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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 99 today in Worcester
-With heat wave coming, Worcester cooling centers to open, Out to Lunch canceled, early trash pickup
-100 FM The Pike (8:45): Vic from JV Mechanical on checking A.C. going into heat wave
-Worcester pools, beaches are open for summer
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Nurses at UMass Memorial in Worcester voting on whether to OK strike
+6:00: Worcester man held without bail in fatal stabbing at rooming house
+1:00: Shrewsbury native wins prestigious James Beard Award
+1:00: 2-alarm fire damages Oxford home
+1:00: Anna Maria College campus is now closed to the public
+1:00: Local actor Nick Austin is having a good run with national ads
+1:00: Explore the Brewer Brook Dam Trail in Berlin
-1 killed, suspect dead after shooting in Berlin, manhunt, standoff on I-495, D.A. says (3:46)
-Related: Worcester D.A.'s press conference (5:38)
-Man says he was assaulted with glass bottle in Downtown Worcester
-Another toddler falls from window in Worcester
-Worcester investor buys 72-unit apartment complex for $15 million
-UMass Memorial sounds alarm amid surge in serious e-bike crashes
-Ready to celebrate independence? Here's what's happening in Worcester area
-Radio Worcester (11:58): Mass. Symphony Orchestra celebrates 75 years with patriotic pops concert and fireworks
-After owner’s arrest, Worcester motor manufacturer’s new leaders look to turn the page
-Age to become Worcester police officer increased to 39
-Worcester council largely praises city manager, but presses for faster progress on homelessness, infrastructure
-Worcester rent control opponents cheer court decision, but issue likely to return
-Worcester village for "grandfamilies" moves forward with land purchase
-New S.T.E.A.M. lab debuts at Worcester elementary school
>FAITH: Journey to the priesthood: Deacon Rafael Longhini
>DINING OUT: Who's open and closed for the Fourth of July? Check Dining Out
-Worcester restaurant reopens after vehicle crashes into building: Report
-ICYMI: State Trooper killed in motorcycle crash in Grafton (1:33). Article
-Related: Lawmakers to meet to examine intersection where off-duty State Trooper was killed in crash (3:00)
-Dozens more creditors enter Worcester pastor’s bankruptcy case
-Central Mass. family says they are owed part of Anna Maria College now up for sale
-Car goes over wall on Route 20, falls about 25 feet, lands on roof in woods
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Val's closed for summer break through July 16th
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Motorcyclist who died on Route 146 crash is identified
-Popular Chinese restaurant celebrates grand reopening in Grafton
-Dudley to reserve municipal complex parking for seniors, veterans during business hours
-Spencer extends fire chief's contract, ratifies police lieutenant agreement
-Southbridge High graduation recognizes special guest with honorary diploma
-Newly constructed Leominster plaza featuring Starbucks, UPS store sold for $5.2 million
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Glowmanny drops new album, "Is He Still With Us"
-Linda Blair, Juliette Lewis and more set for Silver Scream Con V
-Central Mass. Mom: Our first visit to the Children's Museum of Franklin
>OPINION: Sarah Connell Sanders: A forest trip for a 4-year-old and her mom
-Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (57:46): W.P.S. Realignment
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former director of youth services at Plumley Village
>SPORTS: U.S. vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina World Cup preview, plus prediction
-Inside the money, "Miracle" influence behind Mauricio Pochettino's transformation of U.S. men's soccer
-Can the Celtics move forward with Jaylen Brown (5:55)
-Red Sox fall to Nationals, 8-1
-Bravehearts fall to Nashua, 8-7
-Bravehearts’ America 250 edition jersey available for preorder
-$1 hot dog night at the Bravehearts Thursday
-Holy Cross names Brady Antonopoulos assistant coach/director of operations
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Toldeo, 15-5
>CARS: Ford is recalling more than 741,000 vehicles over park system issue
>NATIONAL: Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship
-58,870 buildings damaged or destroyed in Venezuela quakes (2:04)
-Tragic: Hiker plunges to his death after posing for photo on rock viewpoint
>NEW ENGLAND: Beach closures continue due to sewage leak in Merrimack River (1:44)
-3 shot in downtown Boston, police investigating
>COLLEGES: How project-based learning might help higher ed weather the storms
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Boston's Freedom Trail: Tourist trap, or bad rap? (1:17)
-6 things airports don’t want you to know
>BUSINESS: Ford rehires experienced engineers after A.I. misses the mark
-LPL Financial Research: Has stock market exuberance become irrational?
