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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:33). High of 93 today in Worcester
+Noon: Worcester could see hottest day of the year this week, high near 100
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Good Samaritan helps out driver in Worcester crash
+6:00: Downtown Worcester apartments at center of CitySquare redevelopment sold for $122 million
+6:00: "My baby!": Newly released body cam video shows new insight into Worcester I.C.E. arrest
+6:00: 2 Central Mass. women die in Old Orchard Beach, Maine camper explosion
+Noon: Cooling centers open Monday and Tuesday in Worcester; water available
+Noon: Worcester police arrest 3 juveniles after gun found in car
+Noon: Millbury police arrest 3 Worcester men in separate thefts
+Noon: Monday's Child: Amythist, 11, is a smart, sweet and creative young girl
+Noon: Worcester Restaurant Week begins today
+Noon: Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 8 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
+Noon: See the neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester
-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
-Overnight: Authorities investigating fatal 2-car Fitchburg crash
-5 things you can do with your family for less than $100 in Central Mass.
-Research Bureau earns national recognition for digital research project
-Worcester County Wonders: Diving into the Quabbin Reservoir and what lies beneath
-Worcester candidates: Edson Montero wants a more inclusive city
-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): Oxford competitive eater Geoff Esper tackles Avalanche Challenge at Rosalina's Kitchen in Worcester (21:17)
-ICYMI: Quieter and more efficient: Worcester shows off new electric school buses
-Food banks brace for double hit of federal food cuts, benefit changes
-Cold Stone Creamery, Wetzel's Pretzels and Planet Smoothie combo location opening in Worcester
-"It's about choices": Debate in Massachusetts over P.F.A.S. in artificial turf fields
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closure and traffic delays
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
-Holden library, school security, other projects progress
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Former Uxbridge superintendent acquitted of drunken driving charge
-Item photos: Movie posters, decor on sale at Strand
-Woman cited for O.U.I. after Rutland rollover; refuses D.N.A. swab tied to separate case
-3 arrested in Leominster drug raid; police find fentanyl, crack, and defaced gun in children’s bedroom
-Pan-Mass Challenge has been special for Sturbridge's Langevin family
-The Austin Cyganiewicz era has begun in Sutton
-Grafton's Farmer's Market a summer favorite
-Blackstone Heritage Corridor names Anya Wilczynski new executive director
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Grafton author publishes first work
-At 80, Northborough artist shares her work with the public for the first time
>OPINION: Gillian Ganesan: 4 precincts control the entire city
-YouthConnect a summer safety net for Worcester's youth
-Central Mass. Mom: Ultimate back to school guide
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (1:08:48)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a woman who was a dental assistant for over 50 years
>SPORTS: Red Sox beat Dodgers, 4-3
-Bravehearts beat Vermont, 6-5. Casey Wensley named Open Sky Community Services Player of the Game
-Bravehearts' next home game: 6:30 Wednesday. Buy tickets here
-WooSox fall to St. Paul, 10-9
-After huge fourth-inning rally, Shrewsbury Post 397 earns state tournament win over Quincy
-Local area baseball stars team up to win Bay State Games
>NATIONAL: 3 bodies recovered after private plane crash off California coast
-Ghislaine Maxwell still mulling whether to testify before Oversight Committee, her attorney says
-F.B.I. investigates death on board Carnival cruise ship in Texas
>TRAGIC: 9-year-old girl dies at Hersheypark’s water park in distressing incident
>NEW ENGLAND: 2 men killed in violent Massachusetts crash (:16)
-2-year-old boy found unresponsive in Fairfield pool has died: police
-Maine teen charged with murdering paddleboarder led authorities on "a wild goose chase": report
>COLLEGES: WPI receives $396,000 for water treatment study
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 places that limit tourist numbers
>BUSINESS: U.S. announces new trade agreement with European Union (2:10)
-State house debates bill that would ban cannabis ads across Mass.
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers, Sunday, July 27th
>SHOPPING: Love antiquing? Here are HGTV's picks for the best places to antique in Mass.
