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In The News
>WEATHER: No rain! High of 82 today in Worcester (3:39)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester man charged with murdering 4-year-old daughter
-Man said over FaceTime he shot Worcester teen in the back, police say
-Worcester man charged with killing brother
-Earlier: Man shot, killed in Worcester; suspect in custody
-Flying Rhino closes; location taken over by long-time Worcester restaurateurs
-UMass Medical School could recoup millions in grants after court ruling
-Worcester lawyer in line for Juvenile Court judgeship
-WATCH: City councilors discuss being targeted by threats
-Ready to Rumble! Wrestling, hot dog-eating contest and more set for Ralph's Rock Diner
-Related: 110 FM The Pike (9:35): Josh Dolan on Top Dog Hot Dog Eating Contest
-State pools in Worcester open Saturday
-Look up! Fireworks shows in Central Massachusetts
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:33): Worcester protests spark City Council rift
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (49:49): Free speech, public impact and City Hall security changes
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 places to shop & eat (5:27)
-ICYMI: Contractor accused of scamming customers arrested after evading police for 2 years
-Worcester is one of the top 5 riskiest cities to drive in, study finds. See rank
-"It's our Independence Day": Worcester commemorates Juneteenth
-Worcester city councilors fear for their safety amid rise in threats and harassment
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Small clubs are taking a dive
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-Wachusett Echo: The rebranding of the Pathways Program
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Dudley, health director part ways. Here's what we know
-Shrewsbury man arrested after police find him hiding in bathroom during 911 response
-Pay-as-you-throw bag price increase in Shrewsbury July 21st
-Spencer selectmen discuss drafting emergency medical services R.F.P.
-Rutland sets plan for new administrator search
-Blackstone Valley Tech graduation
-Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Juneteenth Festival, "Grease," Swift tribute and more
-17 teens vie for crown at Miss Massachusetts teen pageant in Worcester
-Boston Calling music festival taking a year off in 2026
-Youth Acting Company to host "Grease" production starring Grafton teen
>OPINION: First Person: Thoreau, Frost and the power of woods and words
-Manny Jae Media's Innverviews (43:22): Brian Allen, incoming Superintendant, Worcester Public Schools
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former book reviewer for Telegram & Gazette
>SPORTS: Red Sox beat Giants, 7-5
-Rafael Devers explains willingness to play first base for Giants, not for Red Sox
-Bravehearts sweep Norwich, 12-3 and 6-5. Next home page 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Get tickets here
-'Sader Stories (2:13): Haley Murphy, Crusader of the Year
-WooSox beat Buffalo, 7-1
-Central Mass. High School Sports Awards: See all spring player of the year nominees
>NATIONAL: Top 10 healthiest cities in America for 2025
-The hidden history of female spies and C.I.A. agents
>TRAGIC: Bowling coach kills student in murder-suicide
>NEW ENGLAND: Juror reflects on trial as Karen Read's parents speak out (21:46)
-Traffic mess on Mass. Pike again this weekend
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria golf tournament winners
-WPI appoints Daniel Linzell as Dean of Engineering
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Play Airlines ending all flights to Boston this fall
>BUSINESS: Highest-paying management jobs for people in Worcester
-Aflac customer data breached by cybercriminals in hit to U.S. insurers
>HEALTH: F.D.A. launches program for faster drug reviews
-Doctor on importance of C.P.R. training, lyme disease and tick season (3:47)
-City of Worcester (1:23:09): W.S.C. Stay Connected - Osteoporosis awareness and prevention
>FOOD: Popular cereal brand pulls fan-favorite flavors from shelves
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for Netflix movie "Happy Gilmore 2" (2:33)
>MOVIES: Steven Spielberg thought "Jaws" would be the last movie he'd direct
>CELEBRITY: Anne Burrell's death under investigation as possible drug overdose
>ANIMALS: Woman finds the saddest beagle on the side of the road (1:46)
>HISTORY: Vintage arcade games still provide good old-fashioned fun
-Meanwhile, a woman's "healthy" lasagna outrages the internet
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Classifieds
>HELP WANTED
-Civil Engineer I, Town of Holden
-Transportation Coordinator, Holden Senior Center
-Veteran’s Agent, Town of Holden
-Worcester Area Director (part-time), Matthew 25
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:33). High of 82 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-3 women slashed with box cutter at bar in Worcester