-How new accounts compare to other savings options
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>SHOPPING: Don't fall for this Walmart impersonation robocall
>HEALTH: What is pulmonary hypertension? Study finds COVID can increase risk
>FOOD: Dish on a Dime (3:17): Casarecce pasta with herb pesto, pistachios
>TV/STREAMING: How to watch "The Devil Wears Prada 2" at home: Streaming date, where to watch
>MOVIES: The mermaid battle that nearly killed "Splash"
>CELEBRITY: The surprise twist in Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding N.D.A.s revealed
-Angelina Jolie makes rare comment about her dating life after Brad Pitt divorce
>ANIMALS: Kitten born with record-tying 28 toes
>HISTORY: America250 events in Boston: Where to see a printing press
>GOOD NEWS: Whopping 17 nurses pregnant at 1 hospital
-Meanwhile, man solves 2 Rubik's cubes while skydiving to break world record
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:35). High of 78 today in Worcester
-"Super" El Niño winter impacts on New England
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Worcesteria: Time travelers' tales unfold in tour of Bancroft Tower
+Noon: Listen Up: Sunday Junkie eyes life's messiness on "Daisy St. Patience"
+Noon: Author Matt Landry to present Mount Wachusett's trails and history at Webster, Dudley libraries
-Karen Solomon, wife wanted in connection with Worcester police officer's death, found dead (2:54). Article
-Related: Family, police react to Karen Solomon case (1:21)
-Related: Full press conference (7:12)
-Services to be held for Worcester police officer Kurt Sololmon (1:28). Article
-Auburn joins wave of Mass. communities dropping Flock cameras
-Paxton man appears in court after fiery crash killed father, daughter (3:05)
-Historic Worcester "Octagon House" for sale
-Boston Bruins free Fan Fest coming to Worcester
-Massport announces new director of Worcester Regional Airport
-Small plane lands at Fitchburg airport with no landing gear (:18)
-Aislinn Doyle: WPS in Brief for August
>DINING OUT: Popular Worcester eatery reopens
-Radio Worcester (13:36): Cyprian Keyes welcomes public back to its restaurant
-ICYMI: Paxton man charged in fiery O.U.I. crash that killed father, 8-year-old daughter (2:50). Article
-Worcester man charged in 2012 killing found not guilty of prison assault
-Police: Worcester man shouted "suicide by cop" while brandishing scissors
-Worcester Business Journal's 40 Under Forty: The next generation is taking over
-Area woman avoids prison for stealing $110K of dead person's benefits
-15th Worcester District debate Wednesday: Mary Keefe vs. Ron Waddell
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): September Among Friends senior newsletter
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-Val's hiring for all positions
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Public meeting set ahead of Dudley-Charlton school borrowing vote
-Man walking near Simple Man Saloon in Clinton arrested on warrant
-2 arrested after fight leaves man unconscious at Webster dog park
-2 men held without bail following Auburn police investigation
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Porch Concert Series Thursday at The Village
-Aquanett brings '80s rock spectacle to Auburn's Summer in the Park Concert Series
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam Country No. 245 (1:00:00): Ben Gallaher, Dasha and more
>OPINION: Tom Marino: Cherry picking politics in the face of tragedy
-WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No. 936 (27:28): Amy Vogel Waters
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to an area private investigator
>SPORTS: Patriots trade Kayshon Boutte to Texans for safety Jaylen Reed, pick
-Mike Vrabel addresses candid comments about Patriots’ lack of depth
-Red Sox beat Marlins, 4-3
-Holy Cross men's ice hockey 2026-27 season ticket memberships on sale
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>NATIONAL: Sean Grayson, deputy who fatally shot Sonya Massey, dies in prison at 32
-Traumatic brain injury patient denied insurance coverage
-Watch: Humanoid robot breaks Usain Bolt’s 100 meter dash record at 9.39 seconds
-Tragic: Girl dies after contracting suspected brain-eating amoeba linked to lake swim
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (18:16): Breaking down defense's mistrial request
-Poll: All but 2 Mass. ballot questions likely to pass in November (1:15). Article
>COLLEGES: This is how WPI does move-in day (:34)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The tiny nation that’s an unexpected hot dog capital
>BUSINESS: Business Starts
-LPL Financial Research: Stock market tug of war: Earnings vs. rates
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>SHOPPING: How to save money on back-to-school shopping (3:01)
>HEALTH: What too much TV really does to your brain — and how much is too much
>FOOD: These back-to-school lunchbox hacks could save your mornings
-Daily Dish: Fast chicken stir fry
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for Season 3 of "Conan O'Brien Must Go" on HBO (1:19)
>MOVIES: "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" set to sink "Titanic" at box office
>CELEBRITY: "The Office" star Jenna Fischer exposes the grueling reality that forced her off TV
-Anna Faris reveals sobriety, took a "step back" from drinking to stop the "self-sabotage"
>ANIMALS: Rescued baby sparrow becomes one of the family (2:46)
>HISTORY: 1911 heat wave took over 1,000 lives in Mass.
>GOOD NEWS: Dad walks daughter down aisle thanks to hospital staff
-Meanwhile, in Boston, iconic CITGO sign draws laughs with temporary shape of middle finger
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-Water/Sewer Superintendent, town of Holden
-Servers at VIA Italian Table
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