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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:36). High of 75 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester police ask for help finding missing boy who could be in Worcester
+6:00: Mosquitoes in Worcester test positive for West Nile virus
+6:00: Worcester State employee opens Greek restaurant in Worcester (pictured)
+6:00: Worcester unveils vending machines for pay-as-you-throw bags
+6:00: Worcester hockey history: A primer
+Noon: George’s Bakery, Ed Hyder’s and Tasty Experience Bistro can help you beat the summer heat
+Noon: Movie "The Compatriots" has key scene shot at MB Lounge in Worcester
+Noon: Megan Hilty, Christine Ebersole & Gavin Creel to be featured in Broadway in Worcester season
+Noon: Strawberry Fields Forever: Summer is the time for sweet, locally grown fruits
+Noon: Listen Up: Stroll into the past with new Shiverlane single
+Noon: Last Call: Cait the Clown
+Noon: Sarah Connell Sanders: Gen Alpha on body positivity, screen fatigue
+Noon: The hottest ballpark suites have A.C. and won’t break the bank
-Robert Kraft’s company buys site of Worcester furniture store for $1.8 million
-Celtics great Bob Cousy welcomes owner, championship trophies to Salisbury Street
-Troopers help rescue grazing horse at side of Mass. Pike in Charlton
-Pile-up crash slows afternoon traffic on I-290 in Worcester
-What are the deepest bodies of water in Massachusetts?
-Worcester to again make Polar Park debt payments without dipping into general fund
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief
-Doherty team earns Envirothon community engagement award
-Worcester unveils 311 Customer Service Center
-Report: Worcester is cutting carbon emissions, but more must be done
-Family Health Center given $30,000 to enhance pregnancy and postpartum services for people of color
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (42:09): Heat protection for Worcester’s vulnerable population
>DINING OUT: Ellen and Scott Moran launch Paradise BBQ and Catering in Blackstone
-ICYMI: Worcester actor talk about her latest movie with Nicolas Cage
State assigns receiver to oversee Whitinsville nursing home not paying workers (2:24). Article
-Rig overturns on Route 20 in Millbury
-Site of Worcester chicken shop, church sold for $500,000
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Monthly grief support peer group on Wednesday
-See Why People Buy 30 Cars and Trucks at Lamoureux Ford (3:32)
-Holden rower to compete in Paris Olympics
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Passenger arrested on gun charges following traffic stop in Shrewsbury
-Gov. Healey celebrates new Summer Child Nutrition Program in Westborough
-Former Becker College historic property flipped for $312,000
-800 acres in Barre to be protected from development
-Sterling Grange honors veterans
-Grafton B.V.T. student earns medal at SkillsUSA Competition
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio at 961 (Union Station) on Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Taylor Swift impersonator enchants young fans at Canobie Lake Park (2:43)
-Mayday Parade tops the bill as Sad Summer Fest comes to the Palladium
-Worcester Walks: Exploring Douglas State Forest's northern section
-Liz Goodfellow: Worcester Speaks No. 2 — Jake Dziejma
-This Week in Worcester podcast (1:10:35)
-Manny Jae Media Innerviews (44:35): Brooke Roberts of Wardrobe on Wheels
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Millie the Hairdresser, who owned her own salon on Shrewsbury Street
>SPORTS: Patriots training camp to kick off Wednesday
-Patriots coach Jerod Mayo leaves door open for Drake Maye to start Week 1
-More than 140 years after its invention in Worcester, candlepin bowling alley owners and enthusiasts seek to bring new energy
-Pro debuts at Punch-Out at Polar Park for Dan Docimo, Justin Laporte
-Red Sox beat Rockies, 6-0
-Bravehearts' next home game: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Bonus Kids Club Day
-Salt Lake City to host 2034 Olympic Games
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has your next car, truck or SUV! (:42)
>NATIONAL: Jaw-dropping video shows Yellowstone geyser explode, sending tourists fleeing in terror (:54)
-Tragic: D.N.A., video used to identify mom accused of leaving dead infant at park
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. State Police investigating troopers who testified in Karen Read trial (3:51)
-Taunton Mayor Shaunna O’Connell charged with domestic assault
-Free community college, online lottery included in Massachusetts budget deal
>COLLEGES: Summer camp for Girls Inc. held at Assumption nursing school
-UMass Medical School is best school in Northeast for primary care
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 of the most beautiful drives through U.S. National Parks
>BUSINESS: Mass. unemployment rate rises again in June
-LPL Research: Key themes for bonds in the second half of 2024
-Unity Radio (58:20): Cannabis 101
>HOMES: Worcester County median home price hits $500,000 as Central Mass. sales totals drop
>SHOPPING: Hallmark debuts 250 never before seen Christmas ornaments
>HEALTH: Research shows trend of better cognitive function in those who are more active at night (:54)
-Don't brush right after you eat. Dentists say there's one habit that's better for oral—and overall—health
>FOOD: Listeria outbreak linked to deli meat
>TV/STREAMING: Andy Cohen confirms much-needed “rebrand” of "RHONJ"
>MOVIES: "Devil Wears Prada" sequel is in the works at Disney
>CELEBRITY: Late "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek's stamp released on birthday
