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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:30). High of 78 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Worcester man wins $1 million on ticket bought at Brattle Stop
+5:00: Multiple people injured when box truck crashes into job center in Devens (:45). Article
+5:00: Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
+5:00: Is this your dog?
+5:00: Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Theo in "The Cosby Show," dies at 54
+Noon: 61-year-old caught in vacant home break-in: W.P.D.
+Noon: Traffic moving again after crews haul away rig that overturned on I-290 in Worcester
+Noon: What the cluck? City takes next step in chicken debate after months
+Noon: See the neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester
+Noon: Worcester County Wonders: Five generations, 500 acres, one lasting commitment in Sutton
+Noon: Worcesteria: Museum of Worcester panel gives glimpses of connections
-Retired Worcester firefighter Joseph Casello, a lawmaker in Florida, dies of heart attack
-Is Worcester doing enough to promote tree planting? Some residents say no
-$1.3 million to support people with disabilities in Worcester County
-500-foot buffer zone for tobacco businesses in Worcester: change could be coming
-Fuller Park re-opens with splash pad, track, community vision
-Beloved pretzel shop opens in Worcester
-Monday's Child: Lucas, 12, is sweet, charismatic, thoughtful and quadrilingual
-Faces of Worcester: Sonia Descormiers, banker
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (33:22): Council access and city-run grocery stores
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:09): Supermarkets, festivals and power of petitions
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Worcester Restaurant Week returns at the end of July
-ICYMI: Invasive plants, dead fish literally raising a stink at Indian Lake
-"On fire, screaming for my life": Exchange student speaks after suffering severe burns at WPI (2:31)
-EcoTarium celebrates 200 years of wonder at daylong anniversary event
-Shrewsbury man busy this summer crafting props for Halloween event
-"Still so shocked!": Worcester woman thought she won $100,000, but actually won $1 million on scratch ticket
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Changing faces in Holden government
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
-Corner Shop awards scholarships
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Infrastructure project begins today in Shrewsbury
-Clinton school building project underway with digging
-Community garden idea pitched to Spencer Selectmen
-Builders for Christ makes inroads into community
-Auburn police to host Summer Send-Off August 12th
-Bolton Fire works towards lowering rates for town
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Author unearths 400 years of family legacy
-Willard House to host stargazing party
-100 FM The Pike (7:32): Frank Pupillo (Fret Micheals), Shot of Poison
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: Must I teach dance?
-Mary DeSouza: Balancing sports encouragement with expectation
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (2:03:13)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Reverend Thomas Egan
>SPORTS: TODAY! Futures League Home Run Derby at Fitton Field, 6:30
-TOMORROW! Futures League All-Star Game at Polar Park, with Johnny Damon and 2004 World Series trophy, 7:30
-Bravehearts at center of all-star celebration
-First-place Bravehearts beat Norwich, 6-4. Next regular-season home game: 6:30 Friday. Buy tickets here
-Red Sox beat Cubs, 6-1
-Patriots would be "very interested" in Terry McLaurin if available, says Albert Breer
-Bill Belichick, U.N.C. docuseries headed to Hulu after "Hard Knocks" failure
-Former Whitinsville Christian star Colin Richey scores promotion on Holy Cross men's basketball staff
-WooSox lost to RailRiders, 8-2
>NATIONAL: New tax law increases estate tax break for the wealthy
-Mother admits to luring husband to his death in fake self-defense plot with family
>TRAGIC: World’s oldest marathon runner dies in a hit-and-run at 114
>NEW ENGLAND: Car drives into pool at family campground in Monson, narrowly missing swimmers
-Middle, high schools students are "exhausted." Should schools start later in Mass.?
>COLLEGES: Inside Assumption’s core texts and enduring questions program
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 8 of the best day hikes in the U.S.
>BUSINESS: Worcester welcomes Busy Bee Jumpers party equipment rentals
-Fortnite refund: How to file a claim, get a check from F.T.C.
>HOMES: Gardening Central Mass. — All about hydrangeas, gems for every garden
>SHOPPING: Target, tech and more — Student discounts to know
>HEALTH: Mental health experts reveal reason why some people can't help being late
-Should I be worried about heart problems linked to the COVID vaccine? (1:23)
-Study finds targeted radiation effective for small cell lung cancer brain metastases
>FOOD: Artisan bread sold at Walmart recalled
>TV/STREAMING: Teaser for Season 5 of Netflix's "Stranger Things" (2:47)
>MOVIES: DC's "Superman" soars past $400 million globally
>CELEBRITY: Dog the Bounty Hunter's 13-year-old stepgrandson killed by his dad
>ANIMALS: Wild fox visits this man every day to listen to his music (1:52)
>HISTORY: Retired engineer shocks Mass. Boys & Girls Club with $2 million donation (2:13)
>GOOD NEWS: Meanwhile, in California, woman's home flooded with unwanted Amazon packages
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:55). High of 78 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-On anniversary of Worcester state police recruit’s death, Attorney General promises "impartial" investigation
-Related: State paid over $500,000 for investigation into police academy death
-GreenTech Park close to signing first tenant for former Norton site
-Sewer fees: Worcester wants Supreme Judicial Court to review earlier finding in Holden's favor
-The N.I.C.U. saved their baby boy's life. Here's how a Holden couple is giving back
-Wings for Autism at Worcester Airport eases anxiety over travel for passengers on spectrum
-TODAY! Music, dance, history, culture: Brazil festival set for Sunday at Institute Park
-100 FM The Pike (8:36): Jay Grey of Odd By Worcester brewery and Broth restaurant on fire that closed both
-Worcester Guardian's Week in Review
-Paramedic response program for adults with intellectual, developmental disabilities to launch in October
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:58): Shrewsbury murder outrage, W.P.D. changes under Chief Saucier and Worcester fire safety law vote
>FAITH: What good is loving our enemies?
