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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:31). High of 82 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Restaurant Depot looks to be first business at GreenTech Park, former Saint-Gobain site in Greendale
-6 months after Uxbridge Officer Stephen LaPorta killed on Route 146, no charges filed
-Waiver allows ex-Worcester schools chief to collect pension while working
-Vacant Bowker House above Main Street in Worcester? It's a dream house, soon enough
-Worcester board OKs new shopping plaza with Mediterranean and brunch restaurants
-M.B.T.A. to cut 8 midday Worcester line trains starting July 27th — what to know
-Worcester organizations receive $350,000 in state social enterprise grants
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review
>FAITH: 75 years of The Catholic Free Press
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant selling new merch
-Worcester losing locally owned restaurant as national chain expands in city
-ICYMI: Man charged with murder after missing woman found dead in vehicle in Worcester (1:41): Article
-Worcester man convicted of murder in 2020 fatal Grafton Hill stabbing
-Scholarships and kindness keep alive legacy of murdered Assumption grad (3:43). Article
-Legend Bob Cousy is honored with a stretch of I-290 (1:40)
-New owner plans apartments at Washington Square office building
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Bagel Inn closed this weekend
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-Holden police introduce newest officer
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Traffic advisory for today's India Heritage Foundation Festival in Shrewsbury
-Dudley's sixth annual Kids Bike Rodeo draws more than 100 young riders
-North Central chamber launches Latino business council
-New speed feedback sign installed on School Street in Boylston
-Leicester Public Safety Day August 18th
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things To Do: Woodshed, Shordie Shordie, The Pop 2000 Tour and more ...
-Pulse Magazine's Weekend Guide
-Gov. Healey proposes caps on concert ticket resale prices (1:34)
-New D4vd song mysteriously appears on Spotify as singer remains jailed on murder charges
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: Gout in the age of robber billionaires
-Unity Radio's The SuSanity Life (57:50): Stephanie Burgos, wellness coach and Shaklee ambassador
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:35): Worcester tobacco rules, express rail, downtown mall, diners & roundabouts
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to co-owner and operator of Lucky's Café for over 30 years
>SPORTS: Patriots numbers to know: Can Eli Raridon buck Pats’ troubling TE trend?
-The World Cup final awaits, with Argentina set to face Spain
-England beats France in historic World Cup third-place match
-Red Sox beat Rays, 7-6
-Holy Cross women’s soccer returns all 5 captains for 2026 season
-For Bravehearts, Christmas is coming early to Fitton Field on Sunday
-Bravehearts/New Britain game postponed
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox game at Scranton/Wilkes-Barre postponed by weather
>NATIONAL: Iceberg lettuce recalled in 27 states, including Mass., in connection with Cyclospora outbreak
-2 U.S. servicemembers dead after Iran attack in Jordan (2:06)
-Egyptian terror group claimed responsibility for downing TWA Flight 800
-Tragic: Woman dies after tree falls on car during Maine storm
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. students struggle with literacy into high school (1:07)
-New England power usage slated to increase 9% over next 10 years
>COLLEGES: The WPI Podcast wins National Episode of the Year Award
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Airline passengers rank the best refreshments in economy
-In Southbridge, as Shelley Klein pushes for change, Scott Lazo says he's "never done"
>BUSINESS: Data centers: Economic opportunity vs. environmental concerns (3:44)
-Heywood, United Way granted $800,000 to offer subsidized child care to hospital employees
-Brooke Thomson: Fusion energy pioneer shows what Mass. can become
>SHOPPING: Cooling down on summer spending (2:08)
>HEALTH: F.D.A. approves a first-of-its-kind pill to cut cholesterol in high-risk patients
-Geriatrician reveals the habit the healthiest people over 80 always avoid
>FOOD: Heavenly Spices garlic powder recalled over possible microbial contamination
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix special, "Louis C.K.: Ridiculous" (1:41)
>MOVIES: Christopher Nolan movies ranked from worst to best
-What to know about "The Odyssey" if you don't remember from English class
>CELEBRITY: Rick Springfield shows off ripped body at 76 in shirtless performance
-Rachael Ray sparks fan concern over her altered appearance
>ANIMALS: Pregnant pig escapes farm just in time to have her babies (5:13)
>HISTORY: Clark biology professor Clifton Hodge led 1911 fight against flies in Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Insomnia leads woman to $150,000 lottery prize
-Meanwhile, in Colorado, bear takes a dip in woman's backyard kiddie pool
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:35). High of 84 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+4:00: UMass Memorial increases planned Community Healthlink layoffs to 231
+Noon: Former UMass Medical School student and cancer survivor in seventh Pan-Mass Challenge (2:53)
+Noon: UMass Memorial Health opens convenient new family medicine facility at White City
-Worcester city manager nixes Research Bureau bid for police civilian review board
-Another pedestrian crash in Worcester renews push for safety improvements
-Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (4:59)
-Massport announces record year for Worcester Regional Airport
-City backs 4 affordable housing developments
-UMass Memorial Children’s Medical Center lands on Newsweek’s national hospital list
-Shirley company uses renewable energy to roast coffee (4:36)
-T&G This Week: It's a WoMag takeover!
