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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:27). High of 90 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester became a transgender "sanctuary city" but community says more must be done
-Gourmet cupcake shop is latest Canal District business to close its doors
-Related: A love letter to The Queen's Cups
-Worcester man identified in fatal motorcycle crash in Westborough
-2 Worcester liquor stores sold
-Worcester animal shelter to accept stray animals soon amid new partnership
-WPI researcher studies effect of streaming while eating
-Worcester Independence Day celebration on Tuesday. What to know
-Week in review: City manager's evaluation, Clark cuts, indictments
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief for June
-Inside White Cliffs: Northborough's abandoned mansion
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:56): City manager under fire, Human Rights hearing with Chief Saucier and media access dispute
>FAITH: Standing with Rahab on the margins
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Manny Jae Media (45:25): Grand opening of Vejigantes Restaurant, 55 Pearl Street
-ICYMI: 14-year-old girl hit and killed by train in Worcester had headphones on, friend says (1:01). Article
-Worcester mayor takes a walk with residents through Canal District, identifies ways to improve
-Worcester courthouse evacuated after man in custody vandalizes fire sprinkler
-This Shrewsbury resident is Miss Massachusetts Teen 2025
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden Bandstand Concert Series featuring Tru Diamond 6 to 8 on Sunday
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-Wachusett Echo: Juniors deprived of impactful privilege
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Rutland Fourth of July: It's out of this world
-Rutland man charged with disturbing the peace for shouting at nurse, harassing neighbors
-Auto fire on Route 9 causes traffic delays in Westborough
-Fire breaks out outside mixed-use building on Water Street in Fitchburg
-Sterling officials settle on M.B.T.A. zoning site
-REAL progress with youth program in Clinton
-215th Massachusetts Army Band to perform a Concert on the Common in Grafton
-Walk through Waters Farm: a site brimming with rich history
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Drag brunches, Local CountryFest & Empty Bottle Ramblers
>OPINION: Ray Mariano: Nothing new about protests at City Hall
-Bill Shaner: A politics of no translation
-Laurel: Best seat in the house for Worcester's Fourth of July fireworks
-Woo! Science: In Worcester area, you're never too old to "rock"
-Worcester Technical High Valedictorian Funbi Fatoke (:34)
-Unity Radio's Now I Thrive (54:59): Sunshine Beeson, InSpiral Iridology
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who ran her own daycare business for 30 years
>SPORTS: Full list of every Bruins pick, trade in NHL Draft
-Red Sox lose to Blue Jays, 15-1
-Bravehearts beat Westfield, 7-5
-Bravehearts Italian Heritage Night and Kid's Club Sunday 4 p.m. today. Buy tickets here
-Crusaders record 3.43 G.P.A. during Spring semester
-WooSox beat RailRiders, 5-3
-Check out all the winners and photos from the Hometeam Central Mass. High School Sports Awards
-Ben Crenshaw delighted with retooling of International's Pines Course
>NATIONAL: 35,000 Ukrainian children missing since start of Russian invasion
-Ring doorbell camera captures huge power station explosion (1:07)
>TRAGIC: Wingsuit champion dies during 8,000-foot mountain jump
>NEW ENGLAND: It's shark season, and we're taking a deep dive (15:32)
-Uber and Lyft drivers rally against driverless taxis in Massachusetts
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria Class of 2025 reports 95.2% employment rate
-Fitchburg State dean selected for Emerging Leaders Program
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): How to not get sick on a cruise — and must-haves to pack
-What it's like to drive the "Loneliest Road in America"
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-How your job may impact your mental health (1:03)
-Buy Now, Pay Later loans will factor in to Americans' credit scores
>HOMES: Should you turn your A/C off when leaving the house? What to know
>HEALTH: Single dose of "magic mushrooms" provides 5 years of depression relief
-Study finds teens are being lured into using e-cigarettes and cannabis on social media (:46)
>FOOD: It’s not a Red Sox game without Fenway Franks
>TV/STREAMING: Everything to know about subscriptions on Prime Video
>MOVIES: "I Know What You Did Last Summer" sequel trailer
>CELEBRITY: Orlando Bloom, Sydney Sweeney spotted strolling through Venice together after Bezos, Sánchez wed
>ANIMALS: Guy raises 2 baby deer by himself (1:41)
>HISTORY: Skippy White and WILD AM 1090 changed the Boston music scene forever
-Meanwhile, at Disneyland, couple holding baby get in wild brawl
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 81 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Bus drivers want out of Worcester teachers union. Here's why
+Noon: Worcester human rights commissioner quits over police review decision
+Noon: Crazy stats from Red Sox’ miraculous 20-game turnaround
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing teen girl
-UMass Memorial increases planned Community Healthlink layoffs to 231
-Worcester’s Washington Square to be site for demolition, new apartments
-Mass. House approves carveout allowing for Worcester Red Sox players to not be subject to state wage laws
-Former UMass Medical School student and cancer survivor in seventh Pan-Mass Challenge (2:53)
-UMass Memorial Health opens convenient new family medicine facility at White City
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Radio Worcester (26:14): State Sen. Robyn Kennedy on budget, child welfare reform, housing costs, I.C.E.