>POLITICS: Healey’s Worcester swing included fundraising stop that drew Polito
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (45:01): Breaking down preliminary election results and proposals
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant introducing Sunday brunch, new hours
-ICYMI: Accused Jordan Pond shooter held without bail; victim's family and friends in courtroom
-Related: Home security camera footage released in court from shooting that killed father (1:48). Article
-Woman guilty of raping foster child in her care
-Mystery third man revealed in D.N.A. tests for 2017 Worcester bridge attack
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Another Wachusett staffer put on leave after "inappropriate social media activity"
-Earlier: Debate over free speech as teachers are put on leave over comments (2:26). Article
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Restored photos part of 95th anniversary celebration for Juniper Hill Golf Course
-Shrewsbury's Larry and Jane Barbash card holes-in-one on same hole at The Haven
-Item photos: Nonprofits set up at townwide yard sale in West Boylston
-Driver charged in West Boylston after tailgating stop leads to license violation
-Driver using crutches arrested in Rutland for operating with suspended license
-Landlord and boyfriend charged after tenant alleges assault and property damage
-Join Paxton-area seniors on a trip to the Aqua Turf Club
-Area Rotaries team up to collect food for pantries
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: "The Minutes," the Metrons, Midnight Riders and more
-"Hello, Jerry." Jerry Seinfeld coming to Worcester in February
-Local musicians rally to support vocalist Paul Starvaski with event
-No "Doubt" about award-winning drama coming to Worcester
>OPINION: Laurel: A night at the late, great Greendale Theater in Worcester
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 476 (27:37): Deborah Hall & YWCA of Central Mass.
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who had a 47-year career at Jamesbury Corp.
>SPORTS: Josh McDaniels’ offense makes life easier for Drake Maye
-Patriots trading receiver Ja’Lynn Polk to Saints in draft pick swap
-NFL Week 2 schedule, TV and announcers
-Red Sox lose to Yankees, 5-3
-Twins call up former Braveheart Cody Laweryson
-Holy Cross suffers another tough loss as U.R.I. prevails late. Postgame interview (5:22)
-TODAY! Crusader Community Festival on Sunday
-'Sader Stories Podcast (24:53): Varsity Club Hall of Fame inductee Ann Zelesky
-WooSox beat Syracuse, 6-4
>CARS: Rivian recalls more than 24,000 electric vehicles over software defect
>NATIONAL: Millions face skyrocketing health insurance costs unless Congress extends subsidies
-Income inequality in the U.S. dipped last year, with median household income rising slightly
-Support for Ukraine war drops to lowest-ever level within Russia: survey
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read fights to regain phones in "open" investigation (2:05)
-Luxury real estate transfer fee pitched as tool to address housing crisis
>COLLEGES: Charlie’s Cafe at Assumption celebrates summer renovations
-WPI names David LaMarco associate vice president for facilities and campus planning
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 of the world's most beautiful concert halls
-Europe is changing entry requirements for U.S. visitors
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-A.I. hype is crashing into reality
-Disney to pay $10 million fine after F.T.C. says it allowed data collection on kids
>SHOPPING: Home Depot's new Halloween decoration is selling out. See what it is
>HOMES: Homes in Worcester County sold for higher prices recently
>HEALTH: U.S. mortality rate back to pre-COVID levels
-Ask the Doctor: Teen drinking (3:18)
>FOOD: Apple season is here. 10 pick-your-own apple orchards to visit
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Jude Law, Jason Bateman movie on Netflix (2:02)
>MOVIES: Best films from Venice, Toronto and Telluride festivals
>CELEBRITY: "The Long Walk" star Judy Greer talks starring in Stephen King movie (4:29)
-Charlie Sheen recalls dad Martin's "biggest betrayal" following drug-fueled spiral
>ANIMALS: 2 neglected terriers were found hiding in a drain pipe (1:35)
>HISTORY: How Salem got "Bewitched"
>GOOD NEWS: Why a bride's landlord walked her down the aisle (2:15)
-Meanwhile, in California, sweet-toothed bear breaks into ice cream shop
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