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>WEATHER: Hazy, high of 85 today in Worcester (3:16)
-Wildfire smoke reducing air quality across Massachusetts (1:01). Article
+Noon: July climate summary for Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester health and human services commissioner to retire after 10 years
+6:00: Escaped lizard Goose captured, finds new home at sanctuary (1:28) (pictured)
+6:00: Related: 100 FM The Pike (6:17): Webster Police Chief Michael Shaw
+6:00: Related: How the water monitor lizard on the loose was captured (30:49)
+Noon: Satya Mitra, Joe Petty lead in councilor at-large fundraising (so far)
+Noon: "Crossbikes" popping up around city are geared for cyclist safety
+Noon: Stevie Nicks postpones Boston show due to fractured shoulder
-Fitchburg shooting leaves a man dead, another under arrest (2:03). Article
-Charges filed after 3 cars going 110 mph caught racing on I-290
-"Huge deal to expand": Worcester shelter getting rehabbed to accommodate more homeless families
-What is new at Worcester schools? New windows, improved parking
-All-hands-on-deck to clean up Worcester following a series of Clean City initiatives
-Just what is in Worcester's trash? A new study has some answers
-When does the school year start in Worcester County? Look up your district
-Worcester's National Night Out on Tuesday
-Event at Regatta Point to mark 80th anniversary of Hiroshima
-Worcester County Wonders: Read God's Wisdom from 21,000 feet
-Monday's Child: Garrett, 10, is a fun, lively boy with a big personality
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:25): Bodycam footage, A.I. in journalism and shifting shape of local news
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:21): When immigration enforcement meets local politics
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Authentic Italian restaurants (5:24)
-ICYMI: Worcester police: Boy, 2, remains in critical condition after fall from window
-Community, unity embraced at Worcester African Festival on Common
-Meet the freshman teachers who are starting out this fall in Worcester schools
-Talking trash: Worcester residents, businesses mix opinions on city's cleanliness
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's traffic delays and road closures
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Man arrested after Rutland hit-and-run
-Spotlight on Shrewsbury police Marine Unit (1:30)
-Rutland man charged with trespassing on protected D.C.R. land after ranger’s trail camera captures images
-Rutland eyes administrator salary target
-Clinton man charged after allegedly threatening teens with knife over fight involving his son
-Man homeless in Leominster jailed for repeatedly trespassing at business center
-Leicester Police Department recognition event on Tuesday
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Local historical author and antique appraiser to hold presentation in Sutton
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (1:14:53): A Tribute to Pete Seeger performed by Jim Scott
-Photos: Redcoats, rebels and families take over Old Sturbridge Village
>OPINION: Eric W. Dickson: For UMass Memorial Health, bill One Big Headache
-Luis G. Pedraja: As summer ends, journey for new students begins
-This Week in Worcester podcast (1:41:58)
-WCCA-TV's Mayor’s Forum No. 55 (28:10): Brenda Jenkins, Y.M.C.A. Community Wellness Coordinator
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former Worcester firefighter and Florida state Rep. Joe Casello
>SPORTS: Steve Pagliuca statement on Connecticut Sun to Boston possible move
-Earlier: Celtics minority owner reaches deal to buy Connecticut Sun for record $325 million
-Red Sox beat Astros, 6-1
-Bravehearts beat Nashua, 6-3. Next home game: 6:30 Tuesday. Buy tickets here
-Holy Cross Athletics (:27): Kalif Raymond speaks to Board of Trustees
-WooSox beat IronPigs, 11-1
>CARS: Kia issues recalls over loose parts creating possible roadway hazards
>NATIONAL: Inequality has risen since 1970 − that has 3 hidden costs that undermine democracy
-More than 10 years later, Flint declares its water safe after replacing lead pipes, but health issues and doubts persist
>TRAGIC: Mass circumcision "initiation ceremony" kills 39 boys, mutilates dozens in Africa
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read’s legal team subpoenas state police, D.A.’s office for records (1:08)
-Pan Mass. Challenge weekend ends on a triumphant note (2:36). Article
>COLLEGES: The AMCAST (18:41): Conversation with Drew Melendez, Dean of Students
-UMass Medical School researcher wins grant to study how skin fights viruses
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 U.S. cities with the most Michelin-starred restaurants
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Big Tech has cut over 100,000 jobs this year — and the A.I. revolution is just getting started
-Consumer Reports: How to pay down debt (2:18)
>HOMES: How much house $1 million buys you in Worcester
>HEALTH: New Alzheimer's treatment helps people in early stages (2:19)
-Should my child play sports? What the experts say on C.T.E. (4:53)
>FOOD: Mass. considers changes to grocery shelf label rules (1:39)
>TV/STREAMING: Donnie Wahlberg, Bridget Moynahan reunite for "Blue Bloods" spinoff
>MOVIES: "A Quiet Place Part III" is a go with John Krasinski for 2027 release
>CELEBRITY: Loni Anderson, "WKRP in Cincinnati" star, ex-wife to Burt Reynolds, dies at 79
-Justin Timberlake reveals he's been diagnosed with "debilitating" Lyme disease
