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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:84). High of 34 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Overflow near Route 20 dumps 15,000 gallons of raw sewage near Lake Quinsigamond
+6:00: Revival or wrecking ball: What's the future for the Worcester Aud?
+6:00: Regulators reject Fallon's proposed 26% premium increase
+6:00: Today is National Tequila Day (5:55)
+Noon: Worcester man found slumped in car faces gun charges
+Noon: No arrests in Worcester cigar bar shooting; victims were unknown to each other
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: New shows & movies to watch
+Noon: New movies on streaming: "The Mandalorian and Grogu," "Disclosure Day" and more
+Noon: Nikki Erskine is new director of Whitinsville-based ValleyCAST
-This is the latest project from celebrity chef from Worcester
-John Cena, Amy Poehler find common ground in unlikely subject: '80s wrestling in Worcester
-Bicyclists ready to tackle George Street, a short but daunting route
-Worcester settled George Floyd protest lawsuit for $825K
-Developer wants to turn triple-decker into 23 apartments in Worcester
-Try these 5 freshwater excursions in Central Mass. this summer
-Radio Worcester (24:16): Girls Inc. builds confidence and community connection
>DINING OUT: Restaurant Week coming August 3rd to 16th
-ICYMI: Woman, man shot inside Shrewsbury Street cigar bar (:59). Article
-Worcester's former Midtown Mall loses tenants, struggles to gain footing
-"Absolute light of our life" — Central Mass. bar, function hall to close after 11 years
-Worcester residents furious over city’s opposition to police oversight board
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Fire Department offers free car seat checks to all Holden residents
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-Mexicali closed until further notice
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Westborough resident arrested after "upskirting incident"
-39-year-old Lunenburg man sentenced for child pornography
-Leominster woman found unresponsive at motor inn arrested after refusing to leave, kicking officer
-Ruby-throated hummingbird saved by Shrewsbury non-profit rescue
-Leominster Conservation Commission rejects proposed Stagecoach Road home over wetland impacts
-Police logs for Shrewsbury and Grafton
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-Jazzed Up (Duo) at Val's in Holden Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: W.J. Yacino exhibit, ABBA tribute, cars and coffee ...
-Pulse Magazine's Weekend Guide (:20)
-Experience India at the India Day celebration at the DCU Center
-100 FM The Pike (8:19): Adrian Vandenberg on his upcoming "My Whitesnake Years Tour"
>OPINION: First Person: Suzanna Parpos on stepping up in heels
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 499 (25:57): Troy Siebels
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (37:57): I.C.E. shooting in Maine, claims on election integrity
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to career educator from Worcester
>SPORTS: Drake Maye named the "most valuable young commodity" in the NFL
-Today! Final Fireworks Friday of the season for Bravehearts
-Bravehearts thanks fans for supporting Christmas in July Toy Drive
-WooSox Hall of Fame inducts new members
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Jacksonville, 15-1
>NATIONAL: Latest details on Iran war, new indications of U.S. buildup (2:00)
-Fatal police shooting of man with knife roils Madison, Wisconsin
-Tragic: 3-year-old killed, stuffed in suitcase allegedly by his father
>NEW ENGLAND: Jury seated in Lindsay Clancy trial | Analysis on case ahead (6:15)
-Stoughton police chief brings accusations against town manager (1:36). Article
-Former Amazon Teacher of the Year in Lynn charged with child rape
>COLLEGES: Kicking it with Assumption's Kian Charris at the World Cup
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Hottest island vacation destinations of 2026 revealed
-Why do airlines sell flights with short connection times?
>BUSINESS: Gas, groceries and back-to-school items inflated as shoppers now see higher oil prices surface
-LPL Financial Research: China holds keys to post-war oil prices
-Surtax supporters say haul shows wealthy are staying in Mass.
-The "Widow Tax" could reshape the great wealth transfer—starting with the family home
>HOMES: Energy bill high? Here’s how you can lower it
>HEALTH: Microplastics found in majority of heart attack victims’ blood, bombshell study reveals
-Tick-removal tricks: What works and what to skip
>FOOD: Lettuce recall: How to avoid getting sick from cyclospora
-Wendy's is bringing back $1 Frostys all summer
>TV/STREAMING: "Friday Night Lights" alums reflect on show’s legacy 20 years later
>MOVIES: Ryan Reynolds confirms another Deadpool movie
>CELEBRITY: Kaylee Hottle, "Godzilla Vs. Kong" actress, dies at 18
-Rosie O'Donnell name-drops A-lister who told her to "lose 20 pounds"
>ANIMALS: Boyfriend has best reaction to his surprise foster kittens (3:36)
>HISTORY: Miss Worcester Diner jigsaw puzzle in Puzzle of the Day
>GOOD NEWS: Driver dressed as Spider-Man helps person in wheelchair
-Meanwhile, in Florida, security camera alerts family to gator at the door
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Classifieds
>HELP WANTED
+Police officers, Town of Shrewsbury
-Front of house manager, Holden restaurant
-Part-time hosts, West Boylston restaurant
-Servers, bartenders and line cooks, Worcester restaurant
-Equipment operator, Holden D.P.W.
