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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:33). High of 70 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester police ask for help finding missing girl
+6:00: Worcester city officials, Caribbean American Carnival organizers address I.C.E. concerns
+6:00: Missing daughter of Worcester woman arrested by I.C.E. has returned to Brazil, attorney says
+6:00: Where did all the kids go? Most districts in Worcester County see declines in enrollment
+6:00: As E.P.A. looks to end climate change fight, what does it mean for Mass. and Worcester?
+6:00: Bravehearts clinch playoff berth
+6:00: Tonight's Bravehearts game canceled
+Noon: Downtown Worcester eatery has fun with story of missing lizard
+Noon: Things to Do: Mamadou, Savoir Faire, Bella's Bartok and cat videos ...
+Noon: This year's Color the City draws from a Renaissance and fantasy vibe
-Algae treatment planned for Coes Reservoir, Indian Lake on Thursday
-Mass. names Worcester 1 of 78 Housing Choice Communities
-New Worcester development embodies city’s revival with urban appeal and historic flair
-Dr. Michael Collins is leaving an historic legacy at UMass Medical School. His successor will face a new world of challenges
-A Place to Live: 2 years in, Worcester housing development celebrates tenants' success
-Preliminary election looms for 2 Worcester races
-Resilient Worcester grant seeks to improve effectiveness of youth violence interventions
-Camels as pets? Meet Phil and RJ of Grafton
-Old Sturbridge Village to host Redcoats and Rebels for 250th anniversary
-What's the best way to enjoy summer in Worcester County? Vote in round 3
-Radio Worcester (8:56): Worcester Green Corps tackles litter, recycling confusion and dog waste
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:21): When immigration enforcement meets local politics
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Calling all Nonnas: Chef wants grandmothers' top recipes for a big dinner (2:51)
-ICYMI: 13-year-old girl reported missing in Worcester
-U.S. News: UMass Memorial Medical Center is a top Mass. hospital, best in Worcester
-Can you help Worcester police ID these road-rage suspects?
-2 Shrewsbury men arrested in Boston prostitution sting
-Community rallies to help Leicester girl, hospitalized for year with cancer, celebrate birthday
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Shrewsbury Street roundabout debuts today
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
-Eagle Lake still closed for swimming
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Mackenzie Kmiec missing from Blackstone, police say
-West Boylston church sale in progress
-Board chooses new Lancaster fire chief
-Announcing the Clinton High Athletic Hall of Fame
-Grafton B.V.T. students awarded scholarships
-Shrewsbury police log, July 25th edition
-Grafton police log, July 25th edition
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
-The "trailer park spritz" dubbed drink of the summer — and a recession indicator
>SHOWTIME: Here's when Disney on Ice will skate into Worcester
-Texas country band Flatland Cavalry heading to Indian Ranch
-Listen Up: Chill out for summer with Caylin Costello, D-Tension songs
-Last Call: Catherine Zebrowski, writer and musician
-"Going Mental" at 19 Carter on August 15th
>OPINION: Giselle Rivera-Flores: "Superman" (2025) and our world today
-Mickey Dollens: Relegate state's archaic law against blasphemy to history
-Outdoor Cats Podcast (1:08:53): We need to stop being such a "pick me" city
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who taught at Forest Grove Middle School for 46 years
>SPORTS: Drake Maye teardrop touchdown punctuates another strong day
-Patriots sign former Shepherd Hill star Alec Lindstrom
-NFL Hall of Fame Weekend and Preseason Week 1 schedule, TV and announcers
-Red Sox beat Twins, 13-1
-Bravehearts beat Nashua, 6-3. Curt Boyd named Open Sky Community Services Player of the Game
-Bravehearts' next home game: 6:30 today. Buy tickets here
-Lowell returns to Bravehearts' league in 2026 (1:45)
-Holy Cross Athletics (2:09): Get to know Coach Gunnell
-Holy Cross women's golfer clinches second N.H. Women’s Amateur title in dramatic finish
-WooSox fall to IronPigs, 5-3
-Shrewsbury falls in Legion state title game after dropping Hudson in semis
-Central Mass. baseball's finest fondly remember coach/educator Barry Glinski
>NATIONAL: U.S. fertility rate reached a new low in 2024
-New trove of disturbing Bryan Kohberger documents unsealed
>TRAGIC: Boy, 5, accidentally gunned down by twin brother after mother allegedly left weapon lying around
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. residents claim they haven’t received unemployment funds for months (3:05)
-How much money would you have to make to be in the top 1% in Mass.?
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross student named one of The Organ World’s top young musicians
-Fresh off achieving a research milestone, WPI looks to navigate turbulent waters amid federal research funding cut
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): This common booking mistake can get you bumped from a flight
>BUSINESS: Federal Reserve leaves interest rates unchanged
-LPL Financial Research: Economy in uncharted waters
-DraftKings fined $450,000 for taking credit card wagers in Mass.