>HISTORY: Lake Quinsigamond, date unknown
>ANIMALS: Mama dog left outside shelter tied to her babies (3:01)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Pioneering physicist finally receives her doctorate at the age of 98
-Meanwhile, whale lands on boat of the coast of New Hampshire, throws 2 into the sea (:28)
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 81 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: M.O.A.D. to host African Festival in Worcester August 1st (6:28)
+6:00: Latest "Walking Dead" premieres this weekend, with strong touch of Worcester
+6:00: Worcesteria: A tale of 2 murals at site of the former Dive Bar
+6:00: Bill Ballou on baseball
+Noon: Bus drivers want out of Worcester teachers union. Here's why
+Noon: Worcester human rights commissioner quits over police review decision
+Noon: Crazy stats from Red Sox’ miraculous 20-game turnaround
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing teen girl
-UMass Memorial increases planned Community Healthlink layoffs to 231
-Worcester’s Washington Square to be site for demolition, new apartments
-Mass. House approves carveout allowing for Worcester Red Sox players to not be subject to state wage laws
-Former UMass Medical School student and cancer survivor in seventh Pan-Mass Challenge (2:53)
-UMass Memorial Health opens convenient new family medicine facility at White City
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Radio Worcester (26:14): State Sen. Robyn Kennedy on budget, child welfare reform, housing costs, I.C.E.
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (4:59)
-Worcester bistro closed until August 3rd
-Worcester bakery closed until August 5th
-ICYMI: Worcester city manager nixes Research Bureau bid for police civilian review board
-Another pedestrian crash in Worcester renews push for safety improvements
-Massport announces record year for Worcester Regional Airport
-City backs 4 affordable housing developments
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Senior Center closed through the end of July
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Victor Catacchio has been making cars look like new for 43 years
-Leominster man arrested after police find him passed out behind the wheel with fentanyl
-Crews install modular bridge spanning French River between Dudley and Webster
-Road closure today and tomorrow in Shrewsbury
-Spencer Summer Concert Series returns to Powder Mill Park
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: EcoTarium honors U.N. environmental leader with its highest conservation award
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1385 (30:00): Gina Alice, Captains of Entropy and more
>OPINION: Tom Marino: When Worcester chose the bailout over the Constitution
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. 168 (29:48): Ed Gardella, Part 2
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (37:57): I.C.E. shooting in Maine, claims on election integrity
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester business owner who passed away at 44
>SPORTS: Drake Maye-A.J. Brown connection among storylines to watch as training camp opens (11:25)
-Red Sox beat Rays, 6-5, for 14th straight win
-'Sader Stories (2:20): Kaitlyn Flanagan, Crusader of the Year
-7 Bravehearts heading to Futures League All-Star Game (1:29)
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts enter All-Star break in the thick of playoff chase
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>CARS: Best used cars for teen drivers, according to Consumer Reports
>NATIONAL: 3 more U.S. servicemembers killed in war in Iran (2:03)
-Disney World guest, 54, died on iconic ride after suffering heart emergency
-Tragic: 5 die after people jump into river trying to save someone in the water
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (1:27): Jury selection resumes after 5 seated
-Pamela Smart seeks new trial for 1990 murder of husband (3:22)
-Teacher and coach charged with O.U.I. and child endangerment
>COLLEGES: Clark's century-old Economic Geography sees jump in citation rankings
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 5 most expensive states to visit in 2026
-This Conn. amusement park was named most affordable in the U.S. (1:01)
>BUSINESS: Shrewsbury commercial landscaper acquired by New Jersey firm
-LPL Financial Research: China holds keys to post-war oil prices
-Shocking amount of Gen Z employees pretend to be productive at work: survey
>SHOPPING: Dollar Tree installs price scanners for surprising reason
>HOMES: Consumer Reports: Guest WiFi network can boost privacy, speed
>HEALTH: Humanoid robots complete historic surgery
-How many cups of coffee are safe to drink per day? (1:53)
>FOOD: Cyclospora outbreak: Taylor Farms test update, food safety (7:52)
-Mass. lettuce farm says its crop safe amid cyclospora fears (1:49). Article
>TV/STREAMING: Shocked Geena Davis addresses Netflix canceling "The Boroughs"
>MOVIES: "The Odyssey" reviews roundup: What critics are saying
>CELEBRITY: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s pals reveal new wedding details
-Brenda Fricker, "My Left Foot" Oscar-winning actress, dies at 81
>ANIMALS: Stray orange cat chooses his family and fits right in (1:44)
>HISTORY: These discoveries reshaped what historians knew about America's Founding Fathers
>GOOD NEWS: Cape Cod farm offers 20 years of opportunity for adults with disabilities (1:33). Article
-Meanwhile, in Idaho, man balances 195 rolls of toilet paper on his head for 30 seconds
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