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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:44). High of 83 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Former Worcester Superintendent Maureen Binienda (pictured) signs contract to lead Easthampton schools, starts Saturday
+6:00: Wildfire smoke should bypass Mass.; wet weather a risk for July 4 fireworks
+6:00: U2's 1983 Worcester Centrum show started "an unforgettable fire"
+6:00: Mechanics Hall set to hang first portraits of Black historic figures
+6:00: City Manager Eric Batista gets mostly positive reviews from council in first evaluation
+Noon: Westborough police say Worcester man threatened to kill ex-girlfriend
+Noon: Worcester pizza shop sells $50,000 lottery prize
+Noon: TODAY! Worcester restaurant Grand Opening 4-6 p.m.
+Noon: Listen Up: Cliff Goodwin and crew deliver exciting blast of blues
+Noon: Holdin' Back: The 60's won't be holding back the 60s music this summer
+Noon: Last Call: Worcester's Samir Tokatli on preserving Syrian heritage
+Noon: Writing Lines: Traveler's tales and more
+Noon: Jazzed Up gigs Friday and Saturday
-12-year-old boys driving S.U.V. taken from Southbridge, police say
-Worcester man to serve 6 to 7 years in shooting that brought S.W.A.T. response
-2 restaurateurs purchase their locations on Worcester’s restaurant row
-Section of Cambridge Street closes for 3 to 4 weeks
-City councilor blasts Chamber of Commerce letter on encampment sweeps
-Bill Shaner: Before Adam was dead, Adam was blight
-Earlier: 34-year-old man found dead in Worcester park
-Worcester Walks: Blackstone Gateway Park, a hidden gem off off Route 146
-Woman sues Worcester "pregnancy center" after her ectopic pregnancy ruptured
-A.G. Healey's office urged Worcester to shun crisis pregnancy center law
-New W.R.T.A. leader: 3 finalists in running for top Worcester transit job
-Record-breaking travel anticipated for July Fourth weekend, A.A.A. says
-Oxford's Geoffrey Esper looks to upset Joey Chestnut at July Fourth Nathan's hot dog contest
-Find July 4th fireworks around Worcester
-Unsolved: Worcester -- "Bludgeoned to Death Behind a Gas Station". Video (14:48). Audio (16:00)
>FOOD: Trombetta's vs. Froze Zone in final round of Best Central Mass. Ice Cream Stand contest
-ICYMI: Just 5 years old, a $12 million visitor center in Worcester is closed, its future unclear
-Market moves toward reopening in Worcester
-Worcester couple out for a walk finds man in their car, suspect arrested after fight
-5 Johns busted in sting at Worcester hotels: W.P.D.
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Holden police warn residents to lock their car doors
-Watch as Brilla Coffee travels 2,000 miles from Nicaragua to your cup (2:52)
-From Wachusett Echo: Increased application numbers skew acceptance rates
-Lamoureux Ford wins national award for 26th consecutive year (1:03)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Celebrations planned for new Hare Krishna temple in Shrewsbury
-33-year-old West Boylston man pleads guilty to drugs, fraud
-Leominster man arrested near St. Anna School following allegations that man yelled at children during recess
-Bramanville Tribune: Big plans
-Community Harvest Project receives Myra Kraft Community M.V.P. Award
-Sutton Historical Society annual bottle and can drive July 8th to 16th
-Clinton High announces its fourth-quarter honor roll
-The Item's Neighbor to Neighbor column
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Worcester poet Richard Fox reads his poem "Revival"
-Workshop 13's "Show Your Pride" exhibit highlights work of L.G.B.T. artists
-100 FM The Pike (14:54): Dan Zanes talks to Mike Hsu about The Del Fuegos reunion show
-Aislynn Doyle: WPS in Brief for June -- Final FY24 Budget
-Janice Harvey: Customer care and calamity
-WCCA-TV's Talk of Main Street No. 12 (28:35): Former Mayor Konnie Lukes, attorney Stephen Gordon and the016.com founder Mark Henderson
-WCCA-TV's This is Worcester No. 170 (28:03): Aids Project Worcester, Part 2 of 2
>OBITUARIES: Worcester man writes touching tribute to his wife of 70 years
>SPORTS: Former Patriots quarterback Ryan Mallett dies in an apparent drowning
-Red Sox routed by Marlins, 10-1
-Bravehearts Alumni Weekend set for July 28th to 30th
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 3-1. Next home game: Doubleheader at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts 5-2 week keeps them in 2nd place in the standings
-Bill Ballou's Baseball column
-Holy Cross names Drew Michals names assistant men's hockey coach
>CARS: The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan! (5:43)
-NATIONAL: Epstein suicide blamed on jail guard negligence and misconduct
-Tragic: Woman dies after stepping on pile of fire ants at her home, family says
>NEW ENGLAND: Missing Maine woman found dead, boyfriend charged with murder
-Man charged in connection with Newton murders held without bail after arraignment
>COLLEGES: TODAY! Q.C.C. to showcase educational opportunities for new arrivals
-Worcester State celebrates growing Loyal Lancers donor society
-Education consortium names Holy Cross president as next chair
>BUSINESS: The Central Mass. economy remains resilient: Viewpoint
-F.T.C. sues Amazon over Prime sign-up and cancellation process
>SHOPPING: When is Amazon Prime Day (and what to expect)?
>HEALTH: 18.2 percent of Mass. adults have been diagnosed with depression: C.D.C.
-C.D.C. issues warning about the first locally acquired cases of malaria in the U.S. in 20 years
>FOOD: This "violent" banana-peeling hack "feels illegal to know"
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Most walkable cities in the U.S. for car-free trips
>HOMES: Check out these homes for sale in Worcester
>TV/STREAMING: Ryan Seacrest to replace Pat Sajak as host of "Wheel of Fortune"
>MOVIES: "Star Wars" -- 20 memorable quotes from the iconic films
>CELEBRITY: Julian Sands dead: Actor, 65, disappeared on January hike
>ANIMALS: Mama dog wouldn’t let anyone near her babies until… (2:56)
>HISTORY: A century ago in Shrewsbury, outdoor pursuits were less placid
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Boy who walked 6 miles to graduation gets college scholarship (2:36)
-Meanwhile, in Texas, watch as herd of escaped goats grazes through neighborhood
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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
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>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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