>ANIMALS: Senior citizens come together to rescue 7 tiny puppies (1:54)
>HISTORY: The mystery of Jimmy Hoffa: 50 years later
>GOOD NEWS: Man sits on road, holds stranger's hand in car crash
-Meanwhile, in California, watch bears break into cabin, raid the fridge
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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:41). High of 95 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Court docs reveal disturbing new details behind viral video involving ex-Southbridge McDonald’s manager (2:21). Article
-Cost to fix Worcester police station put at $20 million over 3 years\
-Tiny home village for homeless seniors breaks ground in Worcester
-Emergency closes Worcester restaurant until Friday
-Railers owner buys Pulse Magazine, CM Pride Magazine
-Worcester State nursing program welcomes first group of Anna Maria nursing students
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Aislinn Doyle: Thursday's School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester organizations get $425,000 for affordable housing efforts
-Back-to-back national honors spotlight Worcester Public Library’s evolving role
-Radio Worcester (23:08): Worcester City Manager Eric Batista discusses city’s first-ever $1 billion budget
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant makes Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Small Plates (5:56)
-ICYMI: Worcester police honor fallen officers, former chief Gary Gemme
-Assumption graduates 304 students at DCU Center
-Anna Maria College closing comes as disappointment for Molly Bish's family (2:17). Article
-Area woman admits forging 84 checks worth over $110,000
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police holding second annual Cruiser Cup Golf Tournament June 12th
-Wachusett Echo: Internship and employment at the school bank
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Tree crash leaves Southbridge home uninhabitable
-Westborough police continues to investigate shots fired on Research Drive
-Man with spiked-bat, drugs arrested in Leominster after 911 report of impaired driver
-Seeing double: Shrewsbury High School graduating class boasts 17 sets of twins
-Dudley candidates' night to be held June 8th
-Webster Town Meeting approves budget, drone bylaw, Pine View Liquors petition
-Shrewsbury teachers no longer need COVID vaccine
-Blackstone Valley Regional named distinguished school
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Radio Worcester (19:15): Greater Worcester Opera brings “1776” to Central Mass.
-WCCA-TV's Chris's Corner No. 23 (28:52): Meatball, Part 1
>OPINION: Ann Artuso: Depression in motherhood
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: Why Puerto Rico still doesn’t receive S.N.A.P. benefits
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. No. 164 (29:35): The Museum of Worcester
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:08): Viral McDonald’s video, city budget hearings and public safety concerns
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former UMass Medical School professor and Physician of the Year
>SPORTS: Tom Brady takes dig at Bill Belichick during Georgetown commencement speech
-Jason Varitek's wife takes shot at Red Sox G.M. after coaching ouster
-Red Sox beat Royals, 3-1
-Bravehearts release 2026 season promotion schedule
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Holy Cross Varsity Club announces 2026 class in Athletic Hall of Fame
-Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 32
>CARS: Gas prices climbing— What frustrated drivers can expect next (4:12)
>NATIONAL: San Diego mosque shooting: 3 men killed, suspects found dead (1:37)
-American who was on doomed cruise reveals what it's like under 42-day hantavirus quarantine
-Tragic: Toddler crushed to death by antique dresser as she climbed it to reach a toy
>NEW ENGLAND: Pilot dies in small plane crash in Rhode Island (:52)
-Pipe bomb found in Mass. pond, police investigating (1:12)
-Video shows Good Samaritans rushing to pull 2 people from car following rollover on I-495
>COLLEGES: Worcester State Cheer scores at national championships
-Clark honors Worcester student, staff members for inclusion and equity work
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 top trending U.S. summer destinations
-The first thing you should do in a hotel room
>BUSINESS: Banks find ways to finance nonprofits, despite their lending and revenue challenges
-LPL Financial Research: Energy shock expected to hit prices harder than the economy
>HOMES: Homes are older than ever—but local permitting systems could slow down essential renovations
>HEALTH: Discussing ebola outbreak with infectious disease specialist (3:14)
-What no one tells you about egg freezing
>FOOD: Daily Dish: Oven-roasted turkey parmesan over spaghetti
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Jennifer Lopez movie on Netflix, "Office Romance" (2:42)
>MOVIES: Trailer for Steven Spielberg's new movie, "Disclosure Day" (2:38)
>CELEBRITY: Carrie Underwood rejected L.A. glamour to live on Tennessee farm
-William Daniels, 99, and wife Bonnie Bartlett, 96, detail "rules" of "open marriage"
>ANIMALS: Playful puppy from local shelter looking for active family (3:09)
>HISTORY: Inside the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum art heist
>GOOD NEWS: School principal retires, but returns as a handyman (2:34)
-Meanwhile, Pope Leo does "6-7" hand motion at the Vatican
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