>DINING OUT: Table Hoppin': Sip makes West African beverages available
-Worcester restaurant selling new merch
-ICYMI: Restaurant Depot looks to be first business at GreenTech Park, former Saint-Gobain site in Greendale
-6 months after Uxbridge Officer Stephen LaPorta killed on Route 146, no charges filed
-Waiver allows ex-Worcester schools chief to collect pension while working
-Vacant Bowker House above Main Street in Worcester? It's a dream house, soon enough
-Worcester board OKs new shopping plaza with Mediterranean and brunch restaurants
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Bagel Inn reopening today
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-Holden police introduce newest officer
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Missing Warren man with dementia found dead after 11-day search
-Worcester County Wonders: Westminster's most iconic company
-Whitney Pond Dam, deemed "significant hazard," removed in Ashburnham
-Westborough High principal leaving for new job in neighboring district
-Dudley Recreation Commission awarded $2,400 to support community events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Justin Bieber, Madonna, BTS and Shakira divide World Cup audience
-Pianist Alley May Coté Dorgan to perform benefit concert for Community Cat Connection
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam Country No. 244 (59:58): American Blonde, John Carter Cash and more
>OPINION: Hank Naughton: Utility curbs wrong move to cut energy costs
-Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (57:37): Main South Business Association
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:35): Worcester tobacco rules, express rail, downtown mall, diners & roundabouts
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who was an I.C.U. nurse for over 40 years
>SPORTS: Spain wins the World Cup by beating Argentina, 1-0
-Robert Kraft breaks silence on Mike Vrabel's troublesome offseason
-Red Sox beat Rays, 6-1, for 13th straight win
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 11-1
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox fall to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, 5-4
>NATIONAL: U.S. bombing of Iran expands as Tehran retaliates against the Gulf states
-Hero cops stop mass shooting that left 9 people critically wounded
-Tragic: Father drowned while trying to save family from river
>NEW ENGLAND: Looking ahead to the Lindsay Clancy trial (4:18)
-Matt Damon says he’s making a Karen Read movie
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 39 (35:21): The A.I. Connector: Social and Data Sciences | Rob Krueger
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): What is a pillow menu and which hotels have one?
-Disneyland fans furious after park raises prices on food and drinks
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Radio Worcester (8:46): Recognizing the signs of elder financial abuse could prevent a devastating scam
>SHOPPING: Panasonic toaster ovens recalled for shock, fire risk
>HEALTH: How to navigate health insurance prior authorization (2:12)
-What is cyclosporiasis and how can you avoid catching it?
>FOOD: Tiffany’s homestyle breakfast bake
>TV/STREAMING: Matt Damon movies on streaming to watch if you didn’t get tickets to "The Odyssey"
>MOVIES: "The Odyssey" seizes $124 million opening in box office triumph
>CELEBRITY: TIME100 Sports Gala red carpet: LeBron James, Ciara, Lindsey Vonn and more
-Julia Garner and husband Mark Foster separate after 6 years of marriage
>ANIMALS: Everyone walked past this sick cat until 1 woman stopped (5:06)
>HISTORY: Cape Cod’s "Texas Tower" was a stark reminder of the Cold War
>GOOD NEWS: Tartan Army members help Mass. girls raise money for kids with epilepsy (2:11)
-Meanwhile, in Alaska, bear enters mall on military base, poops on floor
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