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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:50). High of 83 today in Worcester
-Wildfire smoke should bypass Mass.; wet weather a risk for July 4 fireworks
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Meg's Journey (7:12): Holden resident and North High Assistant Principal Meg Milonopolous on her reaction to her cancer diagnosis (pictured)
-Related: Fundraiser for Meg and her family
+Noon: Man who murdered woman at Worcester restaurant gets life in prison. Article
+Noon: Weezer, Kate Willett, Micky Dolenz and more to rock your week
-TODAY! Worcester's Independence Day celebration at Cristoforo Colombo Park. Today's schedule
-Find July 4th fireworks around Worcester
-Downtown Worcester restaurant announces it's closing
-Former Worcester Superintendent Maureen Binienda signs contract to lead Easthampton schools, starts Saturday
-Shortage of lifeguards forces Worcester to adjust schedules; Indian Lake Beach closed again
-Westborough police say Worcester man threatened to kill ex-girlfriend
-Help Worcester police identify man wanted in downtown car break-in
-U2's 1983 Worcester Centrum show started "an unforgettable fire"
-Mechanics Hall set to hang first portraits of Black historic figures
-City Manager Eric Batista gets mostly positive reviews from City Council in first evaluation
-Worcester's homeless sweep moratorium pits City Council, Chamber
-Radio Worcester (16:56): Mayor Joe Petty talks homelessness & encampments, city manager evaluation and fireworks
-Worcester pizza shop sells $50,000 lottery prize
-TODAY! Win lottery swag at Worcester restaurant and bar
-Oxford's Geoffrey Esper looks to upset Joey Chestnut at July Fourth Nathan's hot dog contest
-Unsolved: Worcester -- "Bludgeoned to Death Behind a Gas Station". Video (14:48). Audio (16:00)
-ICYMI: 2 restaurateurs purchase their locations on Worcester’s restaurant row
-Section of Cambridge Street closes for 3 to 4 weeks
-Bill Shaner: Before Adam was dead, Adam was blight
-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 arrest woman with active warrant for numerous motor vehicle violations
-Watch as Brilla Coffee travels 2,000 miles from Nicaragua to your cup (2:52)
-Holden police warn residents to lock their car doors
-Lamoureux Ford wins national award for 26th consecutive year (1:03)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury police help with carjack arrest
-Why are opioid overdose deaths skyrocketing in Worcester County?
-Auburn hotel property sold for $7.6 million
-Pleasant View grows into Sterling Greenery Too
-Webster Water Ski Collective hosts annual adaptive ski program
-Leicester police station designated Internet Purchase Exchange Location
-12-year-old boys driving S.U.V. taken from Southbridge, police say
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday
-Jazzed Up gigs Friday and Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Listen Up: Cliff Goodwin and crew deliver exciting blast of blues
-Manny Jae Media InnerViews (34:04): Serenity Jones, Thick Chick Comedy
-Holdin' Back: The 60's won't be holding back the 60s music this summer
-Last Call: Worcester's Samir Tokatli on preserving Syrian heritage
-Writing Lines: Traveler's tales and more
-WCCA-TV's This is Worcester No. 170 (28:03): Aids Project Worcester, Part 2 of 2
-WCCA-TV's Close to Home No. 550 (28:17): Pieta Support Group, Part 2
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who transitioned from stockbroker to author and founded a publishing company
>SPORTS: Patriots strike new deal with wide receiver, according to reports
-Fan favorite, Stanley Cup champion returning to Bruins
-Red Sox lose to Marlins, 6-2
-Bravehearts Alumni Weekend set for July 28th to 30th
-Bravehearts beat Brockton, 8-2, in rain-shortened game. Next home game: Doubleheader at 4:30 p.m. Friday
-Yankees pitcher Domingo Germán throws perfect game
>CARS: The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan! (5:43)
-NATIONAL: Heat wave blamed for 13 deaths in Texas; 10 deaths caused by dangerous rip currents off Florida and Alabama
-At least 16 bodies pulled from Chicago waterways since 2022, promoting serial killer fears
-Photos show debris from implosion of Titanic-bound sub (:23)
-Tragic: Boy, 10, killed by stray bullets while watching TV in bed
>NEW ENGLAND: Alleged killer Christopher Ferguson blogged about struggling with bipolar disorder
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross and WPI to develop innovative dual degree programs
-UMass Medical School doctor wins award for excellence in biomedical research
>BUSINESS: Midyear survey reveals W.B.J. readers are increasingly pessimistic about 2023
-Central Mass. bankers are staying the course toward an uncertain future
>SHOPPING: Leicester curiosity shop delights in the whimsical, witchy, and retro
>HEALTH: Cancer drug shortage "is absolute lunacy," doctors say
-New depression type discovered — and medication can't treat it
>FOOD: Lab-grown meat is cleared for sale in the U.S.
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 best museum cities
>HOMES: Bottom drops out of single-family housing market, but local real estate agents see things warming up
>TV/STREAMING: Dudley woman set to compete on "Tough as Nails"
>MOVIES: Rachel Brosnahan to play Lois Lane alongside David Corenswet's Clark Kent in "Superman: Legacy"
>CELEBRITY: Madonna rushed to hospital after being found unresponsive
>ANIMALS: Pet adoption in the Worcester area -- new pets added this week
>HISTORY: Former J.J. Newberry on Front Street in Worcester
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Woman inspires by graduating college after a devastating car crash
-Meanwhile, in Pakistan, watch as escaped bull runs into steakhouse
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:43). High of 70 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+7:00: Artemis II spacesuits made in Worcester can protect astronauts even in "worst case" scenario (1:01). Article
+7:00: Channel 25 Zip Trip coming to Rutland in July (2:23)
+7:00: Worcesteria: Flag-raising at City Hall marks Trans Day of Visibility
+Noon: Hudson man accused of killing grandmother with skateboard
+Noon: 10 Worcester properties near WPI listed for $9.9 million
+Noon: Worcester residents defy city chicken ban as backyard flocks grow
+Noon: When does the Jewish holiday of Passover start, end?
