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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 90 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester 9-year-old visits all 351 city and town halls in Massachusetts
-2 Worcester organizations join forces to launch a $1 million affordable housing fund
-Families living at Days Inn in Shrewsbury to move to Worcester City Motel
-Information sessions for those wanting to become a Worcester firefighter
-Homeowners with crumbling foundations a step closer to relief
-Mass. economic growth slowed in first quarter, ranks 31st in nation
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (54:30): Safer streets and cell phone ban in schools
>DINING OUT: Spectacular Mexican food hidden away on a former Army base at Devens
-ICYMI: Wheelchair-user in critical condition after being hit by car in Westborough
-Safety measures urged in wake of fatal crash along Belmont St. near UMass, Lake Ave.
-Related: 13-year-old girl killed in Worcester pedestrian crash remembered as bright light, source of joy
-Coffee shop is causing a buzz on Worcester's west side
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Radio Worcester (23:53): Seven Saws Brewing expansion
-See Why People Buy 30 Cars and Trucks at Lamoureux Ford (3:32)
-Letters of Holden author's parents a heartfelt insight to World War II
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury rabbi seeks community messages for Western Wall
-The Walking Woman of Westborough walks on
-Woman panhandling in Athol arrested for slapping elderly, wheelchair bound man
-3 charged after Clinton investigation
-Brimfield Flea Market: Are July temps "too hot"? Here’s a look through the years
-The Item's Neighbor to Neighbor column
-Sterling celebrates John Davis
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
-Pulse Magazine profile — MB Lounge
-Ray Mariano: Americans have lost their way
-Laurel: Remembering the Galleria at Worcester Center
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: Celebrating Caribbean Heritage Month — A tapestry of culture and history
-WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable No. 541 (28:14): Rental registry and parking on Mill Street update
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1346 (25:06): Elder Services of Worcester Area
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native who was a reporter for Newsweek and other publications
>SPORTS: Former Bravehearts' star Ben Rice crushes 3 home runs in Yankees' 14-4 win over Red Sox
-Rice talks journey from low profile to pinstripes: "I've earned it"
-Rice has all the tools to be more than Yankees flash in the pan
-Bravehearts beat Brockton, 15-10. Next home game 6:30 p.m. Tuesday
-Predicting Drake Maye’s rookie season with best, worst and most likely scenarios
-WooSox beats Mets, 4-0
-Punch Out II at Polar Park August 9th
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has your next car, truck or SUV! (:42)
-30,000 2022-23 Ford Mustangs may have steering issue
>NATIONAL: 4 killed in shooting during party at a Kentucky home
-Ticketmaster data breach: what you need to know (1:52)
-Tragic: 8-year-old girl dies in sweltering locked car as mom leaves her to go to work
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read and lawyer spotted cuddling up as jury deliberated
-Are ballot questions becoming a "money pit" in Mass.? (4:08)
>COLLEGES: WPI pens guaranteed admission agreement with Manchester C.C. (4:01). Article
-Radio Worcester (8:26): F.A.F.S.A. and MassReconnect help at Q.C.C.
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 beautiful bays around the world
>BUSINESS: Apple iPhone class action lawsuit's deadline extended to July
-Labor market keeps cooling as applications for unemployment benefits rise
>HOMES: $25 million "Premiere" Mass. estate hits the market - See inside
>SHOPPING: What to know about the new package return shakedown (2:45)
>HEALTH: Possible measles exposure in Mass. and New Hampshire (:37)
-Alzheimer's drug approved by F.D.A. that can modestly slow disease
>FOOD: Ex-McDonald’s chef reveals if their burgers ever get moldy
>TV/STREAMING: 11 best new movies on Netflix
>MOVIES: Miles Teller to star in "An Officer and a Gentleman" remake
>CELEBRITY: Eric Dane reveals the real reason why he was fired from "Grey's Anatomy"
>HISTORY: Waters arms made manufacturing history
>ANIMALS: Couple camping in desert hears cries in bush... and finds puppy (4:07)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Mass. teen honored for saving 5-year-old from drowning (1:39)
-Meanwhile, at Lake Tahoe, 2 curious black bear cubs help themselves to pickleball paddles outside of cabin
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 70 today in Worcester
-Mass. could see warmer, wetter winter, National Weather Service says
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Asbestos discovery closes Worcester Head Start facility
-Kelley Square and Mill Street were redesigned. Are they safer today?
