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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:35). High of 80 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-14-year-old girl hit and killed by train in Worcester had headphones on, friend says (1:01). Article
-Earlier: Teen struck, killed by commuter train in Worcester (1:11)
-Worcester mayor takes a walk with residents through Canal District, identifies ways to improve
-Worcester Police Academy adds 22 officers to the ranks
-Worcester courthouse evacuated after man in custody vandalizes fire sprinkler
-25 years after, Molly Bish's mom shares "the hardest part" (2:27)
-Earlier: Disappearance of Molly Bish, 25 years later (3:54). Article
-This Shrewsbury resident is Miss Massachusetts Teen 2025
-TODAY! Fifth annual Violence Is Not Normal event 11 to 3 at Worcester Youth Center
-Hollow heifers sport sweaters, photos and band labels at Old Sturbridge Village (1:48)
-Worcester Independence Day celebration on Tuesday. What to know
-Week in review: City manager's evaluation, Clark cuts, indictments
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief for June
-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): New owners weighing plans for Shrewsbury Street restaurant's future
-ICYMI: Worcester police ask for help finding missing 16-year-old girl
-Chaotic I.C.E. arrest launches start of new Worcester police communication plan
-Program paying for free swim lessons for children with autism (2:00). Article
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Composting 8 to 2:30 Saturday
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-Wachusett Echo: Juniors deprived of impactful privilege
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Want to buy a church? This one in Grafton is for sale
-A.G.: Barre town officials intentionally violated open meeting law hiring D.P.W. director's cousin
-She's Busy kicks off Spencer's Summer Concert Series on Sunday
-Bridge work detour causes concerns for West Boylston residents
-Paxton voters support another override try
-Clinton police dismantle fentanyl trafficking operation, seize $18,000 in drugs and arrest 2 suspects
-Auburn police welcome 3 new officers
-It's the busiest year ever for local turtle rescue league, here's how you can help
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Drag brunches, Local CountryFest & Empty Bottle Ramblers
-Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra's 74th summer at Institute Park
>OPINION: Ray Mariano: Nothing new about protests at City Hall
-South High Community School student Mohammad Hamad Bidaki (:36)
-WCCA-TV's Mayor's Forum No. 54 (28:29): John Westerling, DPW Commissioner, City of Worcester
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to area World War II veteran
>SPORTS: Bruins taking James Hagens at No. 7 was best-case scenario in NHL Draft
-NFL play-caller rankings: Patriots in good hands with Josh McDaniels
-WNBA franchises see record valuation growth in 2025
-Red Sox lose to Blue Jays, 9-0
-Bravehearts beat Nashua, 6-4
-Bravehearts Italian Heritage Night 4 p.m. Sunday. Buy tickets here
-Holy Cross women’s basketball announces coaching staff changes
-WooSox lose to RailRiders, 4-2
>NATIONAL: Here's how much money you'll gain or lose under proposed tax bill
-Ex-politician admits to killing wife near their son's grave on 20th anniversary of teen's death
>TRAGIC: Bride killed and 3 wounded by masked gunmen at France wedding party
>NEW ENGLAND: 2 educators charged in death of 12-year-old who drowned on school field trip
-Dog owners sue Nationwide after pet insurance policies dropped (3:09)
>COLLEGES: 2 WPI professors recognized with State Educator Award
-Anna Maria Class of 2025 reports 95.2% employment rate
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): When you check in for a flight matters. Here’s why
>BUSINESS: Free perks you didn't know you had (1:59)
-Leading A.I. models show up to 96% blackmail rate when their goals or existence is threatened, a study finds
>HOMES: How social media influencers are changing real estate (1:58)
>HEALTH: GLP-1 drug could offer relief to migraine sufferers (:56)
-Doctors, advocates argue for more guardrails on cannabis (2:14)
-Report: Mass. excels in child health care, but struggles to provide for older adults
>FOOD: D.I.Y. sushi you can make at home (3:45)
>TV/STREAMING: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: The 11 best shark movies ever made, ranked
>CELEBRITY: Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's wedding is stacked with celebrities
>ANIMALS: Rescue lamb is obsessed with his dad’s guitar (3:05)
>HISTORY: Historic photos of Downtown Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Quiet high schooler paints portraits of entire class to reconnect before graduating (2:36)
-Meanwhile, in Florida, bear found napping in Florida condo lobby
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:29). High of 77 today in Worcester
>THE DEATH OF KURT SOLOMON AND SEARCH FOR KAREN SOLOMON
-Where is Karen Solomon? Search enters another day (1:44). Article
-First H.E.L.P. issues statement amid search for Karen Solomon, the nonprofit's founder
-Karen Solomon timeline: Surveillance, cellphone ping and 3 days searching Coes Pond
-If Coes Pond produces nothing, search for Karen Solomon could shift from water recovery to fugitive hunt
-True Crime Report (Steve Huff): The Hunt for Karen Solomon and "True Crime Brain"
-Earlier: Arrest warrant issued for Karen Solomon as Worcester police reveal 1 new detail
-Earlier: Funeral plans announced for Kurt Solomon amid ongoing search for Karen
-Earlier: Radio transmissions show Karen called to report husband's death
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Area woman avoids prison for stealing $110K of dead person's benefits
-Shooting suspect at Worcester County Jail extradited to Arizona
-Primary foes Mary Keefe, Ron Waddell clash over experience, criminal justice issues
-Related: 15th Worcester District debate Wednesday: Mary Keefe vs. Ron Waddell
-UMass Medical School professors: Quitting alcohol changes the brain and can increase the risk of compulsive drinking – new research in mice
-The monkey wrench was invented in Worcester
-Advocates rally to protect S.N.A.P. recipients in Central Mass.
