwhile, in Washington, D.C., bomb squad identifies suspicious device as adult toy
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