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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:39). Hot and muggy, high of 93 today in Worcester
-Worcester set record-high on Monday, surpassing 1894 mark
-Steps to take right now to maximize your A.C. unit's efficiency during heat wave (2:11)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: New Flying Rhino owners weighing plans for the restaurant's future
+5:00: Museum exhibits, markets, and other events going on in Worcester this summer
+Noon: Worcester brewery sold
+Noon: Jam band favorites Spafford coming to Electric Haze for 2 nights
+Noon: Listen Up: Dalton Moon channels teenage kicks on new album, "Ambrose"
+Noon: Sarah Connell Sanders: A throw down at the Worcester Center for Crafts
-24-year-old Worcester man dies in Westborough motorcycle crash
-UMass Medical School Chancellor Michael Collins to step down
-T&G exclusive: Collins discusses successes, future challenges at UMass Medical School
-Worcester board: No permit for controversial billboard plan near Indian Lake
-Partner in crime or dupe? Trial of woman accused of helping her boyfriend murder opens
-Second person indicted in 2021 killing of Worcester man found in Leominster industrial park
-Worcester man sentenced for striking Warwick’s police chief with vehicle in 2024
-Union urges D.P.H. to halt closure of UMass Memorial’s teen detox center
-TODAY! Wednesdays on Water 6 to 9
-City Council's evaluation of city manager
-Splash pads & wading pools in Central Mass.
-Worcester County Wonders: Exploring the ruins of Rutland Prison
-Worcester County Summer Bucket List: What activities do you do every summer?
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:56): City manager under fire, Human Rights hearing with Chief Saucier and media access dispute
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Worcester diner earns national praise
-ICYMI: Argument between residents of same Worcester apartment building preceded fatal shooting
-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
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Juniors deprived of impactful privilege
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-This week's traffic delays and road closures
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Webster driver charged with speeding at 134 mph in New Hampshire
-Joyride in Rutland ends with arrest and summons after pickup trucks tear through field, residential streets
-Man arrested for texting minor minutes after being served harassment prevention order
-Shrewsbury Police Drone Unit in the spotlight (2:00)
-As dog attacks on postal workers surge, Sturbridge animal control officer offers tips
-Ashburnham man arrested after stolen scaffolding found in yard, police say
-Join Paxton area seniors on a bus trip to Providence
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 every Wednesday at “961” at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: CountryFest kicks off series of 4 "Fest" events at Indian Ranch
-Burncoat Dance Department (1:05:36): "A Million Dreams: Re-imagined"
-Jessica Murphy Moo: What opera taught me about history
>OPINION: Alex Corrales: Worcester Housing Authority bold, responsive and driven by clear mission
-Janice Harvey: A decades-long friendship ends in political divide
-WCCA-TV's Close to Home No. 592 (28:37): Ted Kostas, Part 1
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime firefighter
>SPORTS: Celtics trade Kristaps Porzingis to Atlanta Hawks in 3-team trade
-NFL "encouraged" collusion in shocking reveal
-Zdeno Chara, Joe Thornton elected in 2025 Hockey Hall of Fame class
-Red Sox lose to Angels, 3-2
-"Hard Knocks" will highlight the Buffalo Bills and NFC East this year
-Bravehearts fall to Bees, 5-2. Next home game: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Get tickets here
-Holy Cross Athletics Mic'd Up (3:02): Kalif Raymond '16 and CB Eli Thompson
>CARS: How to protect your vehicle from rough roads and potholes
>NATIONAL: Israel killed at least 14 scientists in an attack on Iran
-Gen Z is swapping their smartphones for a retro alternative — Blackberry
>TRAGIC: Bride-to-be killed in horrific wrong-way drunk-driving crash weeks before wedding: cops
>NEW ENGLAND: Multiple people shot at Hampton Beach (:19)
-Mass. needs massive spending to fix its roads, group says (2:44). Article
>COLLEGES: WPI students tackle real-world problems through capstone projects
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 2025’s safest — and riskiest — airlines revealed
>BUSINESS: Online job site pioneer CareerBuilder + Monster files for bankruptcy
-LPL Financial Research: China’s equity market diverges — A-shares vs. H-shares
-W.B.J. honored for investigative reporting, named a top publication at business journalism competition
>SHOPPING: Metro by T-Mobile 5-year price guarantee: Save on wireless plans
>HOMES: Radio Worcester (23:12): How to buy a new home before selling your current one
>HEALTH: Feeling drained? These "battery drainers" are zapping all your energy: Study
-She was addicted to high-potency cannabis. Now she's helping others recover (2:06)
>FOOD: Announcement from Bri's Sweet Treats (33:27)
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix show starring Helen Mirren, Ben Kingsley and Pierce Brosnan (1:16)
>MOVIES: The hottest 2025 movie sex scenes… so far
>CELEBRITY: '60s teen idol Bobby Sherman dies at 81
>ANIMALS: Enormous bull plays with balls like he's a dog (1:39)
>HISTORY: Lost 19th century anti-slavery scroll found in Groton closet
>GOOD NEWS: Diver recovers lost diamond ring from lake
-Meanwhile, in California, mother bear and cub visit resident's pool
