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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:00). High of 83 today in Worcester
-When to expect autumn's arrival in Massachusetts (1:07)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-2 women found dead in Worcester apartment; Police name person of interest
-Confronting serial scammers in Central Mass. who have not paid rent for 20 years (3:26). Article
-TODAY! 11th annual Worcester Caribbean American Carnival
-White Eagle hosts third annual Polish Festival
-How Worcester solved its school bus driver shortage problem (2:07)
-Worcester's school buses ready for new academic year
-Worcester provides update on remaining A.R.P.A. funds
-City councilor: Worcester should stop rejecting overweight trash bags
-Governor picks Worcester public defender to be Superior Court judge
-Early voting begins in Worcester
-City's tree canopy study reveals key data for conservation
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (37:21): WPI hotel controversy, School Committee budget clash and police chief Civil Service
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:28): WPI hotel conversion sparks outrage
>DINING OUT: Licenses OK'd for Kelly's Roast Beef, Semiramis Bakery and Bagel Time in Worcester
-ICYMI: 67-year-old Brian Curtis Derby was worker killed in rock collapse in Sterling
-Related: Worker killed in Sterling rock wall collapse mourned by loved ones (3:00)
-Related: After worker death in Sterling, a look at the company's safety record (1:06)
-Worcester firefighter contract agreement reached, union leader says
-The Hanover Theatre's audiences coming back as shows set records
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): TODAY! Johnny Cash tribute at Bandstand Concert Series 6 to 8
-See Why People Buy 30 Cars and Trucks at Lamoureux Ford (3:32)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Woman calls 911 at Leominster Wendy’s to report domestic assault, then attacks officers
-New owner reveals plan for former Christmas Tree Shops in Shrewsbury
-Shrewsbury Select Board update (:35)
-Spray for mosquitoes in Douglas, Dudley, Oxford, Sutton and Uxbridge
-Message from Wachusett superintendant
-Back to school: Clinton introducing some new faces
-Changes start at top in Berlin-Boylston school district
-Information on some upcoming fall fairs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Noah Kahan releasing live album from Fenway Park concerts
-Brian Nelson Laurel cartoon on first day of school in Worcester
-Central Mass. Mom's first day ready checklist
-WCCA-TV's Close to Home No. 570 (26:28): Fur Love Comfort Cats, Part 2
-This Week in Worcester podcast (1:09:01)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former cafeteria worker in Worcester Public Schools
>SPORTS: Jerod Mayo reveals quarterback plan, starter for tonight's preseason finale
-Drake Maye vs. Jacoby Brissett and other Patriots storylines (9:33)
-NFL Preseason Week 3 schedule, TV and announcers
-Jaylen Brown drops great quote about Celtics’ quest to repeat
-Red Sox lose to Arizona, 4-1
-WooSox lose to Norfolk, 6-3
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has your next car, truck or S.U.V.! (:42)
>NATIONAL: NASA keeping stranded astronauts in space until February
-Seattle-Tacoma airport hit with delays after "possible" cyberattack
-Tragic: Newlyweds, bride's mom killed when 500-pound tubes fall off semi-truck
>NEW ENGLAND: Teacher accused of trying to meet teen girl for sex pleads not guilty
-Ranking Massachusetts rail trails: Great to God tier
>COLLEGES: WPI researchers awarded $2 million grant to use science to combat wildlife trafficking
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 9 canal rides you have to take
>BUSINESS: Law firm expands local presence with offices in Worcester and Leominster
-Unity Radio's Black in Business (57:49)
>HOMES: These 3 Mass. zip codes are the hottest for home sales. See where
>HEALTH: Red and processed meats linked to Type 2 diabetes risk: new study
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (58:55): Gaelyn Hastings, You, Inc.
>FOOD: No-bake desserts for your summer sweet tooth
>TV/STREAMING: Apple TV+ hit show "Ted Lasso" preparing to return for fourth season: report
>MOVIES: Halloween movies in order — How to stream the horror franchise for free
>CELEBRITY: Clark grad Padma Lakshmi strips down for glamorous Pirelli Calendar shoot
>HISTORY: Bigelow's Garden and skating rink in Worcester, 1884
>ANIMALS: Abandoned baby parrot loves to snuggle with her teddy bear (3:11)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Man wins lottery jackpot one day after buying house
-Meanwhile, Gen Z buying vintage cassette tapes en masse — but doesn't know how to play them
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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
+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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