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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:46). High of 95 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Police arrest Rutland man on child rape charges
+6:00: Anna Maria College president to retire
+6:00: Whalom Park re-creation returns for 2 weekends this summer: dates and details (pictured)
+6:00: The heat is on at Bravehearts summer baseball camp
+6:00: Radio Worcester Roundtable (42:09): Heat protection for Worcester’s vulnerable population
+Noon: Channel 5's Wake Up Call from Worcester Unites (:45)
+Noon: What it's like to work in an Amazon facility on Prime Day (2:42)
+Noon: Complete coverage and best deals on Amazon Prime Day in Shopping
+Noon: Worcesteria: Looking back at the past 5 years of Worcester Magazine
+Noon: Listen Up: Mike "Old Man" Booth's "Song Suite" charts course of love
+Noon: Screen Time: Matches Malone to bring Batman to Plastic City Comic Con
+Noon: Janice Harvey: Give it a rest. Biden just needs a nap, and so do we
-Area nursing home workers get paychecks after Channel 4 investigation (1:34)
-Earlier: Area nursing home employees say they're owed thousands in back pay (2:43). Article
-Worcester cooling centers open today
-Pieces of glass force closure of Crompton Park Pool
-Table Talk Pies president discusses recent acquisition
-2 arrested for loaded gun in Worcester
-Man charged for possession of machine guns sentenced for drugs
-City Councilor wants Worcester to try to prevent Stop & Shop closing
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Nativity School officially opens first-ever girls division
-See the neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester
-Today! Affordable housing ribbon cutting Tuesday in Worcester
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:44): Debate on red light enforcement and City Manager selection process
>DINING OUT: Worcester, Northborough restaurants make Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Pizzas You Need to Try (5:36)
-ICYMI: Worcester State alum, renowned photojournalist Brian Skerry, documents climate change in new PBS documentary
-Radio Worcester (7:51): Shrewsbury resident loses thousands in job scam. B.B.B. President Alex Guardiola details the scam
-Local teen honored for pulling neighbor from pool bottom
-Area nursing home employees say they're owed thousands in back pay (2:43). Article
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Weekly road construction update
-See Why People Buy 30 Cars and Trucks at Lamoureux Ford (3:32)
-July Among Friends senior newsletter
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Members of Shrewsbury’s Class of 2024 join the armed forces
-NFL Pro Bowler and Spencer native Pat Ricard hosts charity breakfast at Spencer Fire Department
-Woodystock honors fallen Auburn firefighter, raises money for foundation
-Firm purchases Leominster plaza with Outback Steakhouse for $5.46 million
-Auburn summer hoop league loved by players
-Central Mass. Mom's Around Town in Sterling
-Family gears up to care for your furry friend
-40B, affordable housing and the M.B.T.A. Communities Act
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
-Recap of Central Mass. Mom's Night Out at Thirsty Robot Brewing
>SHOWTIME: Yachtley Crew sails back to Indian Ranch with more yacht rock
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: Gun violence in America — The need for stricter gun laws
-Laurel: Made in the shade at the beach
-WCCA-TV's Human Touch No. 88 (27:38): Worcester African Festival 2024
-Unity Radio (54:25): Standups and Standouts
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who taught in Worcester Public Schools for 20 years
>SPORTS: Matthew Judon's "villain" response to Patriots contract report
-Cam Newton, Mac Jones laugh over Bill Belichick dating Jordon Hudson
-Holy Cross football making summer strides
-Bravehearts' next home game: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts still over .500 with a week to go before the All-Star break
-WooSox Rewind: Another 3-3 week for Worcester gains them no ground in standings
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has your next car, truck or SUV! (:42)
-BMW, Chrysler, Honda among 437,000 recalled
>NATIONAL: I.R.S. collects $1 billion in back taxes from high-wealth taxpayers
-Watch as tornado demolishes buildings in Indiana (:35)
-Tragic: Teen stepbrothers' bodies found hugging after drowning at popular swimming spot
>NEW ENGLAND: Sandra Birchmore investigation — New details as civil case moves forward (2:29). Article
-Massachusetts state hiring freeze to stay in place through October
>COLLEGES: WPI researcher receives $594,081 to develop tools to protect hardware from hackers
-Assumption Froelich School of Nursing opens doors to Worcester community with summer camp for students (2:17)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): What are the world’s friendliest cities?
>BUSINESS: Companies going bankrupt at the fastest pace since 2020 in "historic surge"
-LPL Research: Key themes for stocks in the second half of 2024
-Unity Radio (58:15): Cannabis 101
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, July 7th to 13th
>SHOPPING: What to buy and avoid during Amazon Prime Day, per experts
-How Amazon Prime Day has transformed online shopping
>HEALTH: Group advocates for age limit for weight loss supplements
>FOOD: Kraft mac and cheese — A salute to the iconic blue box dinner
>TV/STREAMING: Where to stream "Twister" before you watch "Twisters" in theaters
>MOVIES: "Downton Abbey 3" sets fall 2025 release in theaters
>CELEBRITY: Henry Winkler explains why the F.B.I. showed up at his home
>HISTORY: Keeping history alive - Richard Pickering of Plimoth Patuxet Museums
>ANIMALS: Woman and her husky loving skiing together (3:07)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 100-year-old Isabelle Chang’s secret to a happy life? Read. Read. Read.
