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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:38). High of 75 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Flowers, candles left outside Worcester home after fire kills 2
+6:00: Related: "Hoarding conditions" affected rescue in fatal Worcester fire, fire official says
+6:00: Related: Worcester Fire Department press conference (9:53)
-Earlier: 2 die in 2-alarm fire overnight on Hancock St. in Worcester
-Earlier: 2 hospitalized, 2 firefighters injured battling a fire overnight in Worcester (2:13). Article
+6:00: Country star Jo Dee Messina ready for "homecoming" at Indian Ranch
+6:00: Indian Ranch in Webster set for "very busy summer" of shows
+6:00: Listen Up: Inspiration on the move for Premo.Dee
+6:00: Last Call: Onorine Ajeh, jewelry business owner
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing 12-year-old girl
-Car fire on I-290 near Holy Cross causes delays
-Convicted child rapist in Holden gets 2 to 4 years in prison for possession of child porn
-From public, words of support for reworked Mill Street
-Mill Street residents share concern over street's new layout
-Radio Worcester (12:46): Councilor Haxhiaj defends Mill St. redesign against reversal
-Radio Worcester (47:40): Radio Roundtable debates if Mill St. should return to its original state?
-TODAY! Emergency at Worcester Airport: Massport drill planned for Wednesday
-See the neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester
-Al Pettway takes over as new coach of Worcester State men's basketball
>DINING OUT: Summer edition of Worcester Restaurant Week back from July 29th to August 10th
-ICYMI: 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
-Worcester schedules 21 new road resurfacing projects
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Anthony Renzoni, Linda Long-Bellil win Holden selectman seats
-See Why People Buy 30 Cars and Trucks at Lamoureux Ford (3:32)
-Canes ruffles feathers at Wachusett student choice over Chick-fil-A
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Leicester church celebrates 200th anniversary
-Shrewsbury Town Meeting votes to relax definition of "farmers market"
-Winchendon man arrested for witness intimidation after sending lewd, threatening voicemails to woman
-Failure to leave civil service could cost Lancaster
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Apple Music's best albums of all time list entries 30-21
-The 32 best beach reads for summer
-The Worcester Public Library is hosting Dog Days of Summer Reading
-Boston Calling organizers respond to criticism about festival
-Sarah Connell Sanders: What did fans wear to Boston Calling?
-Ash & Eric to release "A Song for Every Sadness" visual album
-Wide range of local events to celebrate National LGBTQ Pride Month
-Janice Harvey: All roads lead to traffic cones
-WCCA-TV's Human Touch No. 86 (28:21): Refugee Mental Health
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1341 (28:08): Fur Love Comfort Cats
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who spent many years as a commercial fisherman
>SPORTS: Where Kristaps Porzingis’ injury recovery stands entering NBA Finals
-Red Sox beat Orioles, 8-3
-Bravehearts fall, 3-2 to Road Warriors after late rally. Next home game: 6:30 Thursday
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts begin summer campaign with a win
-Holy Cross women’s basketball adds transfer Kendall Eddy
-WooSox fall to Charlotte, 9-4
-St. John's and Wachusett baseball seniors enjoying last ride
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has a car, truck or SUV for everyone (:47)
>NATIONAL: 7 injured after natural gas explosion damages building
-Tragic: 2 children killed by father in apparent murder-suicide
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read trial: Jury hears from John O'Keefe's niece and nephew (9:28)
-Karen Read trial: The potential significance of Karen Read's blood alcohol level (7:03)
-A push for legal representation during evictions in Mass. (1:46). Article
>COLLEGES: Clark grad from Worcester bridging the cultural divide through language
-Anna Maria nursing seniors are ready to help others
-Worcester State honors leadership, service, and friendship of Capt. Ross Reynolds
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Want to vacation in a treehouse? Here’s where you can in Mass.
>BUSINESS: Americans are feeling better about the economy for the first time in 4 months
-LPL Research: Earnings are doing their part
-Boston-based developer Anthony Rossi honored for restoring buildings in Worcester
>HEALTH: Will Mass. see COVID surge with new variants? (2:10)
-Study: Anxiety tools still help after therapy (3:31)
>HOMES: New Luxury Living sites open at 2 locations in Worcester
>FOOD: Worcester bakery makes custom black and yellow Wu-Tang Clan themed birthday cake
>TV/STREAMING: Top 11 Netflix movies you don’t want to miss this summer
>MOVIES: Teaser for Francis Ford Coppola's epic film "Megalopolis"
>CELEBRITY: 66 stars close to E.G.O.T. status
>ANIMALS: Golden Retriever keeps her little brother safe (3:01)
>HISTORY: Chase Building, Front Street, Downtown Worcester, 1913
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): E.R. employee raised money for hospital that saved dad's life (2:14)
-Meanwhile, in California, man ordered to hide his boat has vessel painted on new fence
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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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