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  In The News

  >WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:35). High of 66 today in Worcester

  >TOP OF THE NEWS

  +5:00: Area boy died 5 years after brutal attack. His "forever family" may finally see justice

  +5:00: Worcester brewery, restaurant damaged after fire won’t reopen

  +5:00: Worcester developer plans 74 new apartments at former laundromat site

  +5:00: "Nice to be home": Locals enjoy homecoming with Worcester Bravehearts
  
  

  +Noon: Area teen rescued in White Mountains after slipping on rock

  +Noon: Four Year Strong, Silverstein and more set for Seven Hills Music Fest

  +Noon: Listen Up: Folk duo Buddy Green River is "Playin' Games" on new album
  
  

  -Worcester settles civil rights lawsuit over 2020 George Floyd protest clash

  -14 lawmakers call on UMass Memorial to make deal with nurses

  -Mediterranean and breakfast restaurant chains coming to new Worcester plaza

  -Why this neighborhood in Worcester is among the hottest in Mass.

  -Former Worcester superintendent named interim leader at Blackstone-Millville

  -Heavy police presence in Sturbridge amid search for drivers who abandoned U-Haul truck (2:06). Article

  -Channel 5 Wake Up Call from St. Spyridon Greek Festival (:35)

  -Community Healthlink launches update page as program transitions continue

  -Worcester officials believe safety changes to roads are paying off

  -Worcester Post Office recognized as one of 62 in service since 1775

  -Radio Worcester (18:37): Andrew Davis reflects on 17 years of transforming Worcester Regional Airport

  -Is this your dog?

  >FAITH: Holy Cross professor: How Russia turned to medieval saints in its push for "traditional values" – and more babies

  >DINING OUT: WCCA-TV's Soapbox 1417 (24:07): Nelson DeOliveira, owner, Alma Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse

  -ICYMI: Percy's promotion short of 92-degree mark needed for refund

  -"When will Melt open?" — Excitement mounts as gelato fave opens doors in Worcester

  -City of Worcester alerts residents to fake National Grid calls

  -Worcester building where bowling pinsetters were made may become 32 apartments

  -Former Nelson Place principal lands new job leading Worcester school

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news
  
  

  >HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays

  -NEW! Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)

  -Senior Center closed through Friday

  >THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Gardner man accused of stealing, switching medicines at care facility

  -Kelly Manning, new chief of Douglas Fire Department, embraces "noble" role

  -Spencer-East Brookfield Superintendent Paul Haughey will leave after 2026-2027 school year

  -Work begins on new Leominster elementary school

  -Blackstone Valley Tech students honored for research aimed at keeping produce fresh
  
  

  >BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday

  -Jazzed Up Trio 7 to 9 Friday at the Uxlocale in Uxbridge

  >SHOWTIME: From Worcester to the skies: Aldirch Astronomical Society photos

  -Free Worcester tour celebrates Quock Walker Day on Wednesday

  -Science writer and producer Evan Hadingham shares the world's wonders

  >OPINION: Giselle Rivera-Flores: For those who don’t understand the conflict

  -WCCA-TV's Human Touch No. 109 (28:41): FIFA & International Sports

  -WCCA-TV's Intern Interviews No. 103 (30:16): Mental health and the Asian culture

  -Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:35): City Council takes more critical approach in city manager review

  >OBITUARIES: Tribute to 99-year-old Worcester woman who made parachutes during World War II
  
  

  >SPORTS: U.S. loses to Belgium in World Cup, 4-1

  -Celtics leaders speak about controversial Jaylen Brown trade (2:42)

  -Ex-Celtic reveals Jayson Tatum’s reaction to Jaylen Brown trade

  -Caitlin Clark calls out WNBA discourse in first comments since being hit in throat

  -Where Red Sox stand in playoff hunt after sweeping Angels

  -'Sader Stories Podcast (47:57): Athletics update with Kit Hughes

  -WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts cool a bit in summer heat, still in the race for league’s top spot

  -Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales

  -Bill Ballou on Baseball
  
  

  >NATIONAL: Obamacare rolls shrank dramatically over past year, new data shows

  -Russian missile attack on Ukraine kills 21, photos show horror

  -Most Russian recruits have life expectancy of just 20 minutes on Ukraine front lines, chilling report claims

  -Tragic: 3 children die after boat capsizes on lake

  >NEW ENGLAND: 5 injured in morning shooting in Providence

  -Body of missing boater found off the coast of Salisbury

  -In line with the rest of the U.S., Mass. bans forum shopping in child custody cases

  >COLLEGES: Black former Nichols students file civil rights lawsuit alleging racially discriminatory discipline
  
  

  >TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 surprising things covered by travel insurance

  >BUSINESS: Large industrial campus in Shrewsbury sold for $75 million

  -Rainier Communications names new C.E.O. for first time in 33 years 

  >HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers

  >HEALTH: Behavioral health urgent care centers available in Mass.

  >FOOD: Dish on a Dime (3:29): Chicken paillard
  
  

  >TV/STREAMING: Tim Allen blames stuck "Home Improvement" reboot on cast's "personality problems"

  >MOVIES: Trailer for new "Resident Evil" movie (1:54)

  >CELEBRITY: The best dressed guests at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding

  -"Suits" alum Rick Hoffman shares weight loss secrets behind slimdown

  >ANIMALS: No one expected broken puppy to have so much personality (1:55)

  >HISTORY: Worcester tav­erns played a role in Amer­ican Revolu­tion

  >GOOD NEWS: Young man preserves "real superhero" WWII veterans' stories (3:04)

  -Meanwhile, in Ohio, semi spills 40,000 pounds of Frank's RedHot sauce on highway amid heatwave

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