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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:29). Hot and muggy, high of 100 today in Worcester
+Noon: Worcester set record-high on Monday, surpassing 1894 mark
+Noon: Steps to take right now to maximize your A.C. unit's efficiency during heat wave (2:11)
-With the heat turned up, Worcester has a few places to chill out
-Worcester cooling centers open
-How to prevent heatstroke and other heat-related emergencies
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: UMass Medical School Chancellor Michael Collins to step down
+6:00: Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:56): City manager under fire, Human Rights hearing with Chief Saucier and media access dispute
+6:00: Webster driver charged with speeding at 134 mph in New Hampshire
+6:00: Inside White Cliffs: Northborough's abandoned mansion
+Noon: 24-year-old Worcester man dies in Westborough motorcycle crash
+Noon: Worcester board: No permit for controversial billboard plan near Indian Lake
+Noon: Wonder Bar, Banner, Ground Round restaurants close because of heat
+Noon: CountryFest kicks off series of 4 "Fest" events at Indian Ranch
+Noon: Janice Harvey: A decades-long friendship ends in political divide
-Argument between residents of same Worcester apartment building preceded fatal shooting
-Earlier: Worcester sees second homicide in 4 days, man arrested
-Worcester woman charged with luring Boston man to his death faces trial this week
-Worcester residents, politicians against proposed billboard near Indian Lake
-The Queen’s Cups bakery in Worcester is closing
-Cordella’s Coffee in Worcester: Brewing more than just coffee
-Police arrest Worcester man accused of crashing stolen truck 4 times
-Former Assumption student reaches plea deal in "To Catch a Predator" case
-Mike Benedetti: The city manager's annual evaluation
-Earlier: Batista touts Worcester's economic growth, safety in latest self-evaluation
-W.B.J. honored for investigative reporting, named a top publication at business journalism competition
-Worcester County Summer Bucket List: What activities do you do every summer?
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:33): Worcester protests spark City Council rift
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Table Hoppin': Angelina's charms with scratch cooking, craft cocktails
-ICYMI: E.V. growth outpaces chargers in Worcester
-Award-winning Worcester chocolate shop makes custom sweets (3:55)
-Etique Skin Spa owner's lifelong obsession becomes latest career venture and profession
-WATCH: Woman records dog’s run-in with a black bear in Rutland
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's traffic delays and road closures
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-Wachusett Echo: Small clubs are taking a dive
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): "Suspicious" fire being investigated in Fitchburg
-Gardner city employee seriously injured in fall from bucket truck (1:40). Article
-Shrewsbury traffic stop over missing mirror and tinted windows leads to drug arrests
-Westminster firefighters put out electrical fire in wall of second-story apartment building
-Shrewsbury’s Scandinavian community celebrates Midsummer in style
-The Landmark's public safety logs
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 every Wednesday at “961” at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Music Worcester unveils 2025-2026 season
-100 FM The Pike (10:05): The Breakdown Lane
>OPINION: Tom Marino: Worcester City Council declines "important city business"
-Tracey Faraday: Dealing with summer boredom; keeping kids engaged
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (48:09): Dr. Rachel Sampson
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester man who "had a vibrant and magnetic personality"
>SPORTS: Celtics trade Jrue Holiday to Portland
-Mark Daigneault's NBA coaching title is celebrated by home folks in Leominster
-Drake Maye married, Patriots quarterback shares wedding photos
-Red Sox lose to Angels, 9-5
-Coaches Maher, Stagani give Worcester Bravehearts players a chance to succeed
-TODAY! Bravehearts to host Bark in the Park on Tuesday. Get tickets here
-27 Crusaders named Arthur Ashe, Jr. Sports Scholars
>CARS: Ford recalls 200,000 electric Mustangs over safety risk
>NATIONAL: How scammers are using A.I. to steal college financial aid
-The penny is going away. See what experts say this means
>TRAGIC: Student dies of caffeine overdose during 7-hour ambulance delay
>NEW ENGLAND: Who foots the bill when bad roads damage your car? (1:43)
-Mass. to receive $105 million in Purdue Pharma settlement
>COLLEGES: WPI students revolutionize rocket & aircraft design
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Family friendly resorts on Cape Cod are ideal for multi-gen reunions
>BUSINESS: Worcester’s oldest incubator has brought on an in-house investment firm for the first time in 30 years
-LPL Financial Research: China’s equity market diverges — A-shares vs. H-shares
-Radio Worcester (7:55): Summer financial tips from Bay State Bank’s Lauren Piehl
>HOMES: Worcester County home listings asked for more money in May
>HEALTH: Heat and medications: Stay safe this summer
-Weight loss drugs, anti-depressants can put you at risk in heat (2:10)
-Simple test could help predict one's longevity, researchers say (1:06)
>FOOD: Kraft Heinz, General Mills to remove artificial dyes by end of 2027
>TV/STREAMING: Food Network to honor late star Anne Burrell with special programming block
>MOVIES: Snow White becomes Disney's worst-preforming live-action movie in decade
>CELEBRITY: Brad Pitt details first A.A. meeting after "difficult" Angelina Jolie divorce
-Mick Ralphs, founding member of Bad Company, dies at 81
>ANIMALS: Dad treats the senior Chihuahua he didn't even want like royalty (1:38)
>HISTORY: Witness protection program didn’t save Joseph "The Animal" Barboza
>GOOD NEWS: Brother's advice earns man a $100,000 lottery prize
-Meanwhile, in Brazil, nuns go viral after beatboxing on Catholic TV
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-Civil Engineer I, Town of Holden
-Transportation Coordinator, Holden Senior Center
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:31). High of 56 today in Worcester
-Peak fall foliage is getting closer (3:31)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-State’s first cannabis lounge in Worcester to close, owner seeks new location and state license
-Worcester area voters head to polls for early voting
-Wachusett senior undergoes revolutionary spinal procedure to play football (3:07)
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Worcester councilor seeks community forum on Amazon drones
-Worcester restaurant expands to serve lunch starting tomorrow
-Kayem recalls more than 1.5 million pounds of hot dogs, bacon and more (:28)
-Related: George's Coney Island says it's safe from recall (:48)
-What a $130 million Springfield rail grant means for Worcester
-Worcester County police receive $939,751 in road safety grants
-Nativity School opens applications for upcoming year
-Community Media Day on Tuesday
-Only 1 criminal case emerged from Mass. sweeping clergy abuse investigation unfolded
-Walter Shuffain buys Worcester accounting firm
-Aislinn Doyle: W.P.S. In Brief: Realignment breakdown by school
>DINING OUT: Jared Forman: The autumnal equinox
-Worcester restaurant celebrates 1 year on Park Ave.
