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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:50). High of 46 today in Worcester
-How to see 6 planets align in the night sky on Saturday
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-How a "To Catch a Predator" plot at Assumption went wrong
-Worcester man sentenced in international smuggling ring
-Refugee musicians bring a message of empathy to Worcester performance
-Worcester hauling snow from streets
-Worcester winter weather emergency, parking ban lifted
-Worcester nonprofit hopes new documentary fuels funding and awareness
-Resilient Worcester adds support programs for young children to Worcester’s Trauma Response System
-Worcester Guardian week in review: Council moves, crime trends & community milestones
-Husky found behind Savers parking lot
-Terrier mix was found on Crowning Shield Road
>DINING OUT: I ate at the first Checkers location in Mass. Here’s what it’s like
-ICYMI: Worcester residents frustrated with snow cleanup: "Florida looks awful freakin’ good"
-Chaos erupts as Worcester officer becomes trapped in car (3:55)
-Worcester Police Department is down nearly 60 officers: "This is a real crisis"
-Worcester police union leader influenced offer in Haxhiaj case, assistant district attorney says
-Complaint alleges Worcester pastor used investor money for lavish trips
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Do they care to share? The truth of the Panorama Survey
-Trash and recycling pickup will be delayed a day this week
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Jazzed Up Duo at Val’s Saturday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): David Prouty basketball player’s suspension leads to call for change
-Whitin Community Center breaks ground on child care center, part of $10 million campaign
-Highlights from Shrewsbury Select Board meeting
-Thimble Pleasures Quilt Show returns March 14th and 15th
-Sutton High School second quarter honor roll
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
-Worcester brewery flips the script on non-alcoholic beer
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Sugar maples, Chris Fitz in concert, Midori and more ...
-Paul McCartney's "f--k you, John" moment revealed after Beatles lawsuit in new documentary
-EcoTarium to debut major elephants exhibit
>OPINION: Jeff Raymond: Paranoid Android
-Stacey Kenneally: An ode to potty training 3 different kids
-100 FM The Pike (19:03): City Manager Eric Batista on snow removal, Holden lawsuit and potholes
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (58:09): Dr. Gay Lee, LCSW-R
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who had a 48-year teaching career, including at St. Peter-Marian
>SPORTS: Best free agent tight end fits for Patriots
-Holy Cross men’s basketball wraps up regular season against Loyola
-Related: Parking advisory for Saturday
-Holy Cross men's ice hockey topples R.I.T. on Senior Night
-Holy Cross women's basketball heads to Baltimore for showdown with Loyola
-Celtics beat Nets, 148-111 (2:00). Article
-Railers beat Trois-Rivières, 2-1
>NATIONAL: U.S. and Israel launch major attack on Iran
-Anthropic defies Pentagon over A.I. ethics
-Tragic: Rodeo star’s 3-year-old daughter dies in front of her in freak horse accident
>NEW ENGLAND: Woman charged in death of baby found floating in New Hampshire pond
-2 measles cases with Mass. ties confirmed by health officials (1:49)
-Police video shows aftermath of Vince McMahon's 100 MPH crash (:41)
>COLLEGES: Empowering entrepreneurs at WPI (5:15). Article
-3 Clarkies place in ArtsWorcester’s 22nd College Show
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Disneyland will close 2 iconic attractions next month: report
-5 tips for flying Southwest Airlines
>BUSINESS: Massachusetts to offer free A.I. training to all residents
-Inside Aubuchon’s rapid growth
-Restaurant jobs spike as Americans seek treats, cheap comfort food
>HOMES: After bankruptcy, solar panel customers say they’re left in the dark (3:48)
>HEALTH: Why some parents aren't giving their children the hepatitis B vaccine
-Men in their 50s may be aging faster than women due to toxic "forever chemicals"
>FOOD: The real reason why Americans eat so much takeout: report
>TV/STREAMING: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming: "Dead Man's Wire," "The Voice of Hind Rajab" and more
>CELEBRITY: Pink denies reports that she is separated from husband Carey Hart
-Shia LaBeouf ordered to attend rehab, pay $100,000 bond after drunken Mardi Gras bar fight
>ANIMALS: Guy thought she was a sheep — but she's dog who needed help (1:38)
>HISTORY: Boston native Richard Pavlick was J.F.K.’s first would-be assassin
>GOOD NEWS: Man stops for lunch, wins $50,000 lottery prize
-Meanwhile, in Missouri, escaped monkey wanders into homeowner's garage
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In The News
