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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:85). High of 34 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: State orders unsafe Spencer bridge closed immediately
+Noon: New evidence may be discussed in controversial Turtleboy case (:23)
+Noon: Central Mass. home sales rebounded in April, as price spikes continue
+Noon: 100FM The Pike (9:38): Worcester Firefighters Hockey talks about their upcoming events
+Noon: Five Things to Do:Mowesby, Rick Estrin & The Nightcats and more ...
+Noon: Music will travel far at Neighborhood Strings benefit concert
-Legendary rapper Darryl “DMC'' McDaniels visits Worcester Alternative School
-State of the City address: Housing is the No. 1 priority
-Recreation Worcester faces cuts under proposed 2025 budget
-"I have Yogi in my yard." Black Bear feasts on bird feed at area home (1:35). Article
-Wormtown wrapping up beer production on Shrewsbury Street
-Bravehearts, Redemption Rock collaborate on new beer, Mane Event
-WooSox partner with Harpoon to create new baseball beer
-5,000 flags placed on Worcester graves of service members for Memorial Day (1:16). Article
-Worcester seeks artists to decorate drab utility boxes
-Tolls at Mass. border revived by Worcester state Senator Robyn Kennedy
-Boston-based developer Anthony Rossi honored for restoring buildings in Worcester
-Radio Worcester (48:19): Radio Roundtable discusses Worcester charter review debate
-Faces of Worcester: Rhoda Agyeman-Frimpong, family based immigration attorney
-ICYMI: Worcester man arrested for pulling a knife during altercation on Millbury Street
-Worcester crossing guard recognized for safety
-Clark awards 1,376 degrees during 120th Commencement. Photo gallery
-319 graduate from Anna Maria; "class committed to public service"
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden town manager's update on construction on Holden streets (7:12)
-See Why People Buy 30 Cars and Trucks at Lamoureux Ford (3:32)
-Sea shell wreath class on Friday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury first responders honored for saving man's life (1:55). Article
-E.V. stations turned off in Clinton
-Central Mass. Mom's Night Out at Dragonflies and Amber in Sutton
-Firm buys 2 Southbridge apartment buildings for $4.8 million
-Sterling teens continue to help through Y.A.H.O.O.
-Leicester police K9 unit recertifies in all disciplines
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Apple Music's best albums of all time list entries 90-81
-100FM The Pike (6:40): Lynne Tolman on the documentary "Major Taylor: Champion Of The Race"
-Teen singer-songwriter Imogene Gay hones her craft at all-ages venues
-Sarah Connell Sanders: Delights of Worcester connections at Gardner Museum
-Last Call: Chris Denmead, horror radio show host
-Gardening Central Mass.: Porch gardening makes most of limited space
-WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable No. 536 (28:09): Transit, Top of the Tower
-WCCA-TV's Hidden Treasures No. 113 (28:22): Nick Zwirblia, 5th Guest Appearance
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime Worcester teacher
>SPORTS: Celtics look to grab 2-0 lead in Eastern Conference Finals (1:38)
-Patriots' Keion White misses "hard-ass" Bill Belichick "cursing us out"
-Red Sox beat Rays, 8-5
-Holy Cross Crusader Awards recap (2:04)
-WooSox lose to Norfolk, 5-4
-Boston loses to Minnesota, 3-0, to even PWHL finals
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has a car, truck or SUV for everyone (:47)
>NATIONAL: Tornado devastates Iowa town, killing multiple people (2:25)
-Boeing whistleblower John Barnett's suicide note revealed
-Tragic: Sixth grader, 12, commits suicide after school bullying
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read trial (20:22) — Defense grills Jennifer McCabe over "hos long to die in cold" Google search
-Deadly house fire in Marlborough
>COLLEGES: Lifelong impact of WPI’s project-based education (1:08)
-Anna Maria Senior Profiles: Tiara S. Smith and Penelope Chappel
-Worcester State celebrates LGBTQIA community in Lavender Graduation
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 incredibly picturesque hotels in the U.S.
>BUSINESS: Boeing 777 plane fuel tanks could explode due to electrical flaw
-LPL Research: How's it going? Depends on who you ask
-The trials and triumphs of running a family-owned business
>HEALTH: Men have higher risk for Type 2 diabetes, study says (:54)
-This deadly meat allergy is linked to tick bites (2:56)
>HOMES: New Luxury Living sites open at 2 locations in Worcester
>SHOPPING: Kenmore, Frigidaire electric stoves recalled
>FOOD: McDonald's is getting rid of free drink refills — and more fast-food chains may follow
>TV/STREAMING: Best streaming deals. How to save on Disney+, more
>MOVIES: Hollywood is bracing for its worst summer at the box office since 2000
>CELEBRITY: Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s ongoing beef, a full breakdown
>ANIMALS: Purebred, designer dogs rescued from "puppy mills" going up for adoption in Mass.
>HISTORY: Remembering Charles Lindbergh's stop in Central Mass.
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Baby who weighed just over 1 pound at birth goes home with parents after 6 months at hospital (:48)
-Meanwhile, in Vegas, video of aliens spotted is "authentic," expert claims
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In The News
>WEATHER: Get ready for heavy rain, high around 80 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-2 displaced after Worcester house fire
-Chronic church noise complaints prompt Worcester to review enforcement, ordinance
-Chance to win money, prizes at lottery event in Worcester
-Part of Lake Quinsigamond remains closed due to E. coli bacteria
-Central Mass. students fight to save closing low-income college prep program
-After Anna Maria and Becker closures, colleges embrace new strategies amid intensifying headwinds
-Former Worcester Academy ballfields slated for 207-unit housing complex
-Summer Eats treats Worcester youth to free breakfast, lunch
-Worcester Guardian seeks members for new Community Advisory Board
-Worcester man charged with trespass, disorderly conduct and resisting arrest
>DINING OUT: Saloon 139 in Worcester offers Chinese food kicked up a notch
-ICYMI: How Central Mass. school districts are faring as tax overrides have tripled in 10 years
-Meet the freshman teachers starting out this fall in local schools
-Music with spirit fills air at Summer Gospel Fest on Worcester Common
-Worcester cyclists tackle steep hill in race to honor Major Taylor
-Remember Goose? Here’s what the famous runaway lizard has been up to
-Worcester police warn of spike in Infiniti thefts
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Mexicali reopens
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Driver charged with motor vehicle homicide in death of Oakmont student
-In Shrewsbury, Emerald Run construction halted after environmental issues
-Chris Starczewski elected chairman of Dudley Board of Selectmen
-Doug Small is Spencer’s new U & F superintendent
-East Brookfield celebrates America’s 250th with fireworks, parade and carnival fun
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Gateway Players open "Escape to Margaritaville" Friday
-The Village's Revolutionary Reading Tuesday
-Cassinda Scharff: 4 extra spicy book series that consumed my life
>OPINION: Dr. Geneve Allison and Dr. Ethan Brackett: PC4YOU state's antidote to medical care cuts
-WCCA-TV's Intern Interviews No. 107 (1:26:14): Commemorating Robert Goddard's launch of a small liquid-fueled rocket
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to second generation leader of family construction company in Worcester
>SPORTS: A.J. Brown starting to fit in and more takeaways from Day 3 (1:50)
-Patriots’ defense ahead of offense early in training camp
-How Chad Tracy is following in father Jim Tracy’s footsteps
-Red Sox beat A's, 4-2
-Holy Cross standout Michela Lio signs with German pro team
-Bravehearts beat Lowell, 10-0
-Bravehearts' 2027 ‘Hearts Club memberships are here
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts back above .500 after 3-1 post-All-Star week
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>NATIONAL: American Red Cross declares nationwide blood shortage (1:05)
-Police arrested a 15-year-old after a festival shooting that killed 3 near the Space Needle
-Tragic: 11-year-old boy dies from rabies after waking up with bat on his face
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial begins (18:34): Analysis on openings, ex-husband's testimony
-Opening statements: Prosecution (19:48), defense (33:05)
-Teacher accused of having child sex abuse material, police say (:30)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 people you should always tip on vacation
>BUSINESS: The key to North Central downtown revitalization? Small businesses
-National Grid's $474 million project leads push to power the economy of the future
>SHOPPING: Popular squishy toys may cause serious burns, doctors say (2:44)
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>HEALTH: Cyclospora outbreak is changing people's eating habits (1:46)
-Women living in poverty are more likely to develop cervical cancer (2:49)
>FOOD: McDonald's employee reveals secret menu hacks
>TV/STREAMING: Where to stream Shark Week for free
>MOVIES: Ryan Gosling unveiled as Ghost Rider, David Jonsson joins Marvel in "Black Panther 3" role
>CELEBRITY: John Cusack reveals why he stepped away from Hollywood after decades
-Nickelodeon star has "crashout" over shocking residual check
>ANIMALS: Former stray cat kept hissing at her new kitten brother (2:22)
>HISTORY: This 56-foot Worcester castle was built to honor a U.S. Naval Academy founder
>GOOD NEWS: Mass. veterans take to the skies again with Dream Flights in World War II-era aircraft
-Meanwhile, in Colorado, deputies respond to "break-in," find bear cubs ransacking home
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>HELP WANTED
+Job fair at Worcester Post Office August 18th
-Part-time dishwasher and line cook, Canal District bar & restaurant
-Police officers, Town of Shrewsbury
-Front of house manager, Holden restaurant
-Part-time hosts, West Boylston restaurant
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