>SHOPPING: The maker of Tide and Charmin said it will raise prices in part because of tariffs
>HEALTH: Fluoride in water: Doctor explains risks, benefits (3:20)
-Your risk of a heart attack or stroke climbs in the week after this common infection
-Doctor on study that shows that 70% of teens use A.I. chatbots for friendship, advice (2:40)
>FOOD: Chips Ahoy! releasing "Stranger Things" cookies: When to get them
>TV/STREAMING: Jamie Lee Curtis confirms a "Murder, She Wrote" reboot
>MOVIES: Inside an Oscar family feud
>CELEBRITY: What to know about reactions to the Sydney Sweeney's American Eagle "good jeans" ads
>ANIMALS: Barn cat chooses this woman to be his mom (2:17)
>HISTORY: Natural History Camp was a military-style retreat on Lake Quinsigamond
>GOOD NEWS: Forgetful husband leads woman to $500,000 lottery prize
-Meanwhile, Coors Light releases refrigerable deodorant you can keep next to beer
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 81 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Bus drivers want out of Worcester teachers union. Here's why
+Noon: Worcester human rights commissioner quits over police review decision
+Noon: Crazy stats from Red Sox’ miraculous 20-game turnaround
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing teen girl
-UMass Memorial increases planned Community Healthlink layoffs to 231
-Worcester’s Washington Square to be site for demolition, new apartments
-Mass. House approves carveout allowing for Worcester Red Sox players to not be subject to state wage laws
-Former UMass Medical School student and cancer survivor in seventh Pan-Mass Challenge (2:53)
-UMass Memorial Health opens convenient new family medicine facility at White City
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Radio Worcester (26:14): State Sen. Robyn Kennedy on budget, child welfare reform, housing costs, I.C.E.
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (4:59)
-Worcester bistro closed until August 3rd
-Worcester bakery closed until August 5th
-ICYMI: Worcester city manager nixes Research Bureau bid for police civilian review board
-Another pedestrian crash in Worcester renews push for safety improvements
-Massport announces record year for Worcester Regional Airport
-City backs 4 affordable housing developments
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Senior Center closed through the end of July
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Victor Catacchio has been making cars look like new for 43 years
-Leominster man arrested after police find him passed out behind the wheel with fentanyl
-Crews install modular bridge spanning French River between Dudley and Webster
-Road closure today and tomorrow in Shrewsbury
-Spencer Summer Concert Series returns to Powder Mill Park
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: EcoTarium honors U.N. environmental leader with its highest conservation award
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1385 (30:00): Gina Alice, Captains of Entropy and more
>OPINION: Tom Marino: When Worcester chose the bailout over the Constitution
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. 168 (29:48): Ed Gardella, Part 2
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (37:57): I.C.E. shooting in Maine, claims on election integrity
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester business owner who passed away at 44
>SPORTS: Drake Maye-A.J. Brown connection among storylines to watch as training camp opens (11:25)
-Red Sox beat Rays, 6-5, for 14th straight win
-'Sader Stories (2:20): Kaitlyn Flanagan, Crusader of the Year
-7 Bravehearts heading to Futures League All-Star Game (1:29)
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts enter All-Star break in the thick of playoff chase
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>CARS: Best used cars for teen drivers, according to Consumer Reports
>NATIONAL: 3 more U.S. servicemembers killed in war in Iran (2:03)
-Disney World guest, 54, died on iconic ride after suffering heart emergency
-Tragic: 5 die after people jump into river trying to save someone in the water
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (1:27): Jury selection resumes after 5 seated
-Pamela Smart seeks new trial for 1990 murder of husband (3:22)
-Teacher and coach charged with O.U.I. and child endangerment
>COLLEGES: Clark's century-old Economic Geography sees jump in citation rankings
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 5 most expensive states to visit in 2026
-This Conn. amusement park was named most affordable in the U.S. (1:01)
>BUSINESS: Shrewsbury commercial landscaper acquired by New Jersey firm
-LPL Financial Research: China holds keys to post-war oil prices
-Shocking amount of Gen Z employees pretend to be productive at work: survey
>SHOPPING: Dollar Tree installs price scanners for surprising reason
>HOMES: Consumer Reports: Guest WiFi network can boost privacy, speed
>HEALTH: Humanoid robots complete historic surgery
-How many cups of coffee are safe to drink per day? (1:53)
>FOOD: Cyclospora outbreak: Taylor Farms test update, food safety (7:52)
-Mass. lettuce farm says its crop safe amid cyclospora fears (1:49). Article
>TV/STREAMING: Shocked Geena Davis addresses Netflix canceling "The Boroughs"
>MOVIES: "The Odyssey" reviews roundup: What critics are saying
>CELEBRITY: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s pals reveal new wedding details
-Brenda Fricker, "My Left Foot" Oscar-winning actress, dies at 81
>ANIMALS: Stray orange cat chooses his family and fits right in (1:44)
>HISTORY: These discoveries reshaped what historians knew about America's Founding Fathers
>GOOD NEWS: Cape Cod farm offers 20 years of opportunity for adults with disabilities (1:33). Article
-Meanwhile, in Idaho, man balances 195 rolls of toilet paper on his head for 30 seconds
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