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>Latest weather: Partly cloudy, high in the low 70s today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+2:30: Avoid Kelley Square this afternoon because of construction delays
+2:30: Multiple vehicles catch fire at St. Vincent Hospital parking garage in Worcester
+2:30: Worcester County drought worsens, water use restrictions advised
+2:30: Rosen's Roundtable No. 482 (28:14): Speed Humps, Police in Schools
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - June 23rd
+Noon: Clark filmmaker devotes 12 years to film on brilliant Cuban jazz pianist Omar Sosa
+Noon: Less Than Jake, Bowling For Soup, Aquabats and Don't Panic set for Worcester
+Noon: Screen Time: "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" rewards longtime fans
-Suspicious fire at Davis Mega Maze in Sterling (1:48)
-Augustus blamed for confusion at City Hall over electrical bid at Doherty High project
-Worcester expects to have 20 lifeguards on staff this summer
-Worcester to explore harsher penalties for business tax break violations
-Deliberations begin in trial of Stephanie Fernandes, woman accused of murdering fiancé
-IT manager pleads guilty to embezzling from area nonprofit
-Spencer man airlifted in fatal Martha's Vineyard crash, police say
-Councilor Moe Bergman: WRTA needs to drive home its fare-free ride service
-Worcester backs another year of free WRTA bus service
-Worcester schools hiring bus drivers, offering $30 per hour
-City's Now | Next public visioning workshop Thursday at Worcester Senior Center
>SHOWTIME: "Hottest comic in America" coming to Worcester in December
-Blue Light Bandits return to Worcester
-Five Things to Do: Gordon Lightfoot, "A Swift River Anthology" and more
-Listen Up: Jim Perry keeps it dark with "Dystopia"
-"Running Up That Hill": A Playlist for the Great Limbo That is 2022
>HOMES: The top 10 most expensive homes sold in Worcester County from June 12th to 18th
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who worked "professionally and harmoniously" with his brother for 45 years
-Reminder: Worcester trash, recycling pick-up on normal schedule this week despite holiday
-ICYMI: New RMV Worcester location now expected to open this summer
-Wheels are getting in motion for a "Major" documentary to be made in Worcester
-Parents of murdered Assumption grad fight to keep wrongful death lawsuit alive
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>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Leominster group pursuing fourth casino region
-Molly Bish’s family still searching for justice 22 years later
-Extensive paving in West Boylston on Thursday
-Webster community pours one out for popular local "Can Man Joe"
-300 traps in Central Mass. look to catch Asian Longhorned Beetle
-Shrewsbury selectmen approve public comment policy
-Swenson appointed to Grafton CPC over longtime member Holberger
-Ring found at Boylston basketball court
-Nontoxic is the norm at Princeton resident's new nail salon
>SPORTS: Red Sox beat Tigers, 6-2
-Patriots' classic red jerseys, Pat Patriot helmet will return this season
-Bravehearts game postponed. Next 'Hearts home game: 4 p.m. Sunday, YOU-Choose-the-Music & Kids Club Sunday
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Charlotte, 4-0
-Saint John’s football finds new Thanksgiving foe in Malden Catholic
>CARS: Bertera has the car for you (4:08)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>BUSINESS: Worcester area unemployment rate rose to 3.5% in May
-Alumni of Worcester institutions merge marketing firms
-Worcester Business Connect podcast No. 28 (23:34): Money Confident
>SHOPPING: Shop the Discover Samsung Summer sale: Smart TVs, laptops, more
>FOOD: Kraft Macaroni and Cheese is changing its name
>COLLEGES: WPI PhD student wins Amazon Robotics Graduate Fellowship
-Worcester State announces new Executive Director for Latino Education Institute
>NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL: Slain Texas teacher's husband tried to rescue her, was "detained"
-School district police chief put on leave amid criticism of police response to Texas school shooting
-Tragic: Man whose children were killed by drunk driver commits suicide after Father's Day
>NEW ENGLAND: Watch as car carrier runs red light, hits car in Norwood (:22)
>HEALTH: Mass. doctor on study showing no health benefits from supplements
-Free testing and COVID vaccinations/boosters 10-3 Thursday in Downtown Worcester
>TV/STREAMING: New on Netflix in July
>CELEBRITY: Neil Diamond makes surprise appearance at Boston premiere of his musical
>HISTORY: Historical bird's-eye view of Downtown Worcester from North Main Street
>ANIMALS: Labrador and emotional support kitten share special bond at animal shelter
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Paralyzed hockey player vows to walk at graduation (2:40)
-Meanwhile, in British Columbia, internet, cell service outage blamed on beaver
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:44). High of 64 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Counterfeit ticket scam leads to parents missing Worcester high school graduation
+6:00: Facing eviction, Worcester's Boston Market owner plans a rebranding instead
+6:00: Providence & Worcester train derails in Rhode Island neighborhood
+6:00: Worcester police arrest suspect in connection with shooting near University Park
+6:00: Renters find relief at Worcester legal clinic to clear their eviction records
+6:00: W.R.T.A. adds new accessible vans to paratransit fleet
+6:00: Shakira, Jason Aldeen concerts at Fenway Park abruptly canceled (:31)
+6:00: Former Holy Cross star Stacey Hochkins named USA Hockey Adult Player of the Year
+Noon: Bullet found in parking lot of Auburn Middle School; school had been dismissed
+Noon: Things to Do: James Oliver Band, M'bolo, Jay Sully and more ...
