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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 83 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester police ask for help finding missing 12-year-old girl
+6:00: Car fire on I-290 near Holy Cross to cause delays
+6:00: Radio Worcester (12:46): Councilor Haxhiaj defends Mill St. redesign against reversal
+6:00: Radio Worcester (47:40): Radio Roundtable debates if Mill St. should return to its original state?
+6:00: Convicted child rapist in Holden gets 2 to 4 years in prison for possession of child porn
+6:00: See the neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester
+6:00: Bravehearts fall, 3-2 to Road Warriors after late rally. Next home game: 6:30 Thursday
+6:00: WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts begin summer campaign with a win
+Noon: The Worcester Public Library is hosting Dog Days of Summer Reading
+Noon: Al Pettway takes over as new coach of Worcester State men's basketball
+Noon: Worcester Art Museum has new renderings for new Arms and Armor Galleries, set to open in late 2025
+Noon: Ash & Eric to release "A Song for Every Sadness" visual album
+Noon: Wide range of local events to celebrate National LGBTQ Pride Month
+Noon: Janice Harvey: All roads lead to traffic cones
-Memorial Day ceremonies at Worcester's Hope Cemetery and Green Hill Park
-Worcester honors Korean War veterans with a wreath laying ceremony
-Man dies after motorcycle crash in Auburn
-Man arrested in May 2nd daylight stabbing on Chandler Street
-Worcester schedules 21 new road resurfacing projects
-Chandler Elementary gets new play space courtesy of Patriots
-Converting offices into apartments sounds like a quick fix to the housing crisis, but insiders say it’s not that simple
-R.E.C. Worcester distributes 10,000 seedlings for community, school gardens
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-How Worcester District Fire Chief manages stress through fitness and therapy
-Radio Worcester (18:12): Ed Augustus on Worcester's Curtis Apartments redevelopment
-This piglet yoga class is sowing joy in Spencer (:40). Article
-Radio Worcester (11:00): T.J. Haigh discusses Trivflic trivia app creation and features
-Boston-based developer Anthony Rossi honored for restoring buildings in Worcester
-Radio Worcester (48:19): Radio Roundtable discusses Worcester charter review debate
>DINING OUT: Summer edition of Worcester Restaurant Week back from July 29th to August 10th
-ICYMI: 29-year-old man drowns in area lake
-Driver charged with O.U.I. after allegedly crashing into 3 homes in Clinton (:34). Article
-Cornhole tournament raises money for area 5-year-old battling cancer
-Central Mass. unemployment rates dropped in April, largely remain higher than 2023
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Canes ruffles feathers at Wachusett student choice over Chick-fil-A
-See Why People Buy 30 Cars and Trucks at Lamoureux Ford (3:32)
-Wachusett students get voting info
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury holds Memorial Day parade, honors sacrifice of military personnel
-Scenes from Lancaster's Memorial Day
-Scenes from Clinton's Memorial Day
-Motorcyclist injured in head-on collision in Spencer
-Shrewsbury officially pushes M.B.T.A. zoning vote to October
-Outdoor music at Houlden's in Grafton approved
-Fitchburg man pleads guilty to possessing firearm as a felon
-Berlin to revisit school budget
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Apple Music's best albums of all time list entries 40-31
-Worcester’s Art Girl Summer has begun
-At screening of "Jaws" in Beverly, Richard Dreyfuss slammed for sexist and homophobic remarks
-Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood "Asking for Trouble" coming to Hanover (:31)
-Burncoat Theatre Presents (1:55:43): The Addams Family Musical
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: Roberto Clemente — A Legacy of Military & Baseball
-WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No. 914 (28:23): Trash Recycling & Clothing Recovery
-WCCA-TV's Close to Home No. 566 (27:48): Nahum Echevarria
-WCCA-TV's Human Touch No. 86 (28:21): Refugee Mental Health
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who helped found Rachel's Table
>SPORTS: Celtics complete sweep, advance to NBA Finals
-Jaylen Brown named Eastern Conference Finals M.V.P.
-Celtics NBA Finals schedule: Dates, times for each matchup
-Celtics legend Bill Walton dies at 71 after cancer battle (1:30)
-Indiana coach and former Worcester Academy star Rick Carlisle recalls story of Bill Walton assisting him on first date
-Remembering Bill Walton's Worcester visits: For Abbie Hoffman and the Grateful Dead
-Red Sox lose to Orioles, 11-3
-WooSox Rewind: Worcester nearly swept away by the Tide
-Worcester hockey alumni highlights, NHL week 33
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has a car, truck or SUV for everyone (:47)
>NATIONAL: Papua New Guinea says landslide buried more than 2,000 people
-T-Mobile is hiking prices on legacy plans. What to know
-Tragic: Rancher and 34 cows killed by lightning strike
>NEW ENGLAND: Children rescued from house fire in Woburn (2:03)
-Mass. man stabbed, killed by his older brother, police say (1:30)
-2 killed in wrong-way crash on I-93 (:14)
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria nursing seniors are ready to help others
-Clarkies recognized for commitment to equity and inclusion
-For Holy Cross student, there and (someday) back again
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 9 things to avoid on your first trip to Europe
>BUSINESS: Economists say Mass. economy losing momentum
-Mass. D.P.H. report links opioid overdose deaths to injuries at work
>HEALTH: New group of COVID variants spreading across the U.S. (1:24)
-Survey reveals simple step most Americans should take to improve their mental health
>HOMES: New Luxury Living sites open at 2 locations in Worcester
-Tiny homes are for sale online at Home Depot, Amazon. See how much
>FOOD: What is McDonald's new Grandma's McFlurry and what does it taste like?
