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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 (1:05). High of 65 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Shooting investigation shuts down highway ramp in Worcester (:26). Article
-Worcester police launch test of new light on patrol vehicles
-Worcester police want your help: Naming their new comfort dog
-What's becoming of Chip Norton's Worcester properties?
-Monday's Child: Randy, 14, an artist, enjoys sporting events, museums, trips to the zoo
-Pulse Magazine's Eat Beat for October
-Speedy’s Drive In was an iconic Worcester destination
-Worcester Animal Rescue League is in need of donations
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:25): Calls for civilian oversight amid skepticism over implementation
>POLITICS: Which candidates for mayor, City Council have raised most money?
-Worcester candidate profile: Jermoh Kamara for City Councilor At-Large
-Councilor King backs research bureau call for civilian police oversight
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (46:55): City Council cell phone use becomes a campaign issue
>DINING OUT: Shrewsbury Street restaurant changes hours, opens 7 days a week
-ICYMI: Thousands pack Institute Park for Worcester's "No Kings" protest. Video (2:08:06)
-Worcester tried classical music to stop "illegal activities" in Canal District. It didn't work
-Woman arrested in Worcester wanted in Hawaii for child sex assault
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Scout's book shares epilepsy experiences
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-New fields being used as work continues
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Car fire in Charlton spreads to nearby brush early Sunday morning
-7 displaced after Fitchburg apartment fire; dog resuscitated by E.M.S.
-Item photos: In West Boylston, families invited to "touch a truck"
-School study leads West Boylston fall town meeting warrant
-Whittier Farms given grant to improve food security
-Southbridge High unveils sensory immersion room as part of the CARES program
-Ashburnham man tased and arrested in woods after prowling in driveway; oxycodone recovered
-New protein shake spot coming to Northborough
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesdays at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Legendary rock band honored at Worcester show for 25 million plays on Apple Music
-Rickie Lee Jones brings ribald remarks and finely crafted tunes to Mass.
-100 FM The Pike (16:38): Jeff Belanger, paranormal expert
>OPINION: Harold Wimmer: How 2 minutes can possibly save your life
-Richard T. Moore: State headed for perfect storm on senior care
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (2:04:27)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who worked as a missionary, pastor, and chaplain for 50 years
>SPORTS: Drake Maye brilliant despite injury scare in 31-13 rout
-Where do Patriots rank in AFC hierarchy?
-Awkward behind-the-scenes NFL footage of Jordon Hudson and Bill Belichick exposed
-Holy Cross Men's rowing wins Collegiate 8+ at Head of the Charles
-Holy Cross women’s ice hockey earns shutout victory over Dartmouth
-Bruins lose to Utah, 3-2
-Railers lose to Adirondack, 5-3
>CARS: Consumer Reports: Best cars and insurance tips for teen drivers
>NATIONAL: Government shutdown enters fourth week
-Virginia Giuffre was left bloodied and beaten by Prime Minister
-Tragic: Dad of 4, dog die when fishing boat capsizes on river
>NEW ENGLAND: Toddler dies in head-on crash involving S.U.V., work van in Taunton
-2 teens arrested in woman’s shooting in Hyannis
-Mass. Health Connector insurance costs could rise in 2026
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria Professor Jennifer Carlson to address legislative hearing on emergency management
-Radio Worcester (9:51): Q.C.C. President Luis Pedraja on Hispanic Heritage Month and free college support
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 regional U.S. specialties you need to try
-5 hotel etiquette tips you should know
>BUSINESS: Roblox, Snapchat, Fortnite, Amazon and more suffer global outages
-Sora A.I. is the hottest new social media app — and people are buying invites off eBay
>SHOPPING: Move over labubus, people are willing to pay over $10,000 for these fluffy toys
>HOMES: Beverly Hills home of billionaire from Worcester for sale for $195 million
>HEALTH: Overdose deaths in seniors see dramatic rise from deadly drug mix
-State launches campaign to boost COVID and flu vaccination rates (1:39)
>FOOD: From farm to table: Apple edition (4:52)
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix true crime doc, "Aileen: Queen of the Serial Killers" (2:03)
>MOVIES: "Black Phone 2" rules box office with $26.5 million opening
>CELEBRITY: Taylor Swift has had "no contact" with former B.F.F. Blake Lively
-Angelina Jolie makes rare comment on double mastectomy, removing ovaries
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Simon Fairfield Public Library, Douglas
>ANIMALS: Tiki the rescue dog inspires support for other animals in need (3:32)
>GOOD NEWS: Second grader thriving after life-saving leukemia treatment
-Meanwhile, in Connecticut, escaped goats become local celebrities
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