>WEATHER: Get ready for heavy rain, high around 80 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-2 displaced after Worcester house fire
-Chronic church noise complaints prompt Worcester to review enforcement, ordinance
-Chance to win money, prizes at lottery event in Worcester
-Part of Lake Quinsigamond remains closed due to E. coli bacteria
-Central Mass. students fight to save closing low-income college prep program
-After Anna Maria and Becker closures, colleges embrace new strategies amid intensifying headwinds
-Former Worcester Academy ballfields slated for 207-unit housing complex
-Summer Eats treats Worcester youth to free breakfast, lunch
-Worcester Guardian seeks members for new Community Advisory Board
-Worcester man charged with trespass, disorderly conduct and resisting arrest
>DINING OUT: Saloon 139 in Worcester offers Chinese food kicked up a notch
-ICYMI: How Central Mass. school districts are faring as tax overrides have tripled in 10 years
-Meet the freshman teachers starting out this fall in local schools
-Music with spirit fills air at Summer Gospel Fest on Worcester Common
-Worcester cyclists tackle steep hill in race to honor Major Taylor
-Remember Goose? Here’s what the famous runaway lizard has been up to
-Worcester police warn of spike in Infiniti thefts
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Mexicali reopens
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Driver charged with motor vehicle homicide in death of Oakmont student
-In Shrewsbury, Emerald Run construction halted after environmental issues
-Chris Starczewski elected chairman of Dudley Board of Selectmen
-Doug Small is Spencer’s new U & F superintendent
-East Brookfield celebrates America’s 250th with fireworks, parade and carnival fun
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Gateway Players open "Escape to Margaritaville" Friday
-The Village's Revolutionary Reading Tuesday
-Cassinda Scharff: 4 extra spicy book series that consumed my life
>OPINION: Dr. Geneve Allison and Dr. Ethan Brackett: PC4YOU state's antidote to medical care cuts
-WCCA-TV's Intern Interviews No. 107 (1:26:14): Commemorating Robert Goddard's launch of a small liquid-fueled rocket
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to second generation leader of family construction company in Worcester
>SPORTS: A.J. Brown starting to fit in and more takeaways from Day 3 (1:50)
-Patriots’ defense ahead of offense early in training camp
-How Chad Tracy is following in father Jim Tracy’s footsteps
-Red Sox beat A's, 4-2
-Holy Cross standout Michela Lio signs with German pro team
-Bravehearts beat Lowell, 10-0
-Bravehearts' 2027 ‘Hearts Club memberships are here
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts back above .500 after 3-1 post-All-Star week
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>NATIONAL: American Red Cross declares nationwide blood shortage (1:05)
-Police arrested a 15-year-old after a festival shooting that killed 3 near the Space Needle
-Tragic: 11-year-old boy dies from rabies after waking up with bat on his face
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial begins (18:34): Analysis on openings, ex-husband's testimony
-Opening statements: Prosecution (19:48), defense (33:05)
-Teacher accused of having child sex abuse material, police say (:30)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 people you should always tip on vacation
>BUSINESS: The key to North Central downtown revitalization? Small businesses
-National Grid's $474 million project leads push to power the economy of the future
>SHOPPING: Popular squishy toys may cause serious burns, doctors say (2:44)
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>HEALTH: Cyclospora outbreak is changing people's eating habits (1:46)
-Women living in poverty are more likely to develop cervical cancer (2:49)
>FOOD: McDonald's employee reveals secret menu hacks
>TV/STREAMING: Where to stream Shark Week for free
>MOVIES: Ryan Gosling unveiled as Ghost Rider, David Jonsson joins Marvel in "Black Panther 3" role
>CELEBRITY: John Cusack reveals why he stepped away from Hollywood after decades
-Nickelodeon star has "crashout" over shocking residual check
>ANIMALS: Former stray cat kept hissing at her new kitten brother (2:22)
>HISTORY: This 56-foot Worcester castle was built to honor a U.S. Naval Academy founder
>GOOD NEWS: Mass. veterans take to the skies again with Dream Flights in World War II-era aircraft
-Meanwhile, in Colorado, deputies respond to "break-in," find bear cubs ransacking home
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Classifieds
>HELP WANTED
+Job fair at Worcester Post Office August 18th
-Part-time dishwasher and line cook, Canal District bar & restaurant
-Police officers, Town of Shrewsbury
-Front of house manager, Holden restaurant
-Part-time hosts, West Boylston restaurant
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