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>WEATHER: Somewhat hazy, high of 78 today in Worcester (3:01)
-July climate summary for Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Best Worcester County summer activity: Is it Old Sturbridge Village or the EcoTarium?
+6:00: Demolition crew gets prescription to tear down Walgreens to make way for Chick-fil-A
+Noon: Lawyer says fatal Fitchburg shooting was an accident; stepson of victim held without bail
+Noon: Food, music and dancing — Worcester's Italian Festival returns
+Noon: Ewan McGregor, Hayden Christensen top a luminous bill at FAN EXPO Boston
+Noon: Ke Huy Quan, Hayley Atwell, Mikaela Hoover, more set for TerrificCon
+Noon: Janice Harvey: A chat with "janitor with stamina," comedian Jimmy Cash
+Noon: Last Call: Brian Holland, standup comic
-Worcester health and human services commissioner to retire after 10 years
-Satya Mitra, Joe Petty lead in Worcester City Councilor at-large fundraising (so far)
-Meet Goose, the water monitor lizard caught after weeks on the run (2:15)
-Related: 100 FM The Pike (6:17): Webster Police Chief Michael Shaw
-Related: How the water monitor lizard on the loose was captured (30:49)
-"Crossbikes" popping up around city are geared for cyclist safety
-Meet Funbi Fatoke, Worcester Tech’s valedictorian with a vision
-Worcester schools to survey students on new middle school sports
-TODAY! Worcester's National Night Out on Tuesday
-2 local events will mark 80th anniversaries of Hiroshima, Nagasaki
-Dogs found at Burncoat Park, Great Brook Valley and Park Ave.
-Manny Jae Media (1:02:40): Town Hall with Sen. Robyn Kennedy and Rep. David LeBoeuf. Moderated by Positively Suzanne
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:25): Bodycam footage, A.I. in journalism and shifting shape of local news
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Worcester Restaurant Week continues
-ICYMI: 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
-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): Empty lot along Route 20 may become battery storage facility
-Shrewsbury police introduce newest officer
-Leicester Public Safety Day August 19th
-Man arrested after trying to tow girlfriend’s car, assaulting her and leaving guns in truck
-How the pandemic allowed for the birth of Bread Guy Breads
-Sterling Board pauses before OK'ing re-appointments
-Conant library receives grant for collection improvement
-Straw Hollow returns Saturday and Sunday
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
-Jazzed Up Trio Wednesdays at "961" Restaurant and Lounge in Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Stevie Nicks postpones Boston show due to fractured shoulder
-Spotify to raise premium subscription price in some markets — stock surges
-Oasis fan falls to death at Wembley concert in London
-Worcester authors publish book of romantic poetry
>OPINION: Robert Pezzella: C.D.C. ideal remedy for District 3's woes
-Lea Shell: Staying curious with Dr. Anne Madden
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 472 (27:02): Andrew Howarth & W.C.H.R.
-Outdoor Cats podcast (1:34:42)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime Worcester hair dresser
>SPORTS: Kendrick Bourne’s injury could complicate path to Patriots roster spot
-Patriots' Terrell Williams exits practice after medical scare
-What would Terry McLaurin cost Patriots in trade?
-Red Sox beat Royals, 8-5
-Bravehearts' next home game: 6:30 Tuesday. Buy tickets here
-La Mega 106.1FM is taking over Fitton Field
-Holy Cross field hockey announces class of 2029
-Looking for a race? Check out the schedule for upcoming road races in Central Mass.
>NATIONAL: 1 way parents can fight the phone-based childhood
-Jeffrey Epstein victims rip F.B.I., D.O.J., claim "wealthy men" being protected
-Deadly Los Angeles party shooting leaves 2 dead, 6 hospitalized
>TRAGIC: Newlyweds' honeymoon trip ends in fiery crash that kills husband and baby daughter
>NEW ENGLAND: Woman hit with over $20,000 medical bill after a wild bat flew into her mouth on vacation
-Wildlife groups in Mass. voice concerns for raptors, other animals over use of rat poisons
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 12 (22:54): Advancing advanced manufacturing | Danielle Cote
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 10 least-visited states in the U.S.
>BUSINESS: How the Bureau of Labor Statistics jobs report really works
-LPL Financial Research: Seven takeaways from a dizzying week for markets
-Cancer surgeon facing financial ruin after blasting United Healthcare (4:13)
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers, Sunday, August 3rd
>HEALTH: Low-key change to your hands can warn of advanced lung cancer
-Common allergy medication’s risks outweigh its usefulness, experts say
-Doctor explains why taking a vacation from work is always recommended (1:40)
>FOOD: American or Mexican Coca-Cola? A.P. gives staff a taste test (1:16)
>TV/STREAMING: Teaser for new Netflix doc, "Trainwreck: Storm Area 51" (1:26)
>MOVIES: 30th anniversary trailer for "Apollo 13" (1:02)
>CELEBRITY: Tim McGraw unrecognizable with newly shaved head and ripped physique
-Pamela Anderson, Liam Neeson "figuring things out"
>ANIMALS: Puppy left in cardboard box on beach gets new lease on life (2:49)
>HISTORY: The story of the iconic New England brand The Black Dog (3:40)
>GOOD NEWS: Scuba team rescues lost wedding ring from river
-Meanwhile, in Thailand, zoo uses Moo Deng mascot costume for hippo escape drill
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In The News
>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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