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>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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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:40). High of 88 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Man dies in skydiving fall in Orange
+6:00: Remembering Worcester visit of presidential candidate Lindsey Graham
+6:00: Free Fitness in the Parks program continues across Worcester this summer
+6:00: Level up your lunch break: New Worcester cafe has coffee, crepes and video games
+6:00: Worcester Wall of Women mural takes shape at YWCA
+6:00: WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts struggle during post-Fourth week
+Noon: Will Worcester loosen smoke shop rules? Health Board to discuss Monday
+Noon: Oxford man arrested for chest-bumping wife, smashing her eyeglasses
+Noon: Seven Hills Music Festival rocks Palladium outdoors
+Noon: Today! Country Night at the Bravehearts, 6:30
+Noon: Is this your dog?
-4 days, 19 dogs: Inside Worcester Animal Rescue League's recent intake surge
-How Old Sturbridge Village is commemorating America 250 (3:37)
-Anna Maria College students left unpaid as state scholarships remain in limbo
-2 $100,000 lottery prizes sold in Worcester
-500 Chromebooks donated to residents, groups by Worcester library
-Inside the Worcester Police Academy: How 34 recruits earned the badge
-Souza-Baranowski correction officers indicted for allegedly beating prisoners
>FAITH: Cathedral celebrates 150th anniversary of first dedication
>DINING OUT: 100 FM The Pike (6:08): The legendary Broadway Restaurant in Worcester has a sweet deal for you
-Yes, you should order this pasta cooked in a flaming wheel of cheese in Worcester
-ICYMI: Fitchburg motorcycle crash leaves 44-year-old man dead
-Worcester teacher inspires students while dealing with A.L.S. diagnosis (3:30). Article
-Did the Mass. House OK funding for Worcester Auditorium? What to know
-Historic Downtown Worcester building to become rental housing
-Worcester aims to stem tide on sewage overflows after E.P.A. mandate
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Part of Reservoir Street closed Monday through Friday
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-Holden introduces new treasurer/collector, Tom Merolli
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Auburn Summer Sendoff August 11th
-Charlton Select Board to consider supporting legislative audit approved by voters
-Bay Path to open school year without school resource officer amid budget pressures
-12-year-old wins Christmas in July 5K in Sturbridge
-Southbridge Town Council subcommittees begin meeting this week
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1384 (30:00): Shab, Little Image and more
>OPINION: Tracey Faraday: Tips for navigating summer with a baby
-Elyse Wallnut: Protecting data privacy from Big Tech
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1421 (18:51): Victoria Mariano, Downtown Worcester B.I.D. Program Director
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (52:34): Worcester police lawsuit, Main South, police oversight, Worcester airport and America's 250th
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who was a nurse at UMass Memorial for 45 years
>SPORTS: Stefon Diggs has challenge for NFL teams as free agency lingers
-Boston Celtics lock in Neemias Queta on $56 million extension
-Red Sox beat Mets, 3-2
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Rochester, 6-5
>CARS: FCA U.S. recalls more than 12,000 Ram vehicles. See impacted models
>NATIONAL: U.S. .launches new strikes as Iran claims that Strait of Hormuz is closed
-Parents allegedly left 6 kids, including 2 infants, in hot car while they dined at a Wingstop
-Tragic: Truck carrying wedding guests struck on Indonesia highway, killing 13
>NEW ENGLAND: Deadly Gabriel House fire remains under investigation a year later
-Thousands of nurses expected to return to work Monday (2:15)
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 39 (35:21): The A.I. Connector: Social and Data Sciences | Rob Krueger
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Do you have airport "gatexiety"? You’re not alone
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Why "high-performers" get sick as soon as they go on vacation
>HOMES: What to know about housing affordability
>HEALTH: WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1418 (25:35): Dr. David Runyan, Worcester Free Care Collaborative
>FOOD: KFC's secret to getting "finger lickin good" fried chicken
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix movie, "The Bombing of Pan Am 103" (2:12)
>MOVIES: Disney's live-action remake of "Moana" struggles in opening
>CELEBRITY: Sam Neill, "Jurassic Park," "The Piano" actor, dies at 78
-Margaret Qualley quietly wiped traces of husband Jack Antonoff from social media before split news
>ANIMALS: Guy finds wiggling surprise in a Hello Fresh box on a hike (2:02)
>HISTORY: Wachusett Reservoir was once the largest man-made water supply in the world
>GOOD NEWS: Man named world's oldest water skier just before 95th birthday
-Meanwhile, at Yellowstone, massive bison tosses tourist into the air in shocking attack (1:16). Article
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