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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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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 70 today in Worcester
-Mass. could see warmer, wetter winter, National Weather Service says
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: How Worcester residents can sign up for 2027 health plans
+Noon: Gov. Healey sets 60% school breakfast goal; Worcester schools averaged 37.6%
+Noon: Early voting update: Nearly 10,000 ballots cast so far in Worcester
+Noon: Worcester man's Halloween display raises money for charity (2:57)
-Asbestos discovery closes Worcester Head Start facility
-Kelley Square and Mill Street were redesigned. Are they safer today?
-Worcester Human Rights Commission to review police policies, homeless encampment proposal
-Where is Aaron Pennington? Fugitive search enters third year (2:22)
-Max German of Shrewsbury a finalist in "Voice of Logan" contest
-Westborough police chief on leave following an incident in Shrewsbury (:20). Article
-Parents recall Uxbridge Officer LaPorta as community honors him
-Earlier: D.A.: Investigation into death of Uxbridge officer results in no charges
-Worcester County Wonders: The Phantom of the Palladium
-In historic company: Women of Worcester's past, present honored in new mural
-College closures derail students’ plans, leaving some unsure when they’ll return
>DINING OUT: Avvio Ristorante wins early buzz with home-made pasta and tasty pizzas
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-Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (5:02)
-ICYMI: Anna Maria weighs giving interested buyers more time after auction cancellation
-Worcester Homeowner Summit set for November 7th at DCU Center
-Worcester police, D.E.A. find fentanyl in Clover Street raid
-Worcester police seize 38 guns, ghost gun frames
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>HOLDEN: This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Wachusett Teacher Spotlight: Brian Lux
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Community Advocate Hometown Helper: Bernice Gero, animal advocate
-Warrant issued for man who broke into ex-girlfriend’s home in Barre while she was asleep
-Coolidge Elementary School's hidden staircase evokes Shrewsbury memories from decades past
-Meadows Montessori excited to open in Westborough
-New warehouse plans before Westborough Planning Board
-New Northborough fire chief says he has felt "truly welcomed" by town officials, community
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Gateway Players in Southbridge to hold auditions for "The Lifespan of a Fact"
-Dudley's first poetry slam brings community to the Fun Zone Playground wooded stage
-100 FM The Pike (20:41): Ken Casey from Dropkick Murphys on music as a force for change
>OPINION: Tommy Dorfman: Ticket prices are out of control. Gov. Healey’s bill will make them worse
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 510 (28:21): City clerks & state election
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown reacts to W.P.D. internal investigation in Toomey case (24:59)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native who was a lauded poet
>SPORTS: NESN and NESN+ to broadcast select Holy Cross contests
-Railers lose to Maine, 3-1
-Radio Worcester (15:13): Worcester Railers celebrate 1,000 wins for city hockey
>NATIONAL: Christa Pike's executioners given ominous warning before botched lethal injection: court docs
-Devastated mom recalls horror of toddler being pronounced dead, before he's discovered alive in morgue
-Tragic: Nurse dies after shrimp allergy during honeymoon
>NEW ENGLAND: Sandra Birchmore's therapist back on the stand Monday (:59)
-Woman charged with manslaughter in 4-year-old daughter's fentanyl death (:22)
-Over 130 residents evacuated from Lexington nursing home (2:25)
>POLITICS: What does the Governor's Council do? Worcester candidates weigh in
-What is Mass. ballot Question 7? (8:52)
-Full debate on Mass. ballot Question 7 (29:03)
>COLLEGES: Clark campus conversation, McGovern visit examine America’s past and present
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Airbnb making changes to guest cleaning requirements (1:39)
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-U.S credit card debt is on the rise. Here's how to keep yourself out of credit card debt
-Small businesses need to leverage home field advantage with S.E.O.
>SHOPPING: How inflation is hitting all parts of Halloween celebration (1:59)
>HOMES: The surprising places to never charge your phone, safety experts say
>HEALTH: "Circadian" depression may be the reason why you can't sleep
-How walking regularly can protect your brain for years to come (6:18)
>FOOD: Ina Garten reveals unique ingredient she uses in eggs
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for "Lupin: Part 4" on Netflix (2:30)
>MOVIES: The craziest horror villains compilation (42:09)
>CELEBRITY: "Office Space" star Richard Riehle dies at 78
-Kurt Cobain's death investigation takes new turn over cop's shocking claim casting doubt on suicide
>ANIMALS: Hound gets caught breaking all her friends out of daycare (1:54)
>HISTORY: The Old Yarmouth Inn on the Cape is still going strong after 330 years
>GOOD NEWS: Veteran sees brother face-to-face for first time in 40 years
-Meanwhile, in England, escaped emu wins wrestling match in middle of road
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