-ICYMI: The "Mystery of the Stained Glass Window" continues to confound
-WPI research using A.I. to identify melanoma gets boost in international competition
-Bee Zee seeks approval for Southwest Cutoff gas station expansion
-Prosecution rests in Inoa retrial; alleged accomplice doesn’t testify
-From public housing to homeownership in Worcester: Worcester Housing Authority programs changing narrative around affordable (2:36). Article
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN: This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Anna Maria College gets 6 bids, but no buyer for full campus
-Shrewsbury Fire Department invites community to Open House
-Ex-Auburn officer who solicited minor barred from police work
-Charlton OKs investigation of complaints against fire chief
-Downtown Northborough meat market getting Texas-themed rebrand
-Fitchburg High School's chronic absenteeism hit 49.1% last year here's what the district is doing about it
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Musicians remember Jorge "Tasteless Jack" Ramirez at Hotel Vernon
-Spooky Book Bingo planned at A Great Notion Friday in Auburn
-Bon Jovi bringing tour to Gillette Stadium for first time in more than 13 years
-Legendary Boston radio host retiring after 47 years on air
-Top 8 "Voice of Logan" finalists revealed (:46)
>OPINION: Katy MacQueen: Moms, get your Ferritin checked
-Mark Doherty: Mass. can protect data privacy without hurting small businesses
-Unity Radio's The SuSanity Life (57:56): Joe Falcone, Falcone Enterprises
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:00): Journalists' superpower and Worcester media in 2026
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who taught Home Economics at Doherty for more than 35 years
>SPORTS: Drake Maye playmaking makes up for A.J. Brown drops vs. Jets
-Will Harold Landry play for Patriots this season?
-Patriots' Drake Maye's wife, Ann Michael, draws huge crowd at Market Basket promo
-Celtics, Jayson Tatum begin new era as NBA season tips off
-NBA power rankings: Are experts underestimating the 2026-27 Celtics?
-Holy Cross Practice Report (3:11): Ted Rawlings
-Worcester hockey alumni 2026-27 highlights, NHL Week 3
>NATIONAL: Mom who mowed down 2 on youth soccer field released without charges
-United C.E.O. Scott Kirby calls for national wealth tax on the rich
-Video game's release could cost economy $1 billion in lost productivity in just a day
-Tragic: Sightseer slips and falls to her death off waterfall while filmed by friends
>NEW ENGLAND: What Matthew Farwell and Sandra Birchmore's text messages revealed in court (22:01)
-Mike Minogue says he’ll govern without an Lt. Gov. after Oliver's arrest
-State grants schools $1.75 million to teach healthy social media use
>COLLEGES: Quinsigamond C.C. debuts newly renovated student support space
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 1 drink flight attendants wish you would stop ordering
>BUSINESS: From missiles to fighter pilot optics, local manufacturers prove vital in the defense supply chain
-LPL Financial Research: Moats vs. inertia: Unpacking the personal A.I. agent threat
-Central Mass. farms cultivate revenue beyond the harvest
>SHOPPING: Extra girly Halloween finds (with links!)
>HOMES: U.S. home sellers outnumber buyers by record 63%
>HEALTH: How to prepare for your next doctor’s appointment
-Americans eat more ultra-processed food than they realize, new survey finds
>FOOD: How to set food goals beyond weight loss
-Chick-fil-A on whether A.I. will take over its drive-thru as rivals embrace new tech
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for "Tyler Perry’s The Gospel of Christmas" on Netflix (2:44)
>MOVIES: Genre-bending Elizabeth Holmes doc "You Can See Everything" wows with $15 million debut
>CELEBRITY: Hilary Swank, 52, announces she's pregnant with baby No. 3
-Kelly Clarkson and a Brooklyn store clash on social media
>ANIMALS: Woman opens mystery box and finds a cat who needs help (2:00)
>HISTORY: Mount Wachusett has been a popular Central Mass. destination for 150 years
>GOOD NEWS: Breast cancer survivor attributes recovery to kindness of hospital valet (2:45)
-Meanwhile, Idaho, man flips 10 cups in 6.63 seconds to claim world record
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+Plow truck drivers, town of Shrewsbury
-Snow plow contractors, town of Shrewsbury
-Bartenders, Grafton Street restaurant
-Line cooks, kitchen help, Shrewsbury Street restaurant
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