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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:02). High of 82 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS-
-Driver cited in Shrewsbury St. pedestrian crash, teen remains hospitalized
-Worcester continues work on reducing crashes involving pedestrians
-Earlier: Woman in critical condition after being at least the fourth pedestrian struck by car in Worcester in just over 6 weeks
-Cops for Kids with Cancer donate $5,000 to 2-year-old Worcester boy and family
-Hundreds of bikers hit the streets to benefit local children battling cancer
-Days after attack, normalcy desired story at Worcester library
-Police arrest woman for drug distribution in Worcester
-A frank discussion about Central Massachusetts' hot dog hotspots
-Lake Quinsigamond fish advisory over P.F.A.S. tightened
-New North Pavilion adds 72 beds at UMass University Campus
-See the neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester
-Aislinn Doyle: August 15th School Committee meeting preview
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:57): The best and most popular stories of the last week in Worcester
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:08): Mayor’s traffic safety plan and governor’s approach to homelessness and migrant crisis
>DINING OUT: Pulse Magazine's Eat Beat for August
-ICYMI: UMass Memorial acquires 2 parcels adjacent to Memorial Campus for $500,000
-The sweet taste of success at Worcester bakeries
-Do you know these guys? Worcester police would like a word with them
-Worcester turns to housing, transportation to manage population boom
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): TODAY! American Legion Post 42 meeting at 2:30
-See Why People Buy 30 Cars and Trucks at Lamoureux Ford (3:32)
-Dawson project aims for fall completion
-Police announce arrest of 2 on child porn charges
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): S.U.V. flips over in Westborough crash; multiple injuries reported (:14). Article
-Paxton has plan for budget using savings
-Sutton town manager selection committee created
-Albert Ganem named interim superintendent of Berlin Boylston Regional School District
-Shrewsbury Police Department July stats at a glance
-Paxton-area seniors to see "42nd Street" in Rhode Island
-Joshua Allen Design offers free design courses
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Worcester psychologist, student team up to publish picture book
-Library hopping, a frugal way to keep kids entertained
-Worcesteria: More than just the "Sound of Silence" at Out to Lunch
-Shaun Connolly: Writer's advice
-WCCA-TV's Talk of Main Street No. 28 (29:17)
-WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No. 918 (29:22): Sewing Elements continued
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to dentist who served his patients for 55 years
>SPORTS: Red Sox beat Rangers, 5-4
-Jarren Duran suspended for 2 games for anti-gay slur (2:16)
-El Salvador, Italy win championships at Worcester World Cup
-3 years after the NFL added a 17th game, the push for an 18th gets stronger
-Holy Cross linebacker Frankie Monte ready to unleash more big hits
-Roy Sommer named Holy Cross men’s ice hockey player development coordinator
-210 Sports' WooSox Rewind: Worcester goes 3-2 for the week in Syracuse
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has your next car, truck or S.U.V.! (:42)
-BMW, Chrysler, Toyota among 142,000 recalled
>NATIONAL: Los Angeles struck by 4.6-magnitude earthquake, U.S.G.S. says (:39)
-Holy Cross professor: Democratic Party’s choice was undemocratic − an latest evidence of leaders distrusting voters
-Tragic: Mom, 34, crushed to death in freak cycling accident
>NEW ENGLAND: Escaped bull killed after causing 3-car crash on I-495, charging at officers. Raw video (:11)
-Coast Guard rescues 6 after boat catches fire off Portsmouth (:23)
>COLLEGES: WPI C.S. seniors share their advice for incoming students (6:24)
-Q.C.C. receives national excellence award for respiratory care program
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 eerily beautiful abandoned Olympic venues
>BUSINESS: Jobless claims fall more than expected to ease recession fears
-LPL Financial Research: Pullbacks are common but painful
-Employment Law Coffee Break September 12th
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, August 4th 10th
>SHOPPING: Over 55,000 Avocado Green Mattress pads recalled for fire hazard
>HEALTH: Why are COVID cases rising? Mass. doctor explains (3:32)
-Massachusetts named best state to have a baby in 2024. Here's why
>FOOD: McDonald's testing a bigger burger — what's on the Big Arch?
>TV/STREAMING: Donnie Wahlberg hints at more "Blue Bloods" after Tom Selleck slammed cancellation
>MOVIES: How the summer box office went from tragic to magic
>CELEBRITY: Spice Girls reunion "axed" after Geri Halliwell and Mel B feud rumors: Report
>HISTORY: Worcester schools, past and present, from T&G archives
>ANIMALS: Puppy who was dumped in a field saves another dog (:59)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Man missed winning lottery by 1 number. The next day, he won big
-Meanwhile, Florida woman busted carrying crack and meth in pouch labeled "Bag of Drugs"
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:36). High of 90 today in Worcester
-What to know about past "very strong" El Niños
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: 1 dead, 2 injured in stabbing off Ararat Street in Worcester, police say (:16). Article
+6:00: Worcester councilors say city is shouldering homelessness burden from surrounding towns
+6:00: Victor D. Infante's WoMag Rundown (7:20)
+1:00: Worcester man arrested after child found alone in locked car at Northborough Walmart (1:56). Article
+1:00: Worcester school principal involved in harassment call days before going on leave
+1:00: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+1:00: Decades by DeZyne to headline this year's Pet Rock Fest
+1:00: Facebook and Instagram down as Meta products hit with widespread outage
-Parents of WPI's “Lost Sons” speak out
-Worcester prepares for World Cup watch parties (2:21)
-Related: Security, parking plans for World Cup games on Worcester Common
-Related: Local E.M.T. squads ready for World Cup watch parties in Worcester
-Related: Worcester License Commission says bars can stay open later for World Cup
-Related: Worcester awaits World Cup, and fans get a view of history
-Here's what's replacing Boston Market on Park Ave.
-Federal government accuses Chip Norton of fraud and millions in undisclosed transfers
-Woman struck, killed by flatbed tow truck identified by Worcester police
-Earlier: Worcester pedestrian struck, killed by flatbed tow truck
-National Grid begins massive project to upgrade lines in Central Mass.
-TODAY! Traffic advisory Friday for Grove Street
-TODAY! Fitness in the Parks summer series kicks off Friday
-Northbridge man who accidentally killed brother avoids prison time in plea
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-Claremont Academy graduation (54:56)
-Worcester names new principal for North High
>DINING OUT: Worcester pizzerias see business boom following visits from Dave Portnoy
-ICYMI: Worcester man faces murder charge after beloved baker’s death
-Worcester activist, barred from City Hall, arrested again
-Developer seeks to build a new shopping plaza with multiple restaurants on Grove Street in Worcester
-Worcester sweep nets 8 suspects, drugs and illegal guns
-Downtown Worcester restaurant closed until June 22nd
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Update on construction at Senior Center parking lot
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-Annual business personal property inspections begin Monday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Motorcycle, S.U.V. involved in serious Auburn crash
-Pub to close after 8 years due to "more than a few challenges"
-Worcester man charged with trafficking after drugs found in Squishmallows tin at Northborough Inn
-Free kids bike rodeo at Paxton Days 10 to noon Saturday
-Nearly 300 Leominster employees made $100,000 or more in 2025
-Highlights from Shrewsbury Select Board meeting
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-Jazzed Up (Trio) at Uxlocale Friday, (Duo) at Val's in Holden, Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Wormtown rising, do the Time Warp, many voices ...
-R&B Legend Jon B. on new tour, music release (5:05)
-"Blizzard of Lies" author on new Karen Read book (3:17)
-Kayem, M.F.A. unveil traveling art exhibit featuring historic American figures with hot dogs
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: June Horrorscopes
-Who remembers the wonderful, wacky World Cup of 1966? I do!
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 341 (28:47): Jay Givan, 250th anniversary of America
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local man who passed away at 22 after a lifelong battle with Tay-Sachs disease
>SPORTS: See the full U.S. men's soccer schedule for the World Cup
-A.J. Brown pushes Drake Maye to be "perfect" at Pats minicamp (2:21)
-Former Holy Cross star Jalen Coker earns a 3-year, $35 million extension from Carolina
-Red Sox exec Sam Kennedy calls season "embarrassing"
-Bravehearts single-game tickets on sale now
-Bravehearts to host Italian Heritage Night with Brian Scalabrine June 20th
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 6-0
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Rochester, 6-4, in game 1, second game postponed because of weather
>NATIONAL: U.S. will need years to replenish stockpiles of advanced weapons used in Iran war
-U.F.O. whistleblower claims billions in secret spending hidden from Congress
-Tragic: Details emerge after dad executed twin sons in bedroom -- as adorable boys are pictured
>NEW ENGLAND: N.H. court overturns father’s murder conviction in death of Harmony Montgomery
-2 men killed in bloody Fall River homicide, 1 found with pitchfork impaled in head
>COLLEGES: Worcester State and Everett schools partner to offer direct admission to high school seniors
-Clark senior interns for Department of Environmental Protection, researches soundscapes in cranberry bogs
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Beat the Summer travel chaos with these easy hacks (3:48)
-The surprising passport mistake that could ruin your trip
>BUSINESS: U.S. oil reserves near 40-year low at 349.2 million barrels
-LPL Financial Research: Is bad news already priced into the bond market?
-New investment accounts fund an early start for kids (2:14)
>SHOPPING: Mass. sets tax-free weekend date for August
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>HEALTH: This mobile clinic is bringing care to new moms' front door (2:29)
-Dirty soda drinks might be doing you dirty as doctors warn of health risks
>FOOD: Homemade roasted tomato sauce
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix series "Worst Neighbor Ever" (2:04)
>MOVIES: Summer movie guide: "The Odyssey," "Toy Story 5," and more
>CELEBRITY: Aubrey Plaza cradles her baby bump
-Lizzo gets candid about new album, details wild moment from Sports Illustrated Swimsuit show
>ANIMALS: This cat waited his whole life for a dog best friend (1:53)
>HISTORY: Worcester County Wonders: Restoring history one milestone at a time
>GOOD NEWS: After growing up homeless, woman shares apartment with mom (3:04)
-Meanwhile, in Pennsylvania, boy, 7, puts on 50 sweaters to break world record
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