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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:30). High of 83 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing man
-Video showing Shrewsbury officer stepping on, shooting injured goose prompts explanation from police (pictured)
-Oxford competitive eater Geoff Esper tackles Avalanche Challenge at Rosalina's Kitchen in Worcester (21:17)
-Related: Short version (4:27)
-Lost giant lizard from Webster spotted in Connecticut (:24). Article
-Why has a low-flying plane been circling Central Mass.?
-Table Hoppin': Philly Pretzel Factory brings pretzel obsession to life
-Worcester looks to ease event hurdles after stART folds
-Worcester police to hold Citizens Academy
-Planned Parenthood in Worcester gets state money amid defunding efforts
-Mass. Hidden Gems: The Mendon Drive-In is like seeing a movie at a state fair
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:44): Charges against Etel Haxhiaj, Polar Park development and a rogue lizard
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:40): Mill Street redesign sparks debate
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Vietnamese restaurant coming to former dessert shop in Tatnuck Square
-ICYMI: Assault charge cited by feds in Worcester I.C.E. arrest is dismissed
-Worcester family loses grandson, grandfather a day apart
-Spencer woman sentenced for Social Security fraud
-Cake from the basement of a church? Local baker uses unique commercial space
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Composting 8 to 2:30 today
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
-Holden Little Leaguers excited for chance to compete for state championship
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Fill the truck food drive comes to Westborough today
-Leominster residents push back on Orchard Hill Park housing plan
-Robert Birkbeck stepping into interim T.A. role in Paxton
-Lancaster residents give ideas on state site use
-2 Grafton Valley Tech students bring home SkillsUSA medals
-Straw Hollow Engine Works on display August 9th and 10th
-Traffic alert for Brintnal Drive in Rutland
-Rotary taking shape in Bolton
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Almost Queen, Show Me the Body, Vivi & DaFunk and more
-Joyner Lucas' new video for "Tear me down" starring and directed by Regina Hall (4:38)
-Gateway Players continues 50th season with "Fiddler on the Roof"
-Last Call: Rev. Joelle Johns, pastor and end-of-life care provider
>OPINION: Ray Mariano: A look at issues covering City Hall and public schools
-First Person: Menopause means it's time to banish the fashion police
-Nazeefah Mowla: Diagnosing high costs of health care in Mass.
-Unity Radio's Now I Thrive (58:40): Paul Hernandez, LPT Realty
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to lifelong Worcester resident who was proud of her Shrewsbury Street heritage
>SPORTS: Keion White's "unconventional" attitude stands out on Day 3 of Patriots camp
-U.N.C. players open up about Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson
-Fenway Park concession workers go on strike (2:00)
-Red Sox fall to Dodgers, 5-2
-Bravehearts fall to Vermont, 3-2
-Saturday night's for baseball and wrestling at Fitton Field. Buy tickets here
-Holy Cross men's basketball Greece travel blog
-WooSox beat St. Paul, 5-3
-Worcester baseball legend Barry Glinski dies at 83
-Local coaches Leonelli, Bartley helm Boston vs. Cancer team competing in The Basketball Tournament
>NATIONAL: U.S. to build immense immigrant detention camp in west Texas
-Officials told President his name is in Epstein files: Wall Street Journal (2:10)
-Radio Worcester (38:12): Roundtable weighs in on G.O.P. divide, diversions and redistricting
>TRAGIC: Mom busted after trying to sell baby daughter for sex
>NEW ENGLAND: More fallout from the Karen Read trial in and out of court (21:36)
-Mass Impact (26:32): Immigration — Do you know your rights?
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria achieves fundraising milestone
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): A guide to tipping in 5 popular countries for U.S. travelers
>BUSINESS: Parent company of T&G offers voluntary buyouts amid declining sales
-UMass Memorial Health system promotes interim leader to president of 2 hospitals
-What’s the average hourly pay in Mass.? It's higher than most states
>HOMES: Arm & Hammer offer: Win a $5,000 laundry room makeover
>SHOPPING: Consumer Reports investigation reveals online counterfeits
>HEALTH: Doctor on new tool that can help people survive extreme heat (2:15)
-GLP-1 drugs could boost testosterone levels in men, new study finds (:45)
>FOOD: School lunches on a budget
>TV/STREAMING: New shows & movies to watch this weekend: "Happy Gilmore 2" on Netflix and more
>MOVIES: Trailer for "Five Nights at Freddy's 2" (2:23)
>CELEBRITY: Food Network star Anne Burrell's cause of death revealed
-Bam Margera refuses to reunite with "Jackass" co-stars after “what they did to me"
>ANIMALS: Alpaca herd from Martha's Vineyard up for adoption in Mass.
>HISTORY: Why's it called that? Fountain Street in Worcester was a relaxing stop for Susan B. Anthony
>GOOD NEWS: How written notes led rescuers to missing mother and son
-Meanwhile, Gwyneth Paltrow, ex-wife of Coldplay frontman, joins Astronomer as "temporary spokesperson"
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 98 today in Worcester
-Cooling centers open today in Worcester; water available
-Worcester could see hottest day of the year this week, high near 100
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Algae treatment planned for Coes Reservoir, Indian Lake on Thursday
+6:00: Worcester African Festival returns for third year
+Noon: Can you help Worcester police ID these road-rage suspects?
