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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:35). High of 90 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Surveillance images (pictured) show assault at Worcester Popeye's over wrong order (:26). Article
+6:00: Judge tosses former Holy Cross coach's lawsuit
+6:00: $11.3 million in counterfeit goods found in Shrewsbury storage units, police say
+6:00: 2 children pulled from burning car in Charlton; police thank rescuers
+6:00: Janice Harvey: History, school memories in visit to Watergate Hotel
+Noon: Huge bobcat spotted in Worcester neighborhood (:17)
+Noon: Worcester Public Schools releases Night Life schedule
+Noon: Band Gold Star Blvd. ready to rock in Worcester
+Noon: Destructor set for Stormbringer Metal Festival at Ralph's Rock Diner
-Restraining orders issued against resident of Worcester house in 13-hour standoff
-Worcester man sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for child sex abuse images
-Brother of Polar Beverages stabbing suspect contacted victim, prosecutor says
-Worcester rolls out 311 app to report problems, nuisance
-Legendary rock band coming to Worcester
-Radio Worcester (13:32): Senator Elizabeth Warren talks brownfields, Worcester, student loans, SCOTUS and more
-Radio Worcester (12:39): City Manager Batista discusses crisis pregnancy centers and homeless encampment sweeps
>DINING OUT: Millbury woman completes Rosalina’s Kitchen "Avalanche" Italian dish challenge
-Worcester diner closed Tuesday for maintenance
-NEW! Meg's Journey, Part 4 (11:26): Meg describes how she had to navigate the healthcare system to get needed care
-Earlier: Meg's Journey, Part 3 (9:20); Meg's Journey, Part 2 (6:11); Meg's Journey, Part 1 (7:12)
-Related: Fundraiser for Meg and her family
-No winner! Powerball jackpot grows to $725 million following Monday's drawing
-ICYMI: $2.7 million awarded to clean up, redevelop brownfields in Worcester
-Worcester police introduce new K9, Marco
-Worcester organizations breaking down barriers to swimming safety
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): 2023-24 before and after school registration begins today
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the Ford F-150 (5:49)
-60 shall be nifty for enhanced Fred Warren Road Race in Holden
-Watch as Brilla Coffee travels 2,000 miles from Nicaragua to your cup (2:52)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Ex-Gardner cop charged with sexual assault in N.H.
-Summer session of Brimfield Antique Flea Market begins Tuesday
-Regional communications center grant decision coming in July
-Stargazing at the Willard House & Clock Museum
-NEW! Enter to win WooSox tickets, Dunkin cards and swag from North End Motor Sales
-TODAY! Shrewsbury Fire Department at Dean Park for storytime and touch-a-truck
-Shrewsbury has vacancies on boards and committees
-Banned books subject of library book club
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Madonna postpones Boston shows after infection, I.C.U. stay
-Cliff and Mary Ellen Anderson retire as ushers at The Hanover Theatre
-Central Mass. libraries have always embraced "a spirit of change"
-Worcesteria: On Quock Walker Day, footsteps of city's abolition role
-Don't Touch My Politics podcast (41:43): School Committee member Sue Mailman
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1312 (59:41): Gun Safety
-WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable No. 510 (27:59): Safe Injection Sites/2 Gage Street
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who owned a Belmont Street spa with her husband
>SPORTS: Are recent Patriots contract extensions related to DeAndre Hopkins, other free agents
-Kansas City Royals pick Braveheart Coleman Picard of Auburn in 6th round of baseball draft
-Max LeBlanc joins exclusive company in Bravehearts history. Next home game: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday
-Craft Beer, live music, free hot dog, and a chance to be seen on TV. Bravehearts' holding Craft Beer Night on Thursday
-WooSox Weekly: 5-1 week moves them toward the top of the standings
-Holy Cross men’s ice hockey announces incoming class
-Tight-knit Jesse Burkett Major Division softball squad has eyes on state title
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
-NATIONAL: National Archives concludes review of J.F.K. assassination documents with 99% made public
-Tragic: 1-year-old dies after mom ran her over while moving car near family home
>NEW ENGLAND: Catastrophic flooding across parts of New England (1:58)
-Body of missing 7-year-old girl from Lowell found following search along Merrimack River
>COLLEGES: Nichols names 4 new members to its Board of Advisors
-UMass Medical School clinical psychologist: Trauma-focused therapy is helping Ukrainian children besieged by war
>HOMES: Worcester County real estate transfers, Sunday, July 9th
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The most unusual restaurants in the U.S.
>BUSINESS: Family Health Center of Worcester receives $2.9 million in state funds
-Twitter’s future is in doubt as Threads tops 100 million users
>SHOPPING: Amazon Prime Day July 11th and 12th
*10 best Prime Day TV deals; 30 Prime Day deals worth the splurge
*32 best Prime Day deals under $100; 41 best kitchen deals on Prime Day
*Prime Day essentials under $25; 30 affordable Prime Day deals for less than $50
*43 best Prime Day clothing deals; 18 best Prime Day toy deals
>HEALTH: Ozempic faces review over concerns it may trigger suicidal thoughts
-UMass. Medical School professor: Zebrafish helpful in studying skin conditions like vitiligo and melanoma
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Sylvester Stallone documentary on Netflix (:52)
>MOVIES: Jennifer Garner returning as Elektra for "Deadpool 3"
>CELEBRITY: Jamie Foxx waves to fans on boat in first public sighting
>FOOD: Worcester Sweets Cafe is a new spot in the Tatnuck Square Neighborhood
>ANIMALS: The best reactions to rubbing rescue animal's flub (:51)
>HISTORY: The history of Cahill House at 42 Green Street in Worcester (5:32)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): How an 11-year-old superfan met her pop idol, Michael McDonald (2:51)
-Meanwhile, in California, watch as a bear tries to take a bite out of doorbell camera
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+2 patrol positions at Leicester Police Department
+Part-time servers at local restaurant
+Bus and van drivers at W.R.T.A.
+Water Operator for Holden D.P.W.
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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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>HELP WANTED
-Worcester Area Director (part-time), Matthew 25
+Multiple positions, Nancy Chang Restaurant
+Police officers, town of Leicester
-Part-time bartender, Patsie Dugan's
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