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:35). High of 68 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester police ask for help finding missing 16-year-old girl
+6:00: Disappearance of Molly Bish, 25 years later (3:54)
+6:00: Clinton woman reached 80 mph while Door Dashing through residential streets during police chase
+Noon: Proposed cuts to S.N.A.P. benefits have Worcester County Food Bank on high alert
+Noon: Things to Do: Drag brunches, Local CountryFest & Empty Bottle Ramblers
+Noon: Museum of Worcester opens the way in "Poem Next Door" exhibit
+Noon: Clark grad film director having fundraiser for new experimental movie
-8-year-old dies after being pulled from Clinton pond (:30). Article
-New owners weighing plans for Shrewsbury Street restaurant's future
-Worcester beaches open Friday for summer swim season
-As national reading trends decline, Worcester revamps its summer youth book program
-City Council gives Batista positive reviews; communication seen as area for improvement
-The Nerdy Salon marks first anniversary with grand opening bash
-Worcester schools honored for pedestrian safety efforts
-Abby Kelley teacher honored at statewide Latino educators awards
-Museum exhibits, markets, and other events going on in Worcester this summer
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:56): City manager under fire, Human Rights hearing with Chief Saucier and media access dispute
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Cordella’s Coffee in Worcester: Brewing more than just coffee
-ICYMI: 24-year-old Worcester man dies in Westborough motorcycle crash
-UMass Medical School Chancellor Michael Collins to step down
-T&G exclusive: Collins discusses successes, future challenges at UMass Medical School
-Worcester board: No permit for controversial billboard plan near Indian Lake
-Partner in crime or dupe? Trial of woman accused of helping her boyfriend murder opens
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Juniors deprived of impactful privilege
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-This week's traffic delays and road closures
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): In Oakham, clean energy or a ticking timebomb?
-West Boylston puts off signing trash contract; meeting is June 25th
-Shrewsbury superintendent earns M.A.S.S. President’s Award
-Grafton co-op supporting Black, Indigenous farmers receives $20,000 grant
-Wave of support for racetrack proposal meets Leominster City Council after months of opposition
-Florence Sawyer School announces honor roll
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Jam band favorites Spafford coming to Electric Haze for 2 nights
-Listen Up: Dalton Moon channels teenage kicks on new album, "Ambrose"
-First Unitarian Church of Worcester to host Summer Sings 7 to 9 Thursday
-Summer fairs & festivals in & around Central Mass.
>OPINION: John Keough: Nothing to see here, move along
-Matt Schwartz: Time for legislators to deliver strong privacy protections for residents
-Sarah Connell Sanders: A throw down at the Worcester Center for Crafts
-Claremont Academy's Valedictorian Amrit Boyal (:32)
-Unity Radio's Now I Thrive (57:18)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who co-owned Crystal Rug Company in Worcester
>SPORTS: How experts view Celtics' Hugo Gonzalez pick
-Patriots sign tackle Yasir Durant to bolster offensive line depth
-Red Sox lose to Angels, 5-2
-Bravehearts beat Norwich, 11-7. Cam Papetti named Open Sky Community Services Player of the Game
-Bravehearts next home game: 4 p.m. Sunday. Buy tickets here
-Holy Cross men's rowing Henley Royal Regatta travel blog
-WooSox lose to RailRiders, 4-0
-See all winners from Wednesday's Central Mass. High School Sports Awards show
>NATIONAL: Inside the battle to control the world's supply of rare earths
-Police sound alarm on dangerous "jugging" robbery trend sweeping across America
>TRAGIC: Falling rocks in Canada’s Banff National Park kill a hiker, injure 3
>NEW ENGLAND: Public nudity a problem for downtown stores in Burlington, Vt. (1:09). Article
-Will Mass. ban cell phones in schools? "Bell-to-bell" ban in schools gains steam
-A plan in Mass. to fix primary care crisis, but some are skeptical
>COLLEGES: Clark President’s Achievement Awards for Inclusive Excellence honor students, staff and faculty
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Why Mass. travelers are choosing Costa Rica for high-end vacations
>BUSINESS: Mass. unemployment rose in May
-LPL Financial Research: China’s equity market diverges — A-shares vs. H-shares
-UMass Medical School partners with incubator to test A.I. healthcare tools for safety, efficacy
>HEALTH: The consequences of too much screen time for kids (:50)
-New COVID variant spreading in U.S.: Symptoms, what to know
-E.R. doctors explain what they never let their kids do (1:19)
>FOOD: Deadly listeria outbreak linked to chicken alfredo fettucine sold at Walmart
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for Season 3 of "Squid Game" on Netflix (2:01)
>MOVIES: AMC theatres announce shocking change involving more ads
>CELEBRITY: Arnold Schwarzenegger: How Sylvester Stallone feud ended
>ANIMALS: Very chill cat and his mom have matching personalities (1:44)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Plymouth Congregational Church, Chestnut Street, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: WooSox help Leominster Little League after fields were vandalized (2:23). Article
-Meanwhile, Pentagon created fake U.F.O. evidence, promoted false alien stories
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