>HEALTH: COVID cases increasing in 27 states (1:36)
-Psychologist on study linking smartphones, kids' mental health (3:33)
>FOOD: Zucchini noodle stir-fry with teriyaki tofu
>TV/STREAMING: Hulu's "Are You My First?" brings together virgins in new dating show
>MOVIES: "Fantastic Four: First Steps" scores Marvel's first $100 million box office opening of 2025
>CELEBRITY: Joe Pantoliano reveals mental health battles almost "destroyed" his life
>ANIMALS: Couple takes in 2 orphaned kittens who turn house upside down (2:27)
>HISTORY: U.S. Postal Service marks 250 years of shaping the nation
>GOOD NEWS: Man wins $100,000 from birthday gift lottery ticket
-Meanwhile, in Maryland, firefighter floods baseball field after foul ball hits his car during collegiate game
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:36). High of 44 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Auburn celebrates Robert Goddard centennial today; Monday's events moved to today
-Related: Updated parking and shuttle service for Goddard centennial events
-Related: The 100th anniversary of the first liquid-fueled rocket launch
-Related: Worcester celebrates Goddard’s rocket launch centennial
-Related: Breaking barriers a century after Goddard's rocket launch
-Related: WPI to honor rocket pioneer Goddard with campus centennial
-Related: Telling the story of Robert and Esther Goddard 100 years later
-Related: From Worcester to the stars: Goddard at 100
-No March Madness in Worcester. Why doesn’t NCAA Tournament come here anymore?
-Worcester's proud Irish culture
-Radio Worcester (14:01): Everything you need to know about Worcester’s St. Patrick’s Parade
-Whiskey Lounge a new destination in Worcester's nightlife
-"Food, Clothing, Love": Mustard Seed an indispensable resource
-South High's Apricot Journal earns First Class Distinction at REALM Awards
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review: Rockets, council fights and March traditions
>DINING OUT: Where to get corned beef on St. Patrick's Day
-ICYMI: Worcester reverend accused of fraud dodges his own lawyer, ordered to appear in court
-Argument in apartment preceded Spencer shooting, court documents show
-Police seek info on shooting at Webster apartment complex that left man injured
-Area man left puppies in cold car to flee from Boston police, D.A. says
-Worcester retirement system C.E.O. abused public funds: Report
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Nominations open for Holden Women's Club Person of the Year
-Opioid Listening Session Saturday
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Vacancies on town boards and commissions
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): What it’s like to stay the night at one of the "most haunted" places in Mass.
-Phenology Walk at Dean Park in Shrewsbury today
-No trespassing at housing complex, Southbridge landlord tells councilor
-Rutland police arrest Worcester man with stolen car, fentanyl and outstanding warrant
-Leominster woman arrested for walking into path of bus and traffic outside Home Depot
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Perreoland, The Combination, SW!NG OUT and more ...
-Jimmy Cash brings Wormtown to The Wilbur once more
-Sammy Hagar says he'll never reunite with bandmate Alex Van Halen despite reconciling with Eddie
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: What to expect when you're expecting a family game night
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: An open letter to the women who built the world anyway
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:26): Development, costs and city projects
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (27:20): Worcester development, Ticketmaster settlement and major stories
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who worked at Saint John's High School for 38 years
>SPORTS: Patriots roster reset: Time to get Drake Maye’s tight end of the future?
-U.S. survives Canada scare to advance to World Baseball Classic semifinal
-Bruins on pace to get lottery pick in NHL Draft from Maple Leafs
-Holy Cross men’s hockey falls to Bentley in overtime in Game 1 of Atlantic Hockey semifinals
-Holy Cross women’s basketball to host Patriot League championship on Sunday
>NATIONAL: Charges dropped against teens after a prank left a teacher dead
-Young people are embracing "grandma hobbies"
-Tragic: Bus driver ran over elderly man while asleep at the wheel on Christmas Day
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. launches portal to report misconduct by federal agents
-Man shot and killed by police after carjacking (1:41)
-18-year-old accused of killing Danvers woman in "random" attack, police say
>COLLEGES: Q.C.C. joins statewide apprenticeship degree program
-Anna Maria AMCast Oscar predictions
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 mountain towns accessible only by cable car
-Princess Cruises quietly hikes daily service charge — drawing backlash from passengers
>BUSINESS: Reused passwords are putting millions at risk, expert warns (2:18)
-Why the A.I. headshot market is booming (2:21)
>HOMES: Budget-friendly ways to refresh your home
>HEALTH: Intimate partner violence can cause lasting brain damage (3:23). Article
>FOOD: McDonald's will soon offer value items for $3 or less: Here's what you can get
>TV/STREAMING: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming: "The Testament of Ann Lee" and more
-50 years ago, the 1976 Oscars featured the greatest lineup of Best Picture nominees of all time
>CELEBRITY: Harrison Ford, 83, makes rare sex confession in playful new interview
-Kacey Musgraves finally reveals what led to Miranda Lambert feud
>ANIMALS: Rescued baby goat loves riding on her sheep friend's back (1:44)
>HISTORY: A Day in the Life Of Worcester, May 3rd, 1989 (30:12)
>GOOD NEWS: 78-year-old DoorDash driver goes viral as kind strangers raise $500,000 to help him retire
-Meanwhile, in New York, Mario Day event in draws 270 people dressed as Mario
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