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In The News
>WEATHER: Great weather continues, sunny and 79 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Overflow near Route 20 dumps 15,000 gallons of raw sewage near Lake Quinsigamond
-Worcester police warn of spike in Infiniti thefts
-Revival or wrecking ball: What's the future for the Worcester Aud?
-Regulators reject Fallon's proposed 26% premium increase
-Worcester man found slumped in car faces gun charges
-No arrests in Worcester cigar bar shooting; victims were unknown to each other
-License-plate readers in Auburn, Grafton raise concerns over privacy
-Try these 5 freshwater excursions in Central Mass. this summer
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief for July
-Worcester schools post Quarter Four honor rolls
>DINING OUT: Jolly Roger’s Diner delivers big flavor in Northborough
-ICYMI: This is the latest project from celebrity chef from Worcester
-John Cena, Amy Poehler find common ground in unlikely subject: '80s wrestling in Worcester
-Bicyclists ready to tackle George Street, a short but daunting route
-Worcester settled George Floyd protest lawsuit for $825K
-Developer wants to turn triple-decker into 23 apartments in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden Bandstand Concert Series 6 to 8 Sunday
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-Fire Department offers free car seat checks to all Holden residents
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Channel 25's Rutland Zip Trip (4:45): Town tour
-Slain Mass. trooper’s family fights repeat parole hearings (3:40). Article
-Nikki Erskine is new director of Whitinsville-based ValleyCAST
-Pop-up book sale set for Monday at Jacob Edwards Library
-Community Profile: The Resourcerer's Apprentice
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
-Jazzed Up (Duo) at Val's in Holden Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: W.J. Yacino exhibit, ABBA tribute, cars and coffee ...
-Pulse Magazine's Weekend Guide (:20)
-Worcester Talking Book Library wins national honor
-WCCA-TV's YAY ART No. 13 (29:35): Max Sarnblad
>OPINION: Ray Mariano: City Council, School Committee - Cowardly Lion or Fife?
-Manny Jae Media (1:05:20): Tom Dwyer, filmmaker, "Burnin’ Down the House"
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (37:57): I.C.E. shooting in Maine, claims on election integrity
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former director of Clark's American Language and Culture Institute
>SPORTS: Patriots training camp preview: Expectations for Drake Maye and more
-Mike Vrabel gives updates on Gabe Jacas, Christian Gonzalez
-What’s DeAndre Hopkins doing at Patriots training camp?
-Caitlin Clark featured on NBA 2K27 video game cover with "weird" twist
-Red Sox beat Blue Jays, 6-4
-Bravehearts beat Lake Monster, 8-5
-Bravehearts' 2027 ‘Hearts Club memberships are here
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Jacksonville, 6-5
>NATIONAL: U.S. murder rate hits lowest level in 125 years (1:09)
-Shocking number of online sports gamblers are putting 50% of some savings into bets, study finds
-Tragic: Moms whose children switched birth open about "surreal" struggle
>NEW ENGLAND: Clancy trial: Media restricted from accessing sensitive evidence (2:35). Article
-Woman wakes up to stranger grabbing her ankle through window (2:30)
-D.N.A. breakthrough solves 31-year-old murder of mother of 4 (1:09)
>COLLEGES: Clark polar scientist’s research with students highlights disappearing sea ice and threatened food chains
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Emirates debuts "game-changing" headrest to economy seats
-Why pro travelers love this 1 hotel rewards program
>BUSINESS: Price of household goods to skyrocket with next round of tariffs
-Consumer Reports: How A.I. may be raising your electric bill (2:25)
>HOMES: Proposal could eliminate single-family zoning in Mass. (2:21)
>HEALTH: What to know as measles cases hit new record in U.S. (3:03)
-Men taking shortcuts with a drug that "kills your sperm"
>FOOD: High-protein fuel for your brain and body (2:54)
-Outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite linked to 4 more states
>TV/STREAMING: New shows & movies to watch
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming: "The Mandalorian and Grogu," "Disclosure Day" and more
>CELEBRITY: Johnny Depp is nearly unrecognizable at Comic-Con promoting new movie
-"Seinfeld" alum Jason Alexander apologizes for "inappropriate" Courtney Stodden comedy sketch
>ANIMALS: Cow adopts an orphaned calf as her own (3:49)
>HISTORY: One of the biggest myths about the Boston Tea Party revealed by historian
>GOOD NEWS: Wilt Chamberlain NBA Finals jacket found at thrift store sells for $90,000
-Meanwhile, in New Bedford, whaling museum turns 1-star review into merch
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Classifieds
>HELP WANTED
+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
-Servers, bartenders and line cooks, Worcester restaurant
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