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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:30). High of 80 today in Worcester
-May climate summary for Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester police ask public for help finding missing man who "might be confused"
-In Holden, neighbors say man is lucky to be alive after gas tank explodes in his car (2:02). Article
-Overnight: 2 people rescued from fire in Westborough (1:23). Article
-Multiple road closures Sunday in Worcester with dueling road races
-Lake Quinsigamond-Regatta Point Beach in Worcester among those closed on Saturday
-New renderings for Worcester Art Museum's Arms and Armor Galleries set to open in late 2025
-University Park Campus School in Worcester holds graduation
-State of the City Address (1:00:18)
-Free inmate phone calls costing taxpayers millions, Worcester County sheriff says
-Indoor cannabis cultivation has a big environmental impact, but a few Central Mass. growers are blazing a more sustainable trail
-2 women hurt after stabbing in Leominster
>DINING OUT: Restaurant opens at its new Worcester location
-ICYMI: Rutland teen documents journey to top of Mount Everest (2:03). Article
-Here’s what kind of home $500,000 will get you in Worcester
-Worcester hospital nurses file fifth list of complaints over "lack of patient safety"
-Worcester Union Station platform update (3:15)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Here’s where you can see a "real" unicorn this summer
-See Why People Buy 30 Cars and Trucks at Lamoureux Ford (3:32)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury residents rally behind S.E.L.C.O. as town weighs Charter application
-Former Spencer resident Paul Vandale, now 64, takes on celebrity boxing challenge
-Leominster residents can apply for F.E.M.A. flood damage assistance
-Related: City denied federal funds for September storm (1:22)
-Marlborough's new floating boardwalk gives visitors a view that was once off-limits (2:50)
-Will Winchendon vote down its school budget a second time?
-Nashoba water tests high for manganese
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Jennifer Lopez cancels "This is Me ... Now" tour
-Mary Cosgrove Dolphin Gallery opens counter-culture exhibition “Off The Beaten Path"
-Ray Mariano: Free community college makes America stronger
-Brian Nelson Laurel cartoon on Worcester's 19th-century catacombs
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: Hispanic•ish in under 5 minutes
-Manny Jae Media (2:11:58): World of Foods Worcester
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1342 (22:14): Veterans Inc.
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1343 (28:00): American Parkinson Disease Association
-WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable No. 538 (28:19): Phones in school, speed humps
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester-born 5-time U.S. Olympian, and Olympic gold and bronze medalist
>SPORTS: Luka Doncic gives initial thoughts on facing Celtics in NBA Finals
-"Dawn of new era": Patriots new head coach on expectations, comparisons (1:05)
-Red Sox beat Tigers, 6-3
-Take me out to the Bravehearts. Next home game: 4 p.m. today
-Holy Cross graduation highlights (1:28)
-WooSox lose to Charlotte, 7-5
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has a car, truck or SUV for everyone (:47)
-Over 125,000 Teslas recalled for seat belt issue
>NATIONAL: 6 people eat undercooked bear meat, contract "brain worms"
-Tennessee, Delaware to become first states to offer free diapers for Medicaid families
-Tragic: Mass. mother of 2 dies from injuries in "heinous" sexual assault
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read trial has attracted national attention. Why are people so obsessed? (3:18)
-Man's body was found in barrel, dumped in N.H. sand pit
>COLLEGES: Tufts Veterinary School graduation
-WPI honored by 2 esteemed awards celebrating project-based learning
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): How "Shawshank Redemption" turned a prison into a museum
>BUSINESS: What is "quiet vacationing?" New work trend that's infuriating bosses
-Viewpoint: Why women mentors should pick male mentees
>HEALTH: Ozempic study: Reduced risks for people with diabetes and kidney disease
-Seeing friends face-to-face leads to greater well-being, study says (:48)
>HOMES: New Luxury Living sites open at 2 locations in Worcester
-14 tiny “homes” you can buy at Home Depot (starting at $699?)
>FOOD: Most overpriced burger chain has more than 230 Mass. locations
>TV/STREAMING: 11 best new movies on Netflix
>MOVIES: "Happy Gilmore 2" starring Adam Sandler officially ordered by Netflix
>CELEBRITY: From Zendaya to Jacob Elordi, the new Hollywood A-List
>ANIMALS: Rescue dog flinched when mom tried to pet her until... (1:00)
>HISTORY: Worcester's WTAG radio turns 100 years old
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Community response saves Mass. man's life during heart attack (1:59)
-Meanwhile, in Illinois, high schoolers hire bagpiper to follow principal around
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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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