-Worcester Human Rights Commission to review police policies, homeless encampment proposal
-Where is Aaron Pennington? Fugitive search enters third year (2:22)
-Max German of Shrewsbury a finalist in "Voice of Logan" contest
-Westborough police chief on leave following an incident in Shrewsbury (:20). Article
-Parents recall Uxbridge Officer LaPorta as community honors him
-Earlier: D.A.: Investigation into death of Uxbridge officer results in no charges
-Worcester County Wonders: The Phantom of the Palladium
-In historic company: Women of Worcester's past, present honored in new mural
-College closures derail students’ plans, leaving some unsure when they’ll return
>DINING OUT: Avvio Ristorante wins early buzz with home-made pasta and tasty pizzas
-Large audience, low price: Give your restaurant's social media a boost on The 016
-Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (5:02)
-ICYMI: Anna Maria weighs giving interested buyers more time after auction cancellation
-Worcester Homeowner Summit set for November 7th at DCU Center
-Worcester police, D.E.A. find fentanyl in Clover Street raid
-Worcester police seize 38 guns, ghost gun frames
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN: This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Wachusett Teacher Spotlight: Brian Lux
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Community Advocate Hometown Helper: Bernice Gero, animal advocate
-Warrant issued for man who broke into ex-girlfriend’s home in Barre while she was asleep
-Coolidge Elementary School's hidden staircase evokes Shrewsbury memories from decades past
-Meadows Montessori excited to open in Westborough
-New warehouse plans before Westborough Planning Board
-New Northborough fire chief says he has felt "truly welcomed" by town officials, community
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Gateway Players in Southbridge to hold auditions for "The Lifespan of a Fact"
-Dudley's first poetry slam brings community to the Fun Zone Playground wooded stage
-100 FM The Pike (20:41): Ken Casey from Dropkick Murphys on music as a force for change
>OPINION: Tommy Dorfman: Ticket prices are out of control. Gov. Healey’s bill will make them worse
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 510 (28:21): City clerks & state election
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown reacts to W.P.D. internal investigation in Toomey case (24:59)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native who was a lauded poet
>SPORTS: NESN and NESN+ to broadcast select Holy Cross contests
-Railers lose to Maine, 3-1
-Radio Worcester (15:13): Worcester Railers celebrate 1,000 wins for city hockey
>NATIONAL: Christa Pike's executioners given ominous warning before botched lethal injection: court docs
-Devastated mom recalls horror of toddler being pronounced dead, before he's discovered alive in morgue
-Tragic: Nurse dies after shrimp allergy during honeymoon
>NEW ENGLAND: Sandra Birchmore's therapist back on the stand Monday (:59)
-Woman charged with manslaughter in 4-year-old daughter's fentanyl death (:22)
-Over 130 residents evacuated from Lexington nursing home (2:25)
>POLITICS: What does the Governor's Council do? Worcester candidates weigh in
-What is Mass. ballot Question 7? (8:52)
-Full debate on Mass. ballot Question 7 (29:03)
>COLLEGES: Clark campus conversation, McGovern visit examine America’s past and present
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Airbnb making changes to guest cleaning requirements (1:39)
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-U.S credit card debt is on the rise. Here's how to keep yourself out of credit card debt
-Small businesses need to leverage home field advantage with S.E.O.
>SHOPPING: How inflation is hitting all parts of Halloween celebration (1:59)
>HOMES: The surprising places to never charge your phone, safety experts say
>HEALTH: "Circadian" depression may be the reason why you can't sleep
-How walking regularly can protect your brain for years to come (6:18)
>FOOD: Ina Garten reveals unique ingredient she uses in eggs
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for "Lupin: Part 4" on Netflix (2:30)
>MOVIES: The craziest horror villains compilation (42:09)
>CELEBRITY: "Office Space" star Richard Riehle dies at 78
-Kurt Cobain's death investigation takes new turn over cop's shocking claim casting doubt on suicide
>ANIMALS: Hound gets caught breaking all her friends out of daycare (1:54)
>HISTORY: The Old Yarmouth Inn on the Cape is still going strong after 330 years
>GOOD NEWS: Veteran sees brother face-to-face for first time in 40 years
-Meanwhile, in England, escaped emu wins wrestling match in middle of road
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