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>Latest weather: Warmup begins, high in the low 80s today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Former WPI student gets 18 months probation for allegedly hiding camera inside woman’s dorm room
+6:00: Worcester Academy receives $20 million donation, among largest in school’s history
+6:00: Worcester Adult Day Care Center to pay $195,000 for alleged improper MassHealth billing
+6:00: Popular Worcester food truck begins offering bottled soda line
+6:00: Festival, Farmers' Market and movies return to Downtown Worcester this summer
+6:00: Shrewsbury swears in 3 new police officers
+6:00: Mathieu gets "pinned" as Grafton Fire Chief
+6:00: Millbury approves debt exclusion for new FQ headquarters building
+6:00: Predator R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in sex trafficking case
+Noon: Worcester Adult Day Care Center to pay $195,000 for alleged improper MassHealth billing
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - June 29th
+Noon: Central Mass. woman explains difficult experience of medically necessary abortion
+Noon: Sturbridge's Ken Davenport bringing new Neil Diamond show to Boston and Broadway
+Noon: Listen Up: Rick McCarthy takes listener on jazz journey with "What I See"
+Noon: "Zoom" crew to reunite at NorthEast Comic Con
+Noon: Bad Advice: Really, is the Earth as cool as everyone thinks it is?
+Noon: Why was the Mass. sky orange, yellow Monday?
-4 teens face charges for savagely attacking a Worcester musician
-Earlier: Thugs yell "get a haircut" before severely beating Worcester musician at South Station, Boston police say
-Officials investigating after string of break-ins in Worcester
-Earlier: Thieves smash glass, grab cash at Worcester bakery
-Restaurant/brew pub now open in former 3cross brewery in Worcester
-New bar in Worcester holds soft opening, will publicly open soon
-Judge rules family of slain Assumption grad can proceed with lawsuit
-Adult day care center under construction in Worcester at former spot of Shaker's, La Cucina restaurants
-Worcester Rep. David LeBoeuf enters plea agreement, loses license for 45 days in OUI case
-Educators in Worcester learn how to blockade classroom during active shooter scenario
-Coes Pond to be treated for algae Wednesday, public asked to stay out of water
-Worcester coalition raises $70,000 to help residents during shortage, but formula is still scarce
-Free e-bikes for Worcester residents: Deadline nears
-Radio Worcester (14:43): Acting City Manager Eric Batista on celebrating Independence Day, homelessness, good crime stats and more
-Worcesteria: Of stolen campaign signs and torn down Pride flags
-Janice Harvey: After SCOTUS abortion blow, love for Massachusetts stronger than ever
-The Faces of Worcester: Woodrow Adams Jr.
>HOMES: Worcester real estate roundup
>SHOWTIME: There's no holding back The Holdin' Back Band from the bandstands this summer
-Showcases at Electric Haze and the Raven put Worcester's hip-hop talent on display
-Miss Massachusetts pageant set for Worcester
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Trappist monk of St. Joseph’s Abbey in Spencer
-ICYMI: NFL player from Spencer hosting fundraiser in his hometown (1:31). Article
-Lifeguard shortage in Worcester could mean limited swim time at city beaches, pools this summer
-Rosen's Roundtable No. 483 (27:56): Chickens and Phonies
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Loved ones honor victims of rollover crash in Webster
-Earlier: 2 dead, 2 seriously injured in Route 395 crash
-Demolition of "old" Shaw School in Millbury scheduled to begin soon
-Reproductive Rights Vigil planned at Grafton Unitarian church
-Holden police arrest Worcester man for unarmed robbery of convenience store, shoplifting
-Motorist killed in Lancaster crash ID'd as Michelle Jones, 55
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 104-year-old Charlton WWII veteran gives special salute from great grandson
>SPORTS: Red Sox blow 9th-inning lead, lose second straight to Blue Jays
-Tickets for Holy Cross vs. Bucknell at Polar Park on sale to the public on July 12th
-Bravehearts split doubleheader vs. Nashua. Next 'Hearts home game: 6:30 Wednesday
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Taz Wilson makes history in Pirates win
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross alumnus petitions for college to rescind Justice Thomas' honorary degree
>CARS: Bertera has the car for you (4:08)
-Nissan recalls about 323,000 SUVs due to hoods that can open unexpectedly
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>BUSINESS: Worcester well positioned for next economic revolution
-Registration remains open for today's WBJ Business of Cannabis event
>SHOPPING: Shop the 20 best Fourth of July sales on Amazon
>FOOD: Worcester bakery to close for holiday July 2nd-July 12th
>NATIONAL: Ghislaine Maxwell sentenced to 20 years in sex trafficking case
-Subway restaurant worker killed after dispute over mayo, police say
-Tragic: 8-year-old Florida boy shoots dead baby, wounds tot: cops
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. couple, both in 80s, killed in Boston crash
-MassDOT advises travelers to plan ahead for holiday travel weekend
>HEALTH: in study co-authored by UMass Medical School researchers, making smoking cessation a game helps
-Worcester COVID dashboard shows a slight rise in new cases
-Free testing and COVID vaccinations/boosters 10-3 Thursday in Downtown Worcester
>TV/STREAMING: "Jeopardy" to choose permanent hosts “very, very soon”
>MOVIES: Disney drops "Hocus Pocus 2" trailer showcasing locations in New England
>CELEBRITY: Woody Allen tells Alec Baldwin he's done directing: "The thrill is gone"
>ANIMALS: Worcester area pets up for adoption: Dogs, cats and more
>HISTORY: Former Odd Fellows' Building in Worcester
-Meanwhile, Amazon Alexa will be able to mimic deceased loved ones' voices
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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 81 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: M.O.A.D. to host African Festival in Worcester August 1st (6:28)
+6:00: Latest "Walking Dead" premieres this weekend, with strong touch of Worcester
+6:00: Worcesteria: A tale of 2 murals at site of the former Dive Bar
+6:00: Bill Ballou on baseball
+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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