-Meanwhile, Florida man tries to withdraw 1 cent from bank, gets hit with robbery charge
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:08). High of 48 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Worcester Redevelopment Authority criticizes Polar Park developer over delays
+Noon: Five Things to Do: African Talent, "Songs of the Season," and more
+Noon: Fractal Tribe art collective set to bring light to holiday festival
-Activist sprayed with paint outside City Council meeting; suspect is popular Worcester restaurateur (2:10). Article
-Worcester councilors frustrated by stalled plans for development around Polar Park
-Worcester probing 27 officers state says fast-forwarded mandatory online training
-Worcester-area Stop & Shop inventory limited after cyberattack
-David Crowley, part of family that runs Wachusett Mountain, dies at 69
-Man in late 60s, 2 cats killed in early morning condo fire in Leominster
-Charles Luster, co-founder of Uncommonwealth Group, running for Worcester City Council
-Aislinn Doyle: November 21st School Committee meeting
-Worcester Green Corps awarded $2,500 for pollinator gardens
-The Buzz with City Manager Batista (4:20): Community Preservation Act
-Radio Worcester (19:58): Worcester Mayor Joe Petty slams developer pullout
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:35): Breaking down the Polar Park deficit
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:19): Polar Park, tax rolls and deportation debate
>DINING OUT: Dining In: Havana Nights chef set to open TapaVino
-ICYMI: Driver arraigned in June pedestrian crash that killed girl, 13, in Worcester
-For first time, Worcester needs general fund to make Polar Park payments, as key development deal is terminated
-Worcester's Festival of Lights returns Friday, December 6th
-stART at the Station holiday arts and crafts festival returns
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): 15-year-old Holden girl missing
-Long-term employees make it fun to own a car or truck from Lamoureux Ford (3:50)
-Wachusett Echo Teacher Profile: Chelsea Blasco
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): R.I.S.E. program’s Maple & Main celebrates 1-year anniversary
-Shrewsbury Select Board update (:35)
-Rutland Police Department's Warrant Wednesday
-Boylston police promote Matthew Ryel to sergeant
-Clinton schools honor students and staff of the month
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Boston’s comedy scene boomed in the 1980s
-Denholm's windows display work from designers for "Heart of Fashion"
-Elton John's $25 million Broadway show announces closing — 5 days after opening night
-Boston’s comedy scene boomed in the 1980s
-Last Call: Lindsay McNealy, photographer
-WCCA-TV's Intern Interviews No. 74 (24:00): U.S. Congressman James McGovern
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1353 (17:54): Amanda Bennett, Veterans Inc.
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local man who started a business in 1958 and is now in its third generation
>SPORTS: Should Patriots draw up designed runs for Drake Maye?
-NFL Week 12 Schedule, TV and announcers
-Holy Cross men's basketball team runs away with 88-49 victory in home opener. Highlights (2:07)
-5 score in double figures as Holy Cross women’s basketball beats UMass
-Crusaders announce leadership change in volleyball program
-Railers lose to Mariners, 5-2
>NATIONAL: Shockingly low number of Americans will host on Thanksgiving: survey
-Killer mom Susan Smith begs to be released from prison — but refuses to take responsibility for actions
-Tragic: Baby, mom killed in Hartford drive-by shooting
>NEW ENGLAND: Homicide investigations in Mass. under scrutiny (4:03)
-The oldest person living in Massachusetts has died at 113 (:43)
>COLLEGES: Clark student game developers showcase projects
-Assumption's Center for Civic Friendship hosts inaugural event
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 9 of America’s oldest hotels
>BUSINESS: Apple discontinues popular accessory many people need
-LPL Financial Research: Trade, tariffs and inflation
>HOMES: Interest-rate relief leads to rise in Central Mass. home sales
>SHOPPING: 100 trending holiday gift ideas
>HEALTH: Discontinued asthma medications leads to shortages
-When should you see a doctor about breast pain? (1:04)
>FOOD: New McDonald's Pet Simulator Happy Meal brings 2 toys
>TV/STREAMING: Luke Grimes ("Yellowstone") responds to fans who feel “cheated” after John Dutton’s death
>MOVIES: Hollywood cooking up record-breaking Thanksgiving feast
>CELEBRITY: Vicki Lawrence is "closer than ever" to Carol Burnett after falling out
>HISTORY: All aboard! The heydey of Worcester trolley service
>ANIMALS: Sheep buried under 88 pounds of wool transforms (1:44)
>GOOD NEWS: World War II veteran reflects on her 103 years of life
-Meanwhile, "gross" viral food trend is baffling — but it makes Gen Z swoon
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