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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). Hot and humid, high of 90 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Pickleball coming for Worcester’s courts: Popular sport taking over tennis courts
+5:00: Celebrate with Bravehearts $4 for the 4th, $4 tickets to doubleheader starting at 4
+5:00: Everything you need to know about Worcester’s Independence Day celebration (9:09)
+5:00: Taking an up-close look at the Hanover Theatre's Mighty Wurlitzer organ
+5:00: Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:43): City Manager review, council cynamics and the influence of local blogs
+Noon: Worcester police ask for help finding missing 16-year-old girl
+Noon: Drone video reveal of Worcester (:09)
+Noon: Bravehearts to host 3 weeks of baseball camp starting Monday
-With rain expected tonight, Worcester fireworks moved to Wednesday
-Shrewsbury police rescue 8 from sinking boat on Lake Quinsig
-Nearly 1 year after death of state Trooper Enrique Delgado-Garcia, family and lawmakers await answers
-Amber Gravel acquitted of murder; was accused of luring man to killing
-GoFundMe launched for teen killed by train in Worcester
-Worcester man killed in crash "found peace by the water," obituary reads
-Worcester developer adds 3 apartment buildings to his portfolio in $7.1 million sale
-Nativity School of Worcester graduate of the month for June: Shedricke Mulbah
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (27:49): Breaking down W.P.D. scrutiny and city manager review
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Peppercorn's is renovating, will reopen July 15th
-ICYMI: Driver killed in fiery Grafton crash
-Construction on Kane Building apartments in Worcester underway
-Cold Stone Creamery nearing opening in Downtown Worcester
-Worcester to launch new system for public meeting access
-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)
-Conservation Commission has vacancies
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Is this your dog? Dog found in Cherry Valley
-Testing to take place where battery was dumped in Spencer
-Grafton daycare center has day of fun as a farewell to graduating preschoolers
-Sturbridge's Bienia Kenton prepares for Great World Race
-Clinton schools offering meals
-Sutton Middle School Honor Roll for the fourth quarter
-Houghton fourth graders celebrate milestone
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Broadway in Worcester bringing in 3 Tony winners for new season
-Watch Beyoncé dangle midair during "Cowboy Carter" performance due to "technical mishap"
-City seeks artists for Winter Festival of Lights
>OPINION: Dr. Christina Hermos: Fighting falsehoods on vaccines
-Keith Linhares: Unleash Worcester's potential through smarter taxation
-University Park Campus School Valedictorian (:30)
-Unity Radio's Cannabis 101 (43:56)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who died at 49 after a "long and difficult journey with health challenges"
>SPORTS: Brad Marchand to remain with Florida Panthers
-Bruins re-sign Morgan Geekie to 6-year, $33 million contract
-Celtics sign Luka Garza, lose Luke Kornet
-WNBA expanding to Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia
-Red Sox beat Reds, 13-6
-Jake Hajdu of Sterling connects at plate, in field for Worcester Bravehearts
-Bravehearts highlights for June. Next home game 4 p.m. Friday. Buy tickets here
-'Sader Stories (1:47): Christo Kelly, Crusader of the Year
>CARS: Chrysler, Lincoln, BMW among over 500,000 vehicles recalled
>NATIONAL: 6 killed in a crash of a small plane in Ohio
-Man accused of killing 4 students in Idaho to plead guilty to avoid death penalty
>TRAGIC: Toddler fighting for life after being stung over 150 times by wasps
>NEW ENGLAND: Argument over steak led to deadly Middleborough stabbing
-Off-duty officer shot in her home during "armed confrontation" with police (1:39). Article
-How could the "big, beautiful bill" change Medicare, Medicaid coverage in Mass. (2:38)
>COLLEGES: These college degrees will get you the biggest bucks after 5 years in the workforce: new study
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): A tiny cabin adventure: A night away at postcard cabins
>BUSINESS: Worcester Business Journal publishes inaugural The Dog Edition
-LPL Financial Research: Strategic time horizon supports allocation to non-U.S. equities
>HOMES: 5 facts you may not know about bedbugs (1:14)
>SHOPPING: Enter to win a Frigidaire® 6,000 B.T.U. air conditioner from Sclamo's
>HEALTH: New health warning on COVID vaccines (3:43). Article
-People have been living longer. Calculate your life expectancy
>FOOD: Dunkin' teams with Sabrina Carpenter on new drink, adds to summer menu
>TV/STREAMING: "Dawson's Creek" creator Kevin Williamson on possible reboot
>MOVIES: "Devil Wears Prada 2" starts filming With Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci
>CELEBRITY: Rob McElhenney is about to make it easier to pronounce his name
>ANIMALS: Couple rescues the skinniest puppy from under a house (2:31)
>HISTORY: Old YMCA building on Lake Quinsigamond
>GOOD NEWS: Weymouth man's elevator numbers earn him $300,000 in the lottery
-Meanwhile, rare Lazarus Effect surfaces again as woman declared dead awakens before burial
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>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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