-Worcester to hold Overdose Awareness Day event at City Hall Plaza
-Here's the first day of school at all Worcester County public districts
-Aislinn Doyle: WPS in Brief for August
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review
>DINING OUT: Table Hoppin': Sandwiches, cannoli a draw at Sturbridge's Mangia Bene
-NOLA Cajun Kitchen brings New Orleans to Central Mass.
-ICYMI: Worcester biomedical company receives U.S.D.A. warning over injured, killed lab primates
-Former City Councilor appointed to key city board, despite open investigation
-Area business owner delivering free treats to children (3:15)
-Defendant in 2012 Worcester killing faces jail-assault charges
-Amazon may start drone deliveries in and around Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden Bandstand Concert Series 6 to 8 Sunday
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Traffic advisory Monday in Auburn
-Grafton principal appointments raise questions on district policies
-Ribbon cutting Tuesday at Arrowwood Playground in Shrewsbury
-Webster woman arrested after erratic driving call leads police to suspected heroin, array of prescription drugs
-Running Out of Summer 5K returns to Spencer Rail Trail
-Southbridge schools announce open houses, early start to 2026-27 school year
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Get The Led Out, Elle King, Brody Bett, Jubilee Gardens
-Pulse Magazine's Weekend Guide (:20)
-Maroon 5 free beach concert draws massive crowd in Narragansett
-Worcester Chamber Music Society presents "Autumn Winds" in Worcester and Harvard
-ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies at 77
>OPINION: Ray Mariano: Thoughts on upcoming Democratic primary
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: Don’t save her
-WCCA-TV's Close To Home No. 608 (29:12): Domenic Mercurio Jr.
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:32): Worcester charter review and police oversight
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Kurt Solomon
>SPORTS: Patriots beat Eagles, 24-21
-Stock Up, Stock Down for Patriots’ young players vs. Eagles
-Red Sox beat Giants, 3-2
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox fall to Syracuse, 3-0
>NATIONAL: Traffic through Strait of Hormuz skyrockets nearly 400%
-Tragic: Conjoined twin girls, 2, die minutes after being separated following 5 grueling surgeries
>NEW ENGLAND: Connecticut cops shot, suspect dead after car chase
-Psychiatrist on Lindsay Clancy's medication history, extended interview (12:52)
-Radio Worcester (13:34): Why Seth Moulton says Massachusetts needs a new senator
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 42 (36:14): Student research | Mechanical and materials engineering
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 4 liquids you can bring through T.S.A. in any size
-Salt Barn on Cape Cod giving away $30,000 dream wedding (1:51)
>BUSINESS: American colleges are facing an enrollment crisis as young people turn to trades
-Second-largest Central Mass. human services nonprofit moving HQ to Marlborough
>HOMES: Worcester home sales climb as inventory falls in July
>HEALTH: How to help loved one struggling with depression or addiction (3:49)
>FOOD: Easy meals: Fast pasta with garlic and oil
-A beginner's guide to enjoying caviar (3:30)
>TV/STREAMING: Netflix wins "Sesame Street" movie rights
>MOVIES: "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" box office beats "Insidious" sequel, "Mutiny"
>CELEBRITY: Post Malone and Christy Lee are engaged: See the massive ring
-Animal Planet star Ed Cassano killed in hit-and-run while looking at snake
>ANIMALS: Rescued kitten helps dog heal after losing best friend (2:33)
>HISTORY: Author explains history of drinking during American Revolution (2:40)
>GOOD NEWS: Woman survives heart attack thanks to husband's C.P.R.
-Meanwhile, world's fastest motorized clog shoe exceeds 70 mph
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