-Related: Worcester police ask public for assistance in case
-R.I. shooting suspect captured in Worcester after high-speed chase, hiding on porch of house
-Suspended Millbury firefighter convicted of child rape
-At school mural unveiling, Zella NunĚez and mother remembered
-Hoping to inspire heroes of kindness: Millbury event to honor teen who took his own life
-The Princeton nonprofit pairing furry friends with people who need them the most (1:31). Article
-Teens help Worcester's goal of a cleaner city
-Crompton Park pool: Where the cool kids are
-Table Hoppin': First Lee’s Sandwiches franchise in region set to open
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:27): Meeting law violation, preliminary election, does any of it matter
>DINING OUT: 100 FM The Pike (9:54): James and Gabriella from Worcester’s legendary Boulevard Diner
-ICYMI: Expensive weapon detection system leased by UMass Medical School rarely used (3:18). Article
-Worcester woman, firm admit to $1.6 million MassHealth fraud
-"Caretaker" stole from local elderly victim, squatted, police say
-Worcester Housing Authority gives old movie theater new life
-Worcester police mourn tragic loss of animal control officer at age 41
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden Days set for August 23rd
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
-Planned power outage August 26th
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Algae bloom means no swimming in Webster Lake (2:39). Article
-Beloved Shrewsbury firefighter dies from cancer, ruled line-of-duty
-Michael Harris, Hubbardston motorcycle crash victim, remembered as "jack of all trades"
-Uber driver fights off armed carjackers in harrowing ordeal (1:41)
-Kimberly Maschi pulls together her village at West Boylston Senior Center
-Scenes from the Sterling Senior Center car show
-Today! End of Summer Picnic Bash is Saturday at Woolie World
-Rutland woman, Breast Friends taking strides against breast cancer
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
-New Gallup poll shows what Americans are thinking about alcohol
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Lee Brice, Tyler Hubbard and Hot Dog Safari
-City to honor rapper Joyner Lucas with street renaming on Sunday
-Meghan Montaner sharing Mechanics Hall vision as executive director
>OPINION: Suzanna Parpos: A story in song, and an unexpected angel
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (57:38)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former Millbrook Distributors executive
>SPORTS: 5 players worth spotlighting in Patriots-Vikings preseason action
-Patriots have some offensive concerns (11:38)
-NFL preseason Week 2 schedule, TV and announcers
-Red Sox beat Marlins, 2-1
-Holy Cross announces 2025-2026 women’s ice hockey schedule
-WooSox lose to Iowa, 9-6
>NATIONAL: National debt explained: How does $36 trillion impact taxpayers?
-Newsom rolls out California's ballot initiative to counter Texas redistricting (2:24)
>TRAGIC: Teen accused of killing parents, 3 siblings grew up in abusive, isolated household of extremists: lawyer
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. "junk fee" laws are about to take effect. What it means for you when shopping
-Feds seeking death penalty for Zizian cult member who murdered Vermont border patrol agent
>COLLEGES: WPI podcast (47:18): Wildfire research | James Urban and Albert Simeoni
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 landmarks that used to look totally different
-Why the type of plane you fly matters
>BUSINESS: Market Basket feud is heating up — and shows no sign of cooling off (19:36)
-Analysis: What A.I. protections are being put in place? (3:36)
-What’s the difference between inbound and outbound sales?
>SHOPPING: Shop smartphone alternatives to stay connected this school year
>HEALTH: Third state restricts use of A.I. in mental health industry as experts warn about "AI psychosis"
-Sound healing is on the rise across Central Mass. What you need to know about sound baths
>FOOD: Dairy Queen announces Fall Treat Collection
>TV/STREAMING: Sneak peek of new Netflix doc, "Katrina: Come Hell and High Water" (1:33)
>MOVIES: Eddie Murphy reveals list of worst movies he's starred in
>CELEBRITY: Paula Deen abruptly closes The Lady & Sons restaurant that launched her to Food Network fame
>ANIMALS: Guy finds a stray kitten and teaches him to skateboard (2:06)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: 328 Shrewsbury St., Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Breast cancer surviving grandma, 42, hits historic $2 million jackpot
-Meanwhile, bride accused of hostility for excluding coworker at wedding
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Classifieds
>HELP WANTED
+Full-time dispatcher, town of Auburn
+Line cook, Shrewsbury Street restaurant
+Busser, Grafton Street restaurant
-Worcester Area Director (part-time), Matthew 25
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