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (4:59)
-Worcester bistro closed until August 3rd
-Worcester bakery closed until August 5th
-ICYMI: Worcester city manager nixes Research Bureau bid for police civilian review board
-Another pedestrian crash in Worcester renews push for safety improvements
-Massport announces record year for Worcester Regional Airport
-City backs 4 affordable housing developments
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Senior Center closed through the end of July
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Victor Catacchio has been making cars look like new for 43 years
-Leominster man arrested after police find him passed out behind the wheel with fentanyl
-Crews install modular bridge spanning French River between Dudley and Webster
-Road closure today and tomorrow in Shrewsbury
-Spencer Summer Concert Series returns to Powder Mill Park
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: EcoTarium honors U.N. environmental leader with its highest conservation award
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1385 (30:00): Gina Alice, Captains of Entropy and more
>OPINION: Tom Marino: When Worcester chose the bailout over the Constitution
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. 168 (29:48): Ed Gardella, Part 2
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (37:57): I.C.E. shooting in Maine, claims on election integrity
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester business owner who passed away at 44
>SPORTS: Drake Maye-A.J. Brown connection among storylines to watch as training camp opens (11:25)
-Red Sox beat Rays, 6-5, for 14th straight win
-'Sader Stories (2:20): Kaitlyn Flanagan, Crusader of the Year
-7 Bravehearts heading to Futures League All-Star Game (1:29)
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts enter All-Star break in the thick of playoff chase
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>CARS: Best used cars for teen drivers, according to Consumer Reports
>NATIONAL: 3 more U.S. servicemembers killed in war in Iran (2:03)
-Disney World guest, 54, died on iconic ride after suffering heart emergency
-Tragic: 5 die after people jump into river trying to save someone in the water
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (1:27): Jury selection resumes after 5 seated
-Pamela Smart seeks new trial for 1990 murder of husband (3:22)
-Teacher and coach charged with O.U.I. and child endangerment
>COLLEGES: Clark's century-old Economic Geography sees jump in citation rankings
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 5 most expensive states to visit in 2026
-This Conn. amusement park was named most affordable in the U.S. (1:01)
>BUSINESS: Shrewsbury commercial landscaper acquired by New Jersey firm
-LPL Financial Research: China holds keys to post-war oil prices
-Shocking amount of Gen Z employees pretend to be productive at work: survey
>SHOPPING: Dollar Tree installs price scanners for surprising reason
>HOMES: Consumer Reports: Guest WiFi network can boost privacy, speed
>HEALTH: Humanoid robots complete historic surgery
-How many cups of coffee are safe to drink per day? (1:53)
>FOOD: Cyclospora outbreak: Taylor Farms test update, food safety (7:52)
-Mass. lettuce farm says its crop safe amid cyclospora fears (1:49). Article
>TV/STREAMING: Shocked Geena Davis addresses Netflix canceling "The Boroughs"
>MOVIES: "The Odyssey" reviews roundup: What critics are saying
>CELEBRITY: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s pals reveal new wedding details
-Brenda Fricker, "My Left Foot" Oscar-winning actress, dies at 81
>ANIMALS: Stray orange cat chooses his family and fits right in (1:44)
>HISTORY: These discoveries reshaped what historians knew about America's Founding Fathers
>GOOD NEWS: Cape Cod farm offers 20 years of opportunity for adults with disabilities (1:33). Article
-Meanwhile, in Idaho, man balances 195 rolls of toilet paper on his head for 30 seconds
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