+Noon: Splendid Torch to perform for Club 321 at Mechanics Hall
+Noon: Last Call: Anne O'Connor, historian and author
+Noon: Dunkin' giving away 1,000,001 free coffees today (:28)
-Woman shot on Millbury Street in Worcester, suspect in custody (2:10). Article
-Worcester man killed in Boston hit-and-run
-Police investigate deadly crash in Charlton (2:16). Article
-Car burned to crisp: Millbury High senior had good excuse for tardiness
-Worcester’s "A Better Life" housing program helps break generational poverty by promoting self-sufficiency
-139-unit Worcester housing project faces setback as developer requests extension
-After 10 years and $16 million raised, Creative Hub Worcester center to open in April
-Worcester councilor seeks 911 info as city faces major mental health lawsuit
-Radio Worcester (25:27): Why Sen. Robyn Kennedy says the legislature audit may face a constitutional challenge
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant closed today for private event
-ICYMI: Tractor-trailer fire on I-290 in Worcester snarls Tuesday morning commute (:35). Article
-Worcester man gets 30 years in prison for sexually exploiting 3 young girls
-Police warn of rash of "smash & grabs" at trail parking lots
-Walmart warehouse, in former Sam's Club off Route 146, closing
-Street sweeping begins in Worcester on April 6th
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Fundraiser to support staff of 122 Diner
-Message from 122 Diner after last week's crash
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Body cam video captures dramatic chase through Webster neighborhood (:46). Article
-Oxford town manager who recently resigned is suing town
-First Student, Teamsters avert looming school bus strike
-Spencer selectmen authorize Proposition 2½ override questions be placed on ballot
-Police searching for driver who allegedly caused serious 4-car crash in Clinton
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Hanover Theatre announces 7-show 2026-27 Broadway Series
-Listen Up: Good Sleepy at home base with new album
-Rush debuts new drummer at Canada’s JUNO Awards
-50 years of Steve Miller Band’s "Fly Like An Eagle" celebrated with limited-edition picture disc
>OPINION: Sarah Connell Sanders: Retired teacher Velah Mary Hazard turns 100, saw history unfold
-Tom Marino: Worcester councilor seeks 911 mental health response info
-Janice Harvey: No Kings rally at Institute Park puts age in perspective
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:13): Does Worcester’s Human Rights Commission have any real power?
-Unity Radio's Future Focus (58:58): District 2 City Councilor Robert Bilotta, District A School Committee member Molly McCullough
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who delayed her retirement into her 70s
>SPORTS: Patriots set for HBO’s "Hard Knocks" next year
-Mike Vrabel shares notable Patriots updates at NFL League Meeting
-Celtics’ best and worst first-round matchups
-Bruins beat Dallas, 6-3
-Red Sox lose to Houston, 9-2
-Bravehearts' June 3rd Baseball in Education game is sold out
-Holy Cross football 2026 season tickets on sale now
-Railers, Islanders partnership may be nearing end
-UConn wins would mean furniture jackpot at Jordan's (2:10)
-U.S. men's soccer team loses to Portugal, 2-0
>NATIONAL: Excitement builds for Artemis II mission around the moon (2:23)
-Nancy Guthrie's Arizona home left eerily untouched and in "immaculate" condition after abduction: report
-Tragic: Student killed himself after shooting teacher at top high school
>NEW ENGLAND: Housekeeper assaulted, tied up in "horrendous" home invasion (1:05)
-M.B.T.A. announces free Fridays, half‑price commuter rail passes for summer (1:06)
>COLLEGES: 4 finalists in running to take over as chancellor at UMass Medical School
-Anna Maria AMCAT Recap – Winter Edition
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 10 worst U.S. cities for seasonal allergies
-Best Amazon travel deals: Luggage, pillows, adapters, portable tech
>BUSINESS: You could be getting a bigger-than-normal refund. Here’s why (2:37)
-LPL Financial Research: Earnings likely to grow double digits again; will markets care?
-Worcester hospice care provider names new C.E.O.
>HEALTH: Diabetes warning signs and risks in women
-Hims customized weight loss plans, GLP-1 plans and meal replacements
>HOMES: Mass. home sales down more than 10% to start 2026
>FOOD: The scientific reason soda tastes better in a can
>TV/STREAMING: Yellowstone's Mo Brings Plenty floored Monica got killed off on "Marshals"
-Rip, Beth's "Yellowstone" spinoff "Dutton Ranch" gets first trailer — and a premiere date
>MOVIES: "The Housemaid" sequel with Sydney Sweeney, Kirsten Dunst gets release
>CELEBRITY: Tiger Woods breaks silence after D.U.I. arrest following car crash
-Sydney Sweeney wears sheer lingerie to the theater in sizzling Syrn video
>ANIMALS: Confused Husky puppy learns how to be a dog (3:21)
>HISTORY: Lincoln Square in Worcester, circa 1926
>GOOD NEWS: Newlywed fan wins $20,000 after hitting half-court shot
-Meanwhile, in Michigan, woman makes daring escape from cops by slipping through police car window
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