+Noon: Traditional food and music on tap at Middle Eastern Festival
+Noon: "American Idol" winner David Cook to headline annual Pet Rock Fest
+Noon: Summer@Music Worcester returns with 3 different concerts
+Noon: Worcester students eye "Origin" as part of ArtsWorcester Future Arts Workers
+Noon: Joann Fabrics officially closed in Shrewsbury
-Police investigating death of college student in Worcester
-Work begins on $120 million downtown Worcester housing development
-Worcester police investigate gunfire at University Park; person treated for wounds
-Vandal leaves offensive messages on sign outside Worcester middle school
-Heralded Worcester school faces possible closure as state Senate cuts its funding
-Worcester clothing brand Cosmic Unicornz to find permanent home
-Fitness in the Parks Summer Series kickoff Friday
-Administration seeking to close 2 Central Mass. Job Corps centers as part of elimination of program nationwide
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief for May
-Doherty Memorial High School graduation (1:37:57)
-Worcester Public Schools' Ask the Superintendent (22:10): Vision of a learner with Belmont Street School
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:22): Fallout from the State of the City protest
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Lobster Rolls (5:17)
-ICYMI: Workers threaten to strike at UMass Memorial Health
-Firm to study solutions to I-290 divide in Worcester
-18-unit apartment complex planned on site of old 3-decker in Worcester
-Worcester wants to reclaim its manufacturing leadership, but tariffs may stand in the way
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): May & June Senior Center events
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-Holden police welcome new officer
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Vandals destroy Leominster Little League fields (2:23). Article
-In Shrewsbury Center, a new gathering place for the Jewish community
-High school productions up for TAMY awards
-Clinton student-athletes receive honors from coaches
-West Boylston police log May 19th to 25th
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Creative and creepy: Mike Mars talks about a life in film, music and horror
-On self-titled debit album, Sunday Junkie sets stage for musicians' next chapter
-The Big E announces Train as 2025 headliner. See schedule, ticket info
>OPINION: Nicole Bell: Cassie Ventura's story deserves to end in justice
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: Open letter to Councilor Bergman
-WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No. 928 (27:59): Maureen Schwab
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (47:50)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former Worcester Fire Chief Geoffrey Gardell
>SPORTS: Stefon Diggs' boat party causes stir as he misses Patriots O.T.A.s
-Patriots O.T.A. takeaways: Drake Maye improves, but offense still a step behind
-Bravehearts win season opener, 9-7
-What to know before Bravehearts Opening Day
-Bravehearts Opening Night giveaway. Next home game: 6:30 Friday. Get tickets here
-Red Sox lose to Brewers, 6-5
-Holy Cross men’s soccer names 2025 team captains
-Jeopardy! highlights WooSox player's unique and clever nickname
-WooSox beat RailRiders, 5-4
>NATIONAL: D.O.G.E. can access sensitive Treasury payment systems, judge rules
-3 city-killing asteroids could strike Earth within weeks
>TRAGIC: Man dies in crash while giving daughter driving lesson: Reports
>NEW ENGLAND: Missing U.N.H. student found dead
-Karen Read trial analysis (21:23): Courtroom showdown after prosecution's crash finale
>COLLEGES: Voice artist and Holy Cross class of 1968 alum James Conlan
-Assumption president says colleges must "take a hard look" at themselves
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Weekend getaway in Connecticut
>BUSINESS: Market Basket C.E.O. Arthur T. Demoulas placed on leave amid new allegations (2:23). Article
-LPL Financial Research: Can earnings catch up to this stock market rally?
-Take W.B.J.'s 2025 Midyear Economic Forecast survey
>SHOPPING: Walmart uses hidden barcodes to avoid "skip scanning"
>HEALTH: Weight loss in middle age offers long-term health benefits
-Skin cancer prevention: What you may not know about sunscreen, health (2:10)
>FOOD: How 1 ingredient transformed McDonald's Egg McMuffin
>TV/STREAMING: Until Friday, Peacock streaming deal for just $25 for a year
>MOVIES: Is "Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning" really the end? Tom Cruise may have revealed answer
>CELEBRITY: Brad Pitt speaks out on finalizing Angelina Jolie divorce after 8 years
>ANIMALS: Courageous puppy fights off pack of coyotes in 45-minute battle, heart-stopping video shows
>HISTORY: Worcester Heritage Society snapshots: 1870s Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Winchester 8-year-old recognized for fundraising success
-Meanwhile, in Florida, trapper wrestles alligator on highway median
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