+Noon: Worcester school jobs saved as administration releases education funding
+Noon: Worcester elderly apartments sold for $17 million
+Noon: 5 places to get out on the water in Central Mass. this summer
+Noon: Worcesteria: How low can it go? Dry spell dries up Elm Park's ponds
+Noon: Margaret Smith: For a Catholic fan, Ozzy's life and lyrics strike a holy note
-Good Samaritan helps out driver in Worcester crash
-Downtown Worcester apartments at center of CitySquare redevelopment sold for $122 million
-2 Central Mass. women die in Old Orchard Beach, Maine camper explosion (2:15). Article
-Trial opens in case of Worcester man gunned down after dispute over restaurant bill
-"My baby!": Newly released body cam video shows new insight into Worcester I.C.E. arrest
-Worcester police arrest 3 juveniles after gun found in car
-Millbury police arrest 3 Worcester men in separate thefts
-Worcester officials seek full report on city’s gas leaks
-Radio Worcester (15:12): From Bravehearts to Rumble Ponies — “Peterman” heads to Binghamton
-Monday's Child: Amythist, 11, is a smart, sweet and creative young girl
-See the neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:44): Charges against Etel Haxhiaj, Polar Park development and a rogue lizard
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Worcester Restaurant Week underway
-ICYMI: What’s with all the new fried chicken restaurants?
-Hundreds gather for George St. bike challenge to train like "Worcester Whirlwind"
-Worcester man among 6 arrested in multi-state bank fraud case
-Police say man killed in motorcycle crash was suspect in Webster bank robbery
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): TODAY! Magic Show at Senior Center
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
-This week's road closure and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Nan Xiang Express set to come to Shrewsbury
-West Boylston chooses nonprofit for Take Over
-Sterling recreation director left after resident "demands"
-The Rose Room eyes Webster expansion
-Lancaster teen earns Gold Award
-Wachusett Meadow summer camps in full play
-Worcester Co. Horticultural Society has 6 new trustees and new board president
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 8 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Country star Zac Brown says he's "going into debt" over his Las Vegas residency
-Authors to be featured at 19 Carter in Berlin
-Looking to get out and explore? Take the D.C.R. Park Passport Challenge
>OPINION: Bill Shaner: A standoff with no one
-Logan Calendine, Sofia Hamilton: State's proposed tobacco ban more a mandate against choice
-Unity Radio's Q.C.C. State of Mind (57:31): Mari Cooney, Director of Apprenticeships and Corporate Training Initiatives, and Krista Piazza, Project Manager for Apprenticeship Degree Initiatives
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a longtime Jesse Burkett softball coach
>SPORTS: Keion White gives Will Campbell his "Welcome to the NFL" moments
-Could DeMario Douglas be a top-10 slot wide receiver in the NFL?
-Red Sox lose to Twins, 5-4
-From Worcester to the big leagues — and back again
-Bravehearts' next home game: 6:30 Wednesday. Buy tickets here
-Former Anna Maria coach Mulrooney honors legacy of mentor and Holy Cross legend McGovern
>CARS: Jeep, Genesis among over 125,000 vehicles recalled
>NATIONAL: Gunman kills officer, 3 civilians in Midtown Manhattan before taking his own life (2:37). Article
-Most Americans OK with migrant policies — except in these key instances: poll
-Judge blocks administration’s efforts to defund Planned Parenthood
>TRAGIC: Boy, 3, dies after being left in hot car by child services — just after supervised visit with dad
>NEW ENGLAND: Advocates push for system of Miranda rights in D.C.F. investigations
-Is it illegal to drive slow in the left lane in Mass.? Here’s what the law says
>COLLEGES: Was college worth it? That's what a new study asked Gen Z men and women (:45)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 of America’s most famous boardwalks and piers
>BUSINESS: Coffee entrepreneur behind Aero Roasters planning to open second location
-LPL Financial Research: Economy in uncharted waters
-M.B.I. graduates third cohort from life sciences mentorship program
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers, Sunday, July 27th
>SHOPPING: Return policies: Some retailers only offer 48 hours for appliances
>HEALTH: Dad with deadly brain cancer now cancer free after taking new drug
-These 4 habits in middle age have the "greatest impact" on your heart health: study
>FOOD: McDonald's menu adds Daily Double cheeseburger to McValue Meal Deal
>TV/STREAMING: How to watch new Judge Judy show "Justice on Trial" for free
>MOVIES: "Shrek" Donkey spinoff movie happening, Eddie Murphy says
>CELEBRITY: Jennifer Lopez suffers embarrassing mid-performance wardrobe malfunction
-Why Jamie Lee Curtis says she's "prepping to get out" of Hollywood
>ANIMALS: Dog who lost trust in humans can't stop wagging tail now (2:04)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Do you know where this is?
>GOOD NEWS: Dream Flights offers elderly veterans a chance to take to the skies (:45)
-Meanwhile, Florida man arrested for allegedly driving lawn mower drunk down busy highway
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