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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 91 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing 14-year-old
-John Street Baptist Church marks 140 years in Worcester
-Volunteers remove invasive species from Coes Reservoir
-Fight at Worcester pool leads to arrest of woman with a gun
-Worcester's annual Fourth of July fireworks celebration set for Friday
-Worcester Police Academy Graduation (1:23:14)
-Shrewsbury winery pours the perfect summer white
-No one hurt as car slams into utility pole in Leicester
-Undersecretary tells Central Mass. energy sector that permitting reform is key to meeting ambitious climate goals
-Radio Worcester (13:26): Tom Marino discusses rent price fixing allegations in Worcester
-Earlier: Former City Manager's firm accused of rent price fixing
-Radio Worcester's Radio Roundtable (46:24): Interim Chief Saucier ShotSpotter controversy and Mill St. vote
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant to host Vintage Palooza on Saturday
-ICYMI: Principal reminisces during final walkthrough at old Doherty Memorial High School
-Doherty High alumni reflect on fond memories during building's last day of school
-Worcester barber uses hard-earned lessons to motivate others
-"What did I do to deserve this?" Single mom from Worcester given refurbished car
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Movie Monday at Senior Center
-See Why People Buy 30 Cars and Trucks at Lamoureux Ford (3:32)
-Oriol Health Care announces expansion of health services in Holden
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury, Grafton review proposed massive UPS warehouse
-Shrewsbury D.E.I.B. Committee reflects on accomplishments
-Athol man arrested for threatening to bash his wife's head in after she confiscated his alcohol
-West Boylston joins regional animal control
-Flags retired at Dudley Gendron Post
-Nashoba Dollars for Scholars awards scholarships
-The Item's Neighbor to Neighbor column
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
-Worcester brewery partners with Sam Adams on new beer
>SHOWTIME: Tahanto film looks at stigma of mental illness
-Ray Mariano: Worcester School Committee's cellphone policy places teachers at risk
-Brian Nelson Laurel cartoon on beach ball across Worcester
-Giselle Rivera-Flores (4:08): June is an important month for all Latinos. Here’s why
-Tori Carbone: How to ask for and accept help — A beginner’s guide
-WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable No. 540 (28:31): Homelessness and the City Manager's department head salaries
-Unity Radio (59:32): Unity In The Community
-WCCA-TV's The Mayor's Forum No. 41 (28:13): Harry Kokkinis, Executive Chairman, Table Talk Pies
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to nurse from Worcester who lost his decades-long battle with leukemia
>SPORTS: Celtics roster reset 2024: Contracts, pending free agents
-Sunday T&G will honor NBA champion Celtics
-Patriots, Rhamondre Stevenson agree to contract extension
-Red Sox beat Cincinnati, 4-3
-Crusaders compete in 2024 collegiate summer leagues
-Bravehearts fall in Vermont, 5-2. Next home game: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday
-WooSox beat Columbus, 2-0
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has a car, truck or SUV for everyone (:47)
-Hackers demand millions to end cyberattack crippling auto dealers
>NATIONAL: Louisville nightclub shooting leaves 1 dead, 7 injured
-I.R.S. hit Americans with $7 billion in tax penalties last year
-Tragic: U.S. tourist killed by elephant that pulled her from tour group’s vehicle in Zambia
>NEW ENGLAND: Father arrested in Conn. after attempting to drown children, police say
-Man convicted of fatally bludgeoning Mass. man, 82, with lamp
>COLLEGES: Worcester State Class of 1969 celebrates 55th reunion with gift to Thea’s Pantry
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 of North America's best historic city neighborhoods to visit
>BUSINESS: Webster Five, Workers Credit Union name new leaders
-Here’s the average net worth of Americans at every age
>SHOPPING: Is Amazon Prime worth it? What to know about the membership
>HOMES: Central Mass. home sales jump for second consecutive month
>HEALTH: Go to bed before this hour to avoid mental health problems
-Surgeon General demands warning label on social media apps
>FOOD: Subway adds Footlong Dippers to Sidekicks menu
>TV/STREAMING: Kevin Costner is officially not returning to "Yellowstone"
>MOVIES: "Inside Out 2" earns title of 2024’s biggest movie, No. 1 second week in a row
>CELEBRITY: Kate Winslet, James Cameron address post-"Titanic" feud rumors
>HISTORY: Vernon Square in Worcester, 1908
>ANIMALS: This dog rescue will make you believe in fate (3:43)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Mother saves son in cardiac arrest while playing baseball
-Meanwhile, hourly radio signal found from space is stumping scientists
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:58). High of 45 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester police ask for help finding missing woman
+6:00: Worcester E.M.S. union warms of UMass Medical staffing levels
+6:00: Q&A with the MacArthur genius from Clark University
+6:00: Worcester holds info sessions on joining city boards, commissions on Wednesday
+6:00: Different setting, atmosphere at Trans Day of Remembrance
+6:00: Big Nate Allstar is the winner of WoMag's Digital Battle of the Bands
+6:00: Digital Battle of the Bands runners up Evil Felipe relish community support for musicians
+6:00: Worcester hockey alumni highlights, NHL Week 6
-CBS Mornings to film at Worcester’s Boulevard Diner today
-Exchange Building transforms to "Hell": 'Walking Dead' returns to familiar streets (and alleys) of downtown Worcester
-Woman indicted for manslaughter, O.U.I. in crash that killed mother of 6
-3 loaded guns found in raid; Worcester man charged
-Area police department defends arrest of teen caught on video after he accuses them of excessive force. Video (2:40)
-62 animals, including horses, cats, dogs and goats removed from area home
-Man seriously injured after car crashes into U-Haul in Sturbridge Friday night
-This Week in Worcester exclusive: Administration has plan to raid churches over holidays
-Missing teen daughter of Worcester mother arrested by I.C.E. has been found, police say
-Related: Judge to provide update on charges against Worcester leaders in I.C.E. arrest case
-Related: New York Times: A councilwoman intervened during an I.C.E. arrest. Then she faced the voters
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Recount of councilor-at-large vote will begin this week
-Worcester Election Commission reviews recount petitions Tuesday
-Aislinn Doyle: November 20th School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester police find dog with broken leg
-Dog found on Ward Street in Worcester
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:01): Worcester recount, I.C.E. arrest sparks debate
-ICYMI: Garage in Nortborough partially collapses after fire rips through (:16). Article
-Family of Higgins Armory founder has reunion to see new Arms and Armor Galleries
-Related: Arms and Armor Galleries set to open at Worcester Art Museum. Take a look inside
-Local star Angelo Gray, 12, shines in Hollywood debut at Millbury theater
-Related: What's Up Worcester interview with Angelo Gray (3:54)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden voters to face override decision
-Unique Happy Thanksgiving wishes from Lamoureux Ford (:29)
-Blue and Gold Star Memorial Fundraiser under way
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Yuletide Market & Light the Common returns to Shrewsbury Center
-Webster police arrest wanted man who jumped from bathroom window
-Athol man arrested on child sexual exploitation charges indicted by federal grand jury
-Wachusett Food Pantry faces increased need
-Grafton firefighter graduates from State Fire Academy
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Styx's Dennis DeYoung slams "shameful" Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: Where we go one, Wegovy
-Unity Radio's Q.C.C. State of Mind (57:41): Director of Veteran Affairs Matthew Casaubon
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who worked at Grants
>SPORTS: Patriots will face Bengals without Ja’Marr Chase, multiple stars
-Patriots’ standing in AFC East, potential playoff matchups and more
-Bruins lose to Hurricanes, 3-1
-New England Sports Summit returns February 13th
>NATIONAL: F.E.M.A. chief steps down as administration prepared to oust him
-Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers steps down from public commitments after Epstein emails
-Tragic: New Jersey man is first known death from meat allergy triggered by tick bites
>NEW ENGLAND: 1 dead following a house fire in Maine, officials say
-Ex-officer charged with killing Sandra Birchmore's unborn child (:34)
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 21 (29:44): Thinking with A.I. | Erin Solovey
-Worcester State awarded $1.3 million federal grant to launch student support services program
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 vacations that are more expensive than travelers realize
>BUSINESS: Worcester Business Journal's Movers & Shakers
-LPL Financial Research: Early keys to 2026
-Radio Worcester honored with Community Impact Award by Better Business Bureau
>SHOPPING: GameStop unveils Trade Anything Day. When is it and what is it?
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>HEALTH: Doctor's perspective on making GLP-1s more affordable (2:00)
>FOOD: Listeria recall: Ready-to-eat pastas linked to 6 deaths
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for Season 5 of "Stranger Things" (2:55)
>MOVIES: "Moana" live-action trailer stars Dwayne Johnson, Catherine Laga'aia
>CELEBRITY: GQ Men of the Year red carpet: Sydney Sweeney, Hailey Bieber and more
-L.A. County Sheriff investigating new sexual battery claim against Sean "Diddy" Combs
>ANIMALS: Dog follows woman on a hike and ends up being her soul dog (2:14)
>GOOD NEWS: At 100, WWII veteran still inspires gratitude in his community
-Meanwhile, filmmaker declares existence of U.F.O.s "no longer a question" — as doc probes 80 years of secrets
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