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for Netflix's "My Next Guest Needs No Introduction With David Letterman" (1:00)
>MOVIES: Jeff Daniels feared "Dumb and Dumber" toilet scene would end his career
>CELEBRITY: Former "General Hospital" star Johnny Wactor shot and killed in downtown L.A., family says
>ANIMALS: Cow acts like a giant puppy (:57)
>HISTORY: Worcester’s first hospitals
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): World War II veterans' medals returned to family (3:47)
-Meanwhile, in Wisconsin, bison spotted wandering loose on highway
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:55). High of 78 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-On anniversary of Worcester state police recruit’s death, Attorney General promises "impartial" investigation
-Related: State paid over $500,000 for investigation into police academy death
-GreenTech Park close to signing first tenant for former Norton site
-Sewer fees: Worcester wants Supreme Judicial Court to review earlier finding in Holden's favor
-The N.I.C.U. saved their baby boy's life. Here's how a Holden couple is giving back
-Wings for Autism at Worcester Airport eases anxiety over travel for passengers on spectrum
-TODAY! Music, dance, history, culture: Brazil festival set for Sunday at Institute Park
-100 FM The Pike (8:36): Jay Grey of Odd By Worcester brewery and Broth restaurant on fire that closed both
-Worcester Guardian's Week in Review
-Paramedic response program for adults with intellectual, developmental disabilities to launch in October
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:58): Shrewsbury murder outrage, W.P.D. changes under Chief Saucier and Worcester fire safety law vote
>FAITH: What good is loving our enemies?
>POLITICS: Healey’s Worcester swing included fundraising stop that drew Polito
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (45:01): Breaking down preliminary election results and proposals
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant introducing Sunday brunch, new hours
-ICYMI: Accused Jordan Pond shooter held without bail; victim's family and friends in courtroom
-Related: Home security camera footage released in court from shooting that killed father (1:48). Article
-Woman guilty of raping foster child in her care
-Mystery third man revealed in D.N.A. tests for 2017 Worcester bridge attack
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Another Wachusett staffer put on leave after "inappropriate social media activity"
-Earlier: Debate over free speech as teachers are put on leave over comments (2:26). Article
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Restored photos part of 95th anniversary celebration for Juniper Hill Golf Course
-Shrewsbury's Larry and Jane Barbash card holes-in-one on same hole at The Haven
-Item photos: Nonprofits set up at townwide yard sale in West Boylston
-Driver charged in West Boylston after tailgating stop leads to license violation
-Driver using crutches arrested in Rutland for operating with suspended license
-Landlord and boyfriend charged after tenant alleges assault and property damage
-Join Paxton-area seniors on a trip to the Aqua Turf Club
-Area Rotaries team up to collect food for pantries
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: "The Minutes," the Metrons, Midnight Riders and more
-"Hello, Jerry." Jerry Seinfeld coming to Worcester in February
-Local musicians rally to support vocalist Paul Starvaski with event
-No "Doubt" about award-winning drama coming to Worcester
>OPINION: Laurel: A night at the late, great Greendale Theater in Worcester
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 476 (27:37): Deborah Hall & YWCA of Central Mass.
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who had a 47-year career at Jamesbury Corp.
>SPORTS: Josh McDaniels’ offense makes life easier for Drake Maye
-Patriots trading receiver Ja’Lynn Polk to Saints in draft pick swap
-NFL Week 2 schedule, TV and announcers
-Red Sox lose to Yankees, 5-3
-Twins call up former Braveheart Cody Laweryson
-Holy Cross suffers another tough loss as U.R.I. prevails late. Postgame interview (5:22)
-TODAY! Crusader Community Festival on Sunday
-'Sader Stories Podcast (24:53): Varsity Club Hall of Fame inductee Ann Zelesky
-WooSox beat Syracuse, 6-4
>CARS: Rivian recalls more than 24,000 electric vehicles over software defect
>NATIONAL: Millions face skyrocketing health insurance costs unless Congress extends subsidies
-Income inequality in the U.S. dipped last year, with median household income rising slightly
-Support for Ukraine war drops to lowest-ever level within Russia: survey
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read fights to regain phones in "open" investigation (2:05)
-Luxury real estate transfer fee pitched as tool to address housing crisis
>COLLEGES: Charlie’s Cafe at Assumption celebrates summer renovations
-WPI names David LaMarco associate vice president for facilities and campus planning
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 of the world's most beautiful concert halls
-Europe is changing entry requirements for U.S. visitors
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-A.I. hype is crashing into reality
-Disney to pay $10 million fine after F.T.C. says it allowed data collection on kids
>SHOPPING: Home Depot's new Halloween decoration is selling out. See what it is
>HOMES: Homes in Worcester County sold for higher prices recently
>HEALTH: U.S. mortality rate back to pre-COVID levels
-Ask the Doctor: Teen drinking (3:18)
>FOOD: Apple season is here. 10 pick-your-own apple orchards to visit
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Jude Law, Jason Bateman movie on Netflix (2:02)
>MOVIES: Best films from Venice, Toronto and Telluride festivals
>CELEBRITY: "The Long Walk" star Judy Greer talks starring in Stephen King movie (4:29)
-Charlie Sheen recalls dad Martin's "biggest betrayal" following drug-fueled spiral
>ANIMALS: 2 neglected terriers were found hiding in a drain pipe (1:35)
>HISTORY: How Salem got "Bewitched"
>GOOD NEWS: Why a bride's landlord walked her down the aisle (2:15)
-Meanwhile, in California, sweet-toothed bear breaks into ice cream shop
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