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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:05). High of 52 today in Worcester
+Noon: StormTeam 5 explains why wildfire smoke is "trapped" low
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Take a look inside Amazon's new delivery station at the old Greendale Mall site
+6:00: Here's when trick-or-treating will take place in Central Mass.
+6:00: Telegram & Gazette Student of the Week
+6:00: See the neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester
+6:00: See the first trailer for the locally produced film "Shift"
+6:00: Bravehearts name Luke Beckstein manager
+6:00: Worcester hockey alumni highlights, NHL week 3
-Woman dies in fire at local encampment
-How Worcester is emerging as a tech and biotech center
-Dr. Michael F. Collins: UMass' Nobel win reflects state's life sciences ecosystem
-$100,000 MassCash winner sold at Worcester convenience store
-Grafton man to run 7 marathons in 7 days to help Make-A-Wish (2:44)
-Homes For Our Troops builds life-changing homes for disabled veterans
-Cuts to Mass. healthy-food program for low-income residents frustrate families, farmers
-The Worcester Guardian joins Institute for Nonprofit News
-Shrewsbury resident honored by JW Marriott on 90th birthday
-Holy Cross professor on the best horror movie you’ve never seen
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet (4:56): Mezcal in Worcester serves all your Mexican favorites
-ICYMI: Worcester man sues Big Y over "wiretapping," sharing personal shopping info through Meta app
-Holy Cross professor, students talk about Montserrat Seminar "Green Worcester" (2:02)
-Paul Revere Toastmasters Club eyes organization's 100th anniversary
-Ahead of 200th anniversary, EcoTarium breaks ground on new expansion
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Weekly road construction update
-NEW! Long-term employees make it fun to own a car or truck from Lamoureux Ford (3:50)
-Linda From Leicester Loves Lamoureux Ford (2:16)
-Holden high schooler goes extra 100 miles to fight childhood cancer
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Input sought on proposed Sterling zoning changes
-Electronics recycling November 9th in Grafton
-Thanksliving returns to Boylston November 9th
-Item photos: Kids, trucks, candy and costumes
-Item photo: Have no fear, super pups here
-Meagan Grill running for Berlin-Boylston School Committee
-Winchendon woman arrested for violating harassment order against elderly neighbor
-Phillipston’s chief administrative officer resigns, stays on as treasurer
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Van Gogh Worcester exhibit: The immersive experience
-W.S.C. Stay Connected - Concert Series (59:18): Good Tymes Banjo Band
-Nashoba Symphonic Band season opens November 3rd
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: What is your story?
-Amanda Khatib: 6 tips for a smooth trick-or-treating night
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime Worcester barber
>SPORTS: Patriots come back against Jets to secure second win of the season
-Patriots "open for business" as trade deadline nears: Report
-Worcester boxer Khiary Gray eyes comeback, despite setbacks
-Railers beat Maine, 4-0
>NATIONAL: The administration has now canceled loans for more than 1 million public workers
-Tragic: High surf leaves 2 tourists dead, 1 hospitalized
>NEW ENGLAND: 2 men found dead in parking lot in Yarmouth (:58)
-Amazing colors at the famous Hairpin Turn on the Mohawk Trail (:58)
-Lizzie Borden House named most haunted place in Massachusetts
>COLLEGES: Worcester State Foundation President Tom McNamara reflects on 30 year history
-WPI Professor Xiangnan Kong talks about his research in A.I. and healthcare (5:17)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): What is E.U. 261? Here's what to know for your next Europe trip
>BUSINESS: Why retirees are re-entering the workforce
-Neural Network podcast (16:56): A.I. and the brain with Dr. Michael Frank
-Redbox customers' credit cards, private info hacked in kiosks
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, October 20th to 26th
>HEALTH: Whooping cough is at a decade-high level in U.S.
-When should women be screened for breast cancer? (3:10)
>FOOD: The olive oil you bought might be fake — 5 ways to make sure you have the real deal
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Angelina Jolie movie on Netflix (2:40)
>MOVIES: "Venom: The Last Dance" takes top spot in weekend box office — but falls short of projections
>CELEBRITY: Jelly Roll plans to seek forgiveness from victims of armed robbery
>HISTORY: Hundreds of artifacts from Titanic wreckage come to Boston (3:33)
>ANIMALS: Golden Retriever begs dad to perform magic tricks for her (2:57)
>GOOD NEWS: Community helps harvest crops after farmer dies in crash
-Meanwhile, in Oregon, pair arrested after cops find bag full of drugs in car — labeled "